RAJHESH VAIDHYA  - VEENA VOYAGE 03 - RAGHUVAMSA

Pavamana Pavamana Jagadha Prana[1]


"The carnatification", a carnatic musical presentation on a electric guitar is what makes the album entirely different from the others in the market. The  carnatification is nothing but CARNATIC MODIFICATION . The album is filled with pure essence of carnatic music of highest order, comprising of high standard and popular krithis by the greats such as muthuswamy dikshidar, thyarajar, periyaswamy thooran , patnam Subramaniayam Iyer, madurai mani Iyer and purandaradasar. And as a highlight have my first composition too, a peppy ragamalika number. 
               
                   THE UNIQUENESS 

               The album is distinctly unique for the style of playing with double octaves , harmonies, and artificial harmonies and highly grooved swara sections which are completely new to the audience of carnatic. . I LL assure it to be a youth favorite because of the electric guitar factor and the recording quality and the brand names in the album.

              BIG SHOTS IN THE ALBUM

            THE CARNATIFICATION  has some real big names who are currently at the peak in the carnatic feild. I have been accompanied by my dad and percussion maestro Prapancham Ravindran on the mridangam , kanjira maestro B.S.Purushottam and hugely reputed DR.S. Karthick on the Ghatam. The 3 rhythm heroes have provided some brilliant grooves with the electric guitar , thus making it sound epic. 


Raghuvamsa Sudha

Bharathiyar Paadalgal - Nalladhor Veenai (M)

Vaishnava Jana To - BOMBAY S JAYASHREE - SREEJITHKUMAR.G

The nārāyaṇīyam condenses the Bhagavata Purana into 1034 verses, divided into one hundred dasakam, or cantos. The work occupies a very high place in Sanskrit literature, both because of the intense devotional fervour of the verses, and because of their extraordinary literary merit. The nārāyanīyam is one of the most popular religious texts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and devout Hindus often recite it together in festivals and groups.

Nārāyanīyam is the story of Lord Narayana. It is a work consisting of 1034 slokas or verses, divided into 100 dasakams or chapters, each dasakam consisting of approximately 10 slokas. It is a condensed version of Bhagavata Purana, which consists of 18,000 slokas authored by Veda Vyasa. It is said that the work has the blessings of Lord Krishna or Guruvayoorappan, the presiding Deity of Guruvayur.

Narayaneeyam by P Leela

Padmavibhushan; Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna; Classical; Jo Achyuthananda; Legend

Jo Achyuthananda

IndianRaga Presents Ghoomparani Hrid Majharey mashup
Vocal: Vinod Krishnan, Bushra Jabeen
Sarod: Souryadeep Bhattarcharyya
Music: Vinod Krishnan

https://www.facebook.com/vinodsmusic/videos/1566230636755671/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D01yE8lwZpw

Ghoomparani Hrid Majharey Mashup

Composed by myself (many years ago) with thamizh lyrics by my mother Vijayalakshmi Bhakthavatsalam. Originally published here: http://octaves.blogspot.com/2006/09/beauutiful-bahudari_01.html

Bahudari Varnam - My Composition with lyrics by my mother

Shirdi saibaba Night Arathi - Shej Arathi - 9 P.M 

Taking the five -wick lamp, I do Baba's Arati, Sai's Arathi

Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki Jai
Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

1 - ARATI
Composed by : Sant Tukaram Maharaj.

Owaloo aaratee mazhaa Sadgurunaathaa – maazhaa Sainaatha
Paanchaahee tatwaanche deep laawilaa aataan

Refrain: My Sadguru Sainath, I lit up the five elements of my body as a lamp and do your aarti.

Nirgunaachee sthitee kaisee aakaaraa aalee – Baba aakaaraa aalee
Sarvaa ghatee bharooni vuralee Sayee Maawoolee Owaloo aaratee….

How has the attributeless taken form. Baba taken form! You fill every part of existence and still you are full O! Sai Mother. I do Aarti….

RajaTamaSathwa tighe maayaa prasawalee – Mazyawara maayaa prasawalee
Mayecheeye potee kaisee maayaa udbhavalee Owaloo aaratee….

