E dAri saJcarinturA

In this lesser-known kriti on the same theme as Dwaitamu Sukhama, Tyagaraja contemplates the spiritual seeker’s dilemma, navigating the complexities of life’s many philosophies. Dive into this rare gem on the universal quest for truth.

Dvaita or Advaita
E dAri saJcarinturA?
yika palkarA.
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Which path should I tread? Do tell soon.
zrIdAdi madhyAnta rahita!
sItA-samEta guNAkara nE-(nE dAri)
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Bestower of Prosperity! One without beginning, middle or end! One united with Sita! The embodiment of all virtues divine!
anni tAnanu mArgamuna canaga,
tannu vIDanu bhAramani yADedavu;
nannu brOvu dAsa-varada yaNTE,
dvaituDanedavu tyAgarAja-nuta.
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If I walk the path of Advaita, You say the ego is hard to let go; If I plead, “Save me, O giver of boons to the devoted,” You call me a follower of Dvaita, One praised by Thyagaraja!