Dasavatharam | Parkadal Alaimele | SANKHYA | Bharatanatyam | Sukanya Kumar | Sudha Raghunathan

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As part of the series 'SANKHYA - The significance of numbers,' we present Dasavatharm. This is a concept closely related to what we now call Darwin's theory of evolution. The avatars (incarnations) start from the aquatic form Matsya and end with the unknown form Kalki that is yet to come. This song 'Parkadal alaimele' was first written in mellifluous Tamil for the picture Raja Desingu, the Carnatic music fraternity made it their own with great enthusiasm. This is rendered by Vidushi Sudha Ragunathan.
Concept, Choreography and Performance: Sukanya Kumar
Cinematography and Edit: Sumanth Kashyap
Lyrics: Udumalai Pettai Narayana Kavi
Music rendition: Smt. Sudha Ragunathan
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Transliteration:
Raga (Shanmuga priya)
Parkadalalai mele pambanayil palli kondai Ranganatha-Undhan,
Padamalar nidham thedi paravasamodu gathi perave jnanam nee thaa deva
Raga (Kedaragaula)
Gathakan aana oru Somukhan kai kondu kadal idaye olitha marai nalum,
Pinnar medhini than meela, padhakan thaan maala, meen avatharam seidha thirumale,
Raga (Sama)
Vaanavarum Danavarum aazhi amudham kadainthida, mandara giri thanai thaangidave -oru,
Koon udaya Oadu konda koormavatharam yena kolam uthrai pugazh ongidave,
Raga (Athana)
Heenan Hiranyakshan yennum padu paavi ezhu kadalul maraitha bhoodevi - aval,
Dheena Rakshaka sakala jeeva rakshaka yenave naanilathai thookiya Varahavadivanavane
Raga (Mohana)
Yengu irukkiraan Hari, (avan) yengu irukkiraan endra Hiranyan sollai idaimarithu avan pillai,
Engum irupaan toonil ingum iruppan andha toonil iruppan endru iyambiyathal nerndha thollai,
Neengavum, pongu shina vambanargal bhootha udaumbum dasai thindrezhundhu thondiyodu, mani kudalam udhiram,
Shindhavenakham kondu keerum narasingamaana avathaarane, Chakra dharane, upakaatrane, aadharane.
Ragam (bilahari)
Moovadiman kettuvandhu, Man alandhu, Vin alandhu, Mabali siramalandha Vamanane,
Thandhai aaviyai pirithathanaal Surya kula vairiyaga amaindha Parasuraman aanavane.
Ragam (Kanada)
Devarkalai chirai meettu Ravanadhi uyir maitha Dasaratha Sri Rama Avatharane,
Bhoomi thanil pugazhayum uzhuvor kalappai thanai Puyam adhil thangi nindra Balaramane
Ragam (Kapi-Thisra nadai)
Avani Rohiniyil ashtamiyile Ashta jama nerathil avatharithione, Aayarpaadi Yeriya Yasodai Nandalala, Padhinayiram
Gopiyar Parama ananda Lola, bhoo bharam theerkka Bharatha por muditha Sheela, Gopalakrishna, Adhi Moola, Paripaala
Ragam (shiva ranjini)
Pancha Padakam, Vathum, kodiya vanjakam, mithra bedhakam cheyya anjidathavar,
Adidum nataka medai aakiya kaliyugam azhaikkave, dharmam thazhaikkave,
Anburuvaagiya Kalki avatharam, Singaaran, dasavatharan neeye.
Meaning:
Oh, Ranganatha who lies on the bed of snakes on the waves of milky ocean,
Oh God, give us wisdom to search for your lotus feet and get salvation
When the evil Somukha hid the four Vedas inside the Ocean,
You later took the incarnation of fish to,
Bring them back to the earth and kill that bad one
When the Devas and Asuras churned the ocean to get elixir, for lifting the Mandara mountain,
You took the form of a turtle with a curved hard back
When Goddess earth was hidden inside the seven oceans by that evil Hiranyaksha, a great sinner,
You took the form of a boar and lifted the entire earth.
On hearing the words of Hiranya “Where is he?” his son replied that you are everywhere. “He is here in this dust and in that pillar,” he said.
You took the incarnation of Narasimha, rose with great anger, a very gigantic body and a big belly and tore with your sharp claws his flesh apart and stood there spilling his blood all around
Oh lord who carries the conch and the wheel and who is the basis of everything.
Oh Lord Vamana who came asking for three feet of earth, then measured earth by one one foot, heaven by another and then measured the head of Mahabali,
Oh Lord Parasuramsa, the enemy of solar dynasty after you the soul of your father was taken by them,
Oh Lord, born as Dasaratha Rama, released devas from prison and killed Ravana and others,
Oh, Balarama who stood carrying the farmer’s plough in his hands having saved us from famine.
Oh, who took birth on Rohini star and Ashtami thidhi of Avani month (August-September), Yasodha and Nanda’s son, grew with the Cowherds,
Who enjoyed company of ten thousand gopis, who conducted the Mahabharatha war
Who is Gopalakrishna, the primeval root, who looks after all.
Being summoned by Kali age, when people are not scared to commit the 5 great sins, engaging in fights, cheating and creating enmity,
For Dharma flourish, you took the friendly incarnation of Kalki,
Oh Lord who is very pretty, you are all the ten incarnations.
#sukanyakumar #sankhya #dasavatharam

