Monday, February 13, 2023

Origin and Greatness of 9 Gems (Nava Ratna) of Annamacharya

 

9 gems annamacharya




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THALLAPAKKA ANNAMACHARYAR'S 

SRI VENKATA NAVARATHNAMALA 

ANNAMAYYA JAYANTI & ARADHANA SONGS 9 GEMS OF ANNAMAYYA 

(English,Tamil and Telugu) 

Compiled, Translation and Transliteration by 

GURU SEVAMANI 

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Dr. Smt. THALLAPAKKA VENKATA MEENALOCHANI M.A(Music) PhD., 

12th Descendant of Annamacharya 

Title : ANNAMAYYA JAYANTHI/ARADHANA KEERTHANAS Pages : 48 Pages 

Dimension : 21.5cm x 14cm 

First Edition : 1998 

Second Edition: 1999 

Third Edition: 2004 

Edition : 2022 

Dr. Smt. THALLAPAKKA VENKATA MEENALOCHANI FOUNDER / TRUSTEE 

SRI VENKATA ANNAMACHARYA TEMPLE OF FINEARTS (Unit of Sri Annamacharya Vamseekula 

Sankeerthana Seva Mandali / Trust. Reg 407/02, 

Gurusevamani, Dr. Smt. T.V. MEENALOCHANI, 

A8/9, DABC Acacia, Mambakkam Main Road, 

Mambakkam, Chennai – 600127. 

Cell No. : 9384731651 / 9884701574 / 9080913624 

Email Id : meenalochani_radha@yahoo.co.in 

Printed By: 

SRI BAGAWAN NAMA PUBLICATION 

2/3 VINAYAGAM STREET, 

WEST MAMBALAM, CHENNAI - 600 003, PH - 044 24893736 web:www.namalayam.org mail: ramamanthiram@gmail.com

IN MEMORY OF 

MY BELOVED PARENTS 

11th DESCENDANTS 

THALLAPAKKA VENKATA RAMANA CHARLU & 

Smt. KAMALA CHARLU

H.H. 45th Jeer - Ahobila Mutt

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ANNAMAYYA NIVASAM – Next to Varahaswami Temple, North Mada St. Tirumala 

(This house has been demolished and has been constructed as path to Toilet and way to reach Pushkarani. There was a mandapam named “Dhwadasi Mandpam” with Anjaneya Swami vigraham where Annmayya sat and composed plenty of sankirthanas. This was also demolished unfortunately.) 

May Lord Venkateshwara bless us to construct Annamayya Memorial Hall with Annamayya vigraham!

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SRI ANNAMACHARYA’S FAMILY

🠔 

TIMMAKKA THALLAPAKKA ANNAMACHARYA 

NARASIMMA 

🠔(1408 - 1503 A.D) 

🠔 

🠔 

AKKALAMMA 

🠔 

🠔

🠔 Narayana 

Chinna 

🠔 

Appalarya 

🠔Thirumalamba 

Peddha Thirumalacharya 

Annarya 

🠔Annarya 

🠔Peddha 

Chinna Thiruven 

Koneti Thiruven 

🠔 

🠔🠔 

Thirumalai Ayyangar 

Thiruven 

galandhudu 

galanadhudu 

🠔 

Thiruvenkadappa 

🠔 

Appalacharya 🠔 

galanadhudu 

Konnappacharlu 

Seshacharlu 

🠔🠔 

Srinivasacharlu 

🠔 

Seshacharlu 

🠔Ragavacharlu 

🠔 

🠔 

Ananthacharlu (Wife Sampoornamma) 

🠔 

🠔Ragavacharlu 

Anantha 

Venkata 

Seshacharlu (1899-1972) 🠔 

🠔 

🠔 

🠔Krishna 

🠔 

🠔 

Subba Narasu 

🠔Lalitha 

🠔 

🠔 

charlu 

Ramancharlu 

macharlu 

Sathya Narayana 

Padmavathamava 

Srinivasa 🠔 

🠔 

Charlu 

(alive) 

🠔 

Wife 

CharluRama Charlu 

Kamalacharlu Naga 

🠔Hari Narayana Charlu 

🠔 

🠔Ragava 

One son, 3 daughters 🠔 

🠔 

Elder daughter 

bhushna Charlu 

Seshacharlu 

(Ravi) 

🠔 

Annamayya 

Guru Sevamani Dr. Smt. Tallapakka Venkata Meenalochani Singer, Teacher Annamacharya Temple of Fine Arts Founder - Author of this book 

(Rendering Annamayya 

Sankeerthana Suprpadha Ekantha Seva and Kalyanothsava Seva Service to Lord Venkateswara) 

