Chakkani talliki changu bala
(Annamacharya Keertana)
Chakkani talliki changu bala lyrics in English with meaning: In this keertana, Annamaachaarya describes Lord Venkateshwara Swami’s consort as a graceful and divine mother, using his poetic language and repeatedly praising her with the phrase “Chaangubhalaa.”
By using the word “Chaangubhalaa”, Annamaachaarya not only expresses his admiration for Lord Venkateshwara’s wife but also subtly urges others to honour and revere her.
The repetition of “Chaangubhalaa” at the end of each sentence in the Pallavi and every two lines in the subsequent stanzas creates a joyful and rhythmic flow, enhancing the keertana’s musicality and devotional essence.
This song shares similarities with the “Neerajanam” composition, as both express auspicious wishes and convey reverence.
Like in “Ammamma yemamma…” and other compositions, Annamaachaarya does not explicitly specify whether he is addressing Sridevi (Lakshmi) or Bhudevi. Instead, with his clever poetic style, he dedicates this keertana to Venkateshwara’s consort, referring to her simply as the “beautiful mother.”
The lyrics of this keertana primarily consist of direct and descriptive expressions, with minimal use of metaphors or allusions, making it clear and straightforward in its praise.
Chakkani talliki changu bala – Lyrics meaning:
Pallavi: Hail to the beautiful mother and to her sweet, sugar-like lips.
CharaNam 1: Hail to the beautiful mother’s graceful and romantic charm, prideful elegance and alluring beauty, and to her captivating, heavy-eyed glances!
Hail to her words filled with playful defiance and gentle displeasure, affectionate stubbornness towards her husband, Lord Venkatesha, and to her delightful, endearing sulkiness!
CharaNam 2: Hail to the mother’s enchanting and graceful bosom, who stands beside her Lord, playing the veena to bring him joy!
Hail to the mother’s slender and elegant waist, who leans lovingly against the glorious Lord Venkateshwara!
CharaNam 3: Hail to the mother’s enchanting and fragrant beauty, spreading a divine aroma with the sandalwood paste applied to her, adorned with pearl garlands interwoven with sacred thread in elegant rows.
Hail to the mother’s gentle and loving embrace to her Lord, Venkateshwara, holding him tightly in her graceful, slender arms.
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