Sahana

[shripathi_g]

Thanks Suji Ram

[gvauma]

Can somebody provide the lyrics for "Taramu Gadura" Vasudevachar's composition in Sahana raga

[Vocalist]

gvauma, please make lyrics requests here: http://rasikas.org/viewforum.php?id=37

[meena]

taramu gAdurA. rAgA: shahAnA. Adi tALA.

P: taramu gAdurA raghuvara nIkidi dvaritamuga nannu brOvakuNDEti
A: sarasija lOcana sakala lOkAvana niravadhi sukhadA nIkenduku nirdaya
C: kari moralanu vini brOvalEdA munu parama bhaktuDaina prahlAduni brOvalEdA
murahara vASudEva madana kOTi sundarA varamaina nI mahima varNImpakA taramA

[kmrasika]

And audio rendition(very good one, by RK ShrIkaNTan) is available:
http://www.sangeethapriya.org/~sripathy ... as/Sahana/

[gvauma]

thanks a lot for your immediate response - you have indeed made my day!!!

[bilahari]

Dandapani Desikar sings OhO kAlamE here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kWyQcdovfs

[vainika]

Here's a composition I'd like help identifying. It's possibly a padam, and the sahAna has strong affinities with present-day kAnaDa. It is being rendered by actor/musician/composer Padmasri Chittoor V. Nagaiah (1904-1973).

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5661475/CVN_Sahana.mp3

[venkatakailasam]

Dandapani Desikar sings OhO kAlamE here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kWyQcdovfs

In addition to above MMD , I have posted at You Tube a Nadaswaram recital of the same song by TVS Siva at this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY64qJHw ... re=related

venkatakailasam

[pattu]

Sahana has been clubbed under the 22nd mela in venkatamakhi scheme. Has anyone heard or does anyone sing the Kamalamba Navavarana in Sahana or any other song in Sahana with the Sadharana Gandhara?

[srikant1987]

(a) Being clubbed under 22nd mELa in venkaTamakhi scheme does not mean sAdhArNagAndhAra is to be present -- even if antaragAndhAra and/or shuddha gAndhAra are present in the rAga. For instance, Ahiri, which uses shuddha riShabha and mostly antaragAndhAra is classified as a nArI rItigauLai janya.

(b) Some people say that sahAna uses an in-between gAndhAra, or a gAndhAra slightly lowered to generate ranjakam, in some piDis.

(c) I have come across a mention of Krishna singing some MD sahAna krti with sAdhArNa gAndhAra, with some swarams also iIrc.

[bilahari]

I didn't know about (b), though I am aware that the gAndhAram in nArAyaNagowLa occurs at a lower frequency (especially in phrases like NGRG).

Any examples of piDis where G in sahAna is especially lowered?

[ganeshkant]

I also have a lot of doubt about gandharam in this ragam.While the main diff.between Jujavanthi and sahAna is alleged to be gandharam and both classified as janyams of Harikambhodhi in almost all references I am utterly confused.Will some one throw in some light ?

[vainika]

I didn't know about (b), though I am aware that the gAndhAram in nArAyaNagowLa occurs at a lower frequency (especially in phrases like NGRG).

Any examples of piDis where G in sahAna is especially lowered?

Check out this padam whose link I had posted just over a year ago!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5661475/CVN_Sahana.mp3

[ganeshkant]

Following is the reply given by my musician friend who is abroad for my qn.thro mail.It may benefit a few.

Ji,

This can be treated as one among many case of exceptions such as Senchurutti under HK, despite its varied phrases or Khamas still under HK, even though we use a Kakali Nishadam or even still, Anandabhairavi coming under Natabhairavi though we use a Chatushruti Deivatham or an Andara Gandharam.

So, to understand the categorical representation, you got to identify what a Moorchana is, than merely the Arohana Avarohana Scale which gives you a poor idea on how to employ the phrases.

And you can sing a Sahana and Dwijavanthi without using the Sadharana Gandharam.

Sing these phrases to yourself with no changes in the Gandharam -

For Dwijavanthi -

Sa Ni Da Pa Ri
Ri Ga Sa
Ri Ga Ma Ni Da Pa
Ri Ni Da Pa Ma Ga Ma

The main thing to be noted here is, the Ri, when comes directly from Ma is Dwijavanthi and which is sung like Ga Ma Ri is Sahana.

