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SrI pArtha sArathinA

Ragam: Suddha Dhanyasi  (22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam)

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ARO:     S G2 M1 P N2 S         ||

AVA:     S N2 P M G2   S                 ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik (Youtube Original)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: (Guru
Guha Vaibham)

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SrI pArtha sArathinA pAlitO-asmi-ahaM sadA 

samashTi caraNam

gOpa strI mOhita vENu gAnEna

SrI rukmiNI mana-ullAsa karaNEna

 

Madhyama Kala Sahityam:

prapanca-Arti hara dAna nipuNa -

vaikuNTha sthitEna

tumburu nArada nutEna

guru guha sammOditEna

 

Meaning Courtesy: (Guru
Guha Vaibham, and ChatGPT (with edits))

The Pallavi, "SrI
pArtha sArathinA pAlitO-asmi-ahaM sadA," expresses a deep reverence and
gratitude towards Lord Krishna, who is addressed as the noble charioteer
(Sarathi) of Arjuna (Partha). The speaker affirms a constant sense of being
protected by Krishna, indicating a personal and enduring connection with the
divine.

 

"gOpa strI mOhita vENu
gAnEna" highlights Krishna's alluring flute-playing that mesmerizes the
Gopis (cowherd women), showcasing his power to captivate hearts through music.

 

"SrI rukmiNI
mana-ullAsa karaNEna" speaks of Krishna's queen, Rukmini, whose heart
overflows with joy due to Krishna's actions, reflecting his role as a source of
happiness for his devotees.

 

"prapanca-Arti hara
dAna nipuNa - vaikuNTha sthitEna" describes Krishna as a skilled
benefactor who removes worldly sorrows, situated in Vaikuntha, his divine
abode, emphasizing his cosmic role as a caretaker of the universe.

 

"tumburu nArada
nutEna" refers to the celestial sages Tumburu and Narada, who praise
Krishna, suggesting his exalted status in the heavens.

 

"guru guha
sammOditEna" indicates that Krishna pleases even the divine teacher Guha
(Kartikeya), further underlining the universal reverence for Krishna's divine
play and wisdom.

 

 

Sahityam: SrI pArtha sArathinA pAlitO-asmi-ahaM sadA

Meaning:  pAlitO-asmi-ahaM
– I am protected

SrI pArtha sArathinA –
by Lord Parthasarathi, the charioteer of Arjuna(Partha),

sadA – always.

SrI - Revered or holy

pArtha - Referring to
Arjuna, a major character in the Indian epic Mahabharata

sArathinA - By the
charioteer

pAlitO-asmi-ahaM - I am
protected or taken care of

sadA – Always

 

 

samashTi caraNam

Sahityam: gOpa strI mOhita vENu gAnEna

 

gOpa strI mOhita vENu gAnEna  - (By) the one who enchants the Gopika women
with the music of the flute,

gOpa - Cowherd
(referring to Krishna)

strI - Women

mOhita - Enchanted or
captivated

vENu - Flute

gAnEna - By the music or
song

 

 

Sahityam: SrI rukmiNI mana-ullAsa karaNEna

 

SrI rukmiNI mana-ullAsa
karaNEna – the one who delights the heart of Goddess Rukmini,

SrI rukmiNI - Revered
Rukmini, a principal queen of Krishna

mana - Heart or mind

ullAsa - Joy or delight

karaNEna - By causing or
doing

 

 

Madhyama Kala Sahityam:

Sahityam: prapanca-Arti hara dAna nipuNa -

Sahityam: vaikuNTha sthitEna

prapanca-Arti hara – the
remover of the sorrows of the world,

dAna nipuNa – the expert
in giving(desired objects),

vaikuNTha sthitEna
-  the one who dwells in Vaikuntha,

prapanca - World or
universe

Arti hara - Remover of
suffering

dAna - Gift or
benevolence

nipuNa - Expert or
skilled

vaikuNTha - The heavenly
abode of Lord Vishnu (Krishna)

sthitEna - Residing in
or situated 

Sahityam: tumburu nArada nutEna

Sahityam: guru guha sammOditEna

tumburu nArada nutEna –
the one extolled by the sages Tumburu and Narada,

guru guha sammOditEna –
the one well-pleased with Guruguha.

tumburu - A celestial
musician

nArada - A divine sage
and musician

nutEna - Praised or
worshipped by

guru - Teach