ArdhaNareeshwara | Bharatanatyam | Parshwanath Upadhye

[@SweetMeherBabaLover]

Ardhanareeswara Stotram by Shankaracharya Lyrics and Meaning Champeya gaurardha sharira kayai Karpura gaurardha sharirakaya Dhammilla-kayai cha jathadharaya Namah Shivayai cha Namah Shivaya (1) I bow to the form Where half of the form of Goddess Parvati was with the complexion of the Champaka flowers and the other half of God Shiva is present with a complexion like that of camphor The form, where the half of the head (of Parvati) is braided beautifully with a chignon, while the other half (of God Shiva) is with the matted hair I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara Kasturika Kumkuma charchitayai Chitha rajah punja vicharchithaya Kruthasmarayai vikrutasmaraya Namah Shivayai cha Namah Shivaya (2) I bow to the form The side of Goddess Parvathi is smeared with Kasturi’s scents (Kasturi musk) and other Kumkumas. While the half of God Shiva is smeared with the Chitha Bhasma (ashes from the funeral pyre) The form that’s with splendid looks (with adorned jewels and clothes) on the side of Parvati and with the dreadful looks (due to elephant skin, tiger skin, and serpents) on the side of Shiva I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara Jhanat-kvanat kankana nupurayai Padabja rajat phanai nupuraya Hemanga dayai bhujagangadaya Namah Shivayai cha Namah Shivaya (3) I bow to the form In which the half of Goddess Parvati is adorned with the pleasant sound making ornaments worn on the wrists (Kankanas) and those of ankles (Nupuras) While in the other half, the lotus feet of God Shiva adorned with the serpents as the anklets The excellent form, where the half of Parvati is with the ornaments of Gold, while the other half (of Shiva) is adorned with serpents as ornaments I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara Vishala neelothphala lochanayai Vikaasi pankeruha lochanaya Samekshanayai vishamekshanaya Namah Shivayai cha Namah Shivaya (4) I bow to the form Where the eyes of Goddess Parvathi are with a great look, long, extended, and looking like the blue lotuses (neelothphala flower) and The eyes of God Shiva are looking bright like the blossomed red lotuses The composite form of the two-eyed Goddess and the three-eyed God I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara Mandara mala kalitalakayai Kapalamala-amkitha kandharaya Divyambarayai cha digambaraya Namah Shivayai cha Namah Shivaya (5) I bow to the form In which the hair of Goddess Parvati is decorated with the garland of Hibiscus flowers and the neck of the God Shiva is adorned with the garland of skulls O the extraordinary form in which the goddess side is with the great garments, while the other half of God Shiva is without any clothing I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara Ambodhara shyamala kuntalayai Thatithprabha tamra jathadharaya Nireeshwarayai Nikhileshwaraya Namah Shivayai cha Namah Shivaya (6) I bow to the form Where the hair of Goddess Parvathi is with the black colour like that of water-bearing dark clouds While the hair locks of God Shiva are looking shining in the colour of copper O the one who doesn’t have a superior being over him, who is the great God and the God of the entire cosmos I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara Prapancha srustyun mukhalaasya kayai Samasta samharaka tandavaya Jagath Jananyai Jagadeka Pitre Namah Shivayai cha Namah Shivaya (7) I bow to the form By which the creation of the cosmos begins with the gentle smile on the face of Goddess Parvati and By which the entire cosmos will get reunited back to the Shivaa by the tandava dance O the Mother and the Father of the Cosmos I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara Pradeeptha ratnojwala kundalayai Spuran maha-pannaga bhushanaya Shivaanvithayai cha Shivaanvitaya Namah Shivayai cha Namah Shivaya (8) I bow to the form Of which the Parvathi’s form is looking resplendent with the precious gem studded earrings And the form of God Shiva is looking great wearing the great serpents as his ornaments O the one who united with Shiva (Goddess Parvathi) and the one who united with Shivaa (God Shiva) I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara Phalastuti Ethatpathe asthakamishtadam yo- Bhakthya sa maanyo bhuvi dheerghaheevi Prapnothi saubhagya manantha kalam Bhuyathssada tasya samastha siddhi (9) One who recites this Ashtakam with great interest or devotion They will become great beings, receive great honor, and long life in the bhuloka And for those will be granted good fortune and auspiciousness the way long And will also be granted all the siddhi’s. Ithi Srimat Paramahamsa Parivrajakaacharyasya Sri Govindabhagavathapujya pada shishyasya Srimat Shankara Bhagavathaha kruthou Ardhanareeshwara stotram sampoornam Thus completes the Ardhanareeswara stotram composed by Sri Adi Shankara, the disciple of the honorary Sri Govinda bhagavatpada, who is titled Paramahamsa parivrajakacharya (wandering supreme teacher with pure and transcendence knowledge). Ardhanareeswara Stotram Benefits Ardhanareeswara Stotram is considered as one of the sacred stotras as the form says that both God Shiva and Goddess Parvati are one and the same and are inseparable. As per the Shiva Maha Purana the Ardhanareeswara form was first appeared before Lord Brahma to enlighten him on the creation. The appearance of this form during the Sage Bhringi’s offerings also shows the importance and says Shiva and Shakthi are one and the same. Ardhanareeswara stotram benefits are clearly explained in the phalastuti part, that this great hymn improves you and makes you a great being, gives long life, great honour. The palastuti part also mentions that reciting the stotram with great devotion will bring auspiciousness and good fortune in life. Also, you can get the divine bliss of the both God Shiva and Goddess parvathi when you reciting the stotram by understanding the meaning and visualizing the form.

