Challa Gaalilo Yamuna Tatipai

Challa Gaalilo Yamuna Tatipai Shyaamasundaruni Mohana Murali

Ullamu Kollagane Madhu Geetulu, Mella Mella Chevi Sokunade

(Challa Gaalilo…)

Tuneeraalu Vata Patrammulapai Teli Teli Padu Adugulave
Poola Teeva Podarillu Maatuga Panchi Choochu Sikhipinchamade
(Challa Gaalilo…)

Taruvu Taruvu Kada Daagi Daagi Nannarayu Channu Gaava Murupulave

Murisi Murisi Naa Venuka Karisi Kanu Mooyu Chivuru Chengelulive

Mooyu Chivuru Chengelulive

(Challa Gaalilo…)

MEANING

In the cool breeze wafting by the banks of the Yamuna, we can hear the Divine melodious flute of Shyama Sundara (Krishna). His soul stirring songs are slowly reaching my ears. The rhythmic movement of the bees on the banyan leaves coincide with the tune of Your flute, Krishna! Oh Lord! The calf is running from one tree to another in its ecstacy. Here are the excited young deer hiding behind me out of extreme happiness. I can see the peacock watching You through the bush of flowery creepers.

Source: Song 2, Section 6, Telugu Group Songs, Vandana: Students’ Prayer Book