Sri Kanta Niyeda / Bhavapriya / Adi / Thyagaraja / T V Ramprasadh

LYRICS AND MEANING Krithi: Sri Kanta Niyeda Ragam: Bhavapriya Thalam: Adi Composer: Thyagaraja Vocal: T V Ramprasadh Thokur Vyasa Ramprasadh (born May 13, 1969) is a premier Indian Carnatic classical vocalist, musical guru, and social entrepreneur celebrated for his deep, wide-ranging voice and strict adherence to traditional aesthetics. Initiated into music at the age of three by his father, Shri Vyasa Rao, he later honed his artistry under legendary gurus such as P.S. Narayanaswamy, S. Rajam, and T.V. Gopalakrishnan. An "A-Grade" artist for All India Radio and an empaneled musician with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), he has performed at major global venues and is highly regarded for his mastery of multi-lingual compositions and creative improvisation (manodharma). Beyond the stage, Ramprasadh is a pioneer in arts education; he co-founded eAmbalam, the world's first online college for Indian performing arts integrated with yoga, and spearheads numerous grassroots social initiatives that bring music and life skills therapy to underprivileged children. Violin: Usha Rajagopalan Mridangam: Chennai S Thyagarajan In this krithi, Thyagaraja Swamy reflects on the limitless power and omniscience of Rama. He reminds the Lord that even a simple blade of grass became a mighty Brahmastra in his hands, proving his supreme capability. Since the Lord already knows the strengths and weaknesses of his devotees, Thyagaraja gently appeals to him to guide and protect them. He especially prays that those who have strayed from the righteous path despite their knowledge be shown the right way. Pallavi Sri kanta niyeda balatibala chelanga leda vada Anupallavi Pakarinuta nivari bala-balamunu teliyaga leda Charanam Kaka daityu neka sharamuna neya kajja jastramai baraga leda shrikara dvijulai dari neruga leni chinta niku dochademi tyagarajanuta --------------------------------------------------------- Meaning: O beloved of Lakshmi, Are not the sacred mantras Bala and Atibala shining within you? Is there any doubt about it? O Lord praised by Indra, the slayer of the demon Paka, Do you not know the strengths and weaknesses of your own devotees? When you discharged even a single blade of grass against the crow-demon, did it not blaze forth as the mighty Brahmastra, the weapon of Lotus-born Brahma? O bestower of prosperity, Why should any concern about those people who, though born as brahmaṇas, do not know the righteous path even arise in you? O Lord praised by Thyagaraja, O beloved of Lakshmi, Are not the sacred mantras Bala and Atibala ever resplendent in you? Is there any doubt about this? O Lord praised by Indra, Do you not already know the strengths and weaknesses of your own devotees? --------------------------------------------------------- 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.