Nataraja Pathu - Tamil hymns on Nataraja with English translation - Sridevi Nrithyalaya

This hymn is a dialogue that the devotee engages in with the Lord. Where all is fair in this inexplicable relationship of the Lord and the devotee, the latter sometimes cries, sometimes chides, at times introspects and at other times, even commands, seeking answers to the questionable transciences and striving to become one with the Lord who is ever in Trance.
In the first stanza, the devotee addresses Nataraja as the omniscient one and intellectually internalises His formless omnipresence. The second stanza is an interesting contradiction as well as a reiteration to the first, where the devotee describes His form and His dance, and also affirms that the movement of the Universe, is but His dance. In the third stanza, the devotee begins the inward journey, introspecting and questioning the Lord about the ephemeral happenings in the world. The next stanza is proof of the devotee's progress in the journey, for it is a clear account of all that s/he doesn't desire or seek. The following fifth stanza witnesses a devotee who takes liberty to mock the Lord of His indifference. In the sixth stanza, the devotee goes one step closer to the Lord and holds Him responsible for all the misdeeds of the former. In the process of this journey, the following stanza sees maturity in the devotee who seems to have realised the pain of the endless cycle of births and deaths. To be relieved of the incessant circle of life, in the eighth stanza, the devotee pleads the Lord to forgive her/him for all the wrong doings, however grave or silly it may be. The ninth stanza is the voice of a devotee who gradually gathers strength and develops a detachment towards relationships, wealth, fame and power. The Lord chooses the devotee and He alone lays down the path for the devotee unto Him. In that very path, there could be phases of introspection, doubtfulness, realisation, conviction and certainly, hopelessness. The last stanza is an open cry to the Lord from a devotee who feels hopeless, helpless and cheated by the Lord's indifference. Having known that He is the one who pervades the Universe as the five elements, the devotee now truly realises and experiences His omnipresence, which is metaphorically depicted as the five forms of the Lord (in His Panchabhootha Kshetras) as Ekambreshwara (Earth), Jambukeshwara (Water), Arunchaleswara (Fire), Srikālahasthiswara (Wind) and Nataraja (Ether). Now, what other way does the devotee have, but to surrender? It is when the devotee completely surrenders, that the Lord appears.
We have interpreted this hymn as an inward journey of the Self: a journey unto Him.
Dancers:
Sanjena Ramesh
Rajadarshini Saravanan
Kameshweri Ganesan
Mridula Sivakumar
Mrinalini Sivakumar
Bhairavi Venkatesan
Harinie Jeevitha
Nishkala Ranjeev
Vishwashree
Sai Smriti Suresh
Meghna Unnikrishnan
Lakshita Madhan
Krithika Krishna
Kamaladevi
Nattuvangam - Dr. Sheela unnikrishnan
Music & Vocal - Sri Srikanth Gopalakrishnan
Mridangam - Dr. Guru Bharadwaaj
Veenai - Kumari Anjani Srinivas
Lights - Sri Murugan, Kumar Stage
Videography - Dop Sri Lakshmananjai
Assistants - Sri Kaadhar & Kumari Karishma
Music recorded @ Aarabhi Studios
Special thanks to
Sri Ravindranath Linga and family
Dr. Kuldeep M Pai
Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. S. Raguraman for guiding us with the meaning of the hymns.
English translation
Bhairavi Venkatesan
Harinie Jeevitha
Props
Meghna Unnikrishnan
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[@philippevandenberghe5839]

I am from France and I cannot express how deep the beauty of your ways of praising your Lord touches me.

[@TheAnuc]

We have beautiful ways to express our faith and our love for our lord. Dance form is one way. Music in the form of bhajans (group singing), classical music and playing instruments are other ways.. This particular dance form shown here is called Bharatanatyam which’s more than 2500 year old.

[@dollydagger8492]

I'm American, yet as a child I always hated religion and especially the idea that I didn't exist..at 4 years old I knew I always existed and loved dead birds.. I felt a stranger in my own home. I bit anyone who came near me. Every time I closed my eyes I saw a window. My mom and I had a moment before she died. I knew she was on her way to a new family. I told her she was coming home, and mentioned my son's name.. she said "'Hendrix ' I always liked that name" I wonder in her next life if she will remember that name. Oddly I feel I've been around this at one time in my many many lives.. The music, the dancing, the ideas.. You made me feel closer to a mother I don't remember. You made me feel closer to a father that loved me yet I can't recall. I was surrounded by family for just one moment, it felt like home. Thank you.

[@zwepaingmoe9807]

How beautiful India! As a citizen of neighbour country,i really admire the Indian culture n India dance.May India, where civilization began, continue to exist From Myanmar

[@harini218]

As a Bharatanatyam dancer (Alaripu level), a hindu and a tamil speaker, I am surprised to see so many people from different origins appreciate our culture. But truly, the dancers and the musicians and the singer did a wonderful job. I can’t imagine how long the choreography must have taken. Everyone was fantastic and graceful. The expressions of all the dancers especially were very descriptive of the lyrics. Amazing performance.

[@talkwithpeople]

Recently i had a talk with a Bharatanatyam dancer who did 300 performances across 30 countries :) check it out & share your comments.

[@vaishnaviharinarayanan8302]

Naan um tamil thaan!!!

