Annamayya Keerthanas Nigama Nigamaanta Varnita
Annamayya Keerthanas Nigama Nigamaanta Varnita
अन्नमय्य कीर्तन निगम निगमान्त वर्णित
निगमनिगमान्तवर्णित मनोहर रूप-
नगराजधरुड श्रीनारयणा ॥
दीपिञ्चु वैराग्यदिव्य सौख्यं बिय्य-
नोपकरा नन्नु नॊडबरपुचु ।
पैपैनॆ संसारबन्धमुल गट्टेवु
नापलुकु चॆल्लुना नारायणा ॥
चिकाकुपडिन ना चित्तशान्तमु सेय-
लेकका नीवु बहुलील नन्नु ।
काकुसेसॆदवु बहुकर्मल बडुवारु
नाकॊलदिवारला नारायणा ॥
विविविध निर्बन्धमुल वॆडलद्रोयक नन्नु
भवसागरमुल नडबड जेतुरा ।
दिविजेन्द्रवन्द्य श्री तिरुवेङ्कटाद्रीश
नवनीत चोर श्रीनारायणा ॥
About This Stotram
Overview
Nigama Nigamaanta Varnita is a Telugu keerthana by Annamacharya that praises a form of Lord Narayana described as the supreme reality celebrated in both the Vedas (Nigama) and the Upanishads (Nigamaanta). The composition addresses themes of divine bliss, detachment, and liberation from worldly bonds. It belongs to the South Indian Vaishnava tradition.
What are the benefits of chanting Nigama Nigamaanta Varnita?
- Guides the devotee toward liberation from worldly attachments
- Fosters inner calm and removal of mental agitation
- Deepens understanding of Vedantic philosophy through devotional verse
- Cultivates devotion toward Lord Narayana as the Vedic supreme being
- Encourages spiritual discipline and aspiration for moksha
When is the best time to recite this?
Morning and evening are traditional times for reciting this keerthana. It is especially suited for periods of meditation and personal prayer. Vaishnava festivals and days dedicated to Lord Vishnu are particularly auspicious occasions.
Historical and traditional background
Annamacharya (1408–1503 CE) was a Telugu saint-composer of the Vijayanagara Empire period, known for composing over 32,000 Sankeertanas primarily in praise of Lord Venkateswara. He is regarded as a key figure in the Haridasa tradition of South India. This keerthana reflects his characteristic style of using devotional verse to convey Vedantic ideas accessible to common devotees. His works were largely preserved on copper plates at the Tirumala temple.
Available scripts
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Related Texts
- Vishnu Sahasranama — a foundational Vaishnava text whose names overlap with the epithetical tradition of this keerthana
- Narayana Stotram — a short Sanskrit praise of Narayana as the supreme being, thematically aligned
- Annamacharya Sankeertanas — the broader collection from which this composition is taken