by Damodara Rao Dasu

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navarasamula -

P navarasamuladee naLiNAkshi
javakaTTi neeku java sEseeni ||
Alamelumanga's eyes are beautiful like lotus flower. She is the embodiment of nine rasas i.e. expressions of moods.
C 1 SrungAra rasamu cheliya mokambuna
sangati veerarasamu gOLLa
rangagu karuNa rasamu pedavulanu
angapu kuchamula nadbhuta rasamu ||
Her charming face shows feeling of love (Srungara). Her sharp nails symbolise valour (Veera). Her beautiful red lips show feeling of compassion (Karuna). Her breasts cause wonder ( Adbhuta).
C 2 cheli hAsyarasamu chelavula ninDee
paluchani naDumuna bhaya rasamu
kaliki vADu kannula bheebhatsamu
alaboma jankenala nadi roudrambu ||
Her graceful smile evokes fun and joy (Hasya). Her slender waist causes fear( Bhaya). Her tired looks indicate her feeling of disgust (Bheebhatsa). Her raised eyebrows and glances show her anger (Roudra).
C 3 rati marapula SAnta rasambadi
atimOhamu padiyava rasamu
itavuga Sri vEnkaTESu kooDitivi
satamai eepeku santOsha rasamu ||
Her serene mood ( Santa) appears after her union with her beloved Lord. Her extreme fascination for her dear Lord is tenth Rasa. She joins Lord Venkatesa and enjoys absolute bliss.