All the three qualities of passion, ignorance, excellence have spread illusion, have engulfed me with illusion. How has the rest of the illusory world come into existence, born of this Maya (illusion).
I do Aarti….

SaptaSaagaree kaisa khel maandeelaa – Baba khel maandeelaa
Khelooniyaa khel awagha visthaar kelaa Owaloo aaratee….

How have you started this divine sport across the seven seas ! Baba started this divine sport! And how has this divine sport spread over the whole creation! I do Aarti….

Brahmaandeechee rachanaa keisee daakhavilee dolaa – Baba daakhavilee dolaa
Tuka hmane maazhaa Swaamee kripaaloo bholaa Owaloo aaratee….

The Lord has shown me the creation and arrangement of this universe. Tuka says : My Lord is simple and compassionate. I do Aarti….


2 : JNANESWAR AARTI

Composed by : Rama Janardhani Swami.

Lopale jnaana jagin – hita nenatee konee
Avataara Panduranga – nam ttevile jnanee

Knowledge had disappeared from the world. No one knew what was good or right. Then the Pandurang Avatar (incarnation) came and manifested in human form. The learned called him thus.

Aaratee Jnaanaraaja – mahaa kaivalya tejaa
Sevitee Saadhusanta – hmanu vedhalaa maazha Aaratee Jnaanaraaja.

Refrain:

Aarti Jnyan Raja! (Lord of wisdom). Great divine essence and light! Served by Saints and sadhus as you are, you have engrossed my mind. 
Aarti Jnyan Raja!
Kanakachee tat kareen – Ubhyaa gopikaa naaree
Narada tumbaraho – samgaayan karee Aaratee Jnaanaraaja….

With golden Thalis (Round platters filled with puja i.e. worship items) in their hands, gopikas and other woman are standing. Narad and Tumbar are singing Samveda! ( One of the four Vedas). Aarti …

Pragata guhya bole – vishwa brahmachi kele
Rama Janardanee – payee masthak ttevile Aaratee Jnaanaraaja….

The secret knowledge has been disclosed that the universe is created by Brahma. Ram, Janardani! I bow and place their heads at the feet of the Lord. Aarti ….


3: TUKARAM ARARTI

Composed by : Shri Rameswar Bhat.

Aaratee Tukaaraamaa – Swamee Sadguru dhaamaa
Satchidaananda murtee – paaya dakhavi aamhaa Aaratee Tukaaraamaa

Refrain:

Aarti Tukaram! Embodiment of Sadguru Swami, the personification of Sachchidanand! Grace us by giving a glimpse of your feet. Aarti Tukaram!
Raaghave Saagaraat – jaise paashaan taarile
Taise he tuko baache – abhang rakshile Aaratee Tukaaraamaa…

Just as the boulders were kept afloat by Ram (When Lord ram built the bridge to Lanka, He kept boulders afloat in the waters), so were Tukoba’s precious books (Of Abhangs which were thrown into the River Indrayani near Dehu) floated on the river waters (As a result of His prayers, after three days had passed)

Tukitaa tulanesee – brahma tukasee aale
Hmanoni raamesware – charanee mastak ttevile Aaratee Tukaaraamaa…

When appraising and comparing him with Brahma, Tukaram was found to be his equal (As Tukaram had Divinity also in Him). Because of this, Rameshwar, (Rameshwar, a Brahmin who was jealous of Tukaram’s knowledge, had thrown His books in the river) bowed down to Tuka. Refrain…..


4 : SEJ ARARTI

Composed by : Shri Krishna Jogeswar Bhishma.

Jai jai Sainatha aataa pahudaave mandiree ho, Jai jai Sainatha aataa pahudaave mandiree ho
Aalavito sapreme tuzhala aaratee ghevuni kareeho, Jai jai Sainatha aataa pahudaave mandiree ho

Refrain :

Let us Hail! Hail Sainath! Now come and please lie down in the temple.
Let us Hail! Hail Sainath! Now come and please lie down in the temple.
Holding the lamp in my hands, I do Aarti and pray to you with all my love.
Let us Hail! Hail Sainath! Now come and please lie down in the temple.

