Pt Jayateerth Mevundi | Vocal | Bairagi Bhairav

Raag Parichay: Raag Bairagi / Bairagi Bhairav (राग बैरागी भैरव) Performer: Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi (किराना घराना / Kirana Gharana) Raag: Bairagi (popularly known as Bairagi Bhairav) Thaat: Bhairav Thaat Jati: Audav – Audav (ओड़व – ओड़व: 5 notes in ascent, 5 notes in descent; Gandhar (G) and Dhaivat (D) are completely omitted) Vadi Swar (Sonant): Shuddha Madhyam (M) Samvadi Swar (Consonant): Shadja (S) (in some traditions, Komal Rishabh r and Pancham P) Swaras Used: Shadja (S), Komal Rishabh (r), Shuddha Madhyam (M), Pancham (P), Komal Nishad (n). Aaroh (Ascent): S - r - M - P - n - S' Avroh (Descent): S' - n - P - M - r - S Pakad / Key Melodic Movements: r - M - P - n - P - M - r, M - r - n! - S, P - n - S' - r' - S' Time (Gayan Samay): Early Morning (प्रथम प्रहर / First Prahar of the Day, approx. 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM). Rasa / Mood: Vairagya (Detachment / Renunciation), Bhakti (Devotion), and Shanta (Profound Serenity). Compositions (Bandishes), Lyrics & Notations This recital features two divine Shiva-Shakti & Ganesha compositions composed under the Mudra "Purna Ranga" (पूर्ण रंग). Bandish 1 (Vilambit / Madhyalaya): "सुमिरन कर महाकाल" (Sumirana Kar Mahakaal) Tala: Vilambit / Madhyalaya Ektaal / Tilwada / Teentaal Theme: Contemplative prayer to Lord Shiva (Mahakaal / Mahadeva), calling upon the seeker to renounce worldly illusions and meditate in solitude. Sthayi (स्थाई)Devanagari:सुमिरन कर महाकाल (महादेव), जप नाम तू एकांत | तज दे मोह संसार, सुमिरन कर महाकाल || Roman Transliteration: Sumirana kara Mahakaal (Mahadeva), Japa naam tu ekaanta | Taja de moha sansaara, Sumirana kara Mahakaal || Meaning:Meditate upon Lord Mahakaal (Shiva); chant His divine name in holy solitude. Relinquish worldly attachments and illusions, and surrender your heart to the Supreme Lord. Antara (अंतरा)Devanagari:हे अविनाशी त्रिशूलधारी,पूर्ण रंग तन मन धन वारी | महादेव आयो शरण तिहारी, सुमिरन कर महाकाल || Roman Transliteration:Hey Avinaashi Trishooladhaari, Poorna Ranga tana mana dhana vaari | Mahadeva aayo sharana tihaari, Sumirana kara Mahakaal || Meaning:O Immortal, Bearer of the Trident! Devotee 'Poorna Ranga' surrenders body, mind, and wealth at Your holy feet. O Mahadeva, I have come seeking refuge in Your divine grace. Bandish 2 (Drut Bandish / Chhota Khyal): "अब सुन लो अरज हमारी" (Ab Sun Lo Araj Hamaari) Tala: Drut Teentaal (16 Beats: 4+4+4+4 division) Theme: Prayer invoking Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva for auspiciousness and removal of obstacles. Sthayi (स्थाई)Devanagari:अब सुन लो अरज हमारी, ईश ईशान अनंत आदि | शिव गौरी सुत गणपति, रख लो लाज आज मोरी || Roman Transliteration:Aba suna lo araja hamaari, Isha Ishaana Ananta Aadi | Shiva Gauri suta Ganapati, Rakha lo laaja aaja mori || Meaning:Hear my humble prayer, O Supreme Divine, Infinite and Eternal! O Ganapati, son of Shiva and Gauri, protect my dignity and bestow Your grace today.Antara (अंतरा)Devanagari:बुद्धि विधाता हे सुखदाता, धूप दीप फल फूल चढ़ाता | मोदक भोग अति प्रिय लागे, पूर्ण रंग नित प्रथम पूजे || Roman Transliteration: Buddhi vidhaata hey sukhadaata, Dhoopa deepa phala phoola chadhaata | Modaka bhoga ati priya laage, Poorna Ranga nita prathama pooojey || Meaning:O Bestower of Intellect and Joy, I offer incense, light, fruits, and flowers. Modaks are Your beloved offering; 'Poorna Ranga' worships You first before all undertakings.    / @siddhantnahar