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10th Descendants of Annamayya - Thallapakka Seshacharlu & Smt. Venkalakshmi, Thallapakka Suryanarayanayya & family

11th Descendant of Annamayya - Thallapakka Ananthacharlu and his wife along with 12th descendant Harinarayana Charlu 

11th Descendant of Annamayya - Thallapakka Venkata Ramana Charlu & Smt. Kamala Charlu, 12th Descendant - Smt. T.V. Meenalochani & S. Radhakrishnan and Ms. R. Nagadeepika (Daughter)

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TANNAMAYYA ARADHANA/JAYANTHI SONGS INDEX 

SL.NO SONG RAGAM THALAM 1 Hari Avatharamey Sowrashtram Adhi 2 Bhavamulona Suddha dhanyasi Adhi 3 Brahma Kadigina Mukari Adhi 

4 Enthamathramuna Brindhavani & 

Maya Malava Gowla Misrachapu 

5 Podagantimayya Mohanam Adhi 6 Kondalalo Hindolam Adhi 7 Narayanathe Behak Adhi 8 Mudhugare Kurinji Adhi 9 Adivo alladhivo Madyamavathi Adhi

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THALLAPAKKA ANNAMACHARYAR'S 

SRI VENKATA NAVARATHNAMALA 

9 GEMS OF ANNAMAYYA 

ANNAMAYYA ARADHANA AND JAYANTHI SONGS Annamayya Gurudhayana Slokam 

Guru Vandhanam 

Composer : Peddha Thirumalacharya S/o. Annamacharya Ragam : Bowli - 15 Mela Mayamalavagowla Janyam 

Aro : Sa ri ga pa da sa 

Ava: Sa ni da pa ga ri s 

Srimath Thwatheeya Charithamrutha Mannayarya Peethwa Pinaiva Suhitham Manuja Bhaveyyugu Thwam Venkatachalapatheyriva Bhakthi Saaram Sri Thallapakka Gurudeva Namo Namasthey Namo Namasthey II 

Ragam: Sowrashtram 17- Mela Suryakantham Janyam Aro : Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Da Ni Sa 

Ava : Sa Ni Da Pa Ma Ga Ma Ri Sa 

PALLAVI 

Hari Avatharamey Aathan Ethadu 

Parama Sankeerthana Palamulo Niliphey (Hari) CHARANAM 1 

Unnadu Vaikuntamuna Unnadu Acharyunutha 

Unnathonnatha Mahima Annamayya 

Unnavi Sankeerthanalu Ottuga Lokamulandu 

Pannina Naradhadhulu Pye Pye Paadagaanu (Hari) CHARANAM 2 

Sri Venkadathri meetha Sripathi Koluvunandhu 

Aavahinchey Thallapakka Annamayya 

Deyvathalu Munulunu Deyvundhani Jeyyavetta 

Kovithudai Thirigadey Koneti Dhandanu (Hari)

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2. Bhavamulona Vol. 3 No.561. 

Ragam: Suddha dhanyasi 

Thalam: Adhi 

Music: Nethanuri Krishnamurthy 

PALLAVI 

Bhavamulona Bahyamu Nandhunu Govinda, 

Govinda ani Koluvavo manasa (Bhava) CHARANAM 

1. Hariavatharamule Akhila devathalu 

Harilonive Brahmandambulu 

Harinamamule Anni Manthramulu 

Hari Hari Hari Hari Hariyanavo Manasa (Bhava) 

2. Vishnuni Mahimale Vihitha Karmamulu 

Vishnuni Pogadeti Vedambulu 

Vishnudokadey Viswantharathmudu 

Vishnuvu Vishnuvani Vethakavo Manasa (Bhava) 

3. Achuthudithade Adhiyunanthyamuamu 

Achuthude Asuranthakudu 

Achuthudu Sri Venkatadri Meedhanithe 

Achutha Achutha Charananavo Manasa (Bhava)

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3 Brahma Kadigina Pathamu Vol. I. No.191 

Ragam: Mukari 

Thalam: Adhi 

Music: Sri Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma 

PALLAVI 

Brahma Kadigina Padhamu 

Brahmamu thane Nee Padhamu (Brahma) CHARANAM 

1. Chelagi vasudha kolichina nee padhamu 

Bali Thala Mopina Padhamu 

Thalakaga Gaganamu Thannina Pathamu 

Balaripu kachina padhamu (Brahma) 

2. Kamini papamu kadigina padhamu 

Paamu thalanidina padhamu 

Premapu Srisathi pisikedi padhamu 

Pamidi thurakapu padhamu (Brahma) 

3. Parama Yogulaku paripari vidhamula 

Paramosagedi Nee Padhamu 

Thiruvenkatagiri Thiramani Choopina 

Parama padhamu Nee padhamu (Brahma)

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4 Enthamathramuna Vol. 3 No.393 

Ragam : Raga Malika - Brindhavani & Maya Malava Gowla Thalam : Misrachapu 

Music : Sri kadayanallur R. Venkataraman. 

