📜 Original Kannada Lyrics
ತರವಲ್ಲ ತಗಿ ನಿನ್ನ ತಂಬೂರಿ ಸ್ವರ ಬರದೇ ಬಾರಿಸದಿರು ತಂಬೂರಿ
ಸರಸ ಸಂಗೀತದ ಕುರುಹುಗಳ ಅರಿಯದೆ ಬರಿದೆ ಬಾರಿಸದಿರು ತಂಬೂರಿ ||ತರವಲ್ಲ ತಗಿ||
ಮದ್ದಾಲಿ ದನಿಯೊಳು ತಂಬೂರಿ ಆದ ತಿದ್ದಿ ನುಡಿಸಾಬೇಕು ತಂಬೂರಿ ಸಿದ್ದ ಸಾಧಕರ ವಿದ್ಯೆಗೆ ಒದಗುವ ಬುದ್ಧಿವಂತಕೆ ತಕ್ಕ ತಂಬೂರಿ ||ತರವಲ್ಲ ತಗಿ||
ಹಸನಾದ ಮೆಳಕ್ಕೆ ತಂಬೂರಿ ಇದು ಕುಶಲರಿಗೊಪ್ಪುವ ತಂಬೂರಿ ಶಿಶುನಾಳದೀಶನ ಓದು ಪುರಾಣದಿ ಹಸನಾಗಿ ಬಾರಿಸೊ ತಂಬೂರಿ ||ತರವಲ್ಲ ತಗಿ||
ಕೃತಿ: ಸಂತ ಶಿಶುನಾಳ ಶರೀಫ
🔤 English Transliteration
Taravalla tagi ninna tamboori swara Barade barisadiru tamboori
Sarasa sangeetada kuruhugala ariyade Baride barisadiru tamboori ||Taravalla tagi||
Maddali daniyolu tamboori ada Tiddi nudisabeku tamboori Sidda sadhakara vidyege odaguva Buddhivantake takka tamboori ||Taravalla tagi||
Hasanaada melakke tamboori idu Kushalarigoppuva tamboori Shishunaaladeeshana odu puranadi Hasanagi baariso tamboori ||Taravalla tagi||
Lyrics: Sant Shishunala Sharif
🌸 English Meaning
It is not appropriate, oh friend, if the pitch is not right. Do not play the Tamboori if the sound does not come naturally.
Without understanding the signs and nuances of sweet music, Do not play the Tamboori in vain.
The Tamboori must blend with the sound of the Maddale (drum); One must correct, tune, and then play the Tamboori. It is an instrument meant for the wisdom of accomplished seekers, A Tamboori worthy of the intelligent and wise.
This Tamboori is meant for a beautiful harmony, It suits only the skilled experts. In the presence of the Lord of Shishunala, reciting the ancient truths, Play this Tamboori beautifully and perfectly.
🪔 Reflection
In the rich tapestry of Kannada mysticism, Sant Shishunala Sharif stands tall as the "Kabir of Karnataka." In this profound Tattva Pada (philosophical song), the Saint uses the Tamboori (a string instrument) as a powerful metaphor for the human body and our spiritual life. Just as a musical instrument creates only noise if it is out of tune, our lives remain chaotic if we lack spiritual discipline and self-awareness.
Sharif Saheb reminds us that living is an art. To play the "music of life," one must first tune the instrument—correcting our flaws ("Tiddi") and aligning our actions with the divine rhythm ("Taala"). He warns against living in vain ("Baride barisadiru"), urging us to become "Siddha Sadhakas"—seekers who have mastered the art of inner balance. The song suggests that this body is a divine gift created by the Creator ("Baalaksha"), and it shouldn't be wasted by those who are "Taalagedi" (rhythm-less or undisciplined).
This song invites us to pause and inspect our inner state. Are we merely making noise, or are we creating harmony? How often do we act without understanding the deeper "nuances" of the situation?
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Lyrics: Sant Shishunala Sharif
Singer: C Ashwath
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