[@snigdha83]

Excellent! Perfect blend of energy combined with stillness. One of the best interpretations of the Ardhanareeshwarashtakam.

[@evolove5365]

Sophia sanligaros and you in a shiva parvathi dance would be so out of this world.

[@BalaChandaractor]

i will watch it again for sure. how many times i am gonna watch this i dont know. i will watch again and again

[@maaruna9533]

This performance seems so true to the intention of the dance. At the end of it, I was left with such adoration to Sadashiva, and I completely forgot about the dance and the dancer. Thank you. For the dance to be truly effective, you have to disappear, and you seem to have done this really well. Hats off to you and thank you for this experience.

[@truthseeker000000]

Gorgeous Hindu-Indian classical dance. Indians should be so proud of their 5000 year old Dharmic based culture, traditions and belief system.

[@veenam2875]

This performance has surpassed all limitations of art and reached the realm of spiritual ecstacy. Sir you are the greatest and most blessed male dancer of our country in my opinion.

[@debaratinath9960]

Sir you are dancing like a living nataraj.... I have no word in my stalk to express my reactions, ...

[@vmvmv6882]

Ohhhh....My god...!!!!!!! Mind blowing performance...😍😍 Awesome...👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 10:33,.👏

[@Maatkara1000]

You are one of the very few male dancers I like. Usually male dancers' movements are so soft they look female, but your technique is strong without being rough. Awesome dance!!!

[@Gayathri.sathya_]

Maatkara1000 absltly right

[@hemanthkumarng9039]

Exactly, you said right, I just thought that he is neither presented it as rough as a make nor like a woman.. awesome performance, postures, expression & perfection..loved it

[@shubhramishra9583]

Well, that's primarily because this dance is about the male element of the nature, Shiva. And one where you see male dancers with soft feminine motions is a different classical form based on the female energy, Radha, where it is assumed that every single entity in this universe is form of female element 'Radha' and the only male element is Krishna(almighty) which she seeks.

