Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer : Sri Dakshinamurthey - Shankarabharanam - Khanda Eka

Описание: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer - Vocal
Annavarapu Ramaswamy - Violin
Yella Venkateswara Rao - Mridangam

This is the grand masterpiece "Sri Dakshinamurthe" in the majestic Raga Shankarabharanam, a quintessential composition by Muthuswamy Dikshitar.
In this performance, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer brings his legendary "Semmangudi Bani" to one of the most substantial kritis in the Carnatic repertoire, accompanied by the soulful violin of Annavarapu Ramaswamy and the rhythmic brilliance of Yella Venkateswara Rao on the mridangam.
Lyrics & Philosophical Essence
This kriti is set to Misra Jhampa Tala and is celebrated for its deep Vedantic roots and intricate Sanskrit phrasing.

Pallavi:
dakṣiṇāmūrtē vidaḷita dāsārtē cidānanda pūrtē sadā mauna kīrtē
(O Lord Dakshinamurthy! You are the destroyer of the sufferings of your devotees, the embodiment of the bliss of consciousness, and renowned for your eternal silence).
Anupallavi:
akṣaya suvarṇa vaṭavṛkṣa mūlasthitē rakṣamāṃ sanakādi rājayōgi stutē rakshita sadbha- |
ktE sikshita doo- | ryuktE ||
aksharaanu |raktE avidyaa vi- | raktE
(Seated at the foot of the imperishable golden banyan tree, protect me! You are praised by great yogis like Sanaka).
Charanam Highlights:
nikhila saṃśaya haraṇa nipuṇatara yuktē nirvikalpa samādhi nidrāprasaktē
akhaNDaika rasapoorNa aarooDa shaktE||
aparOksha nitya bOdhaananda muktE
sukhatara pravruttE sugnaaana nivruttE ||
sva guruguhOdaya pattE swaanubhOga truptE ||
(Adept at removing all doubts through silent exposition, ever-absorbed in the state of Nirvikalpa Samadhi and so on).

Why This Version is Special
The Guru's Aura: As an invocation to the primordial Guru, Semmangudi’s rendition is often described as meditative yet powerful, perfectly matching the "Chowka Kala" (slow tempo) grandeur typical of Dikshitar’s compositions.
Violin & Mridangam Synergy: The interplay between Annavarapu Ramaswamy's traditionalist violin and Yella Venkateswara Rao's intricate mridangam accompaniment provides a rich texture to the expansive Raga Shankarabharanam.