kala lOni sukhamE

In this philosophic song Annamaiah deplores at the evils of 'Kaliyuga'. He exposes the deterioration of values and at the fascination for leading a dishonest life.

P
kala lOni sukhamE kaliyugamA venna
kali lo nekkaDidE kali yugamA ||

Happiness in 'Kaliyuga'is nothing but the happiness enjoyed in a dream. Oh Venkatesa,where is the happiness in this age of 'kali'?

C 1
kaDi gaDi ganDamai kAlamu gaDipEvu
kaDugaDuga rompi kali yugamA
baDalikE vApavu paramEdO choopavu
gaDi cheeTi yanu neevu kali yugamA ||

You spend every moment in fear. Each step you take is only into mire. You don't get rid off letharge and think of spirituality.

C 2
karapEvu karatalE marapEvu mamatalE
Kara kara viDuvavu kali yugamA
tera cheera marugintE teruvEla moosEvu
garusEla dATEvo kaliyugamA ||

You teach evil only. You make us forget affection. You can't avoid hatred. Why do you shut off the right path? Why do you break traditions?

C 3
kAnidi mechchEvu kapatAle ichchEvu
kAneelE kAneelE kaliyugamA
painidE venkaTapati dAsu lunDaga
kAnavA neevidEmi kaliyugamA ||

You appreciate the forbidden things. You encourage deceit. Oh Kali, go ahead. There are devotees of Venkatapati there. Why don't you see them?