Theertha Vittala by Padmashri Awardee Sangita Kalanidhi Smt. Aruna Sairam at Rang Abhang concert

Ragam: Ragamalika
Talam: Ekam - 4 beats
Composer: Sant Namdev (1270 - 1350)
Language: Marathi
*Artists*
Vocal: Aruna Sairam
Violin: H.N. Bhaskar
Mridangam: Sai Giridhar
Ghatam: Trichy Murali
Tambura: Girija & Hariharan
Fulute: B.V. Balasai
Sitar: Kishore Kumar
Harmonium: Niranjan
Tabla: Lele Sai Shravanam
Pakhawaj, Dholak, Dolki, Bass Dholak: Ganapathi
Additional Percussions: Jaycha
*Lyrics*
Theertha Vitthala kshetra Vitthala
Deva Vitthala deva puja Vitthala
Mata Vitthala pita Vitthala
Bandhu Vitthala gotra Vitthala
Guru Vitthala guru devata Vitthala
Nidhana Vitthala nirantara Vitthala
Nama mhane maja Vitthala sapadala
Mhanuni (alt: mhanoni) kalikala pada nahi
*Translation*
Vitthala is a holy body of water, Vitthala is a holy land.
Vithtala is God and Vitthala is His worship.
Vitthala is my mother and Vitthala is my father.
Vitthala is my friend and Vitthala is my clan.
Vitthala is my teacher; Vitthala is the teacher of Gods.
Vitthala is tranquility, Vitthala is everlasting.
Namdev says ‘I have found sanctuary in Vitthala’.
‘Even in this Kali yuga, I can come to no harm!’
*About Aruna Sairam*
Aruna Sairam (Padma Shri) is a Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian, and speaker. In addition to her performances in India, Aruna has taken Carnatic music to the global arena, at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. Currently Vice Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi, she was appointed in 2008 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as Advisor to the Department of Culture. Aruna works towards the musical education of underprivileged students, through the Nadayogam Trust, which she founded in 2011. Aruna is grateful for the training she received under her mother Rajalakshmi Sethuraman and the legendary T. Brinda, and the mentorship from several masters throughout her musical journey. Her music erased geographic borders when she was the first to incorporate Abhang, a Western Indian musical form, into a traditional, South Indian concert.
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[@thulasibala6691]

Sarvam Krishnaarpanam. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@mrramaswamy7636]

Only Arunaji cn take us to a divine heights......! Great poem by Sant Naamdev......very clearly pronounced......mentally soulful & soothing......

[@vikidvicky]

I listen to this song every day and I along must have contributed to thousands of views here. This song is more than just music but magic. The instruments sings along with Arunaji and it's also they're dancing as she sings. Thank you Aruna Ji

[@nerurseshadrigeetha4373]

Great Aruna ji.

[@narasimhaprasadkn6636]

Amma Srimati Arunsairamji you are singing Karnataka vocal songs and Bhajans melodiesly 🙏🙏🙏 nomo namaha🌹🌹

[@sushilahariharan]

What depth and range in your vocals ma'am. sheer brilliance in your singing. Thank you so much

[@esquireprinters4424]

Excellent voice madam 🙏🙏👏👍👍

[@SamskaraSystem]

Arunaji, your voice has touched my heart and inspired me in ways I never imagined possible. Thank you for your contribution to humanity’s understanding of the Divine

[@nandanrahane2829]

this abhang has been written by sant namdevmaharaj who was creator of abhangaas in marathi and then there were hundreds of saintpoet who wrote thousands of abhangaas ! salute to naamdevraayswami ...

