Worthless asceticism by purandara

“Udara vairagyavidu namma

Padumanabhanalli lesa bhakuti illa…”

English translation of the song will be as below:

“Worthless asceticism it is (they have)

No devotion at all towards our ‘lotus-in-naval’ Lord

Waking up in early morning hours shivering

Taking a dip in the river with proud feeling

Hiding in heart vanity, cruelty and enmity fully

Casting wonder on people around deceitfully

From the hearth of bronze smith’s foundry

Obtaining idols of Gods of bronze and brass

Anointing them to show off with costly perfumery

Performing grand pujas in utter hoax

Rosary in the hand mouthful of chants profound

Wearing a mask of scholarship in countenance

Stealthily relishing the beauty of women around

Presenting a picture of a saint of pretence

Showing high devotion thus in deceit

As if there is none other in close pursuit

Like an actress putting up a false show

For the sake of livelihood without inner glow

Leave this possessiveness and self pride

Seek friendship of real saints and seers

Believe silently that it is all the will of God

Any other manner not thinking of Purandara Vittala

(Will be worthless asceticism it is…)

How true:) So Sunkan, looks like Purandara had the same scenario all those years ago too? So not much has changed in the world:)

L, Kamla

yes Kamla
" the more things change, the more they remain the same" ....or some such thing, as seen on those glossy posters young people have around !

manjula

Originally Posted by Kamla

How true:) So Sunkan, looks like Purandara had the same scenario all those years ago too? So not much has changed in the world:)

L, Kamla

nothing changes kamala only we lives change...regards sunkan