Did Gajendra the elephant king summon You with a formal call? — did Draupadī send You a written scroll? — yet, in their joy, You lovingly lifted the curse of the sages' wives. (2)
Did You not graciously accept the mere handful of beaten rice that Kuchela brought? — O Śrī Purandara Viṭhala who rests upon the serpent, protect me, the immeasurable One. (3)
About Naanena Madideno Rangayya
Naanena Madideno Rangayya is a Kannada devaranama, composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Vishnu — a Devaranama. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: haridasaseva.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".
What is Naanena Madideno Rangayya and what does it mean?
Naanena Madideno Rangayya is a Kannada devaranama (devotional hymn), composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Vishnu, of 4 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 Naanena Madideno Rangayya correctly?
Avabodhak presents Naanena Madideno Rangayya in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada 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 Naanena Madideno Rangayya?
Avabodhak pairs each verse of Naanena Madideno Rangayya 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 Naanena Madideno Rangayya?
Naanena Madideno Rangayya is attributed to Purandara Dāsa.
In which scripts can I read Naanena Madideno Rangayya?
Naanena Madideno Rangayya is available in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada on Avabodhak, each with English meaning and IAST transliteration.
Can I chant or practice Naanena Madideno Rangayya online?
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