Triveni Journal

1927 | 11,233,916 words

Triveni is a journal dedicated to ancient Indian culture, history, philosophy, art, spirituality, music and all sorts of literature. Triveni was founded at Madras in 1927 and since that time various authors have donated their creativity in the form of articles, covering many aspects of public life....

The Immortal Song

Bellamkonda Seetaram

(Rendered from ‘Jarini Gifalu’ prabandha by ‘Gandharva* in Telugu)

On a bright moon-lit night,
In the garden,
At the feet of my Lord,
I am singing the Song of Love
On the Veena of Union!

Death has come
To take me away!
Death stepped into the garden!

Death heard my song,
The Love-offering to the ear of Lord,
My song, ‘the love of Lord’s ears!’
Death heard my song of Eternal Love!

Death went

Singing the same Song of mine!
Death went !

* ‘Gandharva’ is the penname of Mr. B. Ramadas, a well-known young poet of Andhra Desa. The poet’s Prabandha, Jarini Geetalu is a collection of his songs sung in praise of Radha-Krishna love. The poet is the present president of the ‘Navya Kala Parishat’ a large organisation of young Andhra poets, actors, musicians, painters and dancers.

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