ಕಲಿಯುಗದಲಿ ಹರಿನಾಮವ ನೆನೆದರೆ

Simple lyrics to remind us — any of us with whatever failings — to recall, reflect and realize God. Purandara Dasa is no match to anyone, when it comes to crafting lyrics that even a layperson can relate to.

[Note: In the MS rendition linked to this post, the second stanza is not presented].

ನಾರಾಯಣಾ ನಿನ್ನ ನಾಮದ ಸ್ಮರಣೆಯ ಸಾರಾಮೃತವು ಎನ್ನ ನಾಲಿಗೆಗೆ ಬರಲಿ

The poet wishes that he be conscious of God always — whether in difficulty, whether in success, or whether even when all the faculties have withered — and wishes also that the God's memory be always on his tongue, i.e., speech.

Very powerful idea expressed in simple lyrics.

ಮುದಾಕರಾತ ಮೋದಕಂ ಸದಾ ವಿಮುಕ್ತಿ ಸಾಧಕಂ

This is a nice stotra composed by Adi Sankara on Lord Ganesha. It elaborates on the various characteristics of Lord Ganesha. And, the rhythm is very catchy. Although it is originally composed in Sanskrit, many people would like to see the lyrics in the Kannada language, and hence this blog post. (I have diverged slightly from the referenced transliteration to match the singing by M S Subbulakshmi).