Ranjavisee too madhura bulunee – maaya jashi nija mulaa ho.
Ranjavisee too madhura bulunee – maaya jashi nija mulaa ho
Bhogisi vyadhee tunch haruniyaa – nijasevak dukhaalaa ho.
Bhogisi vyadhee tunch haruniyaa – nijasevak dukhaalaa ho.

Dhavuni bhakta vyasana harisi – darshan deshee tyaalaa ho
Dhavuni bhakta vyasana harisi – darshan deshee tyaalaa ho
Jzhaale astil kasta ateesaya tumache yaa dehaalaa ho Jai jai Sainatha…

As a mother amuses her little son with a sweet talk, you also enrapture your devotees. For those devotees who have sufferings, you endure their problems by taking them upon yourself thus removing their difficulties. For those who are dedicated to Lord, you quickly give them Darshan. You must be terribly troubled in your body (Baba suffered for His devotees, by taking upon himself their physical afflictions). Let us Hail, Hail… Refrain…..

Skhmaa shayana sundara hee shobhaa – suman shej tyaavareen ho
Skhmaa shayana sundara hee shobhaa – suman shej tyaavareen ho
Gdhyaavee todee bhakta jananchee – pujan archan kareen ho
Gdhyaavee todee bhakta jananchee – pujan archan kareen ho

Owaalito panchaprana – jyotee sumatee kareen ho
Owaalito panchaprana – jyotee sumatee kareen ho
Sevaa kinkara bhakta preetee – attar parimala vaaree ho Jai jai Sainatha…

Forgive us and lie down on that beautiful flower-decked bed. Please accept some of the services your devotees render in your worship. I offer you the light of good intentions lit with five elements of my body. This servant is offering you the Attar (perfume) of love and also fragrant water (Zarna water placed before Baba at bed-time, with rose water added to it) Let us Hail, Hail…. Refrain…..

Soduni jaayaa dukha waatate – Baba tava charanaansee ho
Soduni jaayaa dukha waatate – Sayee tava charanaansee ho
Agnesthavah aasi prasaada – ghevuni nijasadanaasee ho
Agnesthavah aasi prasaada – ghevuni nijasadanaasee ho

Jaato aata yevu punarapi – twatcharanaanche paashee ho
Jaato aata yevu punarapi – twatcharanaanche paashee ho
Uttavoon tujala Saimaavule – nijahitasaadhaa yaasee ho
Uttavoon tujala Saimavule – nijahitasaadhaa yaasee ho Jai jai Sainatha…

Sai it saddens us to leave your feet and go away. At your command, we go with your blessings as Prasad (blessed food), to our own homes. We are going now, but we will come again to be near your feet; to awaken you, Sai mother and to achieve our own welfare. Let us Hail, Hail…. Refrain…..


5 : SEJ ARARTI

Composed by : Shri Krishna Jogeswar Bhishma.

Aataa Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa avadhutaa – Baba karaa Sainathaa
Chinmaya he sukhfhaama jaawuni pahudaa ekaantaa
Refrain :Now, Swami, sleep in peace, Avadhuta! Baba Sainatha do so.

Mind full of pure knowledge, abode of happiness, retire in seclusion.

Vairaagyaachaa kunchaa ghewuni chowk jhadeela – Baba chowk jhadeela
Tayaawaree supremaachaa shidakaavaa didhalaa Aataa Swaamee…

With the broom of non-attachment the courtyard has been swept. Baba the courtyard has been swept. At the time of sweeping the courtyard, it has been showered with love. Now….

Paayaghadadyaa ghatalyaa sundar navavidhaa bhakti - Baba navavidhaa bhakti
Jnaanaachyaa samayaa laawuni ujalalyaa jyotee Aataa Swaamee…

The beautiful carpet of the nine types of Bkakti (Devotion) has been unrolled. Baba, of the nine types of Bkakti. The Samaya (Upright metal lampstand, used in temples and places of worship) of knowledge has been lit and the light burnished. Now….

