Emani Ne Ni Mahima / Mukhari / Adi / Subbaraya Shastri / Nisha Rajagopalan

Описание: Krithi: Emani Ne Ni Mahima
Ragam: Mukhari
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Subbaraya Shastri

Vocal: Nisha Rajagopalan

Nisha P. Rajagopalan born 22 October 1980, is a outstanding Carnatic musician.She started her music lessons with her mother Vasundhra Rajagopalan, herself an accomplished vocalist and a disciple of Gopala Iyer, a descendant of the famous composer Koteeswara Iyer. This was in Delhi before the Rajagopalans Raju, Vasundhra and kids moved to Canada. Nisha’s earliest memories of her involvement with Carnatic music have to do with driving down weekends from Toronto to Pittsburgh, where visiting vidwan T.R. Subramanyam taught. When the family moved back to India, they came to Chennai in 1995 the lessons with TRS continued. Unsurprisingly, Nisha’s fundamentals were sound and her grasp of the intricacies of laya grew quite exceptional. Later received training from the late Calcutta K S Krishnamurthi, Suguna Varadachary, and P. S. Narayanswamy. Her voice has been described as ‘mellifluous and expansive,’ ‘rich in bhava’ and ‘beautifully sruthi aligned’. An ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio, Nisha belongs to that special breed of Carnatic musicians who balance music and an active corporate career. She holds a BE degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University of Madras and has a full-fledged job in the IT sector. Nisha has sung at all the major sabha-s of Chennai and elsewhere in India, besides performing abroad. Her first appearance on the Madras Music Academy stage was in 1999, during the Spirit of Freedom series of concerts there. She made her Chennai season debut soon after that and at the Academy in 2003. She is now a regular fixture during the season at all the major sabha venues. She has won the first prize in a number of music competitions and is the recipient of scholarships from the Dept. of Culture and CCRT to pursue advanced training in music. Winner of many endowment awards given by sabhas and cultural organisations.

Co-Artists: Details not available

This song is a deep and heartfelt hymn of devotion to the Goddess, likely Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram. The composer expresses awe at her divine greatness, acknowledging that even the most powerful gods and sages cannot fully praise her. With humility, the devotee admits his own insignificance but still seeks refuge in her divine grace. The song celebrates her supreme power, her transcendental nature, and her role as the compassionate mother who protects and uplifts her devotees.

Pallavi
Emani Ne Ni Mahima Delu pudunamma

Anupallavi:
Samajagaamini (amba) Sarasa lochani (Emani)

Charanam
Harihara Suramuni Varulaku Nidu
Charanamahima Pogaduta Taramaa
Narudanu Nenu Paa-marudanu Devi
Vara Kanchipuraalaya Vaasini Sri
Paradevate Nidu Kumaarudanammaa

Swara Sahithyam
Raakendu Vadana Vinu Mika
Ni Sariga Daivamu Gaana
Padaabjamula Sadaa Vinutisalipitee
Natajanaartthiharana Nivee Naa Talli (Emani)

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Meaning:

Oh Goddess of Kanchipura, is it within my reach to assess your limitless glory?

Your gait is majestic like elephant's walk. Your eyes are beautiful like lotus flower.

Is it possible even for Vishnu, Siva ,Devatas and eminent sages to applaud the greatness of your sacred feet. Oh Mother, I am innocent human being. Kanchipura is your holy abode. Oh Mother, you are transcendental goddess. I am your loving son.

Oh Mother Parvathi, your face is beautiful like moon. I can't find a deity equal to you. If devotees worship your lotus feet always, you dispel their afflictions.
( Meaning Courtesy : Damodara Rao Dasu)
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