Musicians around the country <br />Heard the growing popularity <br />Of the great Saint Thyagaraja, <br />O’er his devotion to Lord Rama. <br /> <br />They all came one by one, <br />To the Tiruvaiyar Town <br />Heard his music, in turn, <br />Gave him their appreciation. <br /> <br />Gopinatha Bhattacharya from Kasi, <br />A musician famous in Hindustani, <br />He came all the way to meet <br />And hear the songs of the Saint. <br /> <br />Pleased with his request, <br />A song came out <br />From the Saint then <br />A pleasant melodious one. <br /> <br />(He sang in Raga Thodi <br />Dasaradhi Nee Runamu Theerpa Naa <br />Tharama Parama Pavana Nama) <br /> <br />“Oh the great Dasaradha’s son, <br />How can I repay your loan? <br />Oh Master of my listeners, <br />For whom my music shines.” <br /> <br />“To me, you only taught, <br />Both day and night, <br />All the songs, more divine, <br />For the pleasure of my fans.” <br /> <br />Thus, it was his humbleness, <br />That brought him greatness. <br />Besides the melody part <br />Of each song that came out. <br /> <br />A Saint who loved music, <br />Who lived always for music, <br />Whose very breath was music <br />Gave an eternal life to his music.<br /><br />Rajaram Ramachandran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/25-thyagaraja-musicians-admired-the-saint/
