Naadhopaasana of Thyagaraaja swami

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Naadhopaasana.
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NAADHA YOGA
(Music itself as the Supreme End)
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ref
THYAGARAJA KEERTHANAMS
C.RAMANUJACHARI
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A quote from a nice blog from suresh
He probably was the only composer who had composed krithis on music itself...

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Swara Raga Sudha -
Sankarabharanam .

Smt.M.S.Subbulakshmi.

https://youtu.be/tCxvrsUjt60?si=5g5sl2VS5uaSmyap

“SVARA RAGASUDHA"™.
P.109
Devotion associated with the
ambrosia of Swara and Riga
is verily paradise and salvation,
O Mind!
What is the good of a crane and a frog
trying to frolick over the lotus of
Brahmánandam!
To know and realize the nature of Nada,
originating from Mul&dhara, is itself bliss
and salvation.
Likewise is a knowledge of the various
resonant sthaAnas (parts of the body)
from which emanate the glorious
Sapta- swaras.
One attains salvation when he becomes
a Jnáni after several births;
but
he who has knowledge of ráAgas
along with natural devotion is
indeed a liberated soul.

Can happiness be had
merely by thumping without the
least knowledge of m
ridangam, talam, and gati?
Similarly
a man doing worship without purity of mind
is no better than a pig.

A deep knowledge of the
secrets of the Swarárnava,
imparted to Párvati by Lord Siva
is possessed by blessed
Tyágaráje.
Learn them from him, Oh Mind!
by approaching him with faith.
"..I

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Mokshamu galada -

Saramathi

M.L.Vasanthakumari
and
Sudha Raghunathan .

https://youtu.be/ZsKLnL7gWjI?si=Y4y27MRGCsFWugCt

.Page-590
(C.Raamaanujaachari)

MOKSHAMU " (SAramati)

Is it possible for any but the realised souls
to attain salvation?
Is it possible for one who is devoid of real
devotion and knowledge of divine music,
to attain salvation?

Vital force
produces Pranava (Om)
and the Seven notes.
People do not generally know the
secret of Lord Siva
deriving immeasurable pleasure
from music of Vina.

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Sobillu saptaswara -

Jaganmohini


M.S. Subbulakshmi

.

https://youtu.be/JmnXPVPGM7Q?si=7yGhrRqntImr6l4-

Page.596

SOBHILLU SAPTASVARA" (Jaganmóhini)

Worship the beautiful goddesses presiding over the
seven svaras, which shine through navel, heart, throat,
tongue, nose etc. and in and through Rik and Sima
Vedas, the heart of the Gayatri Mantra and the minds of
gods and holy men and Tyágarája

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Naadhathanumanisam -

Chittaranjani

MS Subbulakshmi-

https://youtu.be/9VjTDJr9XPw?si=WPfYpa_3jbFXO616

.Meaning:

https://www.karnatik.com/c1184.shtml

I bow to Shankara, the embodiment of Nada, with my mind and body. To Him, the essence of blissful Samaveda, the best of the vedas, I bow every time. To him, who is delighting in the art of the seven svaras, Sa-Ri-Ga-Ma-Pa-Dha-Ni, born of his five faces, Sadyojata etc., I bow to Him, the destroyer of KAla, the protector of pure-hearted Tyagaraja, I bow.

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Vara raga laya -

Chenchu khambodhi .

G.N.Balasubramaniam

https://youtu.be/zVaEp6fJA-o?si=Wwv0_phrB6kQyHMB

VARARAGALAYA" (Chenchukambhoji)

People have been bragging and deceiving the world
that they are great proficients in Raga and Laya without
realising the significance of Svara, subtle Mirchan& and
their variations. Nada, which emanates from the body
is of the form the sacred Pranava.

C.Raamaanujachary.p.596 -

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Sangeetha Saastra gnaanamu -

Mukhari

Malladi brothers

https://youtu.be/WELuQ-nKGFo?si=2fvnFVxrY_YUEcDQ

.......
T.N Seshagopalan-

https://youtu.be/Thl6V7c7Vnw?si=_1V29jtRWlVNBipx

"SANGITÀ SASTRA JNANAMU”
(Salaga Bhairvi)

Music, when it has for its theme
the blissful ocean of
Ràmakathà,
is capable of securing for one
Sárüpya, the
Lord's grace, glory and wealth.

107
SANGITA SASTRA GNÀNAMU" (SAlagabhairavi)

Music, as learnt and practised
by discriminating Tyagaraja,
when it has the
blisstul ocean of Ramakatha
full of all rasas for its subject,
is capable of securing for one the
bliss of 'Sárüpya,
affection, devotion, attachment to good men,
the Lord's grace, austerities, meditation,
glory and wealth.

