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    philosoraptor's rAgam spotlight: Sri Krishna Jayanti 2013 Edition

    Pranams, Jai Sri Krishna!

    Today, on this auspicious day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, I would like to share with you a variety of my favorite compositions on Sri Krishna, that darling of Vraja, the plunderer of butter, the beloved of the gOpis, the charioteer of Arjuna, and the Supreme Purusha glorified in the Vedas.

    The first sweet treat is "Vrindavani Venu," a Marathi Abhang written by Bhanu daasa in bhimpaLAs rAgam, and excellently rendered by Smt. Aruna Sairam. There is a trend these days by South Indian Carnatic singers to include a Hindustani song in their concerts, and this particular one is very well done by Aruna Sairam. As you listen to it an immerse yourself in the ecstatic devotion of the poet, please try not to damage the floor with your foot-tapping. :-)

    And now, on with the song!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXe0hhUXT78

    vrndaavani veNu vaje
    वृंदावनी वेणू वाजे
    veNu = flute
    Someone is playing flute at Vrundavan.

    veNu kawaNaa samayi vaaje...
    वेणू कवणा समयी वाजे...
    For whom is he playing flute?

    veNu naad gowardhanu gaaje...
    वेणू नादे गोवर्धनु गाजे ...
    The melody of his flute has enveloped the whole mountain Gowardhan.

    puccha pasaruna mayura viraje
    पुच्छ पसरुनी मयूर विराजे
    Peacock has spread his train of feathers

    maja paahaata bhaasati yaadava raaje...
    मज पाहता भासती यादवराजे...
    I am so mesmerized by the flute that even in those brilliantine feathers I see only Shri Krishna.

    truNa chaaraa chaaru visaralee
    तृण चाराचरू विसरली
    It's not only me who is lost. Listening to music, cow has given up grazing.

    gaayi vyaaghra eka Thaayi jhaale...
    गाई व्याघ्र एकठायी झाली...
    Not only that she is now standing with a tiger who too has forgotten his original nature and is intently listening to the melody.

    pakShee kuLe niwanta raahilee
    पक्षीकुळे निवांत राहिली
    Birds are not cawing nor chirping nor screeching.

    vaira bhaava samuLa visaralee...
    वैरभाव समूळ विसरली...
    They all have left animosity, hatred past them. Such is the effect!

    dhwani manjuLa manjuLa umaTatee
    ध्वनी मंजुळ मंजुळ उमटती
    Sound in air is so sweet to ears.

    waakee ruNuzuNu ruNuzuNu waazatee...
    वाकी रुणूझुणू रुणूझुणू वाजती...
    वाकी are making delicate sound.
    वाकी is an ornament worn on arm. It makes sound when arm is moved.

    deva vimanee baisonee stuti gaatee
    देव विमानी बैसुनी स्तुती गाती
    From sky, god(s) watching the scene at Vrindavan is (are) singing Shri Krishna's praise. Only he has been able to do this all I am witnessing!

    bhaanudaasaa Thaawalee prem bhakti...
    भानुदासा ठावली प्रेमभक्ती...
    Now that I have seen all this improbable, I, Bhanudas, have learnt what the loving devotion is.

    from http://myprasad.blogspot.in/2012/10/...ayi-vaaje.html
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    Re: philosoraptor's rAgam spotlight: Sri Krishna Jayanti 2013 Edition

    Pranams,

    By now, the rasikas may be experiencing palpitations and ecstatic love for Sri Krishna after that wonderful bhimpaLAs abhang describing the ecstasy upon hearing Sri Krishna's flute.

    I should probably stop there, but.... I won't.

    This next song was previously alluded to by me in a previous posting on this forum. Everyone has heard of nArAyaNa tIrtha's "gOvardhana giridhara" in rAgam darbAri kAnaDa. But... have you ever heard "gOvardhana giridhara" in rAgam suddha sArang?

    Wait, you might say, nArAyaNa tIrtha did not compose in suddha sArang!

    Well, that may or may not be, but it did not stop the Malladi Brothers from singing it that way. Probably, you never heard it, because no one who hears this rendition of gOvardhana giridhara will be able to speak of what happened. That's what happens when you go into ecstasy and cannot recall what amazing nectar you just listened.

    Philosoraptor warning: Please do not listen to this song while driving a car. You may go into ecstatic trance, lose control of the vehicle, and cause a 10-car pileup on the highway.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kduaYTyIGPk

    The complete lyrics and translation are provided below. Note that the Malladi Brothers only sang the Pallavi, Anupallavi, 4th and 5th Charanams:

    from http://www.sangeetasudha.org/narayan...ARK_GOVARDHANA

    Krishna disuades Nanda and his subjects from performing Indra yagam (Ritual to please Indra). He preaches them that Sri Maha Vishnu is the only supreme God and advises them to invocate him in the Govardhana mountain and worship. Angered by this Indra troubles them with torrential rain and storm. Sri Krishna, the all powerful God lifts the Govardhana and protects them under it. They sing the praise of Krishna in this song.