[@mendavishnumurty6090]

Om namo narayanaya

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An ocean of divine beauty and grace.❤️

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Thank you so much. Humbled🙏🏻

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Wow....aha... Wonderful dance performance thalli.Blessed to see ur dance recital.An ocean of divine beauty.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌿🌿🌿

[@vanditaantar9917]

Beautiful Presentation. Without knowing the Tamil Language, Understood the whole story. Awsome. Your Graceful flow of postures , expressions , gestures in tune with music and authority on the meaning is beyond super. Vibe and Energy of The Feminine aspect of Lord Vishnu. Very Grateful for this Dance composition with Leela and Avataras of Lord Ranganathan sporting in this world. Thank You 🙏💐 Feast to the Eyes and Inner Divinity.🪔🌄

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation 🙏🏻 Humbled 🙏🏻

[@geetraju2003]

Excellent performance! Beautiful scenery for this song 👏👏👍

[@kamalajayaram6372]

Sukanya suerpb! as always. Enjoyed your lovely Dashavataram performed at the lovely scenic natural backdrop which you always choose aptly!

[@saraswathisubhash114]

Graceful dancing. God bless

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Wow! What an incredible rendition! Your dance is gorgeous, and what imagination in your choices of background! Fabulous!

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Thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation 🙏🏻 it means a lot

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[@eswarjosyula8891]

The beautiful lyrics with the Sudha Raghunathan touch, the restrained dance with the ocean participating in the celebration is simply superb! ❤

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation and consistent support. It means a lot! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@arindambanerji]

🙏🙏🙏koti koti pranam 🙏🙏🙏

[@SukanyaKumar]

Koti pranam to you too 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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all aspects of this video are a masterpiece !!! environment scene, camera, music, and of coarse the dance !!!! im speechless, bravo!!!

[@meeras.g8087]

Beautiful.

[@gayathrirajesh2243]

Exceedingly beautiful! Truly a treat to the soul Akka!

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much!

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I got goosebumps watching this 😍 Hari Om 🙏

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much!🙏🏻 Hari Om

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Awesome

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Beautiful ❤️

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you!🙏🏻

[@mailanderanclassic]

Wonderful dance

[@davidsudhakar1116]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 The Ocean also dancing along with my younger Sukanya Kumar.🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@geetraju2003]

Excellent performance n wonderful scenery for this song.. 👏👏👍

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much! It was a task to film while adjusting to the changes in nature...a week long shoot!!

[@lyoshafurdak]

Wowowow! This just blew my mind. I've always been your fan, but this is the next level. I loooove how you use the setting- how Hiranyaksha runs away in this narrow corridor of rocks, how Narasimha jumps out of the rock, how cameraman goes down to give us the feeling of the huge Vamana rupa. And Krishna 😍😍😍! Just wow! Thank you for sharing and inspiring! Much Love from Latvia!

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for your generous and kind words of appreciation. Humbled 🙏🏻 I follow your work too! Your keen observation shows how talented you are. Would love to collaborate someday

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[@abhinavsinghraghuvanshi2047]

Wow It was overwhelming I do able visualise it. Om namo Narayanaya 😍 Salutations from New Delhi

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation 🙏🏻

[@srishtikuwait]

Beautiful as always..

