Ramabhirama Ramaneeya Nama / Darbar / Misrachap / Thyagaraja / Lalitha Sivakumar

Krithi: Ramabhirama Ramaneeya Nama Ragam: Darbar Thalam: Misrachap Composer: Thyagaraja Vocal: Lalitha Sivakumar Lalitha Sivakumar is a distinguished Carnatic music teacher and composer, renowned for her contributions to Indian classical music. Born into a musically rich family, she is the daughter of the legendary mridangam maestro Palghat Mani Iyer, the first mridangist to receive the prestigious Sangeetha Kalanidhi and Padma Bhushan awards.At the age of 18, Lalitha married I. Sivakumar, son of the eminent Carnatic vocalist D. K. Pattammal. Following her marriage, she became a dedicated disciple of her mother-in-law, accompanying her in numerous concerts and earning acclaim from esteemed musicians such as D. K. Jayaraman, K. V. Narayanaswamy, and M. S. Subbulakshmi. Lalitha Sivakumar is also the mother and guru of Nithyasree Mahadevan, a prominent vocalist in Indian music. As a composer, she has created and set music to various kritis, tillanas, and bhajans across multiple Indian languages. Her dedication to teaching has solidified her reputation as a respected guru in the D.K.P. school of Carnatic music. Throughout her career, Lalitha Sivakumar has been honored by several organizations for her significant contributions to Carnatic music. Her legacy continues through her students and family, notably her daughter Nithyasree Mahadevan and granddaughter Lavanya Sundararaman, both of whom have made significant contributions to Carnatic music. Violin: V L Kumar Mridangam: Thanjavur Kumar This Krithi expresses deep devotion mixed with emotional pain, a seeker’s longing for divine grace, feeling of abandonment, and eventual surrender to the Lord’s will. Pallavi Ramabhirama ramaneeya nama samaja ripu bheema saketha dhama Charanam 1 Vanaja lochana neevu valasi yalasthi nee manasuna daya ledu malladi phalamemi Charanam 2 Manasuna cheli neeke marulu konnadi gani chanuvuna cheyi batti samrakshinchavu Charanam 3 Kamaniyamagu panpu gavinchithi nandu ramiyimpakane nannu rachcha jesevu Charanam 4 Kori kori ninnu kolavaga neeku dari vereyani dhatha vratemo Charanam 5 Dikku neevani nenu dina dinamunu namma ekkutakkuvalandu enase gunamemo Charanam 6 Neeke daya butti neevu brovavale rakendu mukha Sri tyagaraja rakshaka Sri ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Meaning: Oh most beautiful Rama, your name and fame are beautiful. You are mighty like a lion, the enemy of elephant. Your abode is at Saketa. Oh Lord, your eyes are beautiful like lotus petals. I am exausted in my eagerness to obtain your grace. You have no compassion in your heart. What is the use of debating with you ? Your beloved consort is pining in love for you.. Why don't you hold her hand and protect ?. I arranged a beautiful bed for you. Why don't you relax comfortably? Why do you throw me in turmoil? I've been worshipping you with intense desire. Did Brahma write against my wish ? I absolutely believed that you are my ultimate refuge. Perhaps you are showing discrimination . I understand that you show pity at your pleasure. Oh Rama, your face is beautiful like full moon. You are savior of Tyagaraja. ( Meaning Courtesy : Damodara Rao Dasu) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER : These songs have been uploaded for hearing pleasure only and as an archive for Carnatic music. By this I don't wish to violate any copyrights owned by the respective owners of these songs if any. I don't own any copyright of the songs myself. If anything is in violation of the copyright you own, then please let me know, I shall remove it from my Youtube channel.