Sarojanabha Dayarnava - by Gauri Raghunath & Meera Raghunath at Peringavu Sree Dhanwanthari Temple

Sarojanabha Dayarnava is a revered Carnatic kriti (composition) dedicated to Lord Vishnu

Composer: Maharaja Swathi Thirunal.
Raagam: Chakravakam. This is the 16th Melakarta raga, known for its devotional and restrained essence.
Taalam: Adi Taalam (8-beat cycle).
Language: Sanskrit.

The composition follows the traditional format:
Pallavi: "Sarojanabha dayarnava mamava sharadendu mukha sheshapuralaya" — Oh Lord Padmanabha (lotus-navelled one), ocean of mercy, protect me. Your face is like the autumnal moon, and you reside in Seshapura.
Anupallavi: "Dhara rama ramana mara palaka dasa loka bhava bhiti vinashana" — Consort of Bhudevi and Sridevi, protector of the gods, you destroy the worldly fears of your devotees.
Charanam: The song typically has three charanams. They describe the Lord's physical beauty, such as his eyes like lotus petals, his yellow silken garments (Hema charu vasana), and his victory over demons like Mura.

Key Themes
Deity: Lord Vishnu (Padmanabha), specifically as the presiding deity of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, as indicated by the composer's signature (mudra) "Padmanabha".
Imagery: The lyrics frequently use lotus metaphors (Sarojanabha, Varijata) and compare the Lord's brilliance to the moon and gold.

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