PALLAVI 

Brindavani 

 Enthamathramuna Evvaru Thalachina Anthamathrame Neevu  Antharantharamu lenchi Chooda pindanthe nippati annattlu (Entha) 

CHARANAM 

1. Koluthurumimu Vaishnavulu koorimitho vishnudani Palukuthuru mimu Vedhanthulu parapbrahmambanuchu Thalathuru mimu Saivulu Thagina Bakthulunu sivudanuchu Alari Pogaduthuru Kaapali kuladhi Bairavundanuchu (Entha) 

Mayamalava Gowla 

2. Sarinennudhuru Saaktheyulu Sakthi Rupu Neevanuchu dhari Sanamula Mimu Nana Vidhulanu Thalapula kolathula Bajinthuru Sirulamimune alpa Buddhi thalachina variki Alpam bavudhuvu Garimala mimune Ganamani Thalachina Gana budhdhulaku ganudavu (Entha) 

3. Neevalane korathe ledhumari Neeru kolathi thameravu Avala Bhagirathi thari Bhavula Aajalame oorinayatlu Sri Venkatapathi Neevaithe mamu Chekoni Vunna deivamani Eevalane Nee Charananadhanu Edhiye parathathvamu Nakku (Entha)

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5 "Podagantimayya" 

(Annamacharya Jeevitha Charithra P. 22) 

Ragam : Mohanam 

Thalam: Adhi 

Music: Shri D. Pasupathi 

PALLAVI 

Podagantimayya mimmu Purushothama - Mammu Nedayakavayya Koneti Rayada (Poda) 

CHARANAM 

1 Korimammu nelinatti kula Daivama-Chala 

Nerichi Pedhalichina Nidhanama 

Garavinchi Dhappi Theerchu Kalamegama-maku Cheruva Chiththamuloni Srinivasuda (Poda) 

2. Bhavimpa Kaivasamaina Parijathama-mammu Sevathera Kasinatti Chinthamani 

Kavinchi Korikaliche Kamadhenuva - mammu 

Thavai Rakshinchetti Dharaneedhara (Poda) 

3. Chedaneeka Brathikinche Siddha Manthrama-Roga Ladachi Rakshinche Divyavshadhama 

Badi Bayaka Thirigey Prana Bandhuda-mammu Gadiyinchinatti Shri Venkata Nadhuda (Poda)


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6. 'Kondalalo’ Vol 1 No.151 

Ragam: Hindolam 

Thalam: Adhi 

Music : Sri M.S. Balasubramania Sarma 

PALLAVI 

Kondalalo Nelakonna Koneti Rayaduvadu 

Kondalantha varamulu Guppedu vaadu (Kond) CHARANAM 

1. Kummara Dasudaina kuruvarathy Nambi; 

Immanna varamulella Ichinavadu 

Dhommulu Chechinayatti Thondaman Jhakuravarthy Rammanna Chotiki vachi Namminna vadu (Kond) 

2. Achapu vedugatho Ananthaluvariki 

Muchili Vettigi Mannu Mochinavadu 

Majjiga Tholaka Thirrumalanambi thodutha 

Icha nicha Mataladi Nachinavadu (Kond) 

3. Kanchilonanunda Thirukkachi nambi Meetha 

Karuninchi Thanayadaku Rappinchina vadu 

Encha Neckudaina Venkatesudu Manalaku 

Manchivadai Karuna palinchina Vaadu (Kond)

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7. Narayanathe Namo Namo Vol II. 2.32 

Ragam : Behag 

Thalam: Adhi 

Music : Shri M. Balamuralikrishna 

PALLAVI 

Narayanathe Namo Namo 

Naratha Sannutha Namo Namo (Narayanathe) CHARANAM 

1. Murahara Bavahara Mukuntha Madhava 

Garuda gamana pankajanabha 

Parama purusha Bava Bandha Vimochana 

Naramruga Sareera Namo Namo (Narayanathe) 

2. Jalathi Sayana Ravichandra Vilochana 

Jalaruha Bhavanutha Charanayuga 

Bali Bhandana Gopavathoo Vallabha 

Nalinotharathe Namo namo (Narayanathe) 

