Bantureethi Kolu or Bantu Reethi Kolu is one of the most popular Thyagaraja Krithis loved by Carnatic buffs of all ages. Thyagaraja, most famous for his Pancharatna Krithis, was one of the greatest Indian composers of Carnatic music. Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic song is composed in ragam Hamsa Nadam (Hamsanaadam) and Thalam Aadi (Adi). This Carnatic Devotional Song is from album Gaana Srestam. Hindudevotionalblog.com presents the Bantureethi Kolu song lyrics and video song sung by Bharat Ratna MS Subbulakshmi Amma on a live concert. The meaning of Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic song is provided after the song lyrics.
Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic Song Lyrics - Thyagaraja Krithis Lyrics
Pallavi
Bantu Reeti Koluveeyavayya Raama (Bantureethi)
Anupallavi
Tunta Vinti Vaani Modalaina Madaadula Gotti Nela Goola Jeyu Nija
(Bantureethi)
Caranam
Romanja mane Manu Ghana Kancukamu
Raama Bhaktudanu Mudra Billayu
Raama Naama Manu Vara Khadga Mivi
Raajillu Naiyya Tyaagaraajuni Ke
(Bantu Reethi)
Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic Song Meaning
In this beautiful Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic song, Sri Thyagaraja swamy pleads with Lord Ram to give him the post of a guard for Rama. The symbolic meaning is that he always wants to be in his presence always (Sri Rama's Sannidhi).
In the Anupallavi, Sri Thyagaraja Swamy says that, the guard’s post should be such that he is empowered to destroy all the demons which are Arishadvargas (Arishad Vargas are the six passion of mind, they are Kama - lust, craze, desire; Krodha - anger, hatred; Lobha - greed, miserliness, narrow minded; Moha - delusory emotional attachment; Mada or Ahankara - pride, stubborn mindedness; and Matsarya - envy, jealousy, show or vanity, and pride) and since the guard is empowered to do so, he needs such a guard's post.
In the Caranam, Thyagaraja says he should be blessed with the emblem of Ramabhakti, given a sword called Rama Naama (the name of Rama) to perform his guard's job.
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Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic Song Lyrics - Thyagaraja Krithis Lyrics
Pallavi
Bantu Reeti Koluveeyavayya Raama (Bantureethi)
Anupallavi
Tunta Vinti Vaani Modalaina Madaadula Gotti Nela Goola Jeyu Nija
(Bantureethi)
Caranam
Romanja mane Manu Ghana Kancukamu
Raama Bhaktudanu Mudra Billayu
Raama Naama Manu Vara Khadga Mivi
Raajillu Naiyya Tyaagaraajuni Ke
(Bantu Reethi)
Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic Song Meaning
In this beautiful Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic song, Sri Thyagaraja swamy pleads with Lord Ram to give him the post of a guard for Rama. The symbolic meaning is that he always wants to be in his presence always (Sri Rama's Sannidhi).
In the Anupallavi, Sri Thyagaraja Swamy says that, the guard’s post should be such that he is empowered to destroy all the demons which are Arishadvargas (Arishad Vargas are the six passion of mind, they are Kama - lust, craze, desire; Krodha - anger, hatred; Lobha - greed, miserliness, narrow minded; Moha - delusory emotional attachment; Mada or Ahankara - pride, stubborn mindedness; and Matsarya - envy, jealousy, show or vanity, and pride) and since the guard is empowered to do so, he needs such a guard's post.
In the Caranam, Thyagaraja says he should be blessed with the emblem of Ramabhakti, given a sword called Rama Naama (the name of Rama) to perform his guard's job.
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Great rendition by Sri MS. Quite divine.
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ReplyDeleteOne small correction if you do not mind. Many singers make this mistake, for all unknown reasons.
In sahityam, it is not "Bantu reeti kola viyavayya"; it is "Bantu reeti koluvu eeyavayya"
Koluvu means seva in Telugu.
Thanks,
Abhilash Sastry
thanku @abhilash
ReplyDeleteKoluvu means "Job" sir... I'm sorry it's not seva...
ReplyDeleteIs sewa is not koluvu sir
Deleteis it Romanja Mane or Manu ? pls clarify
ReplyDeleteRomanja manu
Deletekoluvu is right to say seva or job or work
ReplyDeleteWhy don't we get word by word meaning? Many karnatic music lovers are non- Telugu knowing Indians
ReplyDeleteSir, it will be really great if it's possible to provide a prati-pada-artha-tatparya
DeleteThank you for kindly sharing this keertana and its meaning.
It's not Romanjamane. It's Romanchamne. Meaning of Romanchamu is joy.
ReplyDeleteRomanchamu means goosebumps. devotees frequently get goosebumps o er the body ,water from eyes and voice become hoarse with feelings of God.
DeleteRomancham means goosebumps. Divotees frequently get goosebumps all over body, tears from eyes, hoarseness of voice when they immerse in the God feelings. Here goosebumps all over body is like a shield of the body for this servant. What a great feeling
DeleteWhat does Bantu in Telugu mean?
ReplyDeleteI am from Karnataka, speaking Kannada. I observed the discussion going on regarding the meaning of koluvu. One say, it is Job, The other say, "no, it is seva". I personally feel both are right. Because, a devotee considers his "ANY JOB RELATED TO GOD AS SEVA". Sri Thyagaraja swami, great devotee of Rama might have considered his job as seva. This is my humble feeling.
ReplyDeleteSir, I agree with you, when santh Thayagaraja cansidered himself as Rama bhaktha, he is offering non other than Seva. TQ
ReplyDeleteBantu means soldier. Saint Tyagaraja is requesting Lord Rama to offer him a post of soldier to fight with enemies called kama, lobha, krodha etc. For that, He is also requesting to provide required ammuniation such as a shield called Romanchamu, an identity tag called Rama bhakta and a sword called Rama namam. In toto he is requesting Lord Rama to free him from the evils mentioned above.
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DeleteI thought bantu meant servant not a soldier.
DeleteFinest keerthanam ever heard
ReplyDeleteRelaxing keerthanam
ReplyDeleteHi! Bantu here is Lord Hanuman...Sri Thyagayya is requesting Lord Rama to give his a place like that of Lord Hanuman...and all the qualities he is seeking are already present in Lord Hanuman...This is my personal opinion only.
ReplyDelete"Koluveeyavayya".. is a complete word.. it is not two words.. i means while writing and pronouncing it one should not break inbetwen, it is combination("Sandhi") of two words "Koluvu"+"iyyavayya" => "Koluveeyavayya".. similarly "Madaadula" is a single word.. it means "Kaama Kodha Mada Maatsaryas" has been simply called as Mada+aadi ==> "madaadula" so one should not break inbetween.
ReplyDeleteI am repeatedly enjoying this great Keerthana without knowing the meaning because of the tempo by the singer and others; however now I understand his prayer and I too seek the same. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBantu I believe is here refered to be a brave or courageous or even strong. Typically meaning make me strong to overcome the evils.
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