Karnaranjani | Dwarakadheesham Dhyayami | Shata Raaga Ratna Maalikache | Rangan Brothers

The Series:
Shata Raaga Ratna Maalikache, inspired by lines from Saint Thyagaraja's kriti, is a humble attempt by G.O.D. worldwide to weave a garland of Sri Swamiji's compositions with 100 precious gems (Madhurageethams) in 100 different ragas.
Madhurageethams are compositions of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji which have emerged from Him during moments of His blissful communion with the Divine.
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The Ragam:
Some ragas are very unique, and the pieces composed in them are very few. Karnaranjani is a rare flower in the garden of ragas. It is tough to master, tougher to deliver, but surprisingly easy for a clever music lover to identify, taking into account its very distinctive features. It is no wonder that this kirtan, in which Sri Swamiji sings in praise of Bhagavan Sri Krishna, the king of Dwaraka, is set in this raga. It is those rare, precious and unique gems that Sri Swamiji would choose to offer to the Lord who is closest to his heart.
rAgam: karNa ranjanI thALam: Adi
dvArakAdhIsham dhyAyAmi
I meditate upon the Lord of Dwaraka
01. svacChandagathim Ishvaram sundaramUrtthim
The Supreme Self-willed Lord! The one with a beautiful form
nishchintha bhakthajana AshrithamUrtthim || dvA ||
The form who is the refuge for all devotees who have no concerns (other than the Lord)
02. shikhaNDAlankritha makuTAlankritham
One adorning a crown decorated by peacock feather
kuNDalAlankritha sukumArarUpam || dvA ||
One with youthful form adorning ear-rings
03. shankha chakragadAdhara mUrtthim
One wielding Shankha, Chakra & GadhA
kunkuma pankila vakSha: sthalam || dvA ||
One with thick kunkum (crocus) in HIS chest
04. nAnAvidha bhUShaNadhara chinmaya mUrtthim
One with pure intelligence, adorning various types of ornaments
manOhara manmatha mangaLa mUrtthim || dvA ||
The enchanting Manmantha! The form of auspiciousness!
05. shuddha sphaTika nirmala mUrtthim
One whose form is blemishless like a pure crystal
svarNa muraLI vAdana mUrtthim || dvA ||
The form playing the golden flute