DK Jayaraman - shrI nathAdi guruguhO - mAyAmALavagauLa - dIkshitar - guruguha-01

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This kriti was the first proper composition of Sri Muthuswamy Dikshitar after his return from Kashi. It is mind boggling to think of his genius shining so strongly in his very first compostion! What an immortal treasure we have inherited!

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Superb ! Sri Nathadi Guruguho Ragam Mayamalava Gaula Adi Talam Muthuswami Dikshitar Krithi This Krithi is on Śrī Subrahmanya, Tiruttani Tiruttani constitutes one of the 6 padai veedu shrines of Skanda, and it represents the site where Subramanyar stayed after destroying the demon Surapadman. It has been revered by the Tiruppugazh hymns of Arunagirinathar, Tirumurugatruppadai of the Sangamperiod, Tanikai puranam by Kachiappa munivar. Ramalinga Adigalaar is also associated with this shrine. Legend has it that Subramanyar married Valli who hailed from the Vallimalai hills nearby. The same legend is associated with Velimalai in Kanyakumari district also. This is Shri Muthuswam Sikshitar’s first Krithi One can see the richness and puranic lore incorporated into dikshithar's krithis Interesting :- The grand krithi “Sree Nathadi Guruguho” by Muthuswamy Deekshithar is the most favourite composition that one would like to hear again and again. This krithi is Sri. Muthuswami Deekshithar’s first composition. As per his Guru Chidambaranatha Yogi’s advice, Deekshithar visits Thiruttani temple(Abode of Lord Subramanya). It is said that Lord Subramanya gives Darsan to Dikshithar and places a sugar candy on his tongue and it was from that moment Deekshithar started composing krithis. There in a deep meditative state Sri Dikshitar sang his first composition “Sri Nathadi Guruguho Jayati Jayati”. This krithi is composed in Mayamalavagowlai, the first ragam-Abhyasa Gana Raga. Deekshithar beautifully starts with the Arohana Avarohanam of this Raga in the very first line. Aarohanam and Avarohanam of Mayamalavagowlai is sung in all 3 speeds, within the first Sangathi. He has shown use of plain notes, Janttai notes and Gamakam, which brings out the beauty and structure of the Ragam. In Anupallavi and Charanam, all lines end with different swara, which helps to get perfection in each Swara Sthanam of the Ragam. Dikshitar has incorporated Sarali, Jhanta, svara Varisai’s in Trikalam in the Pallavi lines, and the Alankarams in Anupallavi. 1st kalam 2nd Kalam 3rd Kalam S,,, ,, R,,, G,,, M, / P, D, N, S / ,, ND P MG R S Sri Na tha di / Guru Gu ho / ,, Jayati Jayati Sri Sri Nathadi Guruguho is the first Guruguha Vibhakthi Krithi composed by Dikshithar. This marked the beginning of his life as a Great Composer of Carnatic Music. He composed all his Krithis with Lakshya, Lakshana, Sangeeta, Sahitya and great devotion. In honor of his Adi Guru, Sri Subramanya, Dikshitar chose the Divine name of the Lord “Guruguha” as Mudra in all his compositions. Thus the first set of Krithis is called Guruguha Vibhakti Krithis. pallavi SrI nAthAdi guru guhO jayati jayati SrI cidAnanda nAthO(a)hamiti santataM hRdini bhaja Guruguha who is the preceptor Srinatha and others, is victorious, is victorious! Always deliberate in (your) heart, that “ I am Cidananda-natha , the lord of the bliss of awareness”. Victory("Jayathi") to Lord Guruguha, who is adorned("bhaja") by all Gods("Santhatham") beginning with Lord Vishnu("Sri Naadhadhi"). Oh mind!!("Hridini"), constantly contemplate("Bhaja") that("ithi") you are the infinite consciousness and infinite bliss("chidaananda"). Anyone who learns carnatic music will be taught"Maayamaalavagowlai" as one of the first ragas as it is a simple and symmetric raga and will be easy for a beginner to grasp. Sri Dikshithar aptly composes his first krithi in this raga. Further, the first line of the pallavi is a simple "Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Ri", that is, the ascending and descending parts of the raga(aarohanam and avarohanam) itself and covers 3 kaalams(3 speeds)..This is the essence of all Dikshithar krithis..simple yet extremely powerful and soulful. anupallavi nAnA prapanca vicitra-karO nAma rUpa panca bhUtAkarO ajnAna dhvAnta pracaNDa bhAskarO jnAna pradAyakO mahESvarO (madhyama kAla sAhityam) dInAvanOdyukta divya-tarO divyaughAdi sakala dEha dharO mAnasAnanda-kara catura-tarO madguru varO mangaLaM karOtu the creator of this marvelous, diversified universe, the source of the five elements which multiply into many names and forms the fierce sun to the darkness of ignorance the giver of enlightenment, the great lord, the supreme divine one who is intent on protecting the miserable, the one who takes on all forms beginning with the Devas, the adept at making hearts joyful, my distinguished Guru may (he) bestow welfare! He is the