[@dryatish2102]

Thank you

[@gayathirisriraman]

Nothing less than the divine voice uncomparable

[@thulasibala6691]

Everything is fair in love and war Shakespeare. Jai Hind. Vande Mataram 🙏🙏🙏🇹🇯🇹🇯🇹🇯

[@jankiswamy7481]

Aruna ,I am Janakiswamy....I dont think you remember me from Shanmukhananda days ....I belong to the first batch of Music diploma course when KS.Narayanaswamy sir was the principal....Kalyani Sharma was our teacher of the course in practicals . we have seen you many times taking lessons from Ramachandra Sir......your reincarnation is astounding ....I am so much drawn towards your rendering of Theertha Vaittala and Bhakta jana Vatsale....Marati Abhang is superb....It is a pity that Maharashtra lost you living there!....

[@prema4016]

Story narration everytime I listen to.. It reminds me of my duties. 😇😇

[@vishweshwarh.n.4020]

i have listened to this BHAJAN thousands of times. But every time i listen to ,DIVINE FEELINGS envelope me. h n vishweshwar

[@vasanthasenasrinivasan1991]

Thank you Aruna ji .This rendition brings tears,. I dont know whether u remember me. I am vasantasena senior disciple of the Rajarajeshwari kala Mandir and daughter of well known muscician Gangabai Subramaniam. Your music is divine. Thank you. Vasantasena. Artiste from Mumbai Maharashtra

[@thulasibala6691]

Paadu Ranga Pandari natha vittala vittala!! Om Namo Narayana 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@revtikulkarni8713]

Jai. Hari. Vithal. Jai. Jai. Vithal

[@devnarayanchandrachoriya1444]

महा गुरु

[@electricalenggshashichanne6250]

this song can provide us that knowlede that today bollywood cant give us .so spread the knowledge of sanatana sastriya sangeet

[@pawanbawane2161]

Namaskaram!!! Amma 😊😊 aap ne shri BHIMSEN JOSHI ji ki yad dila di love from Maharashtra mam ☺️🥰🤗🥰

[@user-dl6jq9xm7p]

Dakshin Bharat ko Inhi logo se Mai janata hoon

[@govindarajulu-kasturi9614]

Beautiful Lord Pandurang to Bless Thanks

[@vijaypachupate4362]

सुश्राव्य ! प्रणाम 🙏🌺🙏

[@thulasibala6691]

Jai Guru. Sathya Meva Jayade ❤❤

[@rajeshsarjoshi2480]

I cried a lot today

[@ramapraneel]

Such a soothing song and voice. Gives peace to the mind.

[@rooparao82]

Blissful...touching heart and soul. Listening to this abhang again n again..feels so peaceful...makes realize this is the only purpose of life to serve God. Hey Vitthal..🤲🤲

[@anitaexecutive8241]

Hare Krishna

[@jagannathrao6689]

Namasthe.

[@vijumewada2368]

Devine 🙏🙏🙏🌼🌺🌸

[@ganeshanganeshan3886]

Fantastic arunna madam voice good sister Vallga fan

[@abrrao274]

This is the original voice and style of smt Arunaji I always remember...God bless

[@mahantprasadpattanashetti4447]

Super singjng

[@ganeshanganeshan3886]

Sri Ramakrishna Hari vittal Hari Sri baba maha Raj jai

[@Ganesh-be3qj]

Though I am Aruna Sairam fan by nature, somehow this one I have missed in past. Today I happen to hear this Abhang and truly divine and no one can sing better than Aruna Sairam. As someone commented, she has taken us to Pandaripur virtually with this song

[@Phatak1000]

Hear Pandit Bhimsen Joshi singing this and decide.

[@nitsrini06]

Arun .Joglekar this one is carnatic version and pt bhimsen is Hindustani version. both praising the lord. that's the ras.

[@arulselvi5481]

yes 100%true I agree with you

[@padmaja231]

@@Phatak1000 he is just sharing his opinion

[@rajakrishnan6817]

essance of bhakthi premai rasanai amirthum (.) amurtham thatto ganamirthum (.) nothing comparable such a melodius song vow Look like Mother yasodha (.) i bow before you

[@padminikadle4957]

Arunaji you have immersed your self and us in the nectar of Vittal bhajan.He speaks to us through your voice...,

[@v-genpowertronics2052]

Lord Panduranga will lesten from heaven

[@DrRamakrishnanSubramaniam]

Captivating.one becomes one with Vittala dr Ramakrishnan rheumatologist

[@push1941]

How wonderfully presented by Aruna Sairam ! She takes you to Pandarpur.

