appu lEni samsAra

In this Padam Annamaiah eulogises the merits of simple and honest life compared to life of pomp and show devoid of mental peace.
P
appu lEni samsAra maina pATE chAlu
tappu lEni jeeta mokka taramaina jAlu ||
A simple life with no debts is far better than pompous life incurring debts.

C 1
kanta lEni guDisokka gampantaina chAlu
chinta lEni yambalokka chAraDE chalu
jantagAni taruNi yE jAtaina nadE chAlu
vinta lEni sampadokka veesamE chAlu ||
Even a small hut without leakage is enough. A cup of porridge without worries is better. A woman of any caste is better than a characterless beauty. A little wealth with no blemish is more satisfying.

C 2
tiTTu lEni bratukokka dinamaina nade chAlu
muTTu lEni kooDokka muddaDE chAlu
guTTu cheDi manu kanTe konchepu mElaina chAlu
vaTTi jAli baDu kanTe vachchinantE chAlu ||
A life without insults is happier, even if it is short. Sinless food is better even if it is just a fistful. A humble life is better than rich infamy life. Contentment is happier than struggling all the time.

C 3
lampaTa paDani mElu lava lESamE chAlu
rompi kambamou kanTe rOyuTE chAlu
rampapu kOrika kanTe rati vEnkaTapati
pampuna natani jErE bhavamE chAlu||
Gain without entanglements is better even if it is a little. A life hating fascinations is better than unstable life like a pillar in mud. Surrendering to the will of Venkatapati is the best thought. It is more satisfying.