Raghunayaka

A declaration of steadfast refuge at Rama's feet.

Music	Detail
Composer	Tyagaraja
Raga	Hamsadhwani
Tala	Adi
Type	Kriti
Language	Telugu

Lyrics

Pallavi

raghunāyakā nī pāda yuga rājīvamunanē viḍajāla śrī

Anupallavi

aghajālamula bāra dīli nannādarimpa nīvē gati gādā śrī

Charanam

bhava sāgaramu dāṭalēka nē valu gāsibaḍi nī marugu jērtini
avanijādhipāśrita rakṣaka ānadakara śrī tyāgarājanuta

Meaning

Tyagaraja tells Rama that he cannot let go of his lotus feet. He seeks release from wrongdoing and asks who else can offer him support. The image of the ocean of worldly existence gives shape to his difficulty: unable to cross it alone, he comes into Rama's shelter. The final address to Sita's Lord and protector of those who seek refuge reinforces the song's steady movement from distress towards trust.