Mahalakshmi Jaganmatha /Shankarabharanam / Misrachap / Papanasam Sivan / Sandeep Narayan

Krithi: Mahalakshmi Jaganmata
Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Misrachap
Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Vocal: Sandeep Narayan

Sandeep Narayan is regarded as one of the leading vocalists of Carnatic music today. He had his initial training from his mother, Smt. Shubha Narayan, and at the age of 11, took a break from his academic education to undergo advanced training from the revered musicologist, Calcutta Shri K.S. Krishnamurthy in Chennai, India. After Shri Krishnamurthy passed away in 1999, Sandeep began learning from Sangitha Kalanidhi Shri Sanjay Subrahmanyan. Sandeep broke boundaries by being the first US born and raised musician to move to India to take up music as a full-time career, a trend that is now followed by many other aspiring musicians. Sandeep has received many titles and recognitions. Most recently, he was awarded the prestigious “Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar” from Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national level academy for performing arts set up by the Government of India. He is also the recipient of the “Kala Ratna” title from the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana in April 2019, Yuva Purandara Award from Indranagar Sangeeth Sabha, Bagalore in January 2019, the Best Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi Award from The Music Academy Madras 2017, “Isai Arasar” title from Trinity Fine Arts 2017, “Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani” from Sri Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai in 2016, and the Best Concert & Vocalist Awards from The Music Academy Madras five years consecutively from December 2010 to December 2014. Sandeep holds an ‘A’ Grade with All India Radio, Chennai since 2010. Having performed extensively all over the world including concert tours of Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and the United States of America, Sandeep hopes to continue serving as a cultural link between Carnatic music and audiences worldwide.

Violin: S D Sridhar
Mridangam: Sherthalai R Ananthakrishnan

The composition is a prayer to Goddess Mahalakshmi, appealing for her blessings, compassion, and divine grace. It highlights her cosmic presence as Vishnu’s consort, her enchanting beauty, and her merciful nature. The devotee humbly surrenders at her lotus feet, seeking her glance of protection and kindness.

Pallavi
Mahalakshmi jaganmatha manamirangi varamarul

Anupallavi
Maha vishnuvin marbenum mani pithamadanil amarndarul
manmatanai Inrarulum thaye dayanidhiye maha maye

Charanam
Parkkadal tharum kripakari parindu vandenai adari
pankaja malar valar annaiye kadaikkan par ramadasan paniyum

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Meaning:

O Mahalakshmi O the mother of the Universe O the one who shows great kindness by coming down to her devotees.

O the Goddess who is established in Maha Vishnu’s heart . O the one who is in a place adorned with jewels and flowers. You are the mother who gave birth to Manmadha, the lord of Love. You are the embodiment of kindness . You are the great goddess of Maya – illusion .

You are the kind one who gave the ocean of milk . {Another meaning: you give us the strength to cross the ocean of life}. Please hurry and fly and come to protect me . You are the mother who is on a lotus flower . Please see me even through the corner of your eyes . This Ramadasan offers his obeisance to you.

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