[@shivampatnaik2000]

Shubhra Mishra I agree. I've seen great dancers acting both masculine and feminine when they depict different characters(I generally watch Odissi though. Can't confirm for Bharatanatyam dancers. But I guess it must hold true for Bharatanatyam as well). But I admit that inexperienced dancers sometimes aren't able to balance both sides of the spectrum and appear more effeminate than required. I recently watched an Odissi recital by the maestro late Shri Kelucharan Mohapatra on KZbin. He depicts Radha and performs gracefully(an ashtapadi from Jayadeva's Gita Govinda). But no one can say that he overstepped the balance. It's simply a treat to the eyes. How do you find this one?-kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3Swe6Gpe7WUh6s He performed this somewhere towards the end of his life. I can't imagine how exquisite a dancer he must have been in his youth. So sad that I couldn't see him live😔😭

[@Ankeet_Bharatnatyam]

There's no male and female in dance atleast do make gender distinction in the divine form

[@GloriousVictorious]

Perfect and supremely beautiful! This prince seemed to float as a feather. Blessings for this excellence & depth much needed as an example for men in the world!!!

[@jamesaron1967]

Best classical male dancer I've seen thus far.

[@debiprasad.c]

On one hand, Gaura Nataraja...and on another hand, You. Both are extremely good. I've found my Nataraj. Your energy is so exuberant...yet so fluid. Fantastic! Bravo! Years of practice, years of focus and training.

[@liliesandtulips2000]

Ohh ..what a sight to behold. What an energy and yet stillness. Such refined movements, especially the mudras. Soft and strong (both simultaneously), yet masculine where needed. Such a divine presence you are. Hypnotized me. I bow down before you sir. I bow down.

[@isha.natyam]

I cried when I watched this performance. Pray god to give you a long happy art filled life so you continue to shine as a jewel in the bharatnatyam field and guide the next generation.

[@supriyakasbekar8597]

Best performance, प्रत्यक्ष अर्धनरीश्वर के दर्शन किये जैसा अनुभव है यह नृत्य

[@rishangovender2259]

It's like watching Lord Shiva Dance

[@x1x2x312]

This was the first video of Upadhya I I saw and impressed. This deserves Million views❤

[@robindranathrobindranath7191]

Perfect Balance of masculine and Feminine qualities. He Himself come to us while you dance in Bakti ....... Shiva Shiva Shiva

[@MrJaynaduvath]

Pranamam Parswanath ji! Simply astounding!

[@subodhpoddar]

Awesome! Perfect presentation. Parshwanath you are too good. I have not seen such perfect dancing in a long long time. Yamini Krishnamoorthy was one such dancer.

[@shahindranmoonieya4742]

Now this is absolute perfection and sublime humble brilliance!!!! and he does not need to call himself Gora anything. I must get him to dance in my country.

[@brittas9964]

a very professional dancer wid powerful stamina and energy. I really enjoyed dis vedeo.

[@narasimhanrajkumar3617]

This is the 40th time I am watching this. And goosebumps each time...thank you!

[@kumars295]

It is an amazing dance, Parshwanath! The stotram itself is a unique prayer that describes the Divine Mother and Shiva in every line - you beautifully portrayed the contrast of the male and female aspects! Keep it up!

[@katemacdonald]

The hasta mudras... so evocative! Wowwww...!

[@luisdanielmx]

I really love that dance and darcer. He's a fantastic incredible amazing performing. Greetings from México.

[@renuka394]

Fine details like the difference in the two Dola Hastas at the end! Amazing. _/\_

[@upatel7589]

Amazing.. I can't describe the beauty of this routine. An incredible spiritual experience. I would love to learn this art form...

[@bhagwatshah]

Amazing energy and flow of ideas! Really enjoyed being drawn into the idea of what it means to be Ardhanarishwara.

[@rajkanthcj783]

மிக அருமையாக அபிநயம் பிடித்து சிவனை ஆராதித்து வெளிப்படுத்திய விதம் பிரமாதம் சிவ ருத்ரன் தாண்டவம் ஆடி இருந்தாள் அப்டேட் செய்யவும் நன்றி வாழ்க வளர்க

[@srivasundhara2449]

What a stamina...!!! I salute ur art

[@tejas87691]

Wow! This one of the best performances I have seen ever. Beautifully conceptulised, composed, choreographed...everything is just amazing. Thank you Sir for this one, anyways it's always a pleasure, and lot if content to study and learn everytime one sees your work.

