Rave Himagiri (Swarajati Class / Lesson): Thodi ; Adi (2 kalai); Shyama Shastri

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Ragam: Thodi (8th melakartha)

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Shyama Shastry

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Rave Himagiri Kumari Kanchi Kamakshi Varadaa

Manavi vinavamma Shubhamimmaa Maayamma

Swara Sahityas

1.  Natajana Paripaalini Vanuchu Nammitini Sadaa Brova

2.  Madamatta Mahishadaanava mardhani  Vetadirchave Duramuganu

3.  Kaamapaalini Neevee Gatiyani Koriti Koniyaaditi Veediti

4.  Kaamithartha Phaladaayakiyaneti Birudu Mahilo Neeke Tagu

5.  Kamalamukhi Daragala Ghananilakacha Bharaa Mruga vilochana Maniradana gajagamana madiloo Ninnu Sada Dalachu Koni Nee Dhyanamee talli

6.  Syamakrishnanutaa Vinu Naachintanu Veeveega Deercchi Abhayamiyyave Kalyani Kanchi Kaamakshi Nee Paadamee Dikku

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Please come, oh the daughter of the slow clad mountains, Kaamaakshi of Kaanchi!, the bestower of boons, listen to my prayers and grant me auspiciousness. Oh my mother !

The saviour of those who surrender to you. I place my implicit faith in you to protect me always.

You who subdued the arrogant demon Mahisha, please dispel my agony at once.

The protector of Cupid, you are my sole refuge. I beseech you, praise you ardently,  entreat you to protect me.

The title accorded to you, as one who confers the fruits of the desired boons befits you.

You, the lotus faced one with a beautiful blue neck, whose dark tresses are adorned with flowers, are having eyes like that of a doe. Your teeth are like pearls and your gait is majestic like that of an elephant. Mother, I always reflect upon you in mind!

Oh the one, worshipped by Syamakrishna, pray listen, dispel my fears and confer on fearlessness. Oh the auspicious one! The Kamakshi of Kanchi, I have no place to go, but to surrender at your feet.