Hope this clarifies your doubt to some extent. However, if you want to know the Moorchanas according to SSP, we may have a conversation sometime on that.

[chitrathiagarajan]

Is sahana a janya raga of harikanbhoji or karaharapriya?
CT

[vasanthakokilam]

This is probably discussed in this thread.
If this is not already discussed, you can continue the discussion here.

[Lakshman]

All my listings for this rAgA are under harikAmbhOji.

[chitrathiagarajan]

"Of course, Dwijawanthi and Narayana gowla are related to Sahana to some extent. Actually, Sahana used to be Bhaashanga Raag with Anthargaandhara as Anyaswara and was a Karaharapriya Janya in
Dikshitar- Venkatamakhin`s classification." by Kiransurya.
Thanks Vasanthakokilam.
CT

[sam]

The last post was in 2011.
Resuming as a simple introduction with youtube clips .
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Wiki
Sahana (pronounced sahānā) is a popular ragam (musical scale) in Carnatic music. It is a janya rāgam (derived scale) associated with the 28th Melakarta rāgam Harikambhoji...sampoorna Mk system
.cm notation
S R₂ G₃ M₁ P M₁ D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ M₁ R₂ G₃ R₂ S.G3...
The notes used in this scale are
Shadjam,
Chathusruthi Rishabham, ..R2
Antara Gandharam, ..G3
Suddha Madhyamam, ..M1
Panchamam, ..P
Chathusruthi Dhaivatham..D2
and
Kaisiki Nishadham..N2.
.....
The harmonium keys are (CM)
S R1 R2 G2 G3 M1 M2 P D1 D2 N2 N3 S.
..
IN HM they are
S R1 R2 G1 G2 M1 M2 P D1 D2 N1 N2 S.
...
Though it is a sampoorna rāgam (contains all 7 notes), the vakra scale means it is not considered a melakarta, as melakarta rāgams must have strictly ascending and descending scales.

Arohana: S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 S
Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S

It is also classified as a rakti raga (raga with high melodic content).
It is not a bhasahaga raagam as it does not use any note not specified in its parent scale.
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According to the Dikshitar school Sahana is a janya of 22nd Melakrta Kharaharapriya. Hence the Sahana of Dikshitar school uses Sadharana Gandhara. Nowadays Sahana is rendered only with Antara Gandharam, firmly making it a janya of 28th Melakarta Harikhambhoji.
SHYAAMA SAASTRY does not seem to have composed any kruthi in this raagam.
...
Thyaagaraaja swaami
has given us the following kruthis.
( giripai kruthi is the last word for this raagam).
.
1.Vandanamu Raghunandana
2.Giripai Nala Koni
3.Ee Vasudha NivanTi
Kovoor panccharathna kruthi
4.Nijamuga Ni Mahima
5.EmAnaticchEvO EmencinAvO
6.Urake Nannu
7.Sri Rama Sri Rama
8.Dehi Tava
9.Raghupate Rama
10.Shreerama
............
Mutthuswamy Dikshithar kruthis are
1.Sri Kamalaambikaaya,
2Abhayaambaayaam
and
3.Ishaanaadhi Shivaakaara.
...
KSHETRAYYA
1,choodaare
2.moratopu
..........

CAC Newsletter
http://www.carnatica.net/newsletter/sah ... letter.htm
..details of gamakam to be used

In the next posts, we will see youtube links to the above mentioned kruthis.
Giripai
Sahana
"MS Subbulakshmi
--Adi-Thyagaraja" .

https://youtu.be/66I9DzI3TGA?si=XQ5VmtTpnOWW_cN-

Continued in next post
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[sam]

Thyaagaraaja swami has given us the following krzthis.
..
1.. dEhitava ,paada bhakthim
A rare kruthi on Sita devi ..as Goddess Lakshmi

2.. EmAnadicchivo
3.. giripai sahanA..
4.. I-vasudha..on Lord Sundareswara kivoor panccharathna

