Telugu Translations

by Pothana

Pothana Bhagavatam

A desperate plea seeking divine intervention when strength and life are fading.

by Pothana

Pothana Bhagavatam

Vishnu's boundless compassion as he rushes to save the elephant Gajendra.

by Pothana

Pothana Bhagavatam

A heart-wrenching expression of doubt, questioning God's presence in need.

by Pothana

Pothana Bhagavatam

Desire to be dust beneath the feet of Krishna's devotees rather than seated with Brahma.

by Pothana

Pothana Bhagavatam

Lord Vamana requests three steps of land from King Bali, teaching contentment.

by Adi Shankaracharya

Sanskrit Verse

Every action, thought, and moment becomes worship of Lord Shiva.

by Vedic Tradition

Vedic Prayer

Prayer seeking blessings to perceive only goodness and live in service to divine.

by Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 11)

Krishna reveals himself as Time, the destroyer of worlds.

by Annamacharya Tradition

Telugu Devotional Song

A devotional song questioning sorrow and urging worship of Lord Venkateswara.

by Unknown

Telugu Devotional Verse

A devotee challenges Krishna, calling his legendary rescues myths unless he saves them too.

by Traditional

Sanskrit/Telugu Prayer

A simple prayer for dignified life and peaceful death, seeking divine grace.

by Unknown

Telugu Devotional Verse

Exquisite description of Lord Rama's beauty that even Brahma cannot capture.

by Unknown

Telugu Devotional Verse

Devotional verse to Anantha, the serpent who bears the world.

by Unknown

Telugu Devotional Verse

Beautiful description of Krishna's enchanting appearance and divine beauty.

by Unknown

Telugu Devotional Verse

Poetic description of Lord Rama's divine beauty and noble bearing.

by Unknown

Telugu Verse

Playful reminder to Krishna that asking for alms as Vamana was his own teaching.

by Pothana

Pothana Bhagavatam

On the futility of wealth without contentment.

by Vemana

Vemana Satakam

Satirical verse on how even divine beings are not immune to covetousness.

by Vemana

Vemana Satakam

Contrasting silent grace of Ganges with loud roar of murky drains.

by Vemana

Vemana Satakam

Witty observation on how we all have flaws yet are quick to judge others.

by Vemana

Vemana Satakam

Warning that external practices won't bring liberation without inner transformation.

by Vemana

Vemana Satakam

Sharp critique of how fools in power cast aside the wise.

by Vemana

Vemana Satakam

After death, only dharma accompanies you - everything else is left behind.

by Vemana

Vemana Satakam

Wisdom on how teacher's harsh words cleanse like washerman beating cloth.

by Classical Sanskrit

Sanskrit Verse

What truly adorns different beings - speed, grace, wit, and work.

by Classical Sanskrit

Subhashita

Warning against excess, citing downfall of legendary heroes.

by Unknown

Telugu Verse

Cautionary verse about how hurting the good brings trouble upon oneself.

by Classical Sanskrit

Neetishataka

Qualities of exemplary men who behave appropriately in different situations.

by Bhartrhari

Neetishataka

Refined speech is the only true ornament that endures.

by Classical Sanskrit

Sanskrit Verse

Even creator cannot strip the swan of its innate ability to separate milk from water.

by Satyam Sankaramanchi

Telugu Short Story

A powerful story about rat-eaters trapped in cycles of exploitation along Krishna River.

by Satyam Sankaramanchi

Telugu Short Story

A vivid narrative of a devastating flash flood in Amaravati and community response.

by Satyam Sankaramanchi

Telugu Short Story

Story of a snack hawker who rises from poverty to wealth through loan sharking.

by Classical Sanskrit

Sanskrit Verse

A verse celebrating the finest in every category, from flowers to poets.

by Valmiki

Ramayana

Detailed description of Hanuman's eloquent speech that even enemies couldn't resist.

by Valmiki

Ramayana

Verse describing Rama's noble virtues, depth like ocean, courage like Himalayas.

by Nannaya

Telugu Mahabharata

Legendary final verse painting autumn nights with stars, lotuses, and moonlight.

by Classical Telugu Poet

Telugu Meta-Poetry

Magnificent verse celebrating Telugu literary tradition and its great poets.

by Classical Poet

Classical Telugu Verse

Cryptic verse about the nature of true poetry in complex classical Telugu.

by Mahabharata Tradition

Telugu Mahabharata

Yudhishthira's reluctance to fight for a kingdom built on blood of kin.

by Mahabharata Tradition

Telugu Mahabharata

Dramatic portrayal of Krishna leaping from chariot to charge at Bhishma.

by Ramayana Tradition

Telugu Ramayana

Cryptic verse about Ravana, Mareecha, and deception.

by Udayanāchārya

Telugu/Sanskrit

A bold declaration by the great logician at Puri Jagannath asserting his indispensability.

by Unknown

Telugu Abstract Verse

Abstract poetry contrasting warrior prowess with understanding a woman's heart.

by Traditional

Traditional Telugu Lullaby

Traditional Telugu lullaby celebrating Sita's various roles.

by Unknown

Telugu Satirical Verse

Satirical take on crowd-pleasing speakers mixing truth, scandal, and forbidden topics.

by Unknown

Telugu Humorous Verse

Humorous verse about a miser who sends his daughter-in-law to give alms.

by Chowdappa

Telugu Humorous Verse

Humorous questioning of purpose of grand mustache without command or respect.

by Colonial-era Telugu Poet

Telugu Satirical Poem

Satirical poem praising Queen Victoria above legendary Indian monarchs.

by Freedom Movement Era

Telugu Verse

Powerful metaphor comparing British-ruled India to a vast prison.

by Colonial-era Telugu Poet

Telugu Satirical Poem

Satirical listing of technological and social advancements under British rule.

by Contemporary

Modern Telugu

A practical guide to 35 essential Telugu phrases for everyday conversation.