1. Autumnal nine days recall the glory of Devi - Sharad Navaratri. Beautiful verses such as Devi Mahatmyam/Lalita Sahasranamam/Chandi Paath describe Devi’s qualities. These are recited.
Navavarna Kritis in Sanskrit are dedications by Muthuswami Dikshitar sung Carnatic style.
Navavarna Kritis in Sanskrit are dedications by Muthuswami Dikshitar sung Carnatic style.
2. These magnificent pieces offer a glimpse of the Tantric mode of extolling Devi. Elaborate tantric rituals are simplified into emotive yet spiritually rich songs. Kritis (songs) are structured as Dhyana(1) Kirtana (9) & Mangala (1). Each is set to an evolved raga.
3. Todi,Ananda Bhairavi, Kalyani, Sankharabharanam, Kambodi, Bhairavi, Punnagavarali, Sahana, Ghanta, Ahiri & Sri. In the Navavarna, Devi = Kamala as kritis are dedicated to Kamalamba in a temple in Tiruvarur(TN) built (?)9th CE.Shall try to explain pallavi & anupallavi each day.
4. Each of these kritis have a final verse called charanam after their pallavi & anu pallavi. Attempt here is only to give simple meaning.
Today, we take up the pallavi of Kamalambike, the dhyana kriti. And for Kamalamba Samrakshatu, the 1st Kirtana, the pallavi & anu pallavi.
Today, we take up the pallavi of Kamalambike, the dhyana kriti. And for Kamalamba Samrakshatu, the 1st Kirtana, the pallavi & anu pallavi.
5. Pallavi of dhyana kriti in Todi:
कमलांबिके आश्रितकल्पलतिके चण्डिके
कमनीयारुणांशुके करविधृतशुके मामव
Kamalambika
A wish fulfilling creeper for those who surrender unto You
Chandika= an aspect of Chandi
Wearing beautiful red garment
Holding a parrot in Your hand
Protect me
कमलांबिके आश्रितकल्पलतिके चण्डिके
कमनीयारुणांशुके करविधृतशुके मामव
Kamalambika
A wish fulfilling creeper for those who surrender unto You
Chandika= an aspect of Chandi
Wearing beautiful red garment
Holding a parrot in Your hand
Protect me
6. Pallavi & anu pallavi of Navavarna 1 in Ananda Bhairavi:
Pallavi
कमलाम्बा संरक्षतु मां हृत्कमला नगर निवासिनी अम्ब |
anu pallavi
सुमनसाराधिताब्ज मुखी सुन्दर मनःप्रियकर सखी
कमलजानन्द बोध सुखी कान्ता तार पञ्जर शुकी
Pallavi
कमलाम्बा संरक्षतु मां हृत्कमला नगर निवासिनी अम्ब |
anu pallavi
सुमनसाराधिताब्ज मुखी सुन्दर मनःप्रियकर सखी
कमलजानन्द बोध सुखी कान्ता तार पञ्जर शुकी
7. Navarana 1:
May Kamalamba protect me
The Mother
Resides at heart of Kamala Nagaram (Tiruvarur)
Her lotus like face
Praised by virtuous people
Beloved companion of Lord Sundara-Shiva
Is Beautiful
Revels in joy out of wisdom
Like a She-parrot
At the centre of cage called Tara.
May Kamalamba protect me
The Mother
Resides at heart of Kamala Nagaram (Tiruvarur)
Her lotus like face
Praised by virtuous people
Beloved companion of Lord Sundara-Shiva
Is Beautiful
Revels in joy out of wisdom
Like a She-parrot
At the centre of cage called Tara.
8. Navavarna 2 in Kalyani:
pallavi
कमलाम्बां भजरे रे मानस कल्पित माया कार्यं त्यज रे
anu pallavi
कमला वाणी सेवित पार्श्वां कम्बु जय ग्रीवां नत देवां
कमला पुर सदनां मृदु गदनां कमनीय रदनां कमल वदनाम्
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
pallavi
कमलाम्बां भजरे रे मानस कल्पित माया कार्यं त्यज रे
anu pallavi
कमला वाणी सेवित पार्श्वां कम्बु जय ग्रीवां नत देवां
कमला पुर सदनां मृदु गदनां कमनीय रदनां कमल वदनाम्
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
9. Navarana 2:
Oh mind
Worship/sing
Mother Kamalamba
Cast aside
Attachment to this illusionary
world
Attended on by Lakshmi &
Sarasvati
The beauty of Her neck
Wins over (jaya) the Conch
Worshipped by Deva
Resides in Kamalapura
Speaks softly
Has beautiful teeth
Lotus like face.