[@narayanappab2495]

pushpavanam Rangaswamy

[@VARAGOORAN1]

Theertha Vitthala kshetra Vitthala Deva Vitthala deva puja Vitthala Mata Vitthala pita Vitthala Bandhu Vitthala gotra Vitthala Guru Vitthala guru devata Vitthala Nidhana Vitthala nirantara Vitthala Nama mhane maja Vitthala sapadala Mhanuni (alt: mhanoni) kalikala pada nahi

[@lasikahemady1115]

Varagooran Narayanan y

[@krishnamurthygirishankar9970]

A moving account of Krishna by Mrs.Aruna Sairam.

[@durgaraogudimetla7240]

Harigunagaavat

[@nilu8814]

Amazing voice......full of devotion...... Divine bliss....

[@umasm1696]

🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@Aniruddha197]

Thank you maam,today i learned the meaning of viththala .😃

[@girijadevig4483]

Hamara kayamkulam nivasiyomka pandaripura purandara vittal ki jai. Jaijaivittalarakumayi jai

[@thulasibala6691]

Love you Amma

[@jankiswamy7481]

I have been listening to this ......I lost count of number of times......!Superb....Arunaji, none can be so emotional like you....Lord Krishna comes alive.....!

[@boneyboneybali9270]

she is great

[@thulasibala6691]

Pranam Guruma 🙏🙏🌹🌹

[@muthuswami4682]

Superb presentation. God bless you

[@rajagopalanm.s.7773]

Abhanga adulation and kudos to Arunaji. It was pleasure infinite.

[@tribunalswish3925]

Super super

[@gautampansare2169]

Originally this Abhang of Sant Namdeo was sung by Pt. Bhimsen Joshi. Music is of Ram Phatak.

[@madhavidhande3867]

तीर्थ विठ्ठल, क्षेत्र विठ्ठल देव विठ्ठल, देवपूजा विठ्ठल माता विठ्ठल, पिता विठ्ठल बंधू विठ्ठल, गोत्र विठ्ठल गुरु विठ्ठल, गुरुदेवता विठ्ठल निधान विठ्ठल, निरंतर विठ्ठल नामा म्हणे मज विठ्ठल सापडला म्हणुनी कळीकाळा पाड नाही

[@VasanthiIyer]

Just puts you in a trance. Thank you Aruna Ji for the experience

[@swathig100]

divine...and only divine

[@vittalrao1685]

excellent rendering of devotional songs with great caliber and involvement...

[@drmandardumbre2934]

Great sound, pleasurable

[@sonalim4498]

Wonderful, wonderful!

[@jayasrisasikala8665]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏻 no words

[@rajt8343]

Divine Bliss

[@Jinglee2000]

Beautiful !!!

[@theknowledgefacts9968]

A Kannadiga Singer sing a Marathi Abhanga of Saint Namdev Maharaj... 🙏

[@An-lv9vw]

Tamil

[@Jinglee2000]

Beautiful narration and song !

[@narendrakarkera1658]

Just superb mesmerizing

[@rajeshsarjoshi2480]

So beautiful

[@rekhasatish9045]

Amazing rendition...

[@gardaspanchakshari3467]

Sai Panduraga may bless all group

[@MegaSeshadri]

It's tantalising.vitala!

[@ramarao8532]

Seshadri Ramachandran o

[@arulselvi5481]

maie marakach saiyum song thank u

[@ignitespirit9005]

Amazing🙏🙏🙏

[@sindhujaavenkadesan8521]

Love you so much Maaaa

[@v-genpowertronics2052]

This abang mixed of hindustani and carnatic

[@ankurbiswas80]

You are amazing Aruna ji. I feel glad to have lived this life to listen and see you.

