Sharanam Tava Charanam / Pantuvarali / Adi / Dr M Balamuralikrishna

LYRICS AND MEANING Krithi: Sharanam Thava Charanam Ragam: Panthuvarali Thalam: Adi Composer: Dr M Balamuralikrishna Vocal : Dr.M Balamuralikrishna Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna (1930–2016) was a legendary Indian Carnatic vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and musicologist. Born on July 6, 1930, in Andhra Pradesh, he displayed extraordinary musical talent from an early age. By the age of eight, he had already composed his first kriti and performed in public concerts. A prodigious artist, Balamuralikrishna mastered multiple instruments, including the violin, viola, mridangam, and kanjira, besides excelling as a vocalist. His voice was known for its clarity, wide range, and perfect control over intricate gamakas (ornamentations). He introduced innovative ragas such as Mahati, Lavangi, and Rohini, which have only four or five swaras instead of the usual seven. Throughout his illustrious career, he performed across the world, collaborating with artists from both Carnatic and Hindustani traditions as well as Western musicians. His ability to blend traditional and modern styles made his music universally appealing. Balamuralikrishna received numerous prestigious honors, including the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, recognizing his immense contributions to Indian classical music. He also composed over 400 kritis and contributed significantly to the development of Carnatic music. A revered figure in the music world, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna's legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers. His unique style, unmatched creativity, and dedication to music have cemented his place as one of India's greatest classical musicians. Co- Artists: Details not available This beautiful kṛithi by Dr M Balamuralikrishna is a devotional composition addressing Goddess Parvathi, celebrating her divine beauty, compassion, purity, and power, while praising her as the fulfiller of noble desires, destroyer of sorrow, and a divine presence who delights in the music of the flute. Pallavi Sharanam tava charanam kamita vitarana guna shile bale Anupallavi Aravinda dala sunayane amale surasannuta pada pankaja yugale Charanam Raka sudhakara bimbanane satkamavardhani samaja gamane shoka vidharini shulini pavani shobhita muraligana vinodini ---------------------------------------------------- Meaning: I seek refuge at your sacred feet, O Divine Mother, who is virtuous by nature and who grants the cherished wishes of your devotees. O Pure One, whose beautiful eyes are like lotus petals, whose pair of lotus feet are worshipped and praised by the Devas. O One whose face is radiant like the full moon, who fulfils and enhances noble desires, whose gait is graceful and majestic, who destroys sorrow, wields the trident, is pure and sanctifying, and delights in the enchanting music of the flute. ---------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: These songs have been uploaded solely for listening pleasure and as an archive to preserve Carnatic music. I do not intend to violate any copyrights held by the respective owners of these songs. I do not own any copyright to the content uploaded. If any material infringes on your copyright, please notify me, and I will promptly remove it from my YouTube channel.