Aa:S R2 M1 P D2 S
Av: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S

taaLam: cApu
Composer: Badraacala Raamadaas
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pallavi

Oh Ramachandra, the noblest person of Ikshvaku dynasty, if you don?t protect me, who else is there for me?

caraNam 1

I got the ramparts around the temple built, spending ten thousand varahaaalu (money denomination), Oh Ramachandra.

caraNam 2

I got the pavilions built in the towers. Please don?t treat me as a stranger. Protect me, Oh Ramachandra.

caraNam 3

I offered an emerald medallion to Bharata, spending ten thousand varahalu, Oh Ramachandra.

caraNam 4

I presented a gold belt to Satrughna, spending ten thousand moharilu (denomination of money), oh Ramachandra.

caraNam 5

I presented a beautiful pearl medallion to Lakshmana spending ten thousand varahaalu, Oh Ramachandra.

caraNam 6

I offered a valuable ornament to Mother Sita, costing ten thousand varahaalu, Oh Ramachandra.

caraNam 7

I presented vahanas (vehicles) to each one of you, but my legs are chained, oh Lord that entices the whole universe.

caraNam 8

I presented you a pretty and glittering plume with which you go about in all pride.
Do you think you inherited all this treasure?

caraNam 9

Did emperor Dasaratha, your father, present you with all these ornaments?
Or, did emperor Janaka, your father-in-law send them to you, Oh Ramachandra?

caraNam 10

Pardon me, don?t be weary. I blamed you because I was not able to bear the torture, Oh Ramachandra.

caraNam 11

My life has become useless like the water sprinkled on a river.
I became worse than the most down trodden, Oh Ramachandra.
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caraNam 2

I didn?t consider that the government money was so precious, while spending it for you.
Now, I cannot bear the lashes any more. Redeem me from this debt, Oh Ramachandra.
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caraNam 3

Oh son of Dasaratha and Kausalya, you established your self well in Bhadrachalam. Please save me.
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caraNam 4

Oh Ramachandra, you are the savior of all devotees. Please protect and take care of Sri Rama dasu.

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Lyrics contributed by Lakshman Ragde.