Endaro Mahaanubhaavulu
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Endaro Mahaanubhaavulu is a song written by Thyagaraja and is now famous all over the world. This song was further made popular by the popular carnatic singer Jon B Higgins, who was born in Andover, Massachusetts, New England .
In this song Sri Thyagaraja explains the virtues of many great people in this world and he bows to them all. He then proceeds to explain what these virtues are. He opines that all those people who,
* Has control over their monkey like senses * Has attained bliss and spiritual heights of happiness * Has filled their heart with supreme lord Rama * Has followed the path of wisdom and friendship. * Has spread the light of kindness * has gathered the Ocean of knowledge in Bhagavatha, Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita and vedas
While he sings the praises of Lord Rama, he also reminds people that Wisdom and Kindness are essential virtues of greatmen of past and present.
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Hear the song Endaro Mahaanubhaavulu at musicindiaonline
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