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7/20
Raga sudhaarasa -

Aandholika

M.L.Vasanthakumari

https://youtu.be/AzEb1mZhT_k?si=1gb85YHVzgQOKIWx

RAGASUDHARASA " (Andélika)

The nectar of Rigas gives one the beneficient

results of Yaga, Yoga, Ty&ga (Sacrifice) and Bhoga

P.595 .
(enjoyment). Drink itand delight, Oh Mind! Tyágarája

knows that, those who have knowledge of Nada, Omkara

and Svara which are nothing but Sadásiva Himself are

realised souls.

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8/20

Raga rathna maalikache

Reetigowla

G.N.Balasubramanyam

https://youtu.be/8BLlf92SmZ0?si=LU3lMn2xWnwEyCEH

P.104..
CRamanujachari

\“RAGA RATNA MALIKA" ‘{Ritigowla)


Sri Hari is resplendently shining with
the garland of
songs in hundred gems of Ragas,
composed by Tyigarija
for his salvaticn from Samsára.

Come, we shall sing well
and attain all the blessings.

These songs contain
the significance of the Vedas,
the six Sástras,
Puranas and Ágamas.
They show the path by which
the great Yogis attain bliss.

The songs are sung
by eminent Bhágavatars
in congregation.

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Sripa priya sangeethopaasana -

Atana

Nedunuri

https://youtu.be/6ktY-8l9gZY?si=4UF3jQr6TiUI0Q7M

P.596

SRIPAPRIYA" (Atana)

Oh Mind! Worship the music which, is dear to Sripati
who moves among the seven Svaras and is sung by Tyagaraja
who knows the glory that every melodious Rága has incarnated
as a graceful form and with tinkling anklet carries
on its enchanting dance. .

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SOGASUGÁ MRIDANGA"
Sriranjani

MSSUBBULAKSHMI

https://youtu.be/Ns_CB48G59g?si=p_JQqP0EdJmBxvB4

P.106
Where is that great man who, to the accompaniment
of Mridanga and Tala, makes you delight and adores you with
the songs which have words that convey the true spirit of
the Upanishads, have correctness of the notes, rhythmic
pauses, true devotion, dispassion, simplicity and elegance
and the nine Rasas ? Is it possible for Tyágarája to do it ?

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Naadhopaasana-

Begada

Musiri Subramanya Iyer



https://youtu.be/5xAfIrU2J-s?si=Szv7fOHItgJqUx6F

P.591
C.RAMANUJACHARI

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NADOPASANACHE “ (Begada)

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Sankara, Narayana, and Brahma have attained their

distinctive glory through Nadopasana and have thereby

become the upholders They even transcend

the Vedas and fill the whole Universe. They impart life to

Mantras, Yantras, and Tantras. They are free souls and

revel in being experts in Swara, Raga and Laya and live for

countless ages.

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12/20

Naadha sudhaarasmbilanu

- Aarabhi

Mallaadi brothers

https://youtu.be/NdT750fDgPU?si=fTyOlLJRXzkqjo2h
.
Gist from Thyaagaraaja vaibavam

O My Mind!
The nectarine juice called nAda, worshipped by this tyAgarAja, which is the prop of vEdas, epics, Agamas and SAstras etc., has assumed a human form here (as SrI rAma).

Seven svaras are the bells (of the bow kOdaNDa);

sacred rAga is the bow kOdaNDa;

dura, naya, and dESya are the three strands of the bow string;

gati - steady pace (tempo) - is (are) the arrow(s);

sangati - sweet thematic variations - are the words (spoken by the Lord) appropriate to the occasion;

chanting the names of the Lord is a fortune.
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Intha sowkhyamani -

Kapi

Madurai MaNi Iyer

https://youtu.be/mvAkAA9wPCs?si=AdZPS3IxKew_hflc

https://youtu.be/GTwmSSDF01s?si=bfgKLPvo9kQs_NgR
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Meaning:
How can I adequately describe the profound bliss the chanting of Rama nama gives me? Who can quantify and qualify that bliss? One who has won over the sense organs! O Sitakanta! The bliss can be experienced only by those who are depply devoted and attached to you. Verily Lord Shankara consumes the sugar candy of chanting this name and singing its glory set to music in its threefold aspect of svara, raga and laya, He is alone aware of the nectarine bliss of the experience.

https://www.karnatik.com/c1612.shtml
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14/20

.Ananda saagaramu -

Garudadhwani

T.K.RANGACHARY

https://youtu.be/k-8ng3FTQTI?si=eRSeovr6AKddJzg2

ANANDA SAGARA” (Garudadhvani)

Rama! The body that does not float on the ocean of
the ineffable Bliss of Brahman called Sangitajnàna, which
abides in all the Vedas, is a burden to the earth
. Have not the holy Trinity and other
sacred persons worshipped it?
Lord of Lakshmi, sung by Tyaaaraja
who adores
melody and rhythm
with true understanding !
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15/20

Seethaa vara sangeetha

Devagaandhaari

D.K.PATTAMMAAL

https://youtu.be/5rf3LRv2DN8?si=eoKpBfFiBinRaCoB


SITAVARA SANGITA" (Devagàndhàri)

Oh Rima! One must be blessed by Brahma with the
gift of Sangitajnàna to be qualified to be a Jivanmukta
which is the goal of the Gita and all Upanishads.

