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Saturday, May 2, 2015

Saraswati, Trivat, Drut Chautaal

ज धज धरा आज ।
'नादरंग' मगन तन मन देखत भूषित रूप! ॥ धृ ॥  
सोना पन्ना तन लपेटे ।
कलियाँ गजरा सोहे ।
गले यमुना माल साजे ।
अतर महके चहुँ ओर ॥ १ ॥  
धुप गूंजे ।
कोकिला करत गान ।
गजराज विराट आनंद तांडव आज करत - 
धा न धा न धा न, तकिट तकिट तकिट, धात्रक धिकिट धिकिट, धिन धिन धिन  तरान,
(धाकिटतक धुमकिटतक धिनतरान [धिन धिन धिन] [धा धा धा]) x ३  ॥ २ ॥     

Explanation:
This is a "Trivat (त्रिवट)". Trivat is a composition that is formed using Lyrics and Pakhawaj bol.

This trivat embodies the 'Pruthvi' or Earth element with descriptions of sights, smells and sounds of a beautiful spring day. Chataal is used to create a measured,  rhythmic and grounding backdrop while Raga Saraswati expresses appreciation, beauty and contentment.

‘Naadrang, upon seeing Mother Earth, is spellbound by her elegant beauty:
Draped in resplendent gold and emerald green leaves, a many-hued garland of flowers adorning her,  she wears the river Yamuna as a sparkling necklace while a bewitching scent of spring sweetens the air.  
Mother Earth's children celebrate this beautiful day with a symphony as bumble bees hum pleasantly, cuckoos sing melodiously and the mighty elephant dances in percussive ecstasy.
This composition also contains a humble tribute to the exceptional composer John Williams and brilliant novelist J. K. Rowling, as their works help in centering and grounding myself.



Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Madhuwanti, Chautaal (September 2006)

Composition
जोर शोर पवन चलत ॥
फूल पतियाँ बरसत ॥
शीतल रुतु मन मोहत ॥ध्रु॥

व्रुंदावान डोलत ॥
छाया मेँ सब बोलत ॥
नादरंगीले झूलत ! ॥१॥

Explanation
The wind is howling;
The leaves are swirling;
I love this beautiful evening.

The folks of Vrindavan,
Are happily chatting in the twilight;
Dancing, engrossed in the music!

Hansadhwani, Chautaal June 2001)

Composition
जपन करो हरिनाम ॥
निस दिन जप जो करिये ॥
वो जाए हरि धाम ॥ध्रु॥

दिन दिन  जपन किये,
'नादरंग' दु:ख भूल गये ॥
राम नाम तेज अपार ॥
माया जाल कर पार ॥१॥


Explanation
Chant His name daily;
If you chant His name every day,
you shall find enlightenment.

'Naadrang' forgets all strife and pain after chanting His name every day.
His name has immense power!
Please, guide us through life!