[@skeecats]

Beautiful the expression of love devotion and Faith in these symbolic dances. They are graceful and honorable. I am Bahai raised Christian, converted in my 20s but this is beautiful!!!

[@infinite5795]

@@skeecats thanks but this is strictly 5000year old Hindu art and culture, we have nothing to do with 2k middle-eastern cultures. Our culture is very unique and the only "underived from Abrahamic" culture in the world, which has existed atleast 4000 years before Judaism. Stop appropriation of richer and older cultures.

[@laurmicu2867]

some people are just ignorants,like me.but this is not some fun.some people just feel the true. keep your traditions and the world pure. thank you.

[@frjimomi]

From a Catholic priest in the USA, I found this accidently. What profound wisdom (satya), and I thank you and God to have shared this with us in the Bharat Natyam dance. It was the living truth.

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

Happy for you… 🙏🏽

[@epicstyle4657]

I LOVE YOU

[@Reincarnation111]

I am thrilled that you admire the disparate expressions of divinity which is only only possible for someone who can recognize the oneness and universality of the Ultimate Reality. despite its countless names and forms. 🙏

[@Reincarnation111]

I am thrilled that you admire the disparate depictions of divinity which is only only possible for someone who can recognize the oneness and universality of the Ultimate Reality. despite its countless names, forms and expressions! 🙏

[@frjimomi]

@@Reincarnation111 Precisely.

[@TheAmbamatamantrasvideos]

So beautiful. im from Holland and just was thinking it is a blessing that the culture of India keeps this materialistic world in balance.☯️

[@abundance3014]

The singer was outstanding as the dancers. No words to express. This was an experience

[@corkcamden9878]

There are no words. Transfixed. Transcendant.

[@umamaheswari604]

Yes

[@sreeharini.s8724]

Ya

[@prasanna2prasanna259]

Veena👌

[@xMaenadx]

I am Afghan and muslim, this brought me to tears. Humbling and moving. The epitome of intellectual and spiritual in such a beautiful expression.

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

Great. Happy for you. 🙏🏽

[@lakshmibala0312]

@@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya i like your song

[@cfaithp]

I'm glad I wasn't the only person moved to tears!

[@allthingspossible3761]

Meeeee too!

[@sugarnads]

Its quite beautiful isnt t? Im an atheist, but it touches me greatly.

[@steviewax]

I am Jewish man living in Canada, and see here the Nataraja; the god as One dancing among many moods, ideas and forms. Thanx!

[@nirjashaw2410]

Love from INDIA sir.

[@mahavakyas002]

monotheism is a disease upon humanity. don't ever in your life think of comparing the depths of Hinduism with the garbage that are the western cults

[@user-rs2ik4in9j]

@@mahavakyas002 islam, christianity or judaism arent even western or european cults

[@bkDuffy]

I watched this performance and was transfixed, moved, enlightened; throwing me into introspection while being enthralled by the nuance and expressions of the dancers and their performance. And the way the singer brought the narration to life. A revelatory discovery. So Beautiful. Thank you for this creation.

[@tripp2582]

Indians are underrated for their beauty. Their so beautiful every single one of them are so graceful.

[@alphascorpii3757]

Very distinctive features! I always know a desi dhost when I see one.

[@kalyanis4918]

@@BrotherChadpeople from many Asian countries also look down on us for our skin colour.

[@MsLizzie50]

@@BrotherChad whites looked down as they are superior "Aryans", Asians look down as we are not fair, Middle Easters call us Ka fir because we don't follow the true religion. Who doesn't is the question :)

[@kalyanis4918]

@@MsLizzie50 yes. Who doesn't ? Some for skin colour , some for religion , some for slow economic growth , some for simple way of life.

[@27NaV73]

Nope not underrated at all. It's the brainwashing Indians have done to their own people through their film industries. Go to the West and see how they adore our almond big eyes, brown skin and facial features. In ancient India, dark skin, dark hair, dark eyes, curvy body were considered the most beautiful. Today, thanks to Bollywood "goddesses" we have begun to hate our own dna. It's sad tbh

[@27NaV73]

I cried ! I am currently stuck in a similar situation of being lost and full of doubts. This helped me so much. The dancers were so beautiful and amazing. The singer, the song, the costumes, everything was wonderful. Thankyou so much 🙏 I love my Hindu culture ❤️

[@mbangroo]

And i love you . Hope you're doing good 🥰🥰

[@27NaV73]

@@mbangroo aww that's so kind of you 😊 lots of Love to you too ❤️ I'm doing wonderful thanks 👍🏻

[@KBMB2022]

Please read the Shri Bhagavad Gita, published by Gita Press.You may find your answers in the Gita.

[@keerts8986]

Read power of now book. It will help u great

[@27NaV73]

@@keerts8986 thanks for the suggestion 🙏🏻😊

[@rastogiabhinav8]

the magic of Carnatic percussion brings the true pakhawaj of Shiva and I feel the presence of shiva in every rhythm as a north Indian I don't understand Tamil but the essence of the beauty of the language along with the prayer of lord shiva is going straight to art. Thanks to south Indian culture for this divine experience. Namo Parvatipatiye Har Har Mahadev

[@vijayalakshmiveeramani7810]

Devine.tear coming ingly i had severe urge to go to the templ go

[@nishadhruna4487]

Har Har Mahadev.... Yes, u feel His presence....I know I did... He was listening to the dancers, singers questions, doubts, pleas, grievances, hurt, cajoling.... Smiling down on us, and raising His hand in Blessing...

