Rama Ni Samanamevaru
Rama’s grace is praised through the tenderness of Sita, his brothers and his own speech.
| Music | Detail |
|---|---|
| Composer | Tyagaraja |
| Raga | Kharaharapriya |
| Tala | Rupaka |
| Type | Kriti |
| Language | Telugu |
Lyrics
Pallavi
rāma nī samānamevaru
raghu vaṃśōddhāraka
Anupallavi
bhāmā maruvampu molaka
bhaktiyanu pañjarapu ciluka
Charanam
paluku palukulaku tēneloluku māṭalāḍu
sōdarulu gala hari tyāgarāja
kula vibhūṣa mṛdu subhāṣa
Meaning
The opening asks who can equal Rama, the glory of Raghu’s line. The verses surround him with affectionate images: a tender fragrant shoot, a parrot within devotion’s enclosure, and brothers whose words seem sweet as honey. The closing address celebrates Rama’s gentle speech and his place in Tyagaraja’s life.
Musical context
Unlike a catalogue of heroic deeds, this kriti finds greatness in relationships and gentleness. The return to the opening question lets each image become another reason for the singer’s admiration.