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much!

[@rajasekarr2441]

Another masterpiece Sukanya. Thank you very much for being an icon of our Culture. It would be great if you share your other talents as well. We know other than dance you can sing, perform yoga and martial arts, paint, craft, design costume and jewelry and gardening. Waiting...

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Its so sweet that you notice my other activities. Will definitely try to share if people are interested to know more about me.

[@chithirasdev3110]

Beautiful performance and choreography:)

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much🙏🏻

[@manithomas5509]

You create indescribable beauty out of your graceful movements! ❤🌹🌹🌹🌹❤

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for your kind words🙏🏻

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Amzingggg performance, so divine❤❤🙏🙏💫💫💫

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much! Humbled🙏🏻

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Just amazing ❤😊

[@gayathrinagendhreddiar5138]

The real

[@rajamchitraa2827]

Awesome performance Sukanya..!

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@HarishKumar-lz2yf]

❤️💘💞💝💗Dashavatari Amazing.

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thanks a ton!

[@vallaripathak8237]

Very nice composition 👍

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Blisssss😇.....blessed 😇😇😇

[@SukanyaKumar]

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Thanks I am very happy madam

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much🙏🏻

[@janani4937]

I was skeptical at first because this is generally a group dance and it's really hard to execute it in solo... But you really nailed it with your fabulous abinaya and grace😍😍 my favorite part was the Lord Krishna depictions!! Such a great video! Keep going✌🔥

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for your kind comments and detailed observations 😊🙏🏻

[@nj033_]

Amazing ❤

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Arpudham🙏🏻

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Thanks!

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Mesmerizing!!

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Thank you so much!

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❤❤❤

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Beautiful!

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Thanks

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Great sukanya 😊😊😊😊

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Thank you so much🙏🏻

[@Traventurer.]

Beautiful . So much of grace and beauty . 👌👌👍

[@SukanyaKumar]

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[@007sooraj]

Time 4:53 🙏🙏🙏 ❤️ Beauty ❤️ Meaning of the song in One frame ❤️

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you for such a sensitive observation and kind appreciation 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@arunkumarsreeraman2135]

An Outstanding Solo Performance of Dasavatharam. Expressions and Movements are Excellent. Such a Wonderful Backdrop with Natural Waves sounds So beautiful alongwith the Song. Editing of this Video, especially between (11:55 to 12:12) your dance Movements Splits in to 4 Reflections is Awesome matches perfectly with the Background Location. May God Bless and Shower You with More Credits and Success. Thanks for this Wonderful Video.

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for the detailed observations and kind words of appreciation. Humbled 🙏🏻

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@@SukanyaKumar Nice & Thanks for the Response.

[@SukanyaKumar]

My pleasure🙏🏻

[@adityaanantharaman6837]

wow you are dancing in the divine ocean nice

[@manithomas5509]

Yu are born to dance❤❤❤❤❤. Never be lackadaisical. God bless yu❤❤❤🌹🌹

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for your encouragement! 🙏

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Excellent.

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Thank you!

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🔥

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🙏

[@athyagarajan99]

Akka, it was a treat to watch for the eyes! 🙏🏽 I had goosebumps and felt like actually witnessing Ranganatha on the Parkadal! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 💜

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much! Humbled by your kind words of appreciation🙏🏻

[@ramyassaisaarasnatyalaya1054]

Beautiful

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Thanks a ton!!

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Amazing and mesmerizing...🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much!! 🙏

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Super mam 👌👌👌

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Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Excellent

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Thank you!

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Absolutely divine.🙏

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you. Humbled 🙏

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Super akka

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Thanks!

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It's divine and amazing❤️

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much. Humbled by your kind words🙏🏻

[@raghavanchaithanya9542]

Sooparayi

[@tulabowry9556]

Wish English translation subtitles were there

[@SukanyaKumar]

Please expand the description box and you will see translation and meaning below. It is a conscious choice to not put it on screen as dance itself is a language and reading subtitles will distract from the visuals. Hope this helps.

