A Song on Devi "Omkara karini" by Dr Balamurali

లవంగి             ఆది

ఓంకారా కారిణీ మద

హంకార వారిణీ అవతుమాం

హూంకార మాత్ర శత్రు దమనీ

హ్రీంకార రూపిణీ రుద్రాణి

మురళీ సుధా లహరీ విహారీ

పురరిపు ప్రేమిత త్రిపుర సుందరీ

కరుణారస భరిత లలిత లవంగి

వరదా అభయదా సకల శుభాంగి

lavangi             aadi

Omkaaraa kaariNii mada

hamkaara vaariNii avatumaam

huumkaara maatra Satru damanii

hriimkaara ruupiNii rudraaNi

muraLii sudhaa laharii vihaarii

puraripu prEmita tripura sundarii

karuNaarasa bharita lalita lavangi

varadaa abhayadaa sakala Subhaangi

Dr Balamuralikrishna's rendition

(I heard this song in a CD, perhaps obtained at Rochester Rajeswari Temple. Dr. Balamuralikrishna composed several unique ragas, this is one of his favorite compositions. I think so. The lyrics are full of profound meaning. They let us meditate on the qualities of Sri Mata (Devi). If I may, in the recent history both Dr. Balamurali and Sri GNB had a special blessing of the divine Mother. Their compositions are a true testimony to the divine grace. The Copyright of this song naturally belongs to Dr. Balamuralikrishna's Trust. Carnatic music teachers and students should remember/acknowledge the original composer while learning any song.)