Meenakshi Memudam Dehi / Purvikalyani / Adi / Dikshidar / N Bhairavi - N Malavi

Описание: Krithi: Meenakshi Memudam
Ragam: Purvikalyani
Thalam : Adi
Composer: Muthuswami Dikshidar

Vocal: N Bhairavi - N Malavi

The talented sister-duo, Bhairavi and Malavi's display of immense talent in the art of Carnatic vocals will surely please our ears. Bhairavi, an Engineering graduate, and Malavi who has an MS degree in music are extremely talented in Carnatic music. They have been trained by K R Kedarnathan and Suguna Varadachary. The sisters are also graded singers of the All India Radio. Beyond these performances, specific biographical details about N. Bhairavi and N. Malavi are limited in public records. Their contributions to Carnatic music, however, have been recognized through their concert appearances and collaborations.

Violin: M A Sundareswaran
Mridangam: K V Prasad

As the legend goes, this was the song sung by Muthuswami Dikshitar’s disciples when he shed his mortal coil and merged with Goddess Meenakshi ( His favorite goddess ). This exquisite krithi is a devotional hymn in praise of Meenakshi, the presiding deity of Madurai. The composer extols her divine qualities. her graceful form, emerald-hued complexion, fish-shaped eyes, and her power to liberate devotees from worldly bonds. She is revered as the daughter of King Malayadhwaja Pandya and the beloved consort of Lord Sundareshwara (Shiva), embodying compassion, beauty, and victory. The song also celebrates her celestial abode in Madurai, her jewel-studded palace, and her deep connection to music and divine joy, presenting her as a radiant and benevolent goddess.

Pallavi
Meenakshi me mudam dehi mechakangi rajamathangi

Anupallavi
Manamathrume maye marakatha chaye shivajaye
minalochani pasamochani manini kadamba vanavasini

Charanam
Madurapuri nilaye manivalaye malayadhwaja pandya raja thanaye
Vidhuvidambana vadane vijaye vinagana dasha gamakakriye
madhu mada moditha hrdaye sadaye mahadeva sundareshapriye

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Meaning:

Meenakshi, (one with fish shaped eyes) bestow me happiness. You are blue complexioned royal goddess, daughter of Sage Matanga.

You are the embodiment, source and bestower of knowledge.You are incomprehensible. You have emerald complexion. You are the consort of Siva. Your eyes are fish shaped. You dispel the earthly bondage. You are the revered one that dwells in Kadamba forest.

The city of Mathura is your abode. You are the beloved daughter of Malaya dhwaja Pandya raja. You are glorious with your beautiful face outshining the moon. Your Veena recital is embellished with the ten types of gamakas (rendering of musical notes mellifluously). You reside in my heart in all compassion. You are the beloved consort of Sundaresa (Maheswara). You are the sister of Vishnu, the enemy of the demons Madhu and Mura. Your waist is slender. Oh Sankari, Brahma and guru Guha are your subordinates.

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