    P
    gOvardhana giri dhara gOvinda
    gOkula pAlaka param Anand||

    Oh Krishna, You lifted the Govardhana mountain and protected the cowherd community. You are the embodiment of supreme happiness.

    AP
    Sree vatsAnkita Sree koustubha dhara
    bhAvaka bhaya hara pAhi mukundA ||

    Srivatsa spot on your chest and the koustubha gem are beautiful on you. You dispel the fears of your devotees. Protect, Oh! Mukunda.

    C 1
    puruhoota makha vighAta suchatura
    purushOttama poorita jagadudara
    mEru bhoori dhyryAgha vidoora
    meenakEtu Sata koTi Sareera ||

    You have skilfully stopped Indra Yagam. (ritual). You are the Supreme Soul that kept the whole cosmos in your stomach. Your bravery is strong like the Meru mountain. You shatter away all our sins. You are more beautiful than a million cupids.

    C 2
    amita kalyANaguNa agaNita leela
    aparimitA nanda ghana nanda bAla
    Samita daitya dambha SAntyAdi moola
    vimala mAnasa vrutti vilasita SAla ||

    You are the treasure house of unlimited auspicious qualities. Your divine sports are innumerable. You are the abode of limitless happiness. You are the great son of Nanda and you destroyed the deceitful demons. You stood for peace and tranquility. You are known for your unblemished disposition.

    C 3
    vahato jaga danDa koTee sta vEdam
    varada kimadbhuta machalEndra vahanam
    mahaneeya keerti mA vahasi dEhi mudam
    mAgha vanam mada mapanayasi katham ||

    In Varaha avataram (incarnation as boar ) you bore the whole universe. Is it a big task for you to lift the Govardhana mountain? In fact you made Govardhana mountain famous. You showered happiness on us by destroying the ego of Indra.

    C 4
    AnandAmruta vAridhi khEla
    alaghu parAkrama anupama leela
    Sree nandAtmaja Srita jana pAla
    Sree kara kisalaya lAlana lOla ||

    You absorb your self in the ocean of happiness. Your valour is astounding. Your divine sport is unique. You are the dear son of Nanda and you protect your devotees. You are capable of accomplishing impossible tasks in a very easy way with your hands delicate like tender leaves. You enjoy the love of your dear ones.

    C 5
    pATita sura ripu pAdapa brunda
    pAvana charita parAmruta kanda
    nAtya rasOtkaTa nAnA bharaNa
    nArAyaNa teerthArchita charaNa ||

    You annihilated the enemies of devatas and your life is holy. You bestow the nectar of trascendental happiness.You immerse in the divine dance. Your ornaments are many. Narayana Teertha worships your feet.
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    Re: philosoraptor's rAgam spotlight: Sri Krishna Jayanti 2013 Edition

    namastE and jaya shrI kRiShNa!

    Those of you who are still alive after those last two audio gulab jamuns are now privileged to hear this wonderful composition of mAdhva vaiShNava scholar shrI vyAsa tIrtha, the ever-beautiful "kRiShNA nI bEganE bArO" rendered in rAgam yamunA kalyANi in Kannada language. Who says you cannot taste things with your ears? You really don't have to know Kannada language to experience ecstatic bhAva from hearing this wonderful song. If the previous two songs did not finish you off, this one will. The best rendition is by Priya Sisters.

    Philosoraptor warning: Please get your affairs in order before listening. Just hearing the AlApana alone may simply finish you off.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mj1UJUEPKU



    krishnaa nee bEganE baarO
    raagam: yamunaa kalyaaNi


    65 mEcakalyaaNi janya
    Aa: S R2 G3 P M2 P D2 S
    Av: S D2 P M2 P G3 R2 S

    taaLam: caapu
    Composer: Vyaasaraaya
    Language: KannaDa

    pallavi

    krishna nee bEganE baarO

    Krishna ! Come hither soon !

    anupallavi

    bEganE baarO mukavannu tOrO
    (krishna nee bEganE baarO)

    Come hither soon! Show (me) your face!

    caraNam 1

    kaalaalandhigE gejje niladhabaavuli
    nilavarNane naaTya maaduta baarO
    (krishna nee bEganE baarO)

    Beautiful anklets adorn your feet! Sapphire bracelets (on your arms)!
    nilavarNane naaTya maaduta baarO - "(Oh!)Blue coloured one.. (Please) come hither dancing !

    caraNam 2

    Odiyalli odigejje beraLalli ongura
    koraLalli haakita vajayantimaalE
    (krishna nee bEganE baarO)

    Waistbands with bells adorn your waist! Ring(s) on your finger(s) !
    koraLalli haakita vajayantimaalE - "The (divine)Vaijayanthi necklace garlands your neck !

    caraNam 3

    kaasi peeTambara kaiyalli koLalu
    pushita shreegandha mayallOLagamma!
    (krishna nee bEganE baarO)

    (Sacred)Saffron cloth from Kashi (covers you) ! (a) flute in your hand(s)!
    pushita shreegandha mayallOLagamma! - Oh dear! Your body is anointed with sandal paste !

    caraNam 4

    taayige baayalli jagavannu torita
    jagadhOdhaaraka namma uDupi shree krishna
    (krishna nee bEganE baarO)

    The one who showed his mother the universe in his mouth
    jagadhOdhaaraka namma uDupi shree krishna - (that)Benefactor of the world (Is) our Udupi Shri Krishna !

