Ramadasu Keerthanas E Teeruga Nanu Daya Choochedavo
Ramadasu Keerthanas E Teeruga Nanu Daya Choochedavo
Ramadasu Keerthanas E Teeruga Nanu Daya Choochedavo
rāmadāsu kīrtana e tīruga nanu daya cūcèdavo
rāgaṃ: nādanāmakriya/nādanāmakriya
15 māyamālava gòvla janya
ā: sa ri1 ga3 ma1 pa da1 ni3
ava: ni3 da1 pa ma1 ga3 ri1 sa ni3
tālaṃ: ādi
pallavi
e tīruga nanu daya cūcèdavo, inavaṃśottama rāmā
nā taramā bhava sāgaramīdanu, nalina dalekṣaṇa rāmā || e tīruga ||
caraṇaṃ 1
śrī raghu nandana sītā ramaṇā, śritajana poṣaka rāmā
kāruṇyālaya bhakta varada ninu, kannadi kānupu rāmā || e tīruga ||
caraṇaṃ 2
krūrakarmamulu neraka cesiti, neramulèñcaku rāmā
dāridryamu parihāramu seyave, daiva śikhāmaṇi rāmā || e tīruga ||
caraṇaṃ 3
vāsavanuta rāmadāsa poṣaka vandana-mayodhya rāmā
dāsārcita mākabhaya-mòsaṅgave dāśarathī raghurāmā || e tīruga ||
caraṇaṃ 4
guruḍavu nā madi daivamu nīvani guruśāstrambulu rāmā
gurudaivambani yèrugaka tirigèḍu krūruḍanaitini rāmā || e tīruga ||
caraṇaṃ 5
niṇḍiti vī vakhilāṇḍa koti brahmāṇḍamulanduna rāmā
niṇḍuga madi nī nāmamu dalacina nityānandamu rāmā || e tīruga ||
caraṇaṃ 6
vāsava kamala bhavāsuravandita vāradhi bandhana rāmā
bhāsura vara sadguṇamulu kalgina bhadrādrīśvara rāmā || e tīruga ||
caraṇaṃ 7
muripèmuto nā svāmivi nevani munduga tèlpiti rāmā
maruvaka ika nabhimānamuncu ne marugujòchitini rāmā || e tīruga ||
e tīruga nanu daya cūcèdavo, inavaṃśottama rāmā
nā taramā bhava sāgaramīdanu, nalina dalekṣaṇa rāmā
About This Stotram
Overview
"E Teeruga Nanu Daya Choochedavo" is a Telugu keerthana from the Ramadasu Keerthanas collection, a body of devotional compositions associated with Bhakta Ramadasu (Kancherla Gopanna, 17th century). The title translates as "In what way will you show mercy to me?" — a direct appeal to Lord Rama for compassion from a devotee aware of their own helplessness in worldly existence. The composition belongs to the Telugu devotional music tradition and is used in Carnatic music and Rama-bhakti practice in South India.
What are the benefits of chanting E Teeruga Nanu Daya Choochedavo?
- Cultivates surrender and devotion (bhakti) towards Lord Rama
- Provides emotional solace during difficulty
- Supports meditation and focused prayer
- Deepens awareness of Rama's qualities as protector of his devotees
When is the best time to recite this?
The keerthana is recited during morning or evening prayer sessions. It is especially appropriate on Rama Navami and other festivals dedicated to Lord Rama.
What is the historical and traditional background?
Kancherla Gopanna, known as Bhakta Ramadasu, was a 17th-century Telugu saint and revenue official who built and renovated the Rama temple at Bhadrachalam (present-day Telangana) using government funds. He was imprisoned by the Qutb Shahi ruler Tanisha, during which time he composed numerous keerthanas to Rama. The Ramadasu Keerthanas corpus forms a central part of Telugu devotional music. This particular piece is set in raga Nadanamakriya, tala Adi, indicating its grounding in Carnatic musical tradition.
Available scripts
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Related Texts
- Ramadasu Keerthanas Ikshvaku Kula Tilaka — another keerthana from the same corpus, also addressing Rama as protector
- Ramadasu Keerthanas Pahi Rama Prabho — a further plea for Rama's protection from the same tradition