the tiger-claw pendant and strings of great pearls at your neck aglow,
Verse 12 — ಪರಿಪರಿ ವಿಧಗಳಿಂದ ಪುರಂದರವಿಠಲ ಬಾರೋ
ಪರಿಪರಿ ವಿಧಗಳಿಂದ ಪುರಂದರವಿಠಲ ಬಾರೋ
paripari vidhagal̤iṃda puraṃdaraviṭhala bāro
in every lovely way — O Purandara Viṭhala, come. (the poetʼs signature)
About Ranga Baro
Ranga Baro is a Kannada devaranama, composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Krishna — a Devaranama. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: Kannada Wikisource.
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".
Ranga Baro is a Kannada devaranama (devotional hymn), composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Krishna, of 11 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 Ranga Baro correctly?
Avabodhak presents Ranga Baro 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 Ranga Baro?
Avabodhak pairs each verse of Ranga Baro 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 Ranga Baro?
Ranga Baro is attributed to Purandara Dāsa.
In which scripts can I read Ranga Baro?
Ranga Baro is available in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada on Avabodhak, each with English meaning and IAST transliteration.
Can I chant or practice Ranga Baro online?
Yes — Avabodhak offers a free reading view plus guided practice and word-puzzle modes to help you chant and memorise Ranga Baro.