Bhava Shambho Natarajaya | A Carnatic Ode to Shiva the Cosmic Dancer

Описание: Bhava Shambho Natarajaya is a deeply rooted Carnatic Shaiva Stuti, unfolding from alapana (invocation) into Nataraja bhava, intensifying through mridangam and konnakol, and finally dissolving into quiet japa and stillness.

This composition invokes Lord Shiva as Nataraja — the cosmic dancer who moves the universe through rhythm, grace, and silence.
Each section mirrors an inner journey:

Alapana opens sacred space

Stuti verses offer surrender and praise

Rhythmic jatis awaken the primal pulse

Japa returns the seeker to silence

This is not merely a song, but a bhava-based meditation, where rhythm becomes prayer and movement returns to stillness.

🕉️ Best experienced with headphones or in a quiet sacred space

🌺 ORIGINAL CREDITS & DEVOTIONAL OFFERING

Lyrics, Concept & Devotional Offering:
🙏 Dr. Vasanth Raj
🙏 Dr. Srilata Naik

Created as a humble offering at the feet of Lord Nataraja,
with reverence to the Shaiva and Carnatic traditions.

📜 FULL LYRICS (WITH MEANING)
🔸 ALAPANA (Invocation)

Lyrics
भव शम्भो नटराजाय
भवानि-मान-सहचारिणे
भुक्ति-मुक्ति-प्रदायिने
शिव शम्भो करुणासिन्धो

Meaning
“O Bhava Shambho, O Lord Nataraja,
Consort of Bhavani,
Bestower of worldly joy and liberation,
Shiva Shambho, ocean of compassion.”

🔸 VERSE 1

Lyrics
भव शम्भो शिव शम्भो
स्वयम्भो विश्व-विग्रहे
त्रिपुरान्तक त्रिनेत्राय
नमः पार्वती-पतये

तृणीकृत-मद-गज-शुण्डाय
गङ्गा-शेखर-पद्मजिते
कैलास-शिखर-निलय
चिदानन्द-रूपिणे

Meaning
“O Shiva Shambho, self-born cosmic form,
Destroyer of the three cities, the three-eyed one,
Salutations to the consort of Parvati.

He before whom arrogant ego bows like grass,
Bearer of the Ganga upon his crown,
Dweller of Mount Kailasa,
Embodiment of supreme bliss-consciousness.”

🔸 CHORUS

Lyrics
भव शम्भो नटराजाय
भस्माङ्ग-राग-विभूषिताय
डमरु-नाद-लास्य-मूर्ते
नृत्यत्यन्ते मम हृदये

भव शम्भो नटराजाय
भक्त-कल्प-तरु-प्रभो
कर-पल्लव-कृता-अभय-दान
रक्ष रक्ष शङ्कर

Meaning
“O Bhava Shambho, Nataraja,
Adorned with sacred ash,
Whose form dances to the sound of the damaru —
You dance eternally in my heart.

Wish-fulfilling tree for devotees,
Bestower of fearlessness with your gentle hand,
Protect me, protect me, O Shankara.”

🔸 RHYTHMIC SECTION (Konnakol & Bhava)

Lyrics
जटा-झूट-कुटिलालक
गङ्गा-चन्द्र-ललाटक
काञ्ची-कामकोटि-वन्द्य
शरणं मे गिरिश प्रभो

Meaning
“O Lord of the mountain,
With matted locks, Ganga and moon upon your brow,
Revered by great sacred seats,
You alone are my refuge.”

🔸 BRIDGE

Lyrics
दमित-दर्प कामारिं
भक्त-चित्त-विमल-दीपम्
अनघं आनन्द-ताण्डव-सम्मोदित
नमामि शङ्करम्

Meaning
“Destroyer of pride and desire,
The pure lamp within the devotee’s heart,
Spotless one who delights in the blissful Tandava —
I bow to Shankara.”

🔸 OUTRO – JAPA

Lyrics
शिव शिव शिवाय नमः
शम्भो शम्भो शिव शम्भो
भव शम्भो नटराजाय
शिवाय नमः शिवाय नमः

Meaning
A gentle repetition of surrender —
Returning rhythm into silence.

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🙏 This Carnatic Shaiva offering is created by Dr. Vasanth Raj & Dr. Srilata Naik in devotion to Lord Nataraja.
May rhythm awaken remembrance, and stillness reveal Shiva within.
🕉️ Om Namah Shivaya 🕉️