Balakrishnan Padamalar - Dhanyasi | Smt. Uma Ranganathan | Papnasam Sivan

Balakrishna Pada Malar is a divine Carnatic composition by the legendary composer Papanasam Sivan. This soulful krithi glorifies the lotus feet of Lord Krishna, which devotees revere with deep bhakti. Set in a mesmerizing raga and enriched with profound lyrical beauty, this song elevates the listener to a state of spiritual bliss.

Song : Balakrishna Padamalar
Ragam : Dhanyasi
Talam : Roopakam
Composer : Papanasam Sivan

Pallavi:
Balakrishnan Paada malar Panivor (k)Idar Illai Varaguna

Anupallavi:
Neelamukhil Pol Azaghan
Nirai madhi Vadana Madani nila -- Naghzai nila aruloli thavazum

Charanam:
Gokulan Brindavanam Yamunaavihari Gopalan
Gopi Jana Mana Mohana Murali Gaana Viloolan
Vyakulam Thavir Thanva Manathil Vaz Karunaalavaalan
Mazhai Thaduka Govardhana Malai Edutha Thintholan
Pizhai Porutharum Dayaalan Piramanbani Malarthaalan

Meaning

They who bow to the lotus-like feet of Balakrishan, the One with Supreme qualities, face no sorrow in this world.
He is handsome and has the color of the blue clouds.
His face is like the full moon.
He sports a beautiful smile on his face which gives the light of grace.

He is the resident of “Gokulam” also known as Brindavanam on the banks of the river Yamuna.
He is a cowherd .
He is the one who enchants the minds of the gopis (cowherd damsels). He is the lover of flute music.

He is the one who removes sadness and makes the mind strong. With abounding kindness lives in the mind.

He is the strong-shouldered one who lifted the govardhana mountain to stop the rain caused by Indra. He is the kind one who bears and forgives our faults.
He is the one to whom even Brahma bows.

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