Innu Daya Barade
A direct appeal for compassion that moves from repeated births and human failings to complete dependence on Hari.
“Will you still not show compassion to your servant?” The question is direct, but the verses turn inward: the singer recognises attachment and weakness before asking Hari for refuge.
| Music | Detail |
|---|---|
| Composer | Purandara Dasa |
| Raga | Kalyanavasantam |
| Tala | Khanda Chapu |
| Type | Devaranama |
| Language | Kannada |
Lyrics
Pallavi
innū dayabārade dāsana mēle
pannaga śayana śrī paramapuruṣa hariyē
Charanam 1
nānā dēśagaḷalli nānā kālagaḷalli
nānā yōnigaḷalli nalidu puṭṭi
nānu nannadu emba narakadoḷage biddu
nīnē gatiyendu nambida dāsana mēle
Charanam 2
kāmādi ṣaḍvarga gāḍhāndhakāradi
pāmaranāgidda pātakanu
śrī manōharane cittaja janakane
nāmave gatiyendu nambida dāsana mēle
Charanam 3
manōvā kāyadinda māḍuva karmavu
dānavāntaka ninna adhīnavallave
ēnu māḍidarēnu prāṇa ninnadu svāmi
śrīnātha purandara viṭhalana dāsana mēle
Meaning
The singer describes many births in many places and times, caught in the claims of “I” and “mine.” Desire and the other inner enemies have obscured understanding. The appeal then becomes surrender: thought, speech, action and life itself depend on the lord. Each verse returns to the servant who has placed trust in Hari.
Musical settings
Kalyanavasantam with Khanda Chapu is one familiar concert setting. It is also sung in Kalyani, Ata tala, with a different opening. Learn each melody with its own tala.