originator of different (“naana”), diversified (“vichithra”) forms (“aakaro”) of the worlds (“prapancha”). He manifests (“roopa”) as the five (“pancha”) elements (“bhootha”) and as the named (“naama”) and famed ones. He is the mighty sun (“bhaaskaro”) destroying (“prachandha”) the darkness (“dvaantha”) of ignorance (“agnyaana”). He is the bestower (“pradhaayako”) of spiritual knowledge (“gnyaana”). He is the almighty("Maheshwara"). He is the divine (“divya”) Kalpaka Vruksha (“vanodyuktha”) for the afflicted (“dheena”) ones. He bears("deha dharo") the sacred rivers("divya ugaadhi"). He is adept in granting happiness to the heart("manaasaanandhakara") of His devotees. May my Guru("Madh guruvaro") bless me (“mangalam karo”). charanam mAyA-maya viSvAdhishThAnO mAtmaka kAdi matAnushThAnO mAlinI maNDalAnta vidhAnO mantrAdyajapA haMsa dhyAnO mAyA kArya kalanA hInO mAmaka sahasra kamalAsInO mAdhurya gAnAmRta pAnO mAdhavAdyabhaya vara pradAnO mAyA SabaLita brahma rUpO mAra kOTi sundara svarUpO matimatAM hRdaya gOpura dIpO matta SUrAdi jaya pratApO (madhyama kAla sAhityam) mAyA mALava gauLAdi dESa - mahI pati pUjita pada pradESa mAdhavAdyamara bRnda prakASa mahESasya mahArthOpadESaH the foundation of this illusory universe, the follower of the “Kaadi” sect of the divine Mantra, one who has the (Puja) rite ending with the Malini group (of Mantras), the one who performs the Ajapa-hamsa meditation at the start of the chanting, the one devoid of the effects of the actions of Maya(illusion), the one seated on my thousand-petalled lotus(the crown Chakra), the one who enjoys the sweet nectar of music, the one granting fearlessness and boons to Vishnu and other gods, the form of Brahman(the supreme being), variegated with Maya(power of illusion), the one whose form is lovely as a crore Manmathas, the lamp placed at the tower that is the hearts of wise people, matta SUra-Adi jaya pratApO - the valorous one gaining victory over the arrogant Shura and other demons, the ground beneath whose feet is worshipped by the kings of the countries like Maya, Malava and Gaula, the one who illuminates the assembly of gods led by Vishnu, the one who expounded the great truth to Shiva He (who) is the substratum (“adhisthaano”) for this illusory (“maayaa maya”) world (“vishwa”). He (who) is to be invoked through mantra (“mathaanusthaano”) beginning with “Ka” (“kaadi”), ending with “ma” (“maathmaka”). He (who) resides (“vidhaano”) in the center (“mandalaantha”) of the Malini-Chakra. He (who) is to be meditated (“dhyano”)upon as the swan (“Hamsa”) representing the Ajaapa Mantra. He who is an expert in obliterating (“hino”) the result (“kalana”) of Maaya, the illusion. He resides in my heart which is like a thousand (“sahasra”) petalled lotus (“kamalaasino”). Who enjoys the nectar (“amruta”) of mellifluous (“madhurya”) music (“Gaana”). He provides (“pradhaano”) sheltor (“abhaya”) and boons (“vara”)to Maadhava and others. Whose Brahmasvarupa is veiled (“sabalitha”) by Maaya. Whose beauty (“sundara svarupo”) excels that of crores (“koti”) of Cupids (“mara”). Who shines as the light (“deepo”) atop the tower (“gopura”) like the heart (“hrudaya”) of his devotees (“mathimathaam”).He who vanquished the proud (“matta”) sura and others (“adi”). His place of abode is worshipped by the kinds (“mahipathi”) of Mayamalavagowla Desha. Who shines (“prakaasha”) as surrounded by Vishnu (“maadhava”) and other Gods (“brundha”). Who impounded (“upadesha”) the real truth (“mahaartha”) of Pranava to His father, Mahesha. We can clearly see the Raga mudhra in the madhyamakala sahithyam of the charanam. Also, one can notice the numerous references to upanishads, veda parayanas and yoga shaastras. Especially in the charanam, he talks about the paramaathma(Lord) residing in the astral body of the humans(Jivaathma), thereby enforcing the thought of advaitha. By the reference to the Swan("Hamsa") in the charanam, Dikshithar alludes to the yoga shaastras. The Hamsa represent perfect union, balance and life. A constant repetition of the word "hamso" changes it to "Soaham", which means "That I am". Hence the hamsa is often identified with the Supreme Spirit or Brahman. The flight of the Hamsa also symbolizes the escape from the cycle of samsara. The bird also has special connotations in the monistic philosophy of Advaita Vedanta - just as the swan lives on water but its feathers are not wetted by water, similarly an Advaitin tries to live in this material world full of Maya, but is unsoiled by its illusionary nature. Also, Dikshitar refers to the "sahasradhaara chakra", the thousand petaled lotus which is believed to be the chakra near the heart/mind of the astral body, which when enlightened with the energy from the kundalini("coiled snake") enrichens the soul and elevates the person to realise the God within himself(him"self").