Bhaavaarthaanchaa manchaka hridaya kaashee taangilaa – hridaya kaashee taangilaa
Manaachee sumane karunee kele sheejelaa Aataa Swaamee…

The swing-bed of Faith and devotion has been suspended from the rafters (Like the woodwn plank which Baba had hang up from the rafters of the Dwarkamai mosque, for His bed) in my heart. Baba, I have hung it from the rafters. With a pure and virtuous mind I have made your bed. Now…

Dwaitaache kapaat laavuni ekatra kele – Baba ekatra kele
Durbuddheenchyaa gatte soduni padade sodeele Aataa swaamee…

Duality is locked up behind the shut doors, and unity is established. Baba, unity is established. The knot of evil intentions has been loosened and the curtains have been opened (Lifting veils of ignorance). Now…

Aashaa trishnaa kal[anechaa Soonduni galabala – Baba Saanduni galabala
Dayaa kshamaa shaantee daasee ubhyaa sewelaa Aataa Swaamee…

The clamour of desire, hope, imagination has been left behind. Baba the clamour has been left behind. Mercy, forgiveness, peace are now in attendance as humble servants. Now….

Alakshya unmanee ghevunee Baba naajuk dusshaalaa – Baba naajuk dusshaalaa
Niranjana Sadguru swamee nijavile shejelaa Aataa Swaamee…

Inconceivably absorbed in divine contemplation, Baba wrapped in a pair of delicate shawls, Baba in a pair of delicate shawls. Perfect light of knowledge, Sadguru Swami, rest and sleep in your bed. Now…

Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki jai

Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Shri Guru Deva Datta!
Shri Guru Deva Datta!


6 : ABHANG

Composed by : Sant Tukaram Maharaj.

Paahen prasadachee vaat ghyaave dhuvoniyaan taat

I am waiting for the prasad . Give me a washed plate.

Sesh ghewoniaan taat Tumche jhaliyaan bhojan

I will take the left-overs from your plate after ypur meal is finished.

Jhaalo aata eksavaa Tumha aadu niyaa devaa

I have become one with you, after praying fervently to you, Lord.

Tuka hmane aatan chitt karooni raahilo nischint.

Tuka says : Now my mind is determinedly settled here (in devotion).


7 : ABHANG

Composed by : Sant Tukaram Maharaj.

Paawala prasaad aataa vitto nijaave – Baba aataa nijaave
Apulaa to shrama kalo yetase bhaave

Now that the prasad is received Vithoba, do sleep. Baba, do sleep. We can understand how fatigued you are.

Aataan Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa Gopala – Baba Sai dayaalaa
Purale manorath jato aapule sthalaa.

Now, Swami, sleep well, Gopala(Lord Krishna). Kind Baba Sai. Our desires are now fulfilled and we go now to our own homes.

Tumhaasee jaagawoo aamhi aapulya chaada – Baba aapulya chaada
Shubhashub karme dosh haraavayaa peedaa.
Aataan Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa Gopala – Baba Sai dayaalaa
Purale manorath jato aapule sthalaa.

We shall wake you up for our own needs to destroy the torment that is ours due to our fate, caused by our good or bad actions. Now Swami….

Tuka hmane didhale utchistaache bhojan - utchistaache bhojan
Naahi nivadile aamha apulya bhinn.
Aataan Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa Gopala – Baba Sai dayaalaa
Purale manorath jato aapule sthalaa.

Tuka says : You have given us the left-over food from your plate. You have selected us as being not separate from yourself. Now Swami…

Aataan Swaamee sukhe nidraa karaa Gopala – Baba Sai dayaalaa
Purale manorath jato aapule sthalaa.

Now, swami, sleep well, Gopala(Lord Krishna). Kind baba sai. Our desires are now fulfilled and we go to our own homes.

Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki jai

Let us Hail! Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!

Aum Raajaadhiraaja Yogiraaja ParaBrahma Sainaath Maharaaj
Shri Satchitaanand Sadguru Sainaath Maharaaj ki Jai!

Aum! King of Kings! King of Yogis! Absolute Brahman! Sainath Maharaj! Let us Hail! Shri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj!


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