[@Jamesbond-rg2qi]

Narashima avtara excellent representation 😍

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much🙏🏻

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Super ma🔆

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you🙏🏻

[@shruthraghav]

Excellent, Sukanya! Just lovvvved it!!! ❤️

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much!!

[@fausten3]

Lovely Sukanya. Dancing by the Ocean, what better backdrop can one ask for! So do you have a Channel of your own? I would like to see some of your other work. Oh BTW, it is nice of you to make the effort and Reply to every comment. BRAVO!

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you! This is my channel and you can see the work I create exclusively for KZbin here. For in person shows (after its safe to gather in public), you can follow my Instagram or Facebook pages. Details are in the description of the videos. Thank you again for your support. Hope you enjoy the content. Yes nature's background is the most beautiful! I am touched to have so many people take the time to leave a comment, its my pleasure to reply to them!

[@keyabanerjee9433]

Hii, mam I really liked your dance....& it's just awesome.... My name is Sukanya Banerjee.... I hope you can give us tutorial for this dance....♥️♥️👍👍😊😊

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I will think about it. I don't usually do tutorials because I don't believe in that type of learning. But it I conduct a workshop, I will announce in my social media for sure. Thank you again for your support🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@keyabanerjee9433]

Welcome mam

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Location please ❤❤❤

[@hareeish]

Beautiful choreo n dance.. location ?

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much! San Diego beach

[@sainandhana8828]

So beautiful akka. May I know where this was filmed?

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you. San Diego, California

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@@SukanyaKumar are you live here？

[@SukanyaKumar]

@@jiye1105 Yes I live partly in California

[@adityaanantharaman6837]

i really love the dance can you teach me please akka i love the way you dance

[@SukanyaKumar]

Sure. Msg me on Facebook @sukanyakumarkashyap or Insta @sukanya.kumar91

[@kamaleshwar741]

Beautiful expression and body language.

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you so much!

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Very nice except performance…..Sakthy from London

[@282arnavchavan]

first question! why you call him ranganatha instead of shri mahavishnu?, really curious about it!!! and second! why there is no buddhavtaram mentioned? what is ur personal opinion on it? and atlast i felt to bow down my head at 13:56, 9:57 you crushed my ego to with bali's head, hey spiritual guru sukanya waiting for u to answer!!!

[@SukanyaKumar]

Oh my. Am no Guru! Gurus are those who show you a path to bliss....am just a messenger. The message is also not mine...it belongs to the art. But thank you. I am touched that you were moved by this piece. To answer your question: Sanskrit is a language of description. Eg. RAMA is not the name of a person but a description of his quality of gentleness. GANESHA means 'Isha' or lord of Ganas. So no one had a name, they had identities based on their acts. RAVANA means one who has a loud voice. Similarly, Ranganatha means the lord 'Naath' of the stage 'Ranga'. VISHNU means one who protects the Vishwa or universe. Both are "names" of the supreme power. Buddha was considered an avatar in the tradition of Poet Jayadeva and others of that region, while other traditions believed that Krishna was the avatar. So this piece is written by the poet of the latter tradition

[@lyoshafurdak]

Also it is important to know that many poets were devoted to a particular deity in a particular temple, that's why in Tukaram's poetry, he doesn't just say "Krishna", but he says "Vitthala", and Meera always addresses Him as "Giridhari Lal" - that is the particular form of Krishna they worshiped. Regarding the Buddha avatar.... There are different Vaishnava sampradayas (4 to be precise- the school of Ramanuja, Madhva, Nimbarka and Vallabhacharya) and their philosophy is also different. Jayadeva, who wrote Gita Govinda, belonged to the line of Madhva. And this is the only sampradaya that considers Krishna to be the source of all other avatars including Mahavishnu (Krishnastu bhagwan swayam). Other sampradayas consider Krishna an avatar of Mahavishnu. That is why in Jayadeva's dashavatar stotra, Krishna is not mentioned as one of the avatars, instead he praises Buddha, because there is indirect mention of Buddha as an avatar in the Bhagavata purana 🙏🙏🙏

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🤍

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Extremely beautiful😍❤✨✨✨

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Thank you so much! Am touched 🙏🏻

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Beautiful!

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Beautiful❤

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Beautiful 🔥❤️

[@SukanyaKumar]

Thank you! 🙏