From: nlp54@cas.org ()
Subject: Desabhakti Geyaalu #1
Organization: Chemical Abstracts Service, Columbus, Ohio
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 17:05:36 GMT


	    THE GREAT GURAJADA APPARAO  (1861-1915)
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	   Social reforms (Sangha Samskarana) and Telugu language for
	   common use (colloquial; Vyavahaarika Bhaasha) were his
	   ideals and this great soul strived for those.  These ideals
	   inspired him and introduced him to the world of Telugu
	   literature.  He presented us the perl garland of Telugu
	   literature and poetry.  He opened new avenues in Telugu
	   literature and became a leader for later generations of
	   Telugu poets and writers.

	   His "DESABHAKTHI GEYAM" awakens every Telugu creature
	   and the entire Telugu Desam.

	   Anybody with infinitesimal exposure to Telugu literature
	   should atlest recite a couple of lines from this Desabhakthi
	   Geyam.

	   Gurajada is immortal!

	   N.B. I am posting this poem with an intention to inspire the
		Telugu souls on the net (which will serve as a reminder
		urging that we are all one).

	   Hope you will enjoy it.
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			 DESABHAKTHI GEYAM
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		Desamunu Preminchumannaa
		Manchi Annadhi Penchumannaa,
		Vottimaatalu Kattipettoy
		Gatti Mel Thalapettavoy!

		Paadipantalu Pongiporle
		Dharilo Nuvu Paatupadavoy,
		Thindi Kaligithe Kanda Kaladoy
		Kanda Galavaadenu Manishoy!

		Yeesuromani Manushulunte
		Desame Gathi Baagupadunoy?
		Jaldhukoni Kalalella Nerchuku
		Desi Sarukulu Ninchavoy!

		Anni Desaal Krammavalenoy
		Desi Sarukulu Nammavalenoy
		Dabbu Thelenatti Narulaku
		Keerthi Sampadha Labbavoy!

		Venuka Choochina Kaaryamemoy
		Manchi Gathamuna Konchemenoy
		Mandhaginchaka Mundhu Adugey
		Venukapadithe Venakenoy!

		Poonu Spardhanu Vidhyalandhe
		Vairamulu Vaanijyamandhe
		Vyardhakalaham Penchabokoy
		Katthivairam Kaalchavoy!

		Dhesaabhimaanam Naakukaddhani
		Vottigoppalu Cheppukokoy
		Pooni Yedainaanu Vokamel
		Koorchi Janulaku Choopavoy!

		Orvalemi Pisaachi Dhesam
		Moolugulu Peelchesenoy
		Orula Meluku Santhasisthoo
		Aikamathyam Nerchavoy!

		Parula Kalimiki Porli Yedche
		Paapi Kekkada Sukham Kaddhoy
		Okarimel Thana Me Lanenche
		Nerpariki Mel Kollaloy!

		Sonthalaabham Kontha Maanuku
		Poruguvaadiki Thodupadavoy
		DHESAMANTE MATTIKAADHOY
		DHESAMANTE MANUSHULOY!

		Chettapattaal Pattukuni
		Desasthulanthaa Nadavavalenoy
		Annadhammula Valenu Jaathulu
		Mathamulannee Melagavalenoy!

		Matham Veraithenu Yemoy?
		Manasu Lokatai Manushulunte
		Jaatha Mannadhi Lechi Perigee
		Lokamuna Raaninchunoy!

		Dhesamanedi Dhoddavruksham
		Premalanu Pooletthavalenoy,
		NARULA CHAMATANU THADISI MOOLAM
		DHANAPANTALU PANDAVALENOY!

		Aakulandhuna Anigi Manigee
		Kavitha Koila Palakavalenoy,
		Palukulanu Vini, Dhesaman Dhabi
		Maanamulu Molaketthavalenoy--

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from Dhesam Pilupu
Dr. Sarojini Regani     }
Devulapalli Ramanujarao } Editors

This book was published in 1972 by the AP State Govt. with foreword by Mr.
P.V. Narasimha Rao, the then chief minister of the state.

Next one (Dhesabhakthi Geyalu #2 By Mr. Chilakamarthi Lakshminarasimham garu.
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Paranandi Lakshmi Narasimham
CAS
Columbus OH 43202

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