[@Gizmonips]

Thank you again for the subtitles. I’m an Atheist from the U.S. but your music and culture brings me joy and a sense of peace.

[@infinite5795]

@mn op why not read Ashtavakra Gita aka the oldest Athiest ideological book, written and praised by Hindus, even when Judaism was in its infancy?

[@davidleversha4898]

You are not an atheist if this reaches your soul......🙏

[@atmanand5802]

🪔🤲💖📿🌟

[@MultiTitao]

And Indian Women: the most beautiful in the world!!! 💖

[@salonigupta7236]

I humbly feel that many verses in the holy books of Hinduism are about The Lord answering to the devotee. I love that how Dharma answers to every doubt that we keep in our heart, and how we can understand about ourselves and the universe beyond only if we are willing to listen to it I thank all the didis who presented such a beautiful performance.

[@GrubStLodger]

English atheist here, the music was lovely and the dancing spectacular, but it was the text that really grabbed me. I loved the mixture of praise, doubt and confusion with a positive ending. There was none of the bland victoriousness of hymns, it was a proper analysis. With great music and dance too.

[@Hyoungje]

Clearly you don’t know many hymns. 🙄 But the need to put one religion down to praise another is annoying.

[@latenightriff899]

its not so much about putting one religion down as much as about just putting christianity down

[@GrubStLodger]

@@Hyoungje Some great Christian poetry that deals with doubt, book of Ecclesiastes is a brilliantly questioning work - but it must be said that there are a lot of 'I love God and have no problems' hymns and songs. I only pick on Christianity because that's what I know and grew up with.

[@Hyoungje]

@@GrubStLodger that’s the problem. You assume you’ve experienced Christianity, when in fact you’ve experienced Christianity through the interpretation of it by those around you. The thing about religion is that it is bigger than a single view/interpretation. As far as the “I love God and have no problem,” even in the non-religious community the virtues of focusing on the positive and trusting in love is natural. Focusing only on the negative wither no hope of change accomplishes nothing.

[@infinite5795]

@@GrubStLodger I am a Indian Hindu person and I agree. But, I don't think u have put down Christianity in any way to praise Hinduism. But, I think the viciousness that u are referring to, are hymns frm the Bible to idolaters. But believe me, we Hindus don't see Christians as enemies but as friends and people who appreciate culture, the tumultuous past is over. Although I agree, Hindu religion is really very tolerant and even the Geeta, the "face" of Hinduism is a secular work for all religions, there are some problems with our social structure as well, the heridtary caste system which got corroded frm the actual varna system based on occupation, we are largely rectifying it now. In Hinduism, we have always got freedom to question God, like I am athiest too and athiesm is also a part of Hinduism frm 2000 yrs, but I only affliate with Hindu culture. Some Christians can broaden their mindset, acceptance is a big way since it equalizes everyone and lets go of ego. Atleast, Christians can be broad minded to various subjects, Jews even more, but with Muslims, it is totally different.

[@vedanandnarain9956]

So divinely sublime ! The worship of God through dance and music. Only happens in Hinduism.!!!

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

100 percent agree. It’s our specialty of Sanatana Dharma 🙏🏽

[@emilianbizga1492]

That's unbelievable beautiful.... I'm an orthodox christian, i'm asking myself same questions and i have same feelings.... I am more than happy that i found this video. Thanks.

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

So happy 😊thank you 🙏🏽

[@Jumpoable]

Including the reincarnation bits...?

[@williamhunter7131]

Indian classical dances as evidence of a tradition of "harlots, debased erotic culture, slavery to idols and priests”. Christians should avoid. Read bible!!

[@Jumpoable]

@@williamhunter7131 Christians should refrain from being ethnocentric racists as well. But I suppose it's kind of hard since standard Christianity is basically religious fascism. May you be reborn as an intelligent, tolerant Hindu in your next life.

[@jacobsays1]

This moved me to tears. As a Catholic Christian by birth I believe in the soul yearning to be one and being humbled in front of the almighty - which my religion and every religion at its heart aims to achieve. But Indian culture has allowed this aspect of Hindu philosophy to be expressed through such a beautiful, divine means that it gives me great joy!

[@SonamDevi-cv6iv]

Sir every Christian in India is Hindu in past your ancestors may have got converted

[@ragathnor326]

@@SonamDevi-cv6iv I have read that Jesus studied Hinduism and Buddhism and he brought back to the Hebrew Temple of teachings and parables he is given credit for.

[@mattguzzim1744]

@@ragathnor326 This is not considered authoritiative or taken seriously by any biblical scholar. There is no evidence that Jesus studied Hinduism or buddhism.

[@ragathnor326]

@@mattguzzim1744 He got married in France too and had lots of kids. And they crucified a body double. Some scholar u are.

[@infinite5795]

@@mattguzzim1744 it is just a theory, Jesus is speculated to be trained by Indian Hindu yogis when he came to india, during the ages of 18 to 30. The accounts of these period gap is missing in the Bible and he only achieved enlightenment after 30yrs of age.

