M L Prasanna sings a vibrant anthem in the album Bharathi Teacher. He writes the lyrics and offers the music himself. The song celebrates Kannada language and heritage.
Released: October 25, 2025
Baa Baa Kannadiga
M L Prasanna • From “Bharathi Teacher”
Baa Baa Kannadiga Lyrics Translation M L Prasanna | Bharathi Teacher
M L Prasanna says a hundred lifetimes are not enough to repay the soil of Karnataka. He tells that a true Kannadiga never asks who someone is, but sees them as one of us.
Baa Baa Kannadiga Baa Baa BaaCome, come, O Kannadiga, come, come, come.
Baa Baa Kannadiga Baa Baa BaaCome, come, O Kannadiga, come, come, come.
Kannada Kannada Kannada KannadaKannada, Kannada, Kannada, Kannada.
Kannada Kannada Kannada KannadaKannada, Kannada, Kannada, Kannada.
Nudi Kannada Nade Kannada Tayi Nade KannadaKannada’s our speech, Kannada’s our path, Mother Kannada’s our way.
Tayi Nade KannadaMother Kannada’s our way.
Sirigannada Hirigannada Sariye Sari KannadaProsperous Kannada, great Kannada, Kannada’s just right.
Sariye Sari KannadaIt’s truly just right.
Kannada Ene Kunidadide Higguvudu NammedeJust hearing ‘Kannada’ makes the heart dance and swell with pride.
Ee Manna Runava Teerisalu Nuru Janma Salade SaladeA hundred lifetimes aren’t enough to repay the debt to this soil.
Baa Baa Kannadiga Baa Baa BaaCome, come, O Kannadiga, come, come, come.
Baa Baa Kannadiga Baa Baa BaaCome, come, O Kannadiga, come, come, come.
Karune Emba Bhavave Karunada HesaraliThe very essence of compassion’s in the name of Karunadu.
Ellarannu Preetiso Audarya EdeyaliWith a heart full of generosity that loves everyone.
Nanu Nannadennuva Swarthiyalla KannadigaA Kannadiga isn’t a selfish soul who only thinks of ‘me and mine.’
Sakala Janara Hitavanu Bayasuva HirimagaHe’s a noble son who wishes for the well-being of all people.
Ivanarava Ivanarava‘Who is he? Who is he?’
Ivanarava Ivanarava‘Who is he? Who is he?’
Ivanarava Ivanarava Endu Endu KelanuHe’ll never ask, ‘Who’s this person? Who’s that stranger?’
Endu Endu KelanuHe’ll never ask.
Iva Nammava Iva Nammava Ende Nambi NedevanuHe walks with the faith that ‘He’s one of ours, he’s one of us.’
Ende Nambi NedevanuHe walks with that faith.
Kannadiga He Kannadiga Hrudayavantha KannadigaO Kannadiga, you big-hearted Kannadiga.
Pramanika KannadigaYou’re a sincere Kannadiga.
Baa Baa Kannadiga Baa Baa BaaCome, come, O Kannadiga, come, come, come.
Baa Baa Kannadiga Baa Baa BaaCome, come, O Kannadiga, come, come, come.
Bhuwana Gagana Elle MeeriCrossing the boundaries of the earth and the sky,
Nada Kahale Molagisuva Eddu BaaRise up and come to sound the trumpet of our land.
Eddu BaaRise up and come.
Janate Ghanate Hirime GarimeFor the people’s dignity, greatness, pride, and glory,
Hadi Hogali Meresuva Jotege BaaCome along to sing praises and celebrate.
Jotege BaaCome along.
Tayi Nadu Tayi Bashe Kara Jodisi TalebagisiFolding our hands and bowing our heads to our motherland and language,
Nudi Ulisuva Nudi Belesuva Shatamanaku VistarisiTo save the language, grow the language, and spread it for centuries.
Danivillade Datisuva Mahakaryake Kai JodisiJoin hands in the great task of carrying it forward tirelessly.
Nuggi Baa Nuggi BaaCharge ahead, charge ahead.
Sagi Baa Sagi BaaMove forward, move forward.
Horadu BaaSet out and come.
Kannada Kannada KannadaKannada, Kannada, Kannada.
Baa Baa Kannadiga Music Video
The Baa Baa Kannadiga lyrics meaning describes the invitation to unite and preserve the Kannada spirit. It offers a rallying call for every Kannadiga to cherish their language.