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Thank you Sir for such detailed explanation! very informative

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@@shankarrajan8474 Ji My Pleasure !

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Unmatched rendition by Sri DKJ 🙏

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uruguho Ragam: Mayamalavagowla ARO: S R G M P D N S || AVA: S N D P M G R S || Talam: Adi Composer: Dikshitar Version: D.K. Pattammal Pallavi: Sri Nathadi Guruguho Jayathi Jayathi Sri Chidaananda Naathohamiti Santhatham Hridini Bhaja Anupallavi: Naanaa Prapancha Vichitrakaro Naamaroopa Pancha Bhoothakaro Ajnaana Dhvaanta Prachanda Bhaaskaro Jnaana Pradaayako Maheshwaro Madhyama Kala Sahityam: Dinavanodyukta Divyataro Divyaughaadi Sakala Deha Dharo Maanasaanandakara Chaturataro Mad Guruvaro Mangalam Karotu Charanam: Maaya Maya Visvaadhisthaano Maatmakaadi Mataanusthaano Maalini Mandalaanta Vidhaano Mantraadyjapaa Hamsa Dhyaano Maayaakaarya Kalanaa Heeno Maamaka Sahasra Kamalaasino Maadhurya Gaanaamruta Paano Maadhavaadyabhaya Vara Pradaano Maayaa Sabalitha Brahma rupo Maarakoti Sundara Svarupo Mathimataam Hrudaya Gopura Dipo Matta Suraadi Jayaprataapo Madhyama Kala Sahityam: Maayaamaalavagaulaadidesha Mahipati Pujitha Pada Pradesha Maadhavaadyamara Brunda Prakaasha Maheshasya Mahaarthopadesha