Mutyala Saralu

Mutyala Saralu (ముత్యాల సరాలు) is a compilation of Telugu poems written by Gurajada Apparao in 1910. This has heralded the beginning of modern poetry in Telugu language. The traditional meter is replaced by a new lyrical and four beat balladic rhythm. These poems reflected the general social transformation in India.

Compilation

 * Mutyala Saralu
 * Deshabhakti including Desamunu Preminchumanna
 * Kasulu
 * Daman - Pithius
 * Lavanaraju Dream
 * Kanyaka
 * Korukonda
 * Poornamma
 * Manishi
 * Dinchu Langaru
 * Langarettumu

Desamunu Preminchumanna
Desamunu Preminchumanna (దేశమును ప్రేమించుమన్నా) is a Telugu patriotic song written by Mahakavi Gurazada Apparao. The song has inspired many Indians to dedicate their lives for the service of their Nation.

The Song
desamunu preminchumanna, manchi annadi penchumanna, votti maatalu kattipettoy, gattimel thalapettavoy.

desamante matti kaadhoyi, desamante manushuloyi''

Meaning: A country is not made of land; a country is made of its people.

Film
Some portion of the Desamunu Preminchumanna song is incorporated in the 1954 Telugu film Jyoti starring Savitri and G. Varalakshmi. The song has the voice of G. Varalakshmi.

Complete Song

 * Complete poem in Telugu Wikisource at దేశమును ప్రేమించుమన్నా

Poornamma
Poornamma or Purnamma (పూర్ణమ్మ) song is written by Gurajada Apparao in 1912. Ghantasala composed music and sang this popular song.

The Song
melimi bangaru melatallara

kaluvala kannula kannellara

tallulaganna pillallara

vinnaramma ee kathanu.

aatala paatala petikalara

kammani matala kommallara

ammalaganna ammallara

vinnaramma ee kathanu.

kannula kanthulu kaluvala cherenu

melimi jerenu meni pasal

hamsala jerenu nadakala bedagulu

durganu cherenu poornamma.

Complete song

 * Complete poem in Telugu Wikisource at పూర్ణమ్మ