[@Son9]

Yaaaasss, Parshwanath. Come through with that awesome balance and glorious fluidity.

[@BalaChandaractor]

great performance ji. I just now saw your performance. i had goose bumps. i saw literally felt the arthanaareshwarar in you, i mean it. he came in to you. when you performed. best of grace. just wow. that is all

[@二ックG6]

I know little about the culture nor the religion but the dancer's devotion to the lord is palpable and truly moving.

[@user-lz6sw8zg5l]

Representation of union of masculine and feminine forces of universe ( Shiva and parvati)

[@AartiSaldanha1510]

Flawless, inspiring, breath-taking. Thank you.

[@space1oddity]

Mesmerizing performance.

[@theikoala6364]

fabulous embodiment of the divine energy

[@SurbhiKalavrund]

Can't take my eyes off.. just wowwwww

[@abhirupdas29]

Good one Parshwsnath...

[@aadiahil1]

I have been seeing this video every now and then. The background music and your energetic dance moves bound me all the time. I am a fan of music and even though I do not know the intricacies of dance, I love to watch this dance again and again.

[@achusambasivan]

Bro.... that's a great performance.. I like your clarity on your steps.... great Grace in your performance. God bless u.

[@ashmurgayi]

Amazing performance ..doing it so effortless.....hats off to u

[@kamalika4779]

Absolutely amazing mesmerizing brilliant performance n dancer, such energy, such precise rhythm n mudras, postures, just outstanding, such emotions, pure dance of body mind n soul. Truely uplifting. A legend in the making, Nataraja dancing himself as though! I wish to see his live performance:)

[@dakkumar]

Wow! You are awesome Parshwanath! Wonderful!

[@rakeshkotianr]

A glimplse of divine himself

[@yashodarat1734]

Soulful performance Sir

[@shanthiganesan5126]

Excellent performance and mind blowing music.

[@subhadraharidas8356]

Shiva shakthyayuktho....😇

[@soorajasivarajan8984]

Perfection in each fine movements.....

[@springflower5039]

Took me to a trance state! I am forever in your debt 🙏🏻

[@blueearth5000]

Stunning. You're amazing dancer. Your beautiful soul appear through your body and choreography. I so want to learn Bharatanatyam dance since I saw videos on KZbin recently but there is no more Indian Dance class in my area ( Honolulu, Hawaii ). Hope someday you will visit Honolulu for workshop and teach us.

[@trevorhoover1456]

This is not Bharata Natyam as created by the Thanjavur Quartet Parampara, this is an acrobatic Indian dance, movements are from Bharata Natyam and there are postures (karana's) the choreography is weak. Where is the rhythmic that makes the original art so great!! Music is weak not suitable for a choreography if not reworked to suit the choreography! He can be a good dancer but he need a good master! I think the Kishna brothers are powerful and brilliant artists I was lucky to see them performing in Auroville, and they are from the Netherlands. So artistically very weak dance choreography which we are bombarded with the reason also why the original Thanjavur Quartet BN became a mass production, an highly artistic temple and royal art is now almost gone because people are to lazy to undergo the hard training of the technical part of the art!

[@adarshks674]

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ssb6489]

I could feel the presence of the lord through you. What remarkable expressions and choreography filled with precision and masculinity. Keep up the outstanding work and hoping to see more of you in the future!

[@rkanjilal6187]

Parshwanath, you are a great dancer. I enjoyed it. Keep on dancing.

[@Arte3752]

What a graceful work, inhabited, so many words pass through your body and hands. Thanks for sharing this strong piece with us on YT !

[@me_gusto14.03]

Божественно!

[@rupalijoglekar6409]

Super like 😍😍😍😍😍

[@lotoflovelotoflove8460]

wow..superbbb...clean.sharp.passion,strong n full of expression..gud storyline. ..respect from Malaysia...

[@thelabadabada]

wow! is so clean and perfect.. i cant say anything negative! The dance and the way you dance is so powerful..!!! As a girl, i find it very attractive!!!!

