Pahi Sri Giriraja Suthe / Anandabhairavi / Adi / Shyama Shastri / R K Padmanabha

Описание: Krithi : Pahi Sri Giriraja Suthe
Ragam: Anandabhairavi
Thalam : Adi
Composer: Shyama Sasthri

Vocal: R K Padmanabha

Dr. R K Padmanabha (born September 26, 1949, in Rudrapatna, Karnataka), fondly known as RKP or Ganakalabhushana, is a distinguished Carnatic vocalist, composer, teacher, author, and cultural organizer with over 75 years in music. Starting his musical journey at the tender age of five having already been exposed to top musicians through local music theatre by then and blessed by spiritual figures like Vadiraja Swami (pontiff of Sonda mutt), he trained traditionally under his primary guru H. V. Krishnamurthy (at Vijaya College of Music in Bangalore from 1974 onward, with additional guidance from others like Seetharama Sastri and Nanjundu Sastri), debuted publicly in 1975, and balanced his early career with a bank job while earning a BSc Honours. Renowned for his resonant voice, emotive ragas, and devotional renditions of Trinity kritis and rare compositions, he has composed hundreds of original works, pioneered large-scale group singing, revived pieces like those of Sri Vadiraja Thirtha, and created musical plays on the Carnatic Trinity. A dedicated guru and social reformer, he has authored books (including the novel Anantha Naadam and his autobiography), led institutions like Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, and established music memorials. Honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Kempegowda Award, and more, he remains a leading figure in Carnatic music, blending technical mastery, spirituality, and community outreach through concerts, teaching, and publications.

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In this Krithi, Sri Syama Sasthri prays to Mother Kamakshi praising her divine attributes, supreme compassion, and protective grace.

Pallavi
Pahi sri girirajasuthe karunakalite pada sarojam anusarami te amba

Anupallavi
Dehi materanupamam adhikam me (amba) Ekamra pati
sudati tejasa-tulita divya murte lalite ati lalite

Charanam 1
Devi purani nigama vinute pritiriha vasatu te manate
anudinamajite yudhi jitendra vimate devavira krtanute kamakoti
pithagate dinajananikare bhuvi paradevate sucharite

Charanam 2
Ni pavani parama nivasane namra jagadavana netri janani
kanaka vasane jhasa vishala nayane gopayita sukavijane papatapa
khanda nipune kuntaLa vijitagane ghana jagane kalavati kale

Charanam 3
Kamita dhatri kamalamukhi kamakshi akhila sakshi kamaratikama
shubha phalade dhrta sugandha ghanalate shyame adya bhava mude
shyamakrishna sadvarade shyamale ashritarate viditagate sada ihavarade

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Meaning:

Oh Amba the daughter of Himalayas, kindly protect me. I follow your lotus feet.

Oh Mother, bestow me the unique path of devotion. You are the consort of Ekamrapati. Your divine radiance is incomparable. You are Lalita the most charming and delicate.

O Devi, you are primordial.The scriptures adore you.You spread love in the world. You conquered sensual pleasures. The celestials worship you. You are the presiding deity at Kamakoti Peetham. You are succor for the distressed. You are transcendental goddess with excellent glory.

You dwell in Nipa forest.Your dress is golden. Your large eyes are fish shaped. You admire good poets. You are expert in destroying afflictions due to sins. Your tresses humble the beauty of black clouds. Your hips are great. You are connoisseur of fine arts.

Oh Kamakshi, you bestow boons.You face is beautiful like lotus. You are the witness of Universe. You fulfilled the desire of Rati Devi the spose of Manmadha. You hold a fragrant creeper.O Syamala, make me happy. You are bestower of happiness to those who take refuge in you. You are omnicient. You are bestower par excellence.

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