by Damodara Rao Dasu

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udayAdri telupAye

P udayAdri telupAye uDurAju koluviDe
adanerigi rADAyenamma nA vibhuDu ||
Oh my mind, the mountain on east has become bright. Sun the lord of sky is shining. But my lord is not coming.
C 1 channulapai mutyAla sarulella challanAye
kannulaku kappodave kAntA nAkipuDu
kanne kaluvala jAtikanu mODchinadi meeda
vennela vEsangi mogga vikasinche gadave ||
Pearl garlands on my breasts got cold. My eyes are open. The water lillies closed themselves like buds. Lotus flowers are blooming brightly.
C 2 puvvula lOpali kurulu bugulu konagA nerase
davvula tummeda gamulu tarimi dayaganu
ravva sEya Sukapikamu rAyaDi kOrvaga rAdu
avvala nevvate pasalaku alarunna vADO ||
Locks of hair with fragrant flowers are attracting swarm of bees. Parrots and coels are clamouring. But my lord has not come. Did any other woman attract him by her charm.
C 3 panneeTa jalaka mArchi pachcha karpooramu metti
chennuga koppuna virula cheluva durimi
ennagala tiru vEnkaTESuDide nanu gooDe
kannulu manasunu taniya karuNinchegadave ||
I bathed with perfumed water and they waved 'Harati' . They decorated my hair with flowers beautifully. Now great Venkatesa has joined me. He showered immense happiness to my eyes and heart kindly.