Who wrote Kalahastiswara Satakam?
D. Kalahastiswara Satakam: This is written by Dhurjati. He was one of the eight poets called ‘Ashta diggajamulu’ in the kingdom of the King ‘Sri Krishna Devaraya’ Mukutam for this Satakam is ‘Sri Kalahastiswara!’ (Oh, God of Kalahasti!) These poems teach deep philosophy of life.
Who is the author of Vemana Satakam?
A. Vemana Satakam: This is written by ‘Vemana’ (Gona Vema Reddy). He became a ‘Yogi’ (a person who denounces all worldly things) when he attained his adulthood. Makutam for this Satakam is “ Viswadabhirama vinura Vema ”.
Should Satakam be translated?
The ‘Makutam’ or the punchline, which occurs at the end of each poem gives the sataka a moving. Literary form, like ‘Satakam’ should be preserved for as many generations as possible, to retain the culture of devotional and philosophical poetry. And it is possible only through translation to give them a wider readership across the country.
What is the meaning of Sumati Satakam in Hinduism?
B. Sumati Satakam: It is written by Baddena Bhupaludu. Makutam for this Satakam is ‘Sumatee’ (which means oh, good-hearted person!) It teaches morals. What to do and what not to do etc. You can say it is a sort of moral science for ancient times. C. Krishna Satakam: This is written by Nrusimha Kavi.