Sur-Sudha - "Rajamati" Newari Song [[ LIVE ]] | CANEF

Описание: Sur Sudha Live Performance in Surrey, BC, Canada.
Musicians:
￭ Surendra Shrestha in Tabla
￭ Prem Rana Autari in Flute
￭ Bikash Sunar in Guitar
￭ Rajeev Shrestha in Sitar

Track: "Rajamati"
Event organized by: CaN Education Foundation
Video created by: Sharad Shrestha, Ph.D.

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History of the Song
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Rajamati is a traditional Newari ballad about an unsuccessful love quest, and is based on a true story. It dates from the early 19th century and was written in Nepal Bhasa (Newari) by an unknown composer. It is one of the most well known songs in the Newah society
of Nepal. This song also gained fame because it was played by the guard of honor during the state visit of Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana to England in 1850.

This song was first recorded by maestro Seturam Shrestha in 1908. Singer Prem Dhoj Pradhan composed and sang this song in his own style in a faster rhythm and recorded in 1962. Prem Dhoj Pradhan's version is widely popular at present. (   • Rajamati || राजामती || 1963 || Prem Dhoj P...  )

Rajamati is the name of a girl born at Taha Nani in Itum Bahal, a historical neighborhood in central Kathmandu. Her beauty attracted many suiters. However, a devious match maker gets her married off despite her protests, and she ends up in a poor family.

In the song, an infatuated man expresses his love for Rajamati, and threatens to leave home and go to Kashi and become an ascetic if he doesn't get to marry her. Then, he describes her hair, eyes,
complexion, and moles on the cheek. The song also mentions a celebrated episode connected with Rajamati, how she went to fetch water from the water spout at Maruhiti and tripped on a large stone and fell on her back.

A movie titled "Rajamati" was made in Nepal Bhasa in 1995 based on the story behind this song.

Rajamati original movie (in 4 parts):
Part 1:    • Rajamati original Movie - Part 1  
Part 2:    • Rajamati original Movie - Part 2  
Part 3:    • Rajamati original Movie - Part 3  
Part 4:    • Rajamati original Movie - Part 4  

Lyrics (in Nepal Bhasa )
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Rājamati kumati, jike wasā pirati
Hāya bābā Rājamati-chā.
Rājamati mabila dhāsā, Kāshi wane tela bubā
Hayā biu Rājamati-chā.

San dhāsā kuli kuli, mikhā dhāsā bālā bālā
Sakumi yā mhyāy machā lā?
Khwā dhāsā tuyu khwā, khwālay niga tee du
Tāhā Nani yā Rājamati-chā.

Khen khwalā dhyākway dan, pasa baji dhu dan
Rājamati bhulu sulu dan.
Rājamati gana du, Itum Bāhālay chhamha du
Hayā biu Rājamati-chā.

Nhāpā wamha Tarhi Thakun, lipā wamha Chirhi Thakun
Wayā lipā Rājamati-chā.
Tarhi Thakun mayo jita, Chirhi Thakun mile maju
Rājamati byāhā yānā biu.

Tarhi Thakun yā tāyo du, Chirhi Thakun yā pāyo du
Rājamati yā bijakani du.
Bijakani marumha, kalā jita mayo bubā
Hayā biu Rājamati-chā.

Thane yā Thahiti, kwane yā Kwahiti
Biche lāka Maruhiti.
Maruhitii la kā wamha, tagwa lohantay luphin hānā
Rājamati thasa pāla nhā.

Tisā nan tiyakā, Gujerati puyakā
Rājamati bhyāhā yānā biu.
Rājamati bila dhāsā, Kāshi wane makhu bubā
Hayā biu Rājamati-chā.


Lyrics (English translation)
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Rajamati is foolish. If she comes to me, I will give her my love.
So lovely, Rajamati!
If Rajamati is not given to me, I will go to Kashi, father,
Bring me Rajamati.

Her hair is so wavy, her eyes are half-open.
Is she the daughter of a man from Sankhu?
Her face is white; there are two moles on her face.
Rajamati of Taha Nani.

Eggshells are in the corner; the shop is full of flaked rice dust.
Rajamati looks dishevelled.
Where is Rajamati, there is one in Itum Bahal.
Bring me Rajamati.

Walking in front is Tarhi Thakun, walking behind her is Chirhi Thakun.
Behind her walking is Rajamati.
Tarhi Thakun I don't like, Chirhi Thakun is not suitable.
Get Rajamati married to me.

Tarhi Thakun has a locket, Chirhi Thakun has anklets.
Rajamati has ear ornaments.
One without ear ornaments, I don't want for my wife, father.
Bring me Rajamati.

Up ahead is Thahiti, down below is Kwahiti.
In between lies Maruhiti.
When she went to Maruhiti to fetch water, she tripped on a big stone.
Rajamati fell on her back.

By adorning her with ornaments, by playing flute,
Get Rajamati married to me.
If Rajamati is married to me, I will not go to Kashi, father.
Bring me Rajamati.

(English translation by Sharad Shrestha.)

References
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1. Wikipedia contributors, "Rajamati (song)," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?... (accessed August 21, 2020).

2. Wikipedia contributors, "Rajamati," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?... (accessed August 21, 2020).

3. Vishal Rai, "Where Rajamati Lived," ECS Nepal, http://ecs.com.np/features/where-raja... (accessed August 21, 2020).