paTTi viDuva rAdu

In this heartfelt song, Tyagaraja reveals how it all began—how Rama captured his heart and made him a devoted follower early in life.

Rama wins over Tyagaraja
paTTi viDuva rAdu nA ceyi
paTTi viDuva rAdu
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Having clasped my hand,
it is not right to let go.
puTTina nADE nija bhaktini meDa
gaTTi guTTu cedaraka brOci ceyi (paTTi)
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Binding me, since birth, with true devotion to you,
And shielding me by upholding my honour…
nityAnityamulanu bOdhiJci
kRtyAkRtyamulanu telipiJci
pratyEkuDu nIvani kanipiJci
bhRtyuDaina tyAgarAju ceyi (paTTi)
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Having revealed what is eternal and what fades away,
Shown me what’s to be done and what to shun,
Unveiling the truth that all is but you,
How can you forsake Tyagaraja, your servant true?