I won't go near the well, mother, or play among snakes; I won't drink the cow's milk and set the calves free; I'll sit like a little god in one quiet place.
Hearing her child's words, Gopīdevī — Yaśodā — smiled a gentle smile, and clasped the lord of the universe, Śrī Purandara Viṭhala, to her bosom in sheer affection.
About Gummana Kareyadiru
Gummana Kareyadiru is a Kannada devaranama, composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Krishna — a Devaranama. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: bhakthilahari.com.
Revered as the Pitāmaha (grandfather) of Carnatic music and a foremost Haridasa saint of Karnataka; a disciple of Vyāsatīrtha who composed a vast number of Kannada devaranamas under the signature "Purandara Viṭhala".
Gummana Kareyadiru is a Kannada devaranama (devotional hymn), composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Krishna, of 5 verses. On Avabodhak every verse is shown with its English meaning, so you can understand the text line by line as you read.
How do I pronounce Gummana Kareyadiru correctly?
Avabodhak presents Gummana Kareyadiru in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil alongside IAST Roman transliteration that marks every long vowel (ā, ī, ū) and conjunct consonant. Reading the Devanagari text with the IAST line lets you follow the exact pronunciation syllable by syllable, and the guided practice mode replays it line by line.
What is the word-by-word meaning of Gummana Kareyadiru?
Avabodhak pairs each verse of Gummana Kareyadiru with its English meaning, and the practice view breaks lines into individual words — so you learn what each word means, not just the overall sense.
Who composed Gummana Kareyadiru?
Gummana Kareyadiru is attributed to Purandara Dāsa.
In which scripts can I read Gummana Kareyadiru?
Gummana Kareyadiru is available in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil on Avabodhak, each with English meaning and IAST transliteration.
Can I chant or practice Gummana Kareyadiru online?
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