Ch J Satyananda Kumar
Ch J Satyananda Kumar Poems
Telugu original: Baddena (1220-1280)
English Translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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(The famous song ‘paadavoyi bharateeyuda’ from the Telugu movie ‘Velugu Needalu’ was written by Sri Sri and was rendered by Ghantasala and P. Suseela)
Telugu original:
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(Cheemala baaru)
Telugu original: Potlapalli Rama Rao
English Translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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VEMANA’S WISDOM
Kumaragiri Vemareddy (1352-1430) popularly known as Vemana was a 14th century Telugu poet and social reformer. His poems were written in the popular vernacular of Telugu, and are known for their use of simple language and native idioms. His poems discuss the subjects of wisdom and morality. He is popularly called Yogi Vemana, in recognition of his success in the path of Yoga. The following are the English translations of few of his Telugu poems)
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This patriotic song was written by Sankarambadi Sundarachari in 1942 and it was rendered and popularized by Tanguturi Surya Kumari. Her uncle and the first Chief Minister of AP Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu garu gave it recognition as state anthem of Andhra Pradesh.
(About 10 Crore Telugu speaking Indians are living in Andhra Pradesh their home state in India which was formed on 1st November,1956. Today is the formation day of Andhra Pradesh)
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(The popular song ‘mounam gane edagamani’ from Telugu film ‘Naa Autograph’ was written by Chandra Bose. Composed by M M Keeravani and rendered by Chitra, this song has given inspiration to many. Its optimistic message induced an Orphanage in Hyderabad to adopt it as its prayer song. My thanks are to Latha Ganti who has sent me the Telugu content of this song and encouraged me to translate it into English)
Telugu Original:
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When a popular leader demised
His fans and admirers amongst the common men lamented grief stricken
They could not forget his help
The ration cards
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(Nireekshana)
Telugu original: Veerachari
English Translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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(I intend to introduce Telugu Haiku to members of PH. In Telugu, Hiaku denotes both Haiku and Senryu. While writing Telugu Haiku, poets attached more importance to the expression of thought than the prescribed technicalities like conforming to kigo and writing the verse in present tense etc. Telugu Haiku is a budding literary form and here I endeavour to translate some of the verses of the active Telugu Haiku writers)
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KonEru KaMta
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Telugu original: B Vijaya koteswara Rao
English Translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
(Akshramlo antarleenam)
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Telugu original: Dr Bezwada Gopala Reddy
English Translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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(Chalu)
Telugu original: Srikanth
English translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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NiSi rAtri varshamlA
Karaganee sangeetaanni
Naalugu bhujAloo kalavanee
Ooganee ee chetlannee
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(This translation of the lyric is from the Telugu movie ‘Anand’. Written by Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy, it was rendered by Hariharan and Chitra)
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Wisdom of Sumathi
(Telugu poems from Sumathi satakam)
(The following are the English Translations of Telugu poems written by 13th century poet Baddena (1220-1280) which are popularly known as Sumathi Sataka padhyalu. Like Vemana, Baddena’s poems also deal with wisdom, morals and ethics in a simple style)
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Telugu original: Baddena (1220-1280)
English translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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(Translation of this poem ‘Ninna raatri varshamlo’ is from the 1971 Central Sahitya Academy award winning Telugu poetic compilation ‘Amrutam Kurisina Raatri’ (The night when nectar rained) of eminent Telugu poet and short story writer Devarakonda Bala Gangadhara Tilak (1921-1966) . His collection of short stories include Sundari-SubbaRavu, Vuri Chivara Illu and Tilak Kadhalu.)
Telugu original: Devarakonda Balagangadhara Tilak
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(Mee kOsam nEnu padhyam raastaanu)
Telugu original: ‘Koumudi’
English Translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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Telugu original: Vemana
English translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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Telugu original: Vemana
English translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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Ch J Satyananda Kumar Biography
I am God fearing Christian. Have a very deep faith in Jesus. I like literature. My daughter initiated me into English poetry. I also do a bit of social work in the fields of consumer awareness, social issues, fighting for the under-dog. Interested in preaching. Also share the word of God with christian congregations. My wife and I live at Visakhapatnam, AP, India. We are blessed with a daughter, who is a post-graduate in English literature.)
The Best Poem Of Ch J Satyananda Kumar
More Of Vemana's Wisdom
Telugu original: Baddena (1220-1280)
English Translation: Ch J Satyananda Kumar
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Aatma shuddhi leni yaacharamadiyela?
Bhanda shuddhilEni paaka mEla?
Chittashuddhi lEni shva puja lElaya?
Viswadaabhirama vinura vema?
Why to follow traditions without purity of self?
Why to cook cuisine with out cleanliness of utensils?
