P. Susheela’s ‘Haririha Mukthi’ from the album ‘Tenali Raman’ blends Geetha Govindam’s devotional verses with Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy’s serene composition. The track evokes spiritual longing through classical vocal delivery and sacred imagery.
Haririha Mukthi
P. Susheela • From “Tenali Raman”
Haririha Mukthi Lyrics Translation (from “Tenali Raman”)
Geetha Govindam describes a blue-skinned deity in yellow silk, adorned with sandalwood and forest flowers. Susheela’s voice mirrors the text’s focus on Krishna’s lotus-like face as a source of liberation.
Haririga Mukthi Vathurigare VilasiniHari is here, wandering among a crowd of charming young women, my friend.
Vidhusidha KelibareHe’s revelling in his playful games.
Sandhana Sarchida NeelakalaebareHis blue-skinned body is smeared with fragrant ‘sandalwood paste’.
Peedhavasana VanamaaliHe wears yellow silk and a garland made of forest flowers.
Kaeli Salan Midhiri Kundala ManditahHe’s adorned with earrings that sway as he moves during his play.
Kandayugha SamidhasaaliHis cheeks are glowing with a divine radiance.
Kaabi Vilasa Vilola Vilosana KelanaA woman’s eyes are dancing with delight as she plays with him.
Janitha ManojamHer gaze has awakened the ‘god of love’ within her.
Thiyayadhi Mukthavadhooradhigam Madhu SoodhanaThe charming maiden meditates on the ‘slayer of the demon Madhu’.
Vadhana SarojamShe focuses her heart on his lotus-like face.
Isviryadhi Kamabi Sumpadhi KamabiShe seeks the wealth of his divine embrace.
Ramayadhi Kamabi RamaamHe’s bringing joy to another beautiful woman nearby.
Pachyadhi Sasmidha Saarudha Raama AparaamHe looks at yet another lovely girl with a gentle smile.
Anu Sakthi VaamaamHe follows the beautiful maiden wherever she goes.
Haririha Mukthi Music Video
Devotional imagery in the Haririha Mukthi lyrics translation centers on divine beauty as a path to salvation. The song’s poetic structure reflects traditional Bhakti expressions of worship.