From the album Nari Nari Naduma Murari, S.P. Balasubramanyam and Susheela sing a playful melody. The picturized song features Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nirosha, and Shobhana. Lyricist Athreya writes about a “Swami” caught between two women.
Iruvuri Bhamala
S.P.Balasubramanyam | Susheela • From “Nari Nari Naduma Murari”
Nari Nari Naduma Murari’s Iruvuri Bhamala Telugu Lyrics English Meaning
Athreya asks the “Swami” if he is feeling crushed between the embraces of two beautiful women. He references philosopher Yogi Vemana to add weight to the argument about domestic strife.
Dwaparamantha Savathula SanthaThroughout the Dwapara age, it was a marketplace of co-wives.
Jnapakamunda GopalaDo you remember that, Gopala?
Kaliyugamandu Iddari MunduNow in this Kali age, caught before these two,
Silavayave Sri LolaYou’ve turned into a statue, lover of Lakshmi.
Kapurana Apadalanu Yidhi ShouriThese are the troubles of family life, Shouri.
Yedhi Naku Chupava Oka DariWon’t you show me a way out of this?
Nari Nari Naduma MurariMurari stands right between one woman and another.
Nari Nari Naduma MurariMurari stands right between one woman and another.
Iruvuri Bhamala Kougililo SwamiSwami, in the embrace of two beautiful women,
Irukuna Padi Neevu NaligithivaAre you getting crushed, caught in the middle?
Iruvuri Bhamala Kougililo SwamiSwami, in the embrace of two beautiful women,
Irukuna Padi Neevu NaligithivaAre you getting crushed, caught in the middle?
Valapula Vanala Jallulalo SwamiIn the showers of their rainfall of love, Swami,
Talamunakalu Ga TadisithivaHave you been drenched from head to toe?
Chiruburuladeti SrideviI’ve seen Sridevi huffing and puffing with anger.
Nee Sirassunu Vanchina Katha KannaI’ve seen the story where she made you bow your head.
Rusarusaladeti BhudeviI’ve seen Bhudevi fuming with great resentment.
Nee Paruvunu Thisina Katha VinnaI’ve heard the story where she stripped you of your pride.
Govinda Govinda GovindaGovinda, Govinda, Govinda.
Saginda Jodu Maddela SangithamDid the music of the double drums play on?
Bagunda Bhamaliddari BhagothamWas the drama of these two women any good?
Intilona PoranteIf there’s a fight inside the house,
Intinta KadayaIsn’t it the same in every single home?
Annadu Aa Yogi VemanaThat’s what the philosopher ‘Yogi Vemana’ once said.
Na TharamaIs it within my power
BhavasagaramidhanuTo swim across this ocean of worldly life?
Annadu Kancharla GopannaThat’s what the poet ‘Kancharla Gopanna’ once said.
Paramesha Ganga VidumuO Supreme Lord Shiva, let the goddess Ganga go.
Parvathi ChalunParvati alone is enough for you.
Aa Maatalu Vini MunchakuDon’t listen to those words and drown her,
Swami GanganSwami, don’t drown Ganga.
IntuliddarainappuduWhen there are two women in the house,
Inthe GathileThis is the only fate that awaits.
Savathula SangramamloIn the war between co-wives,
Pathuladi VenakadugeThe husband’s step is always a retreat.
IntuliddarainappuduWhen there are two women in the house,
Inthe GathileThis is the only fate that awaits.
Savathula SangramamloIn the war between co-wives,
Pathuladi VenakadugeThe husband’s step is always a retreat.
Iruvuri Bhamala Kougililo SwamiSwami, in the embrace of two beautiful women,
Irukuna Padi Neevu NaligithivaAre you getting crushed, caught in the middle?
Bhama Kalu ThakindaIf Bhama’s foot even touched him,
Krishnude GovindaThen even Krishna’s pride was gone.
Annadu Aa Nandi ThimmanaThat’s what the poet ‘Nandi Thimmana’ once said.
Oka Maata Oka BanamOnly one word, only one arrow,
Oka Sathi NadhaniAnd only one wife for me.
Annadu Saketha RamannaThat’s what Rama of ‘Saketha’ once said.
Yedhunadha Bhama VidumuLord of the Yadavas, leave Satyabhama.
Rukmini ChalunRukmini alone is enough for you.
Raghunadha Sithanu GoniLord of the Raghus, take Sita with you,
Vidu SurpanakhanAnd leave the demoness Surpanakha behind.
RasaleelaladalaniI don’t have any desire
Naku LeduleTo perform the dance of love.
Bhayabhaktulu Unna BhamaOne woman who has both fear and devotion,
Okathe ChaluleShe’s more than enough for me.
RasaleelaladalaniI don’t have any desire
Naku LeduleTo perform the dance of love.
Bhayabhaktulu Unna BhamaOne woman who has both fear and devotion,
Okathe ChaluleShe’s more than enough for me.
Iruvuri Bhamala Kougililo SwamiSwami, in the embrace of two beautiful women,
Irukuna Padi Neevu NaligithivaAre you getting crushed, caught in the middle?
Valapula Vanala Jallulalo SwamiIn the showers of their rainfall of love, Swami,
Talamunakalu Ga TadisithivaHave you been drenched from head to toe?
Govinda Govinda GovindaGovinda, Govinda, Govinda.
Iruvuri Bhamala Music Video
The Iruvuri Bhamala lyrics translation shows a humorous take on love triangles. K.V. Mahadevan’s music creates a teasing tone throughout the song.