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Om Namo Bhagavate Vāsudevāya

KRITHI - Anthayu Neeve

This krithi by the prolific composer Sri. Gopaalakrishna Bhaaratiyaar (1810-1896), who was a contemporary of Tyagaraja, has his mudra of Gopaladasa in it. This Thamizh krithi in praise of Shiva, the lord of the universe (“Jagannatha”), extols the virtues of the God who made the Sanaka sages happy (“Sanakaadiyargal Magizhum”) and requests the lord of Chidambaram to remove the vacillations of the mind (“Thollai vinai chanchalamum thaane, illai yendru arul chey Cheemane”).

KRITHI - Deva Jagannatha

This krithi by the prolific composer Sri. Gopaalakrishna Bhaaratiyaar (1810-1896), who was a contemporary of Tyagaraja, has his mudra of Gopaladasa in it. This Thamizh krithi in praise of Shiva, the lord of the universe (“Jagannatha”), extols the virtues of the God who made the Sanaka sages happy (“Sanakaadiyargal Magizhum”) and requests the lord of Chidambaram to remove the vacillations of the mind (“Thollai vinai chanchalamum thaane, illai yendru arul chey Cheemane”).

KRITHI - Gnaana Mosagarada

One of Tyagaraja Swami’s most famous compositions, where he entreats his Lord Rama to grant (mosaga) him wisdom (gnaana) and requests his Lord “Cant you initiate me (“Vaaramu taanane”) into the ultimate advaithic doctrine so that I may realize and experience the unity of the Supreme Paramaatmaa (“Paramaatmudu”) and the individual Jeevatma (“Jeevaatmudu”); and identify myself with the entire creation?

KRITHI - Guru leka yetuvanti guni ki

The composition by Saint Tyagaraja, one of the Carnatic trinity, is in praise of the guru and emphasizes the fact that “No matter how meritorious or virtuous one is, without a preceptor, it would not be possible to know the truth by oneself.”

KRITHI - Sukhi Evvaro

Here, Saint Tyagaraja reinforces that repeated japa produces immense benefits when done with pure devotion. When chanting Rama naama not only will it produce immense benefits for the chanter but also to those around him and to the entire mankind.

KRITHI - Kaarmukhil varnante thiruvudal

A beautiful traditional Malayalam composition that has been set to tune by Ganeshji, elaborately describes a longing to view the darling visual of Balagopala and his childhood antics. The lyrics have the singer praying for the Lord’s darshan in the form of a child. It is typically sung during Sandhya namam (evening prayers), in praise of Krishna, the main deity of Guruvayoor.

KRITHI - O Rama ni namamu emi ruchi ra

Bhadrachala Ramadas, a saint composer of the 17th century has written this krithi in praise of Lord Rama. Here he elaborates on the sweet taste of repeated chanting of the Lord’s name likening the taste to the fruit juices of bananas and dates. “Ni naamamu emi ruchira”.

Thillana

A thillana is a composition that is centered around rhythmic patterns and is typically played towards the end of a Carnatic concert.

Mangalam

Mangalam is a thankful prayer and conclusion to a musical event. The artist shows his/her gratitude towards the almighty, Guru, co-artists, and the audience. This mangalam is a medley of many popular krithis.