[@emilianbizga1492]

After one month i am still amazed by the beauty of this creation- dance, music , lirics, scene.... A thousend thanks for posting this!

[@mkshastry]

यतो हस्तस्ततो दृष्टिः यतो दृष्टिस्ततो मनः । यतो मनस्ततो भावः यतो भावस्ततो रसः ॥ रसो वै सः। हस्तात् रसपर्यन्तम् अद्भुतम्। भूरिशो धन्यवादाः।

[@aliimran2485]

Hinduism ( sanatana dharma)is not a religion It is another synonym of humanity Happy to be part of it ❤

[@Anonymo13]

Thanks a lot 👍👌⚘🇨🇦🇮🇳

[@thirunavukarasubalachandra6148]

A beautiful view

[@Sam-ty6zo]

Nice to hear

[@umamaheswari604]

Yes exactly. It's a way of life not a religion

[@krsna753]

you are such a good soul

[@banjotramp1]

I am blown away. Tears, the whole nine yards. From an American Jew. There is so much here that I can strangely connect with my limited understanding of my religion. Not answers, but all the same questions. Plus I love the music and dance.

[@bagdendi_gulery]

Humble advice, you may follow your fellow Jew Krishna Das Sir

[@bloomingtoncarnatic7762]

Tears rolled out. I was experiencing the bliss of the hymn and the soulful representation of it from the beginning to the end, by all on the stage and behind it. No amount of appreciation will do justice. An epic.

[@mackenzierivercasey6752]

That was outstanding. Christian from Canada....same questions. I think we all ask from our Creator...we are all human and share the same planet. Whatever we choose to call our creator or what we believe....our humanity will always show in the questions we choose to ponder. Just gorgeous in every single way!

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

You are absolutely right. Also, I am sure we will definitely get the answers which need to progress further from our creator... Thank you 🙏🏽

[@mackenzierivercasey6752]

@@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya I don't know if our journey in life is supposed to tell us the answers until we meet our god of death. I take care of my mother who is suffering from a very strange form of disability and I have to watch her transform into a person I barely recognize while still having to remind myself she is my mother and I love her dearly. She is so beautiful and calm in her decline. She has made peace and lives being herself unapologetically. She is so beautiful and calm all of the time....I prey she finds peace in her afterlife. And I will do my best to send her off with the love and cherishing she deserves! I think that is human. I think if there is a god that can hear and see our actions, that he would smile on that kind of love. I think that is the love that is needed more on this world. We all deserve to feel cherished in life and sent off with honour from our fellow Earthly family, friends, neighbours and creatures that share the same space and breath of the god of life. In TRUE Christianity, we are taught that life is the breath of god. Any life you harm is hurting god himself. You are taught that your body is a temple of god. His breath lives in you and every wrong doing is also a wrong doing to god himself. Any wrong doing you do to another living creature is also a sin against god's temple. This Earth is his temple and we continue to forget how we are abolishing his and our home. We are seen as his beloved children....yet we are being tested because he's given us so many chances to prove ourselves. He keeps giving us chances but we know deep inside the truth... we ignore him every day...we lie to ourselves in our fear of trusting him. This is his temple and we've ransaccd it like a bunch of drunk unlawful teenagers! Life (GOD) wants to live. Death needs to take what it needs to give back to life so it can continue to live. That's what I see for now. I'm only in my 20's but I hope I can discover more in my path as I age and hope I can bring comfort and spread as much love as I can before my maker comes to take me back home.

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

@@mackenzierivercasey6752 definitely will be answered if we deserve it. My love and prayers to your Mom. She has got a wonderful loving child who takes care of her with utmost affection. May Gods bless you. 🙏🏽

[@umamaheswari604]

@@mackenzierivercasey6752 even in sanathana dharma the basic prayer is sarve bavanthu Sukhinah. it means peace for every creature in this world.

[@mahavakyas002]

christianity is a death cult of human sacrifice. it is demonic and has caused genocide after genocide and has a higher body count than even islam. don't ever in your life think you can compare the abrahamic cults to the depth and beauty of Hinduism.

[@satvikshah8643]

Thank you . I am a depressed young adult from Kolkata. This very day i was asking these exact questions to my parents. WE are hindus but "modern" Hindus. ie dont really know about our own culture in depth. Right now so many of my thoughts are being connected because i truly feel that i am not alone. the questions , the way they are asked. they constant debate. this was how my argument went with my parents itself and their answer is a lot more " blind belief " in god . When the line comes that even if i dont belive in you . even if i dont pray to you. does that mean you wont forgive me and give me salvation (i think). Then how do you call yourself a benevolent ruler if you dont see the fault in my innocence and ignorance.... Literal tears and goosebumps. Thank you !

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

So happy that you are able to connect yourself with the lyrics of the hymns…. From here, your growth will begin… keep churning your inner self… answers to the lot of questions will unfold. 🙏🏽

[@keerts8986]

Read power of now book. it will help u greatly

[@dorotheadiallo5790]

may you be well!

