The land on which the richest King and a servant sleep is the same. Mendaina Brahmanudu Mettubhoomi Yokkate Chandalu Dundeti Saribhoomi Yokkate Nindara Raju Nidrinchu Nidrayu Nokkate Andane Bantu Nidra Adiyyu Nokkate There is even no distinction among the creatures as it is He who dwells in all the creatures. There is no class distinction like high or low and it is Sri Hari (the Supreme God) who dwells in all the beings. Indulo Jantu Kulaminta Nokkate Andariki Srihare Antaratma Kanduvagu Heenadhikamu Lindu Levu Andariki Srihare Antaratma The second line describes the oneness of God. While the words 'ahi' 'pure' and 'bhala' are words of appreciation in the local language (different dialects of Telugu). The word 'tandanana' is a slang used in the local folklore to give a rhythmic punch to the folk music. Tandanana Ahi Tandanana Pure Tandanana Bhala Tandananaīrahmamokkate Parabrahma Mokkate Prabrahmamokkate Prabrahmamokkate The Keertana is sung in Bouli / Mayamalava Goula Ragam. This Keertana is one of the best and most popular compositions of Saint Annamayya in which he describes the universal truth of oneness and omnipresence of God in all the creatures alike.

Lyrics of annamayya songs