by Damodara Rao Dasu

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haladharAnujam - maNirangu - Adi

This mangaLam kruti is a song of benediction wishing the deity well. Mangalam evokes sense of satisfaction and cheer to all.
This composition is a prayer to the Goddess praying for access to Krishna. Her grace easily fecilitates approach to Maha Vishnu.

P haladharAnujam prAptum vayam
Agata dEhi dEvi Sree
akhilAnDESvari guruguha janani
Ananda sukhavara pradAyini Sree ||
Oh Akhilandesvari the Goddess of the Universe, you are Subrahmanya's beloved mother. You are bestower of happiness. We are praying through you for the grace of Sri Krishna the brother of Balarama who wields plough.
C 1 jalada paTala dyuti gAtram nija
SaraNAgata uttara gOtram
daLa kamalA vipula nEtram
sanakAdi muni stuti pAtram (akhilAnDESvari) ||
His body has the hue of rain-bearing clouds. His eyes are beautiful like lotus petals. Sanaka and other sages worship him.
C 2 kruta haiyAngava chOramAbhi
kESavam purvam rAmAvatAram
mrudu madhurAdhAra SObhamudAram
mOhana madhuripu yamunA vihAram (akhilAnDESvari) ||
Kesava is butter thief. He appeared as Rama in his previous incarnation. His lips are delicate. He wandered on the banks of Yamuna. He is enemy of demon Madhu. His splendour and glory are great.
C 3 kALiya phaNa pada nyAsamapi
kamalAkucha kumkumadhara bhAsam
khElita gOkula vAsamapi
keerti gAyaka dAsAnudAsam (akhilAnDESvari) ||
He danced on the hood of Kaliya serpent. He was playful with the breasts of Kamala. His consort Kamala's chest is shining with saffron. Though he played in Gokulam, he is the servant of those who sing his glory.