[@fionatudor-tompkins6526]

Visit Ramana Ashram in Thiruvannamalai Tamil Nadu at the bottom of your holy mountain Arunachala, here seek your truth ❤️ your prayers will be answered. You are blessed spiritually India is the celestial seat of spirituality, do not despair❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@alilawless5866]

Lol, 😂,yes, parents can think their god's, (I'm 63yrs old so I know hehe), but trust in YOU, your intuition, that will be your strongest strength in life. We all have doubts, do dumb things, but, when I go outside and BE in this incredible world of beauty, connectedness and love too!!, I get real high on life... Kia Kaha and Arohanui xx(ps listening to this brought me back to the time my hubby, 2young children and I spent in India, mostly up Utter Pradesh, on a ridge overlooking Nanda Devi...stunning!!!

[@MrSupernova111]

As a Hispanic person I try to think if I'm familiar with similar dances in Latin America and I can't think of anything. Sure, Latin American cultures are rich but Indian culture is very unique and maybe incomparable. Cheers!

[@TheAnuc]

Nowadays we are also struggling to keep our culture alive and kicking .. what with the younger generation more into materialistic stuff, competitiveness etc is making them move away from our culture. Only those with extreme passion are pursuing which is very few.. ,

[@jigarsinh_solanki]

I don't know Tamil language... but there is no language to understand dance, music and expression..🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤❤

[@JaseekaRawr]

The English subtitles! 😭❤️ Thank you so, so much. Romba nandri. (I'm learning, but don't know enough yet!) 😊 Being able to understand fully this meaning, brings this dance to a whole new level for me & other English speakers. Like many others, I was also in tears watching this. So moving, every single aspect of this play. 😭❤️ I will be sharing this with my Thamizh father-in-law tonight. My dream is to take amma & appa, my husband & entire family to see a Sheela ma'am production in person. ❤️🙏 Everyone who contributed to this beautiful, moving performance, bless you all! 😭❤️ Thank you, so much.

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

Thank you for your wonderful words of appreciation 🙏🏽

[@lindamaemullins5151]

❤️

[@lakshmibala0312]

@@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya you upould shuh nice songs

[@mahendraperiyadanam3801]

வாழ்த்துக்கள் ! ( Valthukkal )

[@ralfpenderak4629]

Moving, deep, beautiful. Even funny at times. There is so much in this piece. Perfect dancing, acting, singing. --- "Thank you!" Says a traveller from Germany.

[@craigbob7734]

The four dancers carrying something together while dancing was particularly impressive

[@user-vm8bz2ch1u]

It's Nataraja, dance form of Lord Shiva.

[@pooventhiranathannadarajah1557]

வித்தியாசமான பரதநாட்டிய கலைப்படைப்பு. இந்த நடனத்தை வழங்கிய கலைஞர்களுக்கு சிவனருள் நிறைவாகப் கிடைக்கவேண்டி வாழ்த்துகிறோம். சிறந்த கருத்துடைய பாடல்

[@intercat4907]

From another culture and religion: during a family tragedy, I am visiting you for comfort and perspective. Thank you for letting me sit in.

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

Prayers to you and your family 🙏🏽

[@nishadhruna4487]

This too shall pass.... My prayers for you to have the strength and faith to get through your time of trial...

[@intercat4907]

@@nishadhruna4487 I have time and wonderful neighbors :) Thank you for your kindness, my neighbor somewhere.

[@sandimcfarland5000]

While I absolutely did NOT have time to watch this entire video right now, I just couldn't tear myself away!! I am deeply moved by the music, the sentiment, the gorgeous dancing and clothing, and thoroughly entranced by the story told through the faces and gestures. As many other have commented, I am a Western Christian, but found deep parallels in my heart with the ideals.

[@JulyRuliia]

This was a deep spiritual experience.. Thank you so much for that! I've never been more connected with God than right now

[@nila2717]

பாடலை பாடியவரை பாராட்ட வார்த்தை இல்லை கடவுளை கண்முன் நிறுத்தினீர் ....வாழ்க ஐயா

[@gowriramanhiharinicongratu1696]

அந்த நான்கு குழந்தைகள் நடராஜரை பல்லக்கில் தூக்கி வருகிறார்கள் அந்த குழந்தைகளுக்கு என்ன ஒரு பாக்கியம் .🙏🙏

[@manikandanravindran4524]

உண்மை 🙏🙏🙏

[@bhaktitrivediahmedabadgj7132]

no words!!!!! i m thankful to God of having me in such a country full of rich culture, heritage, beautiful vedic scriptures, beautiful prayers like in this dance form!!! awesome!!!!!!!

[@rsangeetha.1131]

Etha dance comment painra alavuku Yanaku aarukathailla. Out standing

[@raskillyo6675]

They are all so charming and graceful, it's magical. Also I love their facial expressions

[@torhildsvendsen9424]

Åh musikken dansen og de gode ord får varmen til å stige i meg, jeg blir så glad og får lyst til å lære, vise denne musikken til norske barn, lære og leke og danse. Jeg er litt gammel så jeg koser meg med rytme og lyd. Kanskje godt å røre på seg på norske gamlehjem 😊😊😊😊 og trippe litt rundt og løfte armer og knær. Jeg liker dette 😇🤠🙊🙊🙊😻😻😻🙆‍♀️🙆‍♂️🕺💃🕺💃

[@jeb6314]

Thank you very much for the English translation. Through it, I was able to correlate with the dancers' movements. Though I am an atheist, I can unfortunately identify with most of the "sins" of which the singer tells. I have read some of the Vedas; they are beautiful prose full of much wisdom (and betray very intellectual authors, unlike the intellectually challenged authors of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles). I recognized several of the dancers from previous videos I have watched. These ladies are professionals who move with precise yet natural actions. Many thanks from the U.S.A.