3. Aadhi Deva Sakalagama Poojitha 

Yadhava Kula Mohana Roopa 

Vedhodhdhara Shri Venkata Nayaka 

Nathapriyathey Namo Namo (Narayanathe)

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8.Muthukare Yasoda' Vol 3 No.577 

Ragam : Kurinji 

Thalam: Adhi 

Music: Shri Nethanuri Krishnamurthy 

PALLAVI 

Mudhugarey Yasodha mungity Muthyamu Veedu Tidhdharani Mahimala Devaki Sudhudu (Mudhugarey) 

CHARANAM 

1. Antha Nintha gollethala Arachethi Manickamu Panthamade Kamsuni Pali vajramu 

Kanthula Moodulokala Garuda Pachapoosa 

Chenthala Malonunna Chinni Krishnudu (Mudhugarey) 

2. Rathikeli Rukminiki Rangumovi Pagadamu 

Midhi Govardhanapu Gomedhikamu 

Sathamai Sanka Chakrala Sandhula Vaiduryamu Gadhiyai Mammu Gache Kamalakshudu (Mudhugarey) 

3. Kalinguni Thalalapai Kappina Pushyaragamu Yeleti Sri Venkatadhri Indhra Neelamu 

Pala jalanidhilona Payani Divyarathnamu 

Balunivala Thirigey Padhmanabhudu (Mudhugarey)

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 9 . Adivoo Alladivoo 

Mangala Keerthanam 

Ragam : Madyamavathi 

Adhi - Thalam 

PALLAVI 

Adivo alladhivo sri Harivasamu 

Padhivela Seyshula Padagalamayamu (Adhi) CHARANAM - 1 

Adhey Venkatachala Makillonnathamu 

Adhivo Brahmadhula Kapuroopamu 

Adhivo Nithya Nivasa Akhilamunulaku 

Adhey Choodu Adhey Mrokku Aanandhamayamu (Adhi) CHARANAM - 2 

Chengatanalladhivo Seshachalamu 

Ninginunna Devathala Nijavasamu 

Mungita Nalladhivo Moolanunna Dhanamu 

Bangaaru Sikharala Bahubrahmamayamu (Adhi) CHARANAM - 3 

Kaivalya Padhamu Venkatanaga Madhivo 

Srivenkata Pathiki Sirulainadhi 

Bhavimpa Sakala Sampatharoopa Madhivo 

Phavana Mulakella Phavana mayamu (Adhi)

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Origin and Greatness of 9 Gems (Nava Ratna) of Annamacharya 

Sri Venkata Navarathna Mala is a compilation of 9 songs of Annamayya which consists of Annamayya Guru Vandhana Keerthana and Mangala Keerthana along with “Sapthagiri Keerthanas”. Sapthagiri Keerthanas (7 Songs) are sung during Annamayya Jayanthi Mahothsavam and Vardanthi i.e. Aradhana Mahothsavam just like that of Pancharathna Kritis sung during Saint Thyagaraja Aradhana. 

This might raise a question. Why 9 Keerthanas have been selected as 9 gems even though we already have 7 songs compiled as Sapthagiri Keerthanas. The 7 Keerthanas steadily explains who Lord Venkateswara is, what all his qualities are and who all the beneficiaries of his benevolence are. It also elaborates what one should do to reach him and get his blessings. In Indian tradition, Guru always comes first and that is why Guru Keerthana has been added in the beginning. The “Annamayya Guru Vandhana Keerthana followed by Sapthagiri Keerthanas and Mangala Keerthana at the end is what we call as “Navaratha Mala” or 9 Gems. Let us now see how these songs are interrelated. 

1. In the 1st song Guru Vandanam “Hari Avatharamey”, Peddha Thirumalacharya, Son of Annamacharya describes the greatness of his Guru and Father Annamayya. He says that Annamayya is none but incarnation of Hari himself who gave wonderful keerthanas to the world. He goes on to say that Annamayya is in Vaikundam holding the post of Acharya with Narada and other sages singing Annamayya’s songs. On the top of all, Lord of Venkatadri hills himself embraces him. He is very simple and wanders alongside the Koneru Pushkarani. 

2. In the song “Bhavamulona” Annamayya asks us to just chant the Lord’s nama “Govinda Govinda”. If you find it difficult to say the 4 letter word you just chant the 2 letter word “Hari”. All mantras are imbibed in the word “Hari”. All Vedas are praise him, the killer of demons, he who is standing above Venkatadri Hills. So let us surrender to his lotus feet. 

