Rama Ni Samanamevaru / Kharaharapriya / Tisra Ekam / Thyagaraja / N Ramani ( Flute )

LYRICS AND MEANING Krithi: Rama Nee Samanamevaru Ragam: Kharaharapriya Thalam: Tisra Ekam Composer: Thyagaraja Flute : Dr N Ramani Dr. N. Ramani (1934–2015) was one of the greatest exponents of the Carnatic bamboo flute (venu) and played a pioneering role in establishing the flute as a prominent concert instrument. Born in Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, he began learning the flute from his grandfather, Azhiyur Narayanaswami Iyer, at a very young age and later became a distinguished disciple of the legendary T. R. Mahalingam (Flute Mali). Known for his rich tone, vocal-like phrasing, mastery of gamakas, rhythmic brilliance, and imaginative improvisation, Ramani introduced new dimensions to flute performance, including the use of the longer flute with an expanded range. He performed extensively across India and abroad and collaborated with many leading musicians of both Carnatic and Hindustani traditions. As a dedicated teacher, he trained generations of flautists through the Ramani Academy of Flute, helping to preserve and continue the tradition. He received numerous prestigious honours, including the Sangeetha Kalanidhi (1996) and the Padma Shri. Dr. N. Ramani passed away on 9 October 2015, leaving behind a vast legacy of recordings, performances, and disciples. His contribution continues to inspire generations of Carnatic musicians, and he is remembered as one of the foremost figures who brought the Carnatic flute to the international concert stage. In this krithi, Thyagaraja Swami praises Lord Rama as the peerless redeemer of the Raghu lineage. He describes Sitha as a tender creeper and a parrot enclosed in the golden cage of devotion to Rama. Rama’s brothers are praised for their sweet, honey-like words, while Rama himself is portrayed as gentle and soft-spoken. The poet concludes by expressing deep gratitude for having Rama as the guiding light and divine ornament of his lineage. Pallavi Rama ni samanamevaru raghu vamshoddharaka (Samanamevaru, ni samanamevaru) Anupallavi Bhama maruvampu molaka bhaktiyanu panjarapu chiluka Charanam Paluka palukulaku theneloluku mataladu sodarugala hari tyagaraja kula vibhusana mrdu bhasana ----------------------------------------------------- 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.