Ma Janaki

Sita's strength and fidelity are celebrated as central to Rama's glory.

Music	Detail
Composer	Tyagaraja
Raga	Kambhoji
Tala	Deshadi
Type	Kriti
Language	Telugu

Lyrics

Pallavi

mā jānaki ceṭṭa baṭṭaga maharāja vaitivi

Anupallavi

rāja rājavara rājīvākṣa vinu rāvaṇādiyani rājillu kīrtiyu

Charanam

kānakēgi yājñā mīraka māyākara munici śikhi centanē yuṇḍi dānavuni
ventanē cani yaśōkatani mūlanuṇḍi vāni māṭalaku gōpagiñci kaṇṭa vidhiyiñcakanē
yuṇḍi śrī nāyaka yaśamu nīkē kalgajēya lēdā tyāgarāja paripāla

Meaning

Tyagaraja addresses Rama with an arresting claim: taking Janaki's hand has made him a great king. The praise then turns towards Sita's role in the events associated with Ravana. Her fidelity, endurance and restraint allow Rama's fame to shine. Rather than making Sita a background figure, the song places her contribution at the centre of its address to Rama and honours the dignity with which she meets adversity.