[@rajeshsarjoshi2480]

Thanks a lot

[@ritchie18]

👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️❤️

[@kakalibiswas3981]

🙏🙏🙏

[@trkrishnamoorthy468]

Nice great

[@kavikavi2878]

Super 😋🐦

[@pathrakaliperathuselvi3159]

Next MS amma

[@VishalVNavekar]

beautiful

[@devasenamdk3064]

Street cars

[@vedanthamsrinivasan1901]

Delightful music

[@rajeshsarjoshi2480]

I can understand as I m marathi

[@logen83]

i see Sai Shravanam on the Tabla

[@tradingjunction5003]

I don't understand why they call abhanga a north indian music form .

[@lalithakrushnakumaar9630]

Bhimsens signature song but well sung mam

[@parmeshwarramnath5384]

Parmeshwar Bombay

[@nuranichandra2177]

Why would someone throw a Brick and make them stand on it? He might have as well stood on the floor. I am unable to comprehend the meaning of this act.

[@nehajagthap]

Even I did think about it and browsed, this is what I found: He throws a brick outside for God to stand on and wait for him until he finishes attending to his parents. It is the first day of monsoon so it is wet and muddy outside. If Lord Krishna stands upon a brick his feet will remain clean and dry.

[@bhanuganesan3804]

Cu56

[@anantharamans8029]

Kalpana pattu

[@user-dl6jq9xm7p]

Mujhe gane Wale se lagav judhav aur pyar hai jo ki gayaki dil se hoti aur Abhinaya Nakali hoti hai Gayan pra Aatma ki den hai aur ecting kisi Manushya ki nakali hoti hai to Mai kisako chahata hoon ye jaan gaye ki gane Wale nahak me koyi pareshan mat rahiye ? Bhala mai ek bhikhari ka bhi karunga aur bade bade paise wale ka bhi dhanyawad ? Brahm Muhurt me ye kah pareshan mat rahiye jo ya jis kaam ko Mai kar sakata hoon ? Bhalai sachchai Neki seva desh bhakti kahlati hai ? Dhanyawad

[@fhdowntheline1825]

This and other abhangs have been immortalized by Pt Bhimsen Joshi. It is near impossible to envisage someone else singing it, however valiant the effort it may seem. Some things are best left untouched.

[@SrihariYamanoor]

That is oddly facetious. Such comments are more disrespectful to Pandit Joshi than anyone else. What is the use of a song that someone else cannot sing? Music is a form of story telling, a way to communicate and no one person can have a hold on the way a song is sung.

[@pranavmusical95]

fh downtheline why not see in a way that she introduced us to a different way of understanding an abhang? Get a broader mind when you listen.

[@fhdowntheline1825]

Disagree. Justl like there cannot be another way of playing a Beethoven or Mozart symphony.

[@pranavmusical95]

fh downtheline classical music's improvisations cannot be bound. we have something called as an 'Upaj ang' and a 'Bandish ang'. Every performer practices 'Upaj' that is- The way he perceives a raga or a composition based on it and how further he improves it by his intellect or inner instincts and personality. However, Mozart or beethoven cannot be played differently is because they made Symphonies.... not compositions. They made it as their own and stamped it with their tag which makes it untouchable. Classical compositions have every person's personal way of presenting it. Taans, Aalaps are not prewritten anywhere. All that is given is notation of that Raga and that is what you imbibe to develop yourself into an artist. So what goes on up here is a more devotional version of Bibhaas and how Aruna didi perceives it to be.

[@cmcjss]

Completely agree

[@thulasibala6691]

Moral Do your Duty. In other words mind your business. I was a student of Mani Higher Secondary school 🙏🙏🙏

[@ramachandrannarasimhan606]

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