Indukemi

Lyrics

Pallavi

indukEmi sEtumamma kRSNu- Denta1 mATalADenamma induku Emi sEtumu amma kRSNuDu enta1 mATalu ADenu amma Show Details

(Gopis – to each other) What shall we do for this? What a terrible word did Krishna utter!

Anupallavi

maguvalaNTE inta vAdA mAku mAnamE prANamu kAdA maguvalu aNTE inta vAdA mAku mAnamE prANamu kAdA Show Details

Is he disputing so much just because we are women? Isn’t our honour (as important as) our life itself?

Charanams

1.

gusagusa-landEmi vaccu celula usuruNTE2 Uru pOvaccu gusagusalu-andu Emi vaccu celula usuru-uNTE2 Uru pOvaccu Show Details

[Krishna] What will happen by your whispering to each other, damsels? We may be able to reach home only if we are alive.

2.

vanitala kaniyevarikaina3 kRSNA vaJcanagA palka tagunA vanitala kani evarikaina3 kRSNA vaJcanagA palka tagunA Show Details

[Gopis] O Krishna! Is it befitting for anyone to speak craftily towards women?

3.

haThamu sEya vELa kAdu Atma- hatya kAni vEre lEdu haThamu-sEya vELa-kAdu Atma-hatya kAni vEre lEdu Show Details

[Krishna] This is not the time to be obstinate; this is nothing but suicide.

4.

nagnamugA nilva vazamA kRSNA nalugurilO nIku yazamA nagnamugA nilva vazamA kRSNA nalugurilO nIku yazamA Show Details

[Gopis] Krishna! Is it possible for us to stand naked? Will (making us do so) bring fame for You?

5.

nA mATalu vini mIru vEga4 nanu gaTTu jErca pOnIru nA mATalu vini mIru vEga4 nanu gaTTu jErca pOnIru Show Details

[Krishna] You will not allow me reach shore quickly by listening to my words.

6.

lalanala pApamulEmO IlAgu vrAtaluNDenEmO lalanala pApamulu EmO IlAgu vrAtalu uNDenO EmO Show Details

[Gopis – among themselves] Is this (situation) because of our sins, or is this due to our fate?

7.

velaku tIsina valapu rAdu kAna veladulayika namma rAdu velaku tIsina valapu rAdu kAna veladula ika namma-rAdu Show Details

[Krishna] Affection cannot be bought for a price; therefore these girls shall not be trusted anymore.

8.

rAjanya iTuyeJca valadu tyAgarAja vinuta prEma kaladu rAjanya iTu eJca-valadu tyAgarAja vinuta prEma kaladu Show Details

[Gopis] O Prince! You should not think thus; One praised by Tyagaraja! we have abundant love towards You.

Variations

• General - In some books Anupallavi is given as Charana 1.
• ¹kRSNuDenta – kRSNuDentO : kRSNuDenta - is the appropriate word.
• ²celula usuruNTE – celuvAru usuruNTE - ippuDusuruNDE : celula usuruNTE - seems to be appropriate.
• ³evarikaina – evvaraina : evarikaina - seems to be appropriate.
• ⁴vini vEga mIru – vini vEga mIru celulAra

Commentary

• This kriti forms part of dance drama Nauka Charitram

Nauka Charitram (Drama) of Tyagaraja

Sringarinchukoni (Surati): Gopis meet Krishna Chudare chelulara (Kamavardhani): They arrive at the banks of the Yamuna Adavaramella (Yadukulakambhoji): The Gopis indecisively contemplate a boat ride with Krishna. He urges them to get going. Emani nera nammukondumu (Saurashtram): Gopis suspect some mischief from Krishna Ememo teliyaka (Saurashtram): Krishna is offended; recounts his exploits Odanu jaripe (Saranga): The boat ride begins Tanayande premayanucu (Bhairavi): Krishna assumes multiple forms and sports with the Gopis E nomu nochitimo (Punnagavarali): The Gopis marvel at their luck for enjoying Krishna's company Chalu chalu ni yuktulu (Saveri): Gopis berate Krishna (for suggesting a westward course) Chutamu rare yi vedkanu (Karnataka Kapi): The celestials themselves gather to watch the spectacle Evaru manaku (Devagandhari): Gopis gloat about their hold over Krishna Unna tavuna (Ghanta): The tempest; the boat springs a leak Allakallola mayenamma (Saurashtram): The Gopis pray to Yamuna Devi Perugu palu (Ghanta): The Gopis lament their state Krishna makemi dova (Punnagavarali): The Gopis try plugging the leak with their blouses; the blouses are washed away. Indukemi (Varali): Krishna advises them to try again, this time using their sarees; Gopis protest Veda vakyamani (Mohanam): Gopis give in, placing complete faith in Krishna Hari hari niyokka (Punnagavarali): Gopis surrender to Krishna Gandhamu puyyaruga (Punnagavarali): Disaster averted, the Gopis celebrate Ghuma ghuma ghumayani (Saurashtram): Gopis are in procession with Krishna on the way home Ma kulamunaku (Surati): Gopis thank and hail Krishna