5 ..nijamugA

6 ....raghupatE-rAma,

7..rAma-rAma-rAma-lAli
Utsava sampradaaya kirtana ,

8.. SrI-rAma-SrI-rAma
Divyanaama kirtana ,

9.. UrakE,

10.. vandanamu
(Prahlaadha bhakthi vijayam)
.......
giripai nelakona rAmuni-

Musiri Subramania Iyer

https://youtu.be/KA68EK01dpw?si=BHmDrQnPEpNtZDkb

,..........
Emanadichevo

T Brinda-.

https://youtu.be/MZm9PhG7UVo?si=zEaUMlWOcuqYnJ5H.
...
E Vasudha-

TN Seshagopalan".
https://youtu.be/dOZTcj891HU?si=cXx5ontXbmZHFsqu


.
"Ee Vasudha"
Bombay sisters

https://youtu.be/j_iaMiq1oSA?si=xCtZVvjNzraaxf3D.

" -
vandanamu raghu nandanA -

DK Pattammal
-
https://youtu.be/Skl9F8bJ8I4?si=4psD3crF6hF_nxOA

. Raghupate Rama-

DK Jayaraman"
.
https://youtu.be/-KFtFTDAXZQ?si=O8Ot-q4QIViYYlyo


Urake Galguna

Maharajapuram Santhanam
.
https://youtu.be/b4SteWpxRsk?si=yMRaLtPesMbCNPjd
.....

Nijamuga nee mahima

Kunnakudi M Balamuralikrishna"

https://youtu.be/oV0lL_-v0jU?si=SvFBUaM38KBqO3xK

.
Dehi Tava-
Sahana
KJ Yesuda.

https://youtu.be/oKAxDO-KkBo?si=eEHsHw7tbS9VYbRi.

SANJAY SUBRAMANYAM

https://youtu.be/00yBr9sDC3I?si=MzdfdCufA6uZ7uOe

.
Srirama Srirama
Sahana
Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna

.
https://youtu.be/VDF-AY70p8U?si=NtCWKoSey60fZcWN

[sam]

1
AI summary
. GIRIPAI
In this song, Tyagaraja describes a divine vision he had of Lord Rama.
Pallavi: He states that he unerringly beheld Lord Rama established on a hill (Giri).
Anupallavi: He describes Rama's retinue worshipping Him with flower fans.
Charanam: Overwhelmed with joy and tears, Tyagaraja tries to speak to the Lord. Rama comforts him, promising to "take care" or bless him in five to ten days (often interpreted as a prophecy of his own passing and union with the divine).
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2
Emanidichevo
The song's title translates to "What destiny have you ordained for me?" or "What have you decided to give me?". In this kriti, Tyagaraja addresses Lord Rama, asking what his fate will be and seeking the Lord's grace, without which one cannot achieve genuine devotion, health, or fame.
3
The song's title translates to "On this earth." In the lyrics, the composer praises Lord Rama, asking if there is anyone on this earth who can truly understand or match the Lord's greatness and grace
.

4
Nijamuka
Meaning:
In reality these men are incompetent to explain your glory. Men appear to be keen on congregational singing but they are like goats compared to the elephant-like stalwarts in the field of devotion. The difference is like that between a lion and a wolf. These men surrender their discrimination to the whims and fancies of libertines just to amass wealth. They are least fit to expound your glory. They appear to be keen on congregational singing merely to appear as devotees in the eyes of others.
.
5
Vandamu raghunandhana
The song offers salutations to "Raghunandana" (Rama), praising him as the one who built the bridge to Lanka and the one who dwells in the heart of Tyagaraja
6
Rake
Tyagaraja reflects on the difficulty of attaining true devotion, stating that "Devotion to Rama does not come simply/easily (urake)".
Key Lyrics: "Urake kalguna ramuni bhakti" (Does devotion to Rama occur just like that?).
Meaning: It emphasizes that spiritual growth requires the association of virtuous people and constant contemplation of the Divine.

