SAINT THYAGARAJA
A song not for the Lord, Or a dance against God, The Saint hated to hear Or see anytime, anywhere.
One day, it so happened That his disciples visited A marriage dance variety Of a dancing girl’s party.
When they returned home, They imitated the same, As held in the performance To the Saint’s annoyance.
In anger, he began to shout, And drove them all out From his house then, For their immoral action.
His wife asked for pardon, Saying, “There’s thorn In the plant, besides rose, Still, we go for the rose.”
“Always men are made Of good and bad mixed, If they’re told softly, They’ll hear it surely.”
His anger came down, And he allowed them in, When they all realized then, Their Guru’s good intention.
(He sang in Raga Sama then Santhamu Leka Sowkyamu Ledhu, Sarasadhala Nayana)
“Oh Lotus eyed Kanan If the senses are not won Also if one is not calm, Peace will never come.”
“Wealth, wife, children, penance, Divine Knowledge, sacrifice, To be a Pundit in Vedas, All are useless, if there’s no peace.”
“Oh Rama, King of Kings, The Giver of blessings To your pious devotees, Keep them all in peace.”
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