[@tatianaibr9521]

Я "прикоснулась" к великой древнейшей цивилизации! Благодарю.

[@pkmani87]

One of the best creations of SDN! There was not even a single disappointment! My eyes looked at 360 degree angle and I was watching it jaw-dropped at positions, geometry, spacing, transitions, lighting, costumes and the divine climax... Dancers did their best ! Sheela Mam, hats off ❤️

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@saisahananazeer905]

Wow.... சிவனுடன் இணைந்து நடமாடும் பெரும் பேரு கானும் பாக்கியம் பெற்றேன்.... I'm very happy and peacefull to see this. Because he'll never leave me alone in any situations... My duty is just understand and feel his presence in me.... The only merciful soul in me is just and just sivan

[@robinstrickler2302]

I fell in love with Bharatya Natyam as a 10-year-old when PBS aired a special about it, maybe back in the 70's. I took a semester of it in the 80's as well. But now, finally, I'm able to see the translation of the words of this song, at least, and it is deeply moving! THank you so much for making it more accessible to an English speaking audience. Every part of it is beautifully done.

[@tylerleemyles9592]

This was the most amazing, exquisite work of art I have ever seen from India. This should be protected as world heritage and preserved for future generations.

[@TNAOD]

The camera work, the set, and of course the talented dancers. What an excellent presentation, SDN you are taking barathanatyam to new heights!

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

🙏🏽

[@daniyale2848]

This is so beautiful and wonderfully performed. To be able to read along is truly bringing my appreciation of the culture, religion, dance and music to a whole new level. THANK YOU!

[@PetMama16]

Om nama Shivaya!! Very moved! My adoration to you all!

[@subramanianmk2631]

ஆகா அருமை அருமை. தமிழ் இனிது அதனினும் இனிது நடராஜர் பத்து. ஈசனே சிவகாமி நேசனே அற்புதம்.

[@bluefish4999]

So complex, I'm in awe with the hymn and the dancers. I've been learning about the Hindu religion and Vedic tradition, hope to come to India soon and learn more.

[@tirthshah1580]

How open to self-questioning the Hindu philosophy is can be seen in these hymns!

[@rainforestsanctuary-sounds6489]

In the hymns maybe but in reality people don’t like to be challenged … ego is the biggest obstacle

[@rainforestsanctuary-sounds6489]

@@skyward7903 there’s a lot of Nationalists that project the opposite and have an aggressive approach towards minority groups and lack of tolerance for Muslims. I wish humans could focus on PRACTICE vs ego/ideology

[@infinite5795]

@@rainforestsanctuary-sounds6489 yeah, present Hinduism is too Abrahamised, due to continuous Abrahamic influences.

[@k.devika1595]

​@@rainforestsanctuary-sounds6489lol ......Hinduism doesn't like to be challenged and is turning abrahamic?? Stones are pelted on Hindus during rath yatra, many Christian and muslim neighbours make fun of my religion in front of me and I smile at their ignorance. Every week their is a political party insulting , abusing and talking about the eradication of my faith which is 78% of India . Yet we stay level headed. The judiciary , the administration and the centre does nothing and asks us to be tolerant as it's Hindus responsibility to maintain peace. If we so much as question abrahamic faiths it's blasphemy , intolerance, death of democracy , majoritarian rule so we shut up and go through it. And here are ppl comparing us to a faith which beheaded two minor children in the month of Ramadan cause it was written in their holy scripture.👏👏

[@sampaioneta]

Emocionante! Sou Brasileira mas me sinto incrivelmente conectada com a cultura hindu. Namastê 🙏

[@anuraghb.9101]

Uau!💐 Obrigad9

[@Raelven]

This rocks my world on every level. The grace and athleticism of the dancers! Can't imagine the training and discipline required to achive this physical storytelling. The facial expressions and mudras! So much respect for the entire performance. Stunning. The music and singing make it more spectacular. The dress, stage, lights, all of it. Joyous beyond words. ♥️

[@UofTstudents]

Excellent! Thank you for English translation! We All LOVE India from IRAN :)

[@enricogamboa5793]

That brought me to tears. It was absolutely beautiful.

[@richardboisvert9998]

Wow! Very moving! And so beautifully done! I wish this production could come and perform at our very nice theater the Liberty here in Astoria Oregon USA by our Great river the Columbia where she empties into her husband the Great Pacific Ocean! You would be received Greatly !!!

[@PetMama16]

I am Listening and singing this almost everyday. My sincere thanks to the singer Thiru Srikanth Gopalakrishnan. Very divine voice filled with devotion.

[@balajiachariya496]

no words to explain. . . forgot all things around me . .in this materialistic world 🌎

[@krantikoganti]

Thank you, for this beautiful video. Colonisation has colonised our Indian minds. I am trying to decolonise, your video helped me a lot. Har har mahadev

[@Indusxstan]

Due to the sub-titles I was able to appreciate the dance to level I cannot express, even as a North Indian Hindu. I feel Hindu art and dance can conquer the world and bring everyone closer to God and high culture. All that is needed is good translation by people who have a measure of the same humugous talent as the marvellous dancers! Well done 👍 🙏 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏼

[@umamaheswari604]

The original language is tamil. The lyrics are translated beautifully. As I can understand tamil the essence of the song is well maintained in English translation. They did a wonderful translation job

[@mbangroo]

Every comment of yours of different video is the same. Stop spamming , disguised person. Its annoying. I know a fake profile when i see one.