[@vaishnavi16783]

The performance was so divine sir....

[@lalithavenkataramanan8229]

Awesome. This was just PERFECT!!!

[@sumannaha5320]

Love u Parash Bhaiya,,,, u r just awesome, u r real god, Shyam Mahadev :-)

[@priyashahsharma8007]

U are just blessed , I so much love to see you dance, and every time I see ur dance I left speechless. keep up the good work . God bless

[@diegoubarte1962]

Awesome performance...kudos

[@sutharshansupiramaniam2659]

I love it. You are Blessed. oh my God.

[@MueblesChukari]

man i really enjoyed ur dance...you inspire me. Cheers From Morelia, Michoacán, México. YOU'RE SOOO AMAZING dancer.

[@moumitagupta963]

speechless dance. god bless you. 👌👌👌👌👌👍

[@katemacdonald]

This is pure spellbinding magic...

[@dr.prashantsharma4728]

What a great performance. Vocals & Beats r so well translated in dance steps & expression that all things r appearing soul-mate to each other. Who ever respect classical music & dance.....will respect You. KEEP IT UP.:)

[@MyDanceGrafitti]

LOVE! You make it look SO EASY and effortless! (which i know for sure its not) you possess all the 10 qualities of a dancer in great quantities :D

[@sriharirao1974]

You are a wonderful dancer Parswanath. Hope you will make a big name in the field of Indian classical dance. All great mastreos have always learnt the other forms of Indian classical dances as well, inorder to break the monotony. You too can try your hand in other form of dances to improvise your Abhinaya. I have been watching even your live performances for the past 8years.You have blended the acrobatics aesthetically in Bharath Natyam, which is considered as highest form of Yoga. God bless U.

[@venkatraman7396]

Touched all the valves in my heart. Tears did not stop!

[@vishalashi1764]

Too good.. Impressive :))

[@ArpanPerformingArts]

How amazing! You are so close to my concept of a "perfect dancer" Bravo!

[@gvjudd1289]

perfection is reached

[@shivatala9977]

wow...simply stunned, the execution of angika abhinaya is astounding, choreography is ...spectacular...awesome..

[@sripadhshastry6436]

God bkess your soul...Your performance was devine! It gave me goose bumps all over:)

[@MsRonv]

Such powerful performance... Excellent !!

[@nehadhar7875]

Perfection personified!

[@rajkanthcj783]

பாடுகின்ற அவர் குரல் மெய்சிலிர்க்க வைத்தது நல்ல குரல் வளம் சிவா அமிர்தம் பருகி பாடினால் எவ்வளவு சுவையாக இருக்கும் அது போல் இருந்தது

[@universallibrary8032]

Awesome.. superb

[@bittubittu730]

i am really impressed with your dance performance. its amazing.

[@arkstraders44]

no words.i could feel the devinity in it.all the best.

[@armondfurmie5613]

OUTSTANDING PRECISE

[@johnin02]

amazing amazing and awestruck!!! my good wishes and god bless you with all your endeavor.

[@ManoK54]

Awesome,god bless you,beautifully executed performance.

[@meena2020]

Feeling blessed to have seen this amazing performance!

[@Roshanara70]

You are a fabulous dancer, best wishes

[@msubramaniam8]

Amazingly beautiful

[@eternaldarkness2590]

That was marvelous!!!

[@naveenkrishnaveenkiccha9873]

wow amazing

[@swathisri2492]

Simply wow .... blown away ..

[@AbhinavVatsAvVa]

Gorgeous, well done to all performing artists in collaboration in this piece.

[@basavarajbiradar2017]

Omg.... amazing sir...👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PSUpadhye]

Thanks all :)

[@bhuwanchandrapandey]

After a long time. Great aand keep it up.

[@R.Nirmala]

Original performance! Beautiful duet!

[@vchilaka]

You bring tears to my eyes with happiness god bless you

[@soorajasivarajan8984]

Vijaya Chilakamarry same here