Gandhamu puyyaruga

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[edit] Pallavi

gandhamu puyyarugA1 pannIru
gandhamu puyyarugA2
Show Details		Gopis applied sandal paste;
they applied sandal paste mixed with rose-water.

[edit] Anupallavi

andamaina yadu nandanupai
kunda radana-liravondaga parimaLa (gandhamu)
Show Details		On the handsome son of the Yadu race,
the jasmine-toothed Gopis applied fragrant sandal paste such that it set firmly.

[edit] Charanams

1.
tilakamu didderugA kastUri tilakamu didderugA
kalakalamani mukha kaLa kani sokkucu
palukula-namRtamu-lolikeDu swAmiki (gandhamu)
Show Details		[The Gopis] adorned the Lord with musk (mixed) tilaka;
bewitched by beholding the winsome lustre of His face,
they applied sandal paste to the Lord in whose words nectar oozes out.
2.
cElamu kaTTerugA baGgaru cElamu kaTTerugA
mAlimitO gOpAla bAlulatO-
nAla mEpina vizAla nayanuniki (gandhamu)
Show Details		[The Gopis] draped the Lord with golden garments!
And on the large-eyed one who lovingly
tended cattle along with the cowherd-boys, (they applied...)
3.
hAratu-letterugA mutyAla3 hAratu-letterugA
nArI maNulaku vAramu yauvana
vArakamosageDu vArijAkSuniki (gandha)
Show Details		[The Gopis] performed a pearl arati!
On the lotus-eyed one who offers eternal youth
as payment4 to the gems among women, (they applied...)
4.
pUjalu sEyarugA manasAra pUjalu sEyarugA
jAjulu5 mari virivAjulu davanamu
rAjita tyAgarAja nutuniki6 (gandhamu)
Show Details		[The Gopis] performed Pujas wholeheartedly,
with jasmine, tuscan jasmine and mugwort;
On the effulgent one praised by Tyagaraja (they applied...)

[edit] Variations

  • 2gandhamu puyyarugA - not repeated in some books.
  • 3hAratuletterugA – hAramuletterugA : hAratuletterugA - is appropriate.
  • 6tyAgarAja nutuniki – tyAgarAja nutunipai. If 'tyAgarAja nutuniki' is correct, then it would be connected to 'pUjalu sEyarugA'; however if 'tyAgarAja nutunipai' is correct, then it would be joined with Pallavi 'gandhamu puyyarugA'.

[edit] Commentary

  • This is part of the dance-drama ‘Nauka Charitram’ – The Boat Story. Background - The Gopis meet Krishna at the Yamuna river and travel in a boat happily. In their excitement of meeting Krishna, Gopis become proud thinking that Krishna is their property. In order to remove their proudiness, Krishna creates a storm in the river and as the boat is tossed about, it develops a crack and water starts entering the boat. Krishna feigns illness and the Gopis become desparate as to how they would reach the shore and ensure safety of Krishna. In order to save the boat, listening to the words of Krishna, they take off their blouses to plug the hole. But, as these also were washed off, Krishna asks them to remove all their clothes to plug the hole in the boat. Even as these are washed away, they become desperate and surrender themselves to the Lord. Seeing their condition, the Lord takes pity on them and restores order and the Gopis get back their clothes. In their renewed joy, they celebrate by worshipping the Lord. Now, the song.
  • 1gandhamu puyyarugA – titalkamu didderugA – cElamu kaTTerugA – hAratulu etterugA – pUjalu sEyarugA – These verbs (puyyarugA etc.) cannot be adequately translated in English language. This is sort of wonderment.
  • 3mutyAla hArati – normally Harati is performed with Kunkuma (vermilion) mixed with water wherein camphor is lighted. Here, the Harati is being performed with pearls.
    • It is also a part of the Ekanta Seva of Lord of Tirumala introduced by a Yogini Venkamamba.
  • 4According to custom of Harati, the person to whom Harati is offered is supposed to give a payment to those performing it. In this case, the Lord offers eternal youth as the payment.
  • 5jAjulu virivAjulu davanamu – this could be joined either to the first line (of 'worship' – 'pUjalu') or to the last line (of 'shining' – rAjita). However, it is more appealing along with 'pUjalu'.

[edit] Renditions

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