[@umamaheswari604]

@@mbangroo what is the wrong with u?

[@honeykatxiii]

Thank you so much for translating the lyrics! I love how the devotee philosophizes and that the whole hymn is aactually just a love song to god.

[@maheshnirmalan1238]

This is an absolutely amazing production. The lyrics summarise some key aspects of Hindu philosophy based on the Bakthi Yoga. The dancers bring out the emotions and the devotion that underlies it all in a spectacular fashion. The singer's voice and tone bring out the underlying emotions very effectively. I was moved to tears. Simply the best 'Barathanatyam' performance I have ever seen. Thank you for making this available.

[@mrudulamulay11]

No words can explain my emotions right now, but will say only one thing “JUST DIVINE” my prananams to everyone of you....😇😇🙏🙏

[@ronaldtipiani6961]

Divinas😊

[@prakrithisuresh3006]

Divine

[@anasztaszia03]

Csodálatos koreográfia, nagyon jó táncelőadás. Olyan mint egy mennyországi tánc. Mestermű!

[@christinanoor7562]

That was so Amazing and touched me deeply. This embodies universal spirituality ❤️

[@torhildsvendsen9424]

Dere må fortsette å danse å spille for dere selv og alle oss andre "på jorden" Dette er så ildgivende 💑 😊😊😊😊😊

[@sudharshan2215]

songs list with time stamp 1. Maandhi bhoothamodu 1:17 2. Maan aada, mathi aada 3:02 3. Kadal yendra puvi meethil 5:02 4. Pambu sooniyamalla 6:54 5. Nondu vandhen yenru 8:30 6. Vazhi kandu unnadiyai 10:14 7. Annai thanthai yennai 11:50 8. Kaya marangalin 13:28 9. Thaayaar irundhenna 15:22 10. Innamum chollavo 16:58 11. Sani, Rahu, Kethu,.. 19:18

[@murugeswaryrajagopal3170]

Tq

[@kushalaprasad5998]

Could you also please list down the ragas of every song? Thanks!

[@yogiver.2.0.45]

Eesane Meenaatchi nesane enai eendra madhurai vaazh Sokkesane! Eesane Bhramaraamba nesane enai eendra Sailamvaazh Malleesane! Oru Pattharin manakumuralgalai Padalaakiya andha manavaimuniyin nilaiyai mattumallamal Aadalaga aadi engal aazhmanadhaiyum aada veithu adhilum avar paathathai ninaikka padum paatai thathrupamaga seithu kaatiyullamaikku ungalukkum kooda 'Oru vilvam' parisu thandhaalum inai illai! Pallakkil Engal Naatiyakaararai thooki varumpodhu Yedho avare vandhu vittaaro endru innum adhigam uttru uttru paarkave aaval thondrittru! Motthathil Sivamayam Sivamayame! Kaatchipaduthiyamaikku Mikka nandrigal!

[@ulfnowotny01]

Hindu culture is the richest and most beautiful on planet Earth! Thank you so much for this wonderful performance!

[@SenzoTanaka]

Then why did it take the Mughals and British colonialism to ban the funeral sati?

[@ulfnowotny01]

@@SenzoTanaka Thanks! Nothing is perfect, of course.

[@infinite5795]

@@SenzoTanaka Sati was not universal among all Hindus tho, only some regions mostly Northern where there is a huge Islamic influence.

[@SenzoTanaka]

@@infinite5795 Oh, look at that. You made my comment disappear.

[@SenzoTanaka]

@@infinite5795 BTW your amazingly prejudiced views on Christianity are rooted in Judaism. (The old testament) And in a typically deceitful fashion, you have nothing to say about the violent spread of Islam, nor the Arabic slave trade. Wake up.

[@Indusxstan]

Every single dancer was superb, even the palanquin bearers. Absolutely virtuoso! I wish sub-titles could be reproduced in live performances as holograms and the world will watch and be entranced ‼️

[@jiaunmew878]

I give my most heart felt thanks to the creator and the to those whom involved in this program. It given me lots enlightenments. I am thankful for the guidance, I hope I will become a better person. Thank you so much. Love from U.S.🇺🇸 ❤️

[@guillotehh22]

Soy de Argentina, y esta performance me conmueve espiritualmente. Siento que expresa con belleza profunda un verdadero regocijo en el Creador y la Creación. Me deleita el baile, la letra, y el canto, muchisimas gracias por crear algo tan hermoso ❤

[@ManojKumar-pe6hx]

Kameshwari akka my K.V school senior really proud of you😇😇🥳🥳🥳

[@Rajee_rajeswariprakasam]

நடராஜனின் அருள் கிடைத்த நடன மங்கைகளுக்கு மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துக்கள். 👏👏👏👏👏 நாட்டியம் அமைத்து உங்களை உருவாக்கிய குருவிற்கு மனமார்ந்த பாராட்டுக்கள் மற்றும் நன்றிகள் 🙏🙏🙏 கோவிலை கண் முன்னே கொண்டு வந்து இனிய இசை அமைத்த கலைஞர்கள் அனைவருக்கும் மனமார்ந்த பாராட்டுக்கள் 👌👌👌👌👌

[@bet034717]

A stunning performance, Ladies. I cannot say enough about your skill, grace, beauty and dedication. I am speechless. Adding this one to my Favorites ,list.

