Time is flowing fast like the spring flow in northeast. Of the many things that are dear to my heart - one stands out. The timeless compositions of Brahmendra Swami. A great composition always starts in "a heart in heightened state", reaches many innocent hearts via a faithful singer. Much can be said about these rare gems of lyrical composition. I have to post my feelings and comments about these lyrics later, if and when I get time to ponder on them. For now, I want to record these lyrics in Telugu script for the benefit of many friends across the globe. Obviously the compositions are in Sanskrit. With sincere respects to the great Swami, the kind Paramacharya of Kanchi, and many others. Though I refrain from naming them, I bow to all of them, with absolute humility. May their compassionate looks, guide me like a glade, through the forest...I learnt the song from listening to Dr. Balamuralikrishna, I think there is a version by Dr. Bhanumati, and of course, the song is in the movie, "Sankarabharanam" too. I have greatly benefited from the website of Kanchi Kamakoti; my umpteen thanks to the organization and its people.
మానస సంచరరే
బ్రహ్మణి మానస సంచరరే
శ్రీ రమణీ కుచ దుర్గ విహారే
సేవక జన మందిర మందారే
మద శిఖి ఫించాలంకృత చికురే
మహనీయ కపోల విజిత ముకురే
పరమహంస ముఖ చంద్ర చకోరే
పరిపూరిత మురళీ రవ ధారే
maanasa samchararE
brahmaNi maanasa samchararE
Srii ramaNii kucha durga vihaarE
sEvaka jana mandira mandaarE
mada Sikhi pinchaalamkRta chikurE
mahaniiya kapOla vijita mukurE
paramahamsa mukha chandra cakOrE
paripuurita muraLii rava dhaarE
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