Oh the Great One, adored by Tyágaràja who revels in
*suswara' and has direct vision of Atmarama who is none
other than Brahman with his body of Akasa, and who realises
that the Universe is Spirit! To be qualified to be a jivan-
mukta, which is the teaching of the Gita and all Upanishads,
one must be blessed by Brahma with the gift of Sangita Jnana.

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16/20
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Naadha Loludai -

Kalyanavasantham

R.VEDAVALLI

https://youtu.be/0Ldm4eO17zE?si=vPoAVk98Uc-xEsDN

592

NADA LOLUDAI" (Kalyana Vasantam)

Oh mind! Attain the highest bliss, by losing yourself

in Nada, which is associated with varieties of Ragas, them-

selves the manipulations of the Seven notes, and which

fulfils all: righteous disires. The Trinity, all the gods and

the great sages have followed this path. Tyagaradja knows

this.

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17/20
Sangeetha gnaanamu -

Dhanyasi

MS SUBBALAKSHMI



https://youtu.be/gjbHdq1vVdo?si=rLYJMAhWDvouhw0J

111

SANGITA GNANAMU” (Dhanydsi)

Knowledge of Sangita (Music), bereft of devotion, is

valueless and cannot secure salvation. The music practised

by Bhaktas like Bhringi, Natesa, Anjaneya, Agastya, Matanga

and Narada can alone secure it.

Tyagaraja, who is able to distinguish between Nyàya and

Any&ye, who knows that the world is Maya and who knows

also how to conquer the six inward enemies of man, Kama

etc., knows this matter well.

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18/20

Vidulaku -

Mayamalavagowla

MS Subbulakshmi-

https://youtu.be/CaCLbT1S0Go?si=qrc69QfvS09FowMn

From
Thyagaraja keerthanams
By
C.Ramanujachary

VIDULAKU" (Máyámàlava Gowla)

I make obeisance to all those grest beings who are

well-versed in the divine music of Vedas and oí the Seven

Notes, with Nàda as their soul and dive deep into the ocean

of highest happines.

See above page 35

35

VIDULAKU " (Mayamalava Gowla)

Obeisance to all the learned ; obeisance to all those
who are well-versed in music; obeisance with joy to those
who are well-versed in the divine music of Sama Veda
promulgated by Siva; obeisance to those versed in the
seven svaras whose soul is Nada; obeisance to Lakshmi,
Parvati, Sarasvati, Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, Narada, Indra,
Bharata, Kasyapa, Chandikesvara, Anjaneya, Subrahmanya,
Vighnesvara, Markandeya, Agastya, Tumburu, Somesvara,
Sarngadeva, Nandi and other (promulgators of music) who
are worthy of Tyagaraja’s respect; obeisance to those who
know the secret of the bliss of Brahmananda.

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19/20
kaddanu vAriki-

tODi

Smt.N.C.VASANTHAKOKILAM
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VINTAGE CLASSIC.
.

https://youtu.be/b6ye1ITHzLY?si=P2n3Hdj7DOMBQgsO

Gist

O Lord well-praised by this tyAgarAja!

Can the words of wise, who declared that ‘You surely exist for those who believe in Your existence’, become untrue now?
Then, why is it that You would not come near me, in whom there exists such a desire to behold Your charming face shining with mirror like cheeks?

You are such a merciful Lord who nourishes those devotees who –
by foregoing sleep,
attuned nicely to tambura,
with a pure mind and
along with fine svara -
chant Your names without wavering from their vow.


Can the words of wise, who declared that ‘You surely exist for those who believe in Your existence’, become untrue now?


From CRamanujachary book

They proclaim that for those who consider that He is,
He is; will the words of the great become false now ?

Why don't you come before us who desire to see your
beautiful face with cheeks shining like mirror ?

You are the compassionate Lord that protects those
devotees who sing of you, casting off their sleep, taking a
beautiful Tambura, with pure mind, with correct intonation
of the swaras and without swerving from the path of
tradition.
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NAMA KUSUMAMULACHE'"

(Sri Ragam)

ALATHUR BROTHERS


Oh Mind! That human life is a really blessed life in

which the Lord is installed on the golden throne of thought

and worshipped with flowers of His Holy names like Siva

and Rama.

Place Him, the reveller in the sport of Universe, the

ornament of Tyágarája's heart, on the gem-bedecked seat

of Swaras born out of Nida and worship His holy feet with

the flowers of His Names.
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