dInadayALO
Sahityam
Pallavi
dInadayALO dInadayALO
dInadayALO paradEvadayALO
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dInadayALO paradEvadayALO
O merciful One to the distressed! O merciful One to the distressed!
O merciful One to the distressed! O merciful highest deity!
Charanam
kanakAMbaradhara ghanazyAmadayALO
sanakAdi munijana vinuta dayALO
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sanakAdi munijana vinuta dayALO
O merciful One with deep blue complexion wearing golden color clothing
O merciful One that was praised by sages like Sanaka
zaradhibaMdhana rAmacandra dayALO
varadAmara bRMdAnaMda dayALO
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varadAmara bRMdAnaMda dayALO
O merciful Ramachandra, who built a walkway across the ocean
O merciful One, who gives bliss to all the deities
nAradamuni dEvanAdha dayALO
sArasAkSa raghunAdha dayALO
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sArasAkSa raghunAdha dayALO
O merciful One, Lord of sage Narada and other sages and deities
O merciful Lord of Raghu dynasty with lotus-like eyes
dazaradhasuta lOkAdhAra dayALO
pazupati cApatruTita dayALO
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pazupati cApatruTita dayALO
O merciful son of Dasaratha, preserver of the universe
O merciful One, who broke the bow of Lord Shiva
AgamarakSita amita dayALO
bhOgizayana paramapuruSa dayALO
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bhOgizayana paramapuruSa dayALO
O abundantly merciful One, who saved the Vedas (from the clutches of demons)
O merciful Absolute Being, who rests on a ringed serpent
varada bhadrAdri nivAsa dayALO
arcita zrIrAmadAsa dayALO
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arcita zrIrAmadAsa dayALO
O merciful boon-giver, whose abode is in Bhadrachala (Bhadra mountains range)
O merciful One, worshipped by Sri Ramadasa
Commentary
This is a song that reflects deep devotion, humility, and a feeling of distress, highlighting the merciful nature of Lord Rama. Sri Ramadasu gives an account of various deeds of Sri Rama through his mercy to benefit not only creatures on earth but also various deities. He also reminds Him how He preserves the universe and is praised by all the great sages such as Narada. Finally, he describes how he worships Lord Rama, who is based in Bhadrachalam.