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    Other information: "Bhava darpana" by S. Jayaram Uparna.

    Saint Vyasaraya reaches his devotional pinnacle in this song. There is hardly anyone who is not moved when he hears this song being rendered correctly. Here the Saint calls out to Krishna and implores him to come to him . He launches into a devotional trance where he sees Krishna at a distance. Krishna's immaculate dressing and exquisite beauty makes the Saint detail them in this evergreen song. The amalgamation of genuine Bhakti with touchingly simple composition, sets one thinking whether is Krishna who is decorated with the ornaments, or the other way around.

    There is a more profound philosophical meaning to this song. The anklets are worn in India with a belief that the bells attached to them would create a sound which beckon good fortune and drive away demons. When the Saint describes Krishna, he allocates a first place to this ornament, thus requesting Krishna to ward off all the demons of ignorance in our heart and bestow all his divine mercy on us.

    The next in line is the armlet. The armlet (popularly called as Baajuband in the northern parts of India), is an ornament in the upper portion of the arm. The Armlet is an ornament that restricts the free movement of the hand, it has a tight grasp and is a constant reminder of its presence. Ideologically, this ornament is considered to be a symbol of restraint and control, of what is called as 'SaMyama'. Hence, the Saint calls out to the Lord to grant the benign qualities of restraint and control, to his devotees. Not only does the Saint ask Krishna to come, but He also implores the Lord to come dancing ..... a symbol of pure, unadulterated joy.

    WaistBands are worn mostly by the affluent, aristocratic families in India, and the mention of these here has profound significance. The Waistbands worn on children, apart from their other mundane practical purposes, is supposed to disenchant and protect the young one. Since Krishna's beauty is above all, it is as if the Saint is imploring the Lord to not forget to wear the waistband, so that the evil eye cast by his devotees on him (when they see His lotus like face), does not affect him...!

    Rings have always been associated with the show of dedication all over the world ( be it the royal insignia, the Seal or even the wedding ring). The Saint implores Krishna to bless him with dedicated unflinching devotion, so that he may never stray from the path of Love towards the Supreme.

    The Vyjayanthi Mala, a divine necklace born during the churning of the KsheeraSagara (Milk Ocean), is a sacred and potent ornament. It is said to bestow unrestricted victory to anyone who wears it (hence the name Vaijayanti -- Vijayee Kurvanti iti Vaijayanti ). The Saint describes the Lord wearing this ornament, so that the Love for the Lord (Bhakti) in the devotees heart always emerges victorious over the other emotions that ravage the human heart.

    Kaashi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, and for the Hindus, it is the sacred city of death. Every devout Hindu aspires to breath his last in this city for it is believed that one who does so attains salvation without doubt. Kashi, also called as Benares, is very famous for the rich golden silk cloth that is made there. The Saint remembers the City through its famous silk, imploring the Lord to bestow him with the ultimate goal of any living entity .. the remembrance of Krishna while passing away.

    The Flute is a unique musical instrument. Utterly mellifluous and demystifyingly simplistic and practical, the flute is Krishna's favorite instrument. The flute not only soothes the humans listening to it, but even the beasts have been known to slow down, calm and be subdued at the sound of the Flute. Metaphorically speaking, Krishna's flute is remembered here to defeat the beasts in us and to congregate the saintly ( the cow has always been associated with a saintly nature, and Krishna's flute always calls the cows together).

    After all the ornaments and instruments, the Saint directs his attention to the most revered of all beautifying agents - Sandal Paste. The Sandal tree is a unique tree. It gives itself up, and though it undergoes pain and torture when it is rubbed together vigorously, it endures it all and perfumes even the hand that caused it the suffering. The Sandal has always been a symbol of sacrifice and total submission. Devotees of the highest grade have been compared to the Sandalwood. Hence, by mentioning the aromatic Sandal paste here, the Saint cautions one towards the ideal of complete submission to and absolute dependency on, Krishna.

    Lest the devotee take Krishna's love in jest, the Saint reminds him of the famous episode from Krishna's childhood when he shows the entire universe in his lotus like mouth to his startled mother. By this Krishna shows to the devotee that he is the be all and end all of everything. He is the originator, benefactor and ultimate destroyer of everything. The Devotee is cautioned that he should never take Bhakti lightly, for that may sound the death knell of his existence...and the pure devotee is spirited away into remembrance of the splendid world of Krishna Leela. A befitting end to a glorious song. Shri KrishNArpaNam astu
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    Re: philosoraptor's rAgam spotlight: Sri Krishna Jayanti 2013 Edition

    Quote Originally Posted by philosoraptor View Post
    namastE and jaya shrI kRiShNa!


    Philosoraptor warning: Please do not listen to this song while driving a car. You may go into ecstatic trance, lose control of the vehicle, and cause a 10-car pileup on the highway.


    . Shri KrishNArpaNam astu
    Dear Phil,


    Love
    ॐ इदम् न मम
    be just l we happy

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