Meaning:
This is one of the famous renditions of
Saint Annamacharya, an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara. He wrote
kritis using the regional chaste telugu language. This kriti sung in
Sudhadhanyasi Raagam describes the greatness of praising Lord
Vishnu. The saint finds that Lord Venkateswara is the same Vishnu
who appeared in other incarnations in the earlier times.
Pallavi:
Hey! Please listen to the story of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Kathaa) which
describes His greatness. This is going to be a life long support to
you.
Charanam
1: This
Vishnu Kathaa is one of the oldest and sung in daily rituals like
morning, afternoon and evening prayers (called Sandhya Vandanam).
This is the one which has been sung in the streets of all places
from times immemorial by Saints like Narada and others.
Charanam
2: This cleansing Vishnu Kathaa was revealed by the great Saint
and Poet Vyaasa Maharshi and as it has become so close to the human
beings you would listen to it wherever you seek to.
Charanam
3: This
Vishnu Kathaa wass sung by the Gopikaas while churning the
buttermilk and it is the same Vishnu Kathaa which praises Lord
Venkateswara.