3. In spite of giving easy ways to worship Him, our mind is still not satisfied. So, now Annamayya in this keerthana “Brahma Kadigina Padhamu” explains the greatness of His feet. One may ask why feet is given importance. We cannot see the Lord

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directly. But when we catch (surrender) his feet He Himself will bow down and sees us. Annmayya says that it is that feet which is washed by Brahma, the Creator, it is the one which was rested on Maharaja Mahabali’s head, it is the one worshipped by all Devathas, it is the one which wiped off Ahalya’s sin, it is the one which danced on the hoods of the serpent Kalinga, it is the one which is soulfully massaged by Mahalakshmi herself. It is the same foot which is placed atop of Venkatadri Hills that gives moksha and exonerates one’s sin. 

4. Now having explained the greatness of the feet, our silly minds still seeks more explanation as to why to believe in Sri Hari. In the next song “Enthamatramuna”, Annamayya talks about the Lord’s simplicity. He says that the Lord gives his blessings to whoever, at any time and how much as he is thought off. Vaishnavites see him as Vishnu, The Veda Pandits, Sages and Rishis see him as Parabrahma, Saivites see him as Lord Shiva, Kapaalikas see him as Bhairava and for Shakthi Upasakha he is Shakthi. Various people think about Him in various forms. However, all forms are inside Him – Lord Venkateshwara. Charanagati is the highest form of surrender, so surrender to Him. 

5. Having now enlightened on the simplicity of The Lord, Annamayya now describes finest qualities of The Lord as we’re still in doubt of his qualities and want to know whether he is qualified enough to bless us. In this song “Podagantinmayya” he educates us about the qualities of the Lord as explained in Sri Vishnu Sahasra Nama. He says that the Lord is as much tall gigantic as he is the great among Purushas. He is the one governing His worshippers. He is the one who showers us with blessings just like the rain clouds quenches our thirst. He is the one who fulfils our wishes just like Kamadhenu, the divine cow. He is the the Divya Aushadam (Divine Medicine) to cure all our diseases (both physical and mental illness). He is the one who resides atop of the Venkatadri – our Kula Deivam who always help us during our hard times just like a loyal friend within a split of a second. 

6. After hearing about his qualities, our mind seeks proof. Hence, Annamayya narrates the beneficiaries of The Lord in the next song “Kondalalo Nelakonna”. Annamayya says, residing in the

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Hill top, He grants innumerable boons to innumerable people. The potter Kuruvarathi Nambi, Emperor Thondaman, Ananthalwar, Thirumala Nambi, Thirukachi Nambi were all the devotees who got full blessings from the Lord Venkateswara who is kind hearted to give away blessings with his eyes shut. 

7. Now we are completely aware of the qualities of the Lord. So our next question would be how to seek his blessings. Here in the next song “Narayanathe Namo” Annamayya instructs us to perform pooja by adding Namo Namo to various names of the Lord viz. Narayana, Madhava, Mukunda, Govinda which is chanted by the divine sage Narada. He says that it is the Lord Achyuta who is the destroyer of demons standing atop of this Venkatadri so praise him saying Achyuta Achyuta and prostrate before Him. This song has 2 special characteristics. The last line of the song says “Nadapriyathe” which means the Lord who loves Nada – means Music. Music consists of 7 Swaras and 7 Thalas and this song also happens to be no 7. 

8. We now know how to seek His blessings. It is time for us to cherish his beauty and His sweet childhood. Through this song “Muddhugare Yashoda”, Annamayya recalls the sweet childhood of the Lord Krishna. Sri Krishna Avathar is the Paripoorna avathar (incarnation) of the Lord and it is the 8th Avatar and Lord Krishna is also 8th Child of Devaki and this song is also the 8th song of the 9 Gems which describes about Lord Krishna who seems like a pearl to Yashoda, Jade to the 3 Worlds, Coral for Rukmini, Komedhagam (cat’s eye) for the Govardhan Hills, Pushparagam (Yellow Sapphire) for Kalinga and he is the Indra Neelam (Blue Sapphire) when he stands atop of Venkatadri hill. He is in all form of Gem treasure that is found in Milky Ocean where he sits in the Lotus. 

9. Yes, having learnt every detail about him we must see him, right? Annamayya now tells about His whereabouts in his next song “Adhivo Alladhivo”. There He is Sri Hari resting on the hills that looks like 10,000 snakes which has its hoods raised. The Hill is the purest of pure so just a mere visit or even a thought of the seven Hills make us wealthy. 

Singing these 9 songs or even mere chanting these songs will definitely purify our minds and give us the right path to lead life.

44Achievements of our Mandali


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Doordarshan Podhigai program 

Colors TV Bhajan Samrat Program

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Concert at Vellore TTD Temple - Smt. T.V. Meenalochani, Daughter - R.Nagadeepika and Grandson V. Shravan Karthikeyan


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