7

Pallavi: "raghupatE rAma rAkSasa bhIma" — Lord Rama, the Lord of the Raghu dynasty and the terror of demons.
Anupallavi: "bhrgu sUta mada haraNa muni brnda vandita caraNa" — One who humbled the pride of Parasurama (son of Bhrigu) and whose feet are worshipped by groups of sages.
Charanam Highlights: The verses praise his beauty (eyes like lotus flowers), his role as the protector of the pious, and his identity as the perfect avatar of Vishnu

[sam]

Muthuswamy Dikshitar krutis
....
1
Sri Kamalambikayam
Madurai MaNi Iyer
https://youtu.be/VNG9CN1snCk?si=glNBbMRiadGXCN6L

2.
Abhayambayam Bhaktim Karomi:
A krithi from the Abhayamba Vibhakti Krithis series, dedicated to Goddess Abhayamba of Mayuram (Mayiladuthurai).
TN Seshagopalan-

https://youtu.be/HvFveZK6oOU?si=g0oHvfvEASPXW8aB

KALPAKAM SWAMINATHAN..( VEENA)
https://youtu.be/ZAE0-mBk8ck?si=XBS8t5YEey0Mmrcz

3
Isanadi Sivakaramahce:
. SPECIAL
SAHANA AS SPECIFIED IN SSP, STRICTLY
Amritha Murali.

https://youtu.be/AwNQeom7CtQ?si=Afg-OO8xoT6a7E0M

[sam]

Kshethrayya .

T Brinda & T Mukta -
moratOpu / mEragAdu rammanavE -
padam - sahAna - Kshetrayya"
.
https://youtu.be/dq88PZMv-dc?si=7dzc-nQk1hIXhf5x.


Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
Mora Topu
.
https://youtu.be/vpLxNzH5BzE?si=gOvT8aLFri4HeKLm

.
...
MS Subbulakshmi-
Moratopu kalada-
Sahana-aadi-Kshetrayya"

https://youtu.be/q7bzPVprZM0?si=ydmJl22NTqd3wRrE
.
.
Chudare
Aruna Sairam
.
https://youtu.be/Ek_9Gk2ng4g?si=kgR5de-e2pY2DgFX

[sam]

Compilation of Kshetrayya's Iconic Padam 'Mora Topu/Meragadu Rammanave' in Raga Sahana" on YouTube
.
https://youtu.be/FIGPZjvmh0A?si=y1gLZpTkNztOE-1I

.VaaK compilation..
This video is a compilation of legendary renditions of Kshetrayya's timeless padam, Mora Topu, set in the soul-stirring Raga Sahana. Often referred to as the Periya Padam, this composition is traditionally rendered in an elaborate style, enriched with intricate sangathis. While many sources trace their lineage back to Veena Dhanammal, it is fascinating to witness how each artist has infused their unique touch of excellence into this masterpiece..

00:00​ - Voleti Venkateswarlu
(Home recording from the 1960s)

09:38​ - MS Subbulakshmi
with Radha Vishwanathan, VV Subramaniam, TK Murthy & TH Vinayakaram (Krishna Gana Sabha, 1965)

17:23​ - Musiri Subramania Iyer
(78 RPM from the 1930s).
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23:59​ - T Brinda
with Vegavahini Vijayaraghavan & Guruvayur Dorai (USA, 1978)

34:44​ - Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
with TN Krishnan & Umayalpuram K Sivaraman (Wedding concert, 1950s)

42:50​ - T Muktha
with Savitri Satyamurthy & Umayalpuram Mali (All India Radio, 1990s).
.
Meaning: (from B Rajanikanta Rao's Makers of Indian Literature: Kshetrayya)

It is beyond the limits of civility, my dear! Ask him to come, my Lord Muvvagopala, without neglecting me!" .
.
Are there no couples who have quarreled and reconciled later? But now, he is obstinate and does not heed my prayers.
.
When I speak out of affection, he makes it a reason for discord and annoys me further."
.
Having shared so much love and intimacy in the past, how could he now remain indifferent to me?"

[sam]

Mora Topu -
Kshetrayya Padam -
Sahana -
Salem Godavari" .
https://youtu.be/ZoGDNKc1By8?si=QLE24wzm7WST7oi3.
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Godavari was in her 60s when she recorded it. Godavari's evergreen child-like voice is haunting me. Listen and Enjoy to this melting sahana of the famous gramophone celebrity.
Audio Courtesy: Natarajan
Uploaded by
Vintage voices of South India.

1907 vintage 78 RPM

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[sam]

Ee vasudha

G N Balasubramaniam -

https://youtu.be/Ax_ohVudgkM?si=Yx5eKsRnvBoDq7zE
.
......
Emana Dichevo
Raga Sahana

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer - - "

https://youtu.be/BJCq3Nk3V3A?si=was3TRlz115WG8Wt