[@sathiyamoorthydakshinamoor1736]

Stunned, Speech less, and Surrendered to all artists. Big salute to the organiser and the Director. You all brought Lord Nataraja alive to us.

[@hkchen3304]

很難想像此舞蹈藝術和內容是有此的精湛。Nataraja的各式手印和舞姿是如此的動人。最難忘記的是舞者單腿放姿是如此的穩重,沒有十年功力是不能做到的。宇宙由毀滅到再生。中外都有相同的看法或記錄。北印度的語言更是可愛又親切。

[@narayinisubaraya]

小修正！ 该语言来自该国的南部深处。

[@amitsingh-ch1tw]

Thanks

[@perfection9630]

This is South Indian

[@pruddyt]

I have watched this dozens of times. It's one of the most beautiful pieces of art I've ever seen. I grew up in Tamil Nadu but was not deeply exposed to it's rich culture. And I miss it of course. Beautiful message, lyrics, dancers, singer, musicians, and tabla. Thank you!

[@POLYMATH_RAGHU]

Goosebumps💐💐💐. You are saviours of Indian Classical dance. Koti koti Vanakkams to your Gurus🙏🙏🙏

[@maheshvenkataraman864]

Again and again, I watch this...

[@12440jayjay]

Satyaum, Shivum, Sundarum!! शिवं शरणं गच्छामी! Words are not enough to express our gratitude 🙏

[@Bareego]

Now I want to travel to India to see this in person. What a performance !

[@harini218]

You don’t need to move to India. Bharatanatyam is practiced by many Indians around the world, including me. No matter where you live, it is likely that there is some performance of Bharatanatyam in your city/state.

[@breakaleg6117]

@@harini218 what problem you will have if he visits to india?😠

[@breakaleg6117]

You are always welcome.☺️

[@amitsingh-ch1tw]

Please come

[@mspsaradasri2874]

What a presentation. Dear Guru and the disciples, i dont have words to talk about the perfection and the performance. A rare feat. Literally Lord Nataraja has Graced the performance. He danced in every participant. What a variety, what a costume, etc etc. The song, the musician, the artists, the setting, the dancers perfection, simply splendid. My pranams to every one of you. I am shedding tears of happiness after witnessing such a unique marvellous dance performance. Love u all.

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

Each and every moment, we too were in tears when we were doing this project…. That is the beauty of the lyrics… it will elevate us and lead us all to HIM. 🙏🏽

[@rjlaser3371]

Sridevi Nrithyalaya is the best one in the world for Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam is the world unbeatable dance.

[@lakshmiramanan8312]

ஐம்புலன்களையும் கட்டுக்குள் வைத்து விட்டது....அற்புத படைப்பிற்கு கோடி நன்றி... உயிரை கரைக்கும் வரிகள்.....

[@Sukira69]

Awesome so good to see Tamil art..... im in tears this piece has touched my heart!!!!! bravo ( i don't understand this langauge)

[@rekhasundar2283]

Everything everyone has commented.. Nothing much to tell.. The team carried Natarajar or he himself carried the entire production 🙏🙏🙏🙏... All of us are carried away.... Pranaama to all the dancers and Gurus 💐💐💐🙏🙏

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

🙏🏽

[@haantheconqueror3127]

These women are absolutely hypnotizing to watch as they share with such grace and beauty an unending and unyieldingly gorgeous art. This is a delight! Brava

[@ashannielinton3209]

God is real Hinduism is real ever step and thoughts these persious souls make they make it to plz God wow this brought me to tears I want to leave the west my home in the East is calling me .

[@kalburry0954]

U can live in India for knowledge but don't forget ur motherland, in Hinduism it is said 'mother and motherland are greater than heaven' u can practice hindusim in ur land as well.

[@kylegawron5358]

love this kind of dances its such a great art form, full of facial expression and imagery with there dancing

[@deboralima5525]

This is a master piece!!! Congratulations!!! Everything was perfect!!! 🥰

[@claudiasayaslanazca5510]

Muy bonito gracias como me gustaría haber nacido en la India

[@Ceruloplasmin43]

It is so surreal and also a blessing to be watching this amazing masterpiece!!!❤

[@sanjanacs4309]

This will be amazing. I say with full confidence. Salute to SDN'S kool kids. Applause to you mam 👍👍🎉🎉🎉

[@maheshvenkataraman864]

Heart melting blend of jnana, bhakti, philosophy, art, precision...

[@ranisen7930]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🪷🪷 Goosebumps. Beautiful. I feel as thought Lord Shiva in the woods sitting on the earth watching this amazing play with his third eye. Beautiful language.

[@ricardomusicdoc7227]

I have watched this wonderful devotional offering so many times... i don't understand the symbology but, with the subtitles l really am beginnining to love and appreciate Nataraja Pathu. Well done to all at S.D.N.! Inspired indeed, even the the English translation is beautiful - thank you Dear Bhairavi and Harinie. With much love and gratitude, Richard