Why to worship God without purity of heart?
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Gangi govu palu gantedainanu chaalu
Kadavadaina nEmi kharama paalu
Bhakti kalugu koodu pattedainanu chaalu
Viswadaabhiraama vinura vema?
Even a spoonful of milch-cow’s milk is sufficient
What is the use of a pot full of donkey’s milk
Even a morsel of food is enough if given with love and devotion
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Alpudepudu palku aadambaramu gaanu
Sajjanundu palku jalla gaanu
Kanchu mrogunatlu kanakambu mrOgunaa
Viswa daabhi rama vinura vema
Lowly person always boasts ostensibly
Good man speaks in a pleasing manner
Will gold gong like brass
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Veru purugu chEri vrukshambu cherachunu
Cheeda purugu chEri chettu cheruku
Gutsitundu chEri gunavantu cherukuraa
Viswadaabi rama vinura vema
Root rot infests and kills an old tree
Pest infests and kills the plant
Bad man reaches to spoil a good man
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Alpa buddhi vani kadhikaramicchina
Doddavari nella dolaga gottu
Jeppu dinedi kukka cheraku teeperugunaa
Viswadaabhi rama vinura vema
If a mean minded man is given power to rule
He will remove all good men
How can a sandal chewing dog know the sweetness of sugar cane?
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Yeddukaina gaani yEdaadi telipina
Maata delisi naduchu marmamerigi
Moppe teliyalEdu muppadEndlaku naina
Viswa daabhi rama vinura vema
If a bull is given training for an year
It will understand the word and act accordingly
But a fool fails to obey, even after thirty years of training
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Yeluka tholu tecchi yEdaadi yutikina
Nalupu nalupE gaani telupu raadu
Koyya bommanu tecchi kottinaa balukunaa
Viswadaabhi rama vinura vema
If a rat’s skin is brought and wash for any time
It will remain just black, but can’t become white
If a wooden doll is brought and beaten, will it say anything
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Paala neediginta groluchu nundena
Manujulella goodi madhyamandru
Nluva dagani chOta niluva nindalu vacchu
Viswadaabhi rama vinura vema
If one drinks milk sitting at arrack-seller’s house
People will gather and accuse him of drinking liquor
If one stands in a wrong place, he will face all blames
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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NeellalOna mosali nigidi yEnugu battu
Bayata gukka chEta bhanga padunu
Sthaana balame gaani tana balimi kaadaya
Viswadaabhi rama vinura vema
When in water, crocodile goes ahead and catches an elephant
When it comes out, it will be charged even by a dog
It is the strength of place, but not of self,
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Kulamu lEni vaadu kalimichE velayunu
Kalimi lEnivaadu kalimi digunu
Kulamuganna bhuvini kalimi yekkuvaraa
Viswadaabhi rama vinura vema
One who is low in caste, shines with his wealth
One’s caste too lessens him, when he lacks wealth
More than the caste, wealth counts more in the world
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Uppu kappurambu nokka polika nundu
Chooda chooda ruchula jaada vEru
Purushulandu punya purushulu veraya
Viswadaabhi rama vinura vema
Salt and camphor look alike to see
When carefully tested their tastes differ
Among the men great men are different
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Alanu bugga puttinappudE kshayamounu
Kalanu gaanchu lakshmi kallayagunu
Ilanu bhOgabhaagya mee teeru kaadokO
Viswadaabhi rama vinura vema
A water bubble on a wave withers sooner it is formed
Wealth seen in a dream disappears in sleep
The way of wealth and affluence in this world is the same
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Tappulennu vaaru tandopatandambu
Lurvi janulakella nundu tappu
Tappulennu vaaru tama tappu lerugaru
Viswadaabhi rama vinura vema
Who find faults with others are aplenty
In the world faults lie with every one
Those who find other’s fault, fail to realize their own faults
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Anaga nanaga raga matisayinchu nundu
Dinagadinaga vEmu teeyagundu
Saadhanamula panulu samakooru dharalOna
Viswadabhi rama vinura vema
By rehearsing more and more a tune becomes melodious
By chewing more and more, neem leaves become sweet
By practicing more and more, it becomes easy to do things
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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Anuvukaani chota adhikula manaraadu
Konchaina nadiyu koduva kaadu
Konda addamandu konchemai yundadaa
Viswadaabhi rma vinura vema
Don’t claim greatness in an un-favorable place
To remain humble never belittles
Doesn’t a mountain appear little in a mirror
Listen Vema, who attained bliss by renouncing every thing
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2/22/2026 2:27:53 AM # 1.0.0
m so honoured at your observation sir, . i continue to strive more inordinary way.i wait ofor ack from senior as well as junior frinends