Oh mind
Worship/sing
Mother Kamalamba
Cast aside
Attachment to this illusionary
world
Attended on by Lakshmi &
Sarasvati
The beauty of Her neck
Wins over (jaya) the Conch
Worshipped by Deva
Resides in Kamalapura
Speaks softly
Has beautiful teeth
Lotus like face.
10. Navavarna 3 in Sankarabharanam.
pallavi
श्रीकमलाम्बिकया कटाक्षितोऽहं
सच्चिदानन्द-परिपूर्ण-ब्रह्मास्मि
anupallavi
पाकशासनादि-सकल-देवता-सेवितया
पङ्कजासनादि पञ्चकृत्यकृत्-भावितया
शोकहर-चतुर-पादया मूक-मुख्य-वाक्य-प्रदया
कोकनद-विजय-प्रदया गुरु-गुह-त्रिपदया
#Navratri2020
pallavi
श्रीकमलाम्बिकया कटाक्षितोऽहं
सच्चिदानन्द-परिपूर्ण-ब्रह्मास्मि
anupallavi
पाकशासनादि-सकल-देवता-सेवितया
पङ्कजासनादि पञ्चकृत्यकृत्-भावितया
शोकहर-चतुर-पादया मूक-मुख्य-वाक्य-प्रदया
कोकनद-विजय-प्रदया गुरु-गुह-त्रिपदया
#Navratri2020
11. Navavarna 3: (simple meaning in this plus 2 tweets)
pallavi
The gracious glance of Sri Kamalamba
are cast on me
I am with the Absolute Brahman
In fullness of existence, consciousness & bliss.
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
pallavi
The gracious glance of Sri Kamalamba
are cast on me
I am with the Absolute Brahman
In fullness of existence, consciousness & bliss.
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
12. Navavarna 3 continued:
anu pallavi
Indra & others attend on Her.
She is adored by Brahma & others
They perform the Pancakritya, the five cosmic acts
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
anu pallavi
Indra & others attend on Her.
She is adored by Brahma & others
They perform the Pancakritya, the five cosmic acts
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
13. Navavarna 3 continued:
Her feet are smart at removing grief
Gifted speech to Mooka (became a noted Kavi)
Her victorious feet are like red lotus
She manifests the 3 worded mantra Tat,Tvam, Asi
So says Guruguha*
#Navratri2020
*Guruguha =signature of #MuthuswamiDikshitar
Her feet are smart at removing grief
Gifted speech to Mooka (became a noted Kavi)
Her victorious feet are like red lotus
She manifests the 3 worded mantra Tat,Tvam, Asi
So says Guruguha*
#Navratri2020
*Guruguha =signature of #MuthuswamiDikshitar
14. Navavarna 4 in Kambodi
पल्लवि
कमलाम्बिकायै कनकांशुकायै कर्पूर वीटिकायै नमस्ते नमस्ते
अनुपल्लवि
कमला कान्तानुजायै कामेश्वर्यै अजायै
हिम गिरि तनुजायै ह्रींकार पूज्यायै
कमला नगर विहारिण्यै खल समूह संहारिण्यै
कमनीय रत्न हारिण्यै कलि कल्मष परिहारिण्यै
#Navratri2020
पल्लवि
कमलाम्बिकायै कनकांशुकायै कर्पूर वीटिकायै नमस्ते नमस्ते
अनुपल्लवि
कमला कान्तानुजायै कामेश्वर्यै अजायै
हिम गिरि तनुजायै ह्रींकार पूज्यायै
कमला नगर विहारिण्यै खल समूह संहारिण्यै
कमनीय रत्न हारिण्यै कलि कल्मष परिहारिण्यै
#Navratri2020
15. Navarana 4:
pallavi
Kamalamba, wearing golden clothes
Who enjoys camphor-flavored betel
I salute you.
anu pallavi
Younger sister of Vishnu (who is)spouse of Lakshmi. Kameshvari, You are the unborn
daughter of Mount Himalaya
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
pallavi
Kamalamba, wearing golden clothes
Who enjoys camphor-flavored betel
I salute you.
anu pallavi
Younger sister of Vishnu (who is)spouse of Lakshmi. Kameshvari, You are the unborn
daughter of Mount Himalaya
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
16. Navarana 4 continued
anu pallavi continued
Worshipped with “Hrim”*
You who reside in Kamalanagara
Destroyer of vile peoples’ groups
With enchanting gem studded necklace
Dispeller of sins committed in Kali
* beeja mantra
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar
anu pallavi continued
Worshipped with “Hrim”*
You who reside in Kamalanagara
Destroyer of vile peoples’ groups
With enchanting gem studded necklace
Dispeller of sins committed in Kali
* beeja mantra
#Navratri2020 #MuthuswamiDikshitar