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manavinAlakinca-naLinakAnti

In the kRti ‘manavinAlakinca’ – rAga naLina kAnti, SrI tyAgarAja exhorts his mind to understand the secrets of the Lord.

P 1manavin(A)lakinca 2rAdaTE
marmam(e)lla telpedanE manasA

A ghanuDaina 3rAma candruni
karuN(A)ntarangamu telisina nA (manavi)

C 4karma kANDa mat(5A)kRshTulai bhava
gahana cArulai gAsi jendaga
kani mAnav(A)vatAruDai
6kanipincinADE naData tyAgarAju (manavi)

Gist
O My Mind!
Won’t You listen to my appeal to who knows the compassionate heart of the great Sri Ramachandra? I am revealing all the secrets.





Seeing the people suffer as wanderers in the forest of Worldly existence, attracted by the opinions as contained in the Section of Ritualistic Actions of Vedas, the Lord having embodied as a human being, exemplified the right conduct;
therefore, won’t You listen to the appeal of this tyAgarAja?

Overall Meaning

In the song "manavinAlakinca-naLinakAnti," composed in the rAga naLina kAnti by Sri Tyagaraja, the poet expresses his desire for his mind to comprehend the hidden depths of the divine.


The first line, "manavin(A)lakinca rAdaTE," implores the mind to not turn away from the poet's plea. He urges his mind to understand the secrets and mysteries of the Lord. The poet believes that true understanding can only come to those who sincerely seek it with an open mind.


Sri Tyagaraja further emphasizes that the compassionate heart of Lord Rama should be known by his mind, as represented in the line "marmam(e)lla telpedanE manasA." He believes that it is essential to grasp the essence of this divine compassion in order to gain deeper understanding.


In the next segment, the poet reflects on the human manifestation of the Lord. He describes Lord Rama as being fully aware of the suffering endured by people wandering aimlessly in the forest of worldly existence. The line "karuN(A)ntarangamu telisina nA (manavi)" signifies that the poet aspires to comprehend the inner compassionate nature of Lord Rama.


The following lines speak to the significance of right conduct and the influence of rituals and actions as outlined in the Vedas. The poet observes how people are engrossed in these popular beliefs and opinions, often missing the deeper spiritual understanding. He acknowledges that the embodiment of the Lord as a human being serves as an example of the ideal conduct to follow.


Ultimately, Tyagaraja appeals to his mind, addressing it as "tyAgarAju," and asks it to listen and understand the profound spiritual teachings and wisdom contained within the song. He hopes that his mind will be moved to comprehend the true nature of the Lord and the path to enlightenment.


In summary, the lyrics of "manavinAlakinca-naLinakAnti" delve into the poet's fervent desire for his mind to comprehend the hidden secrets of the divine, particularly the compassionate heart of Lord Rama. The song also reflects on the importance of right conduct, the influence of rituals, and the need to transcend worldly existence. Tyagaraja implores his mind to listen and understand, seeking a deeper connection with the divine and a path to enlightenment.




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Written by: N.Karthik

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