Balagopala Palayasumam / Bhairavi / Adi / Dikshidar / N Bhairavi - N Malavi

Krithi: Balagopala Palayasumam
Thalam: Bhairavi
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshidar
Vocal: N Bhairavi - N Malavi
The talented sister-duo, Bhairavi and Malavi's display of immense talent in the art of Carnatic vocals will surely please our ears. Bhairavi, an Engineering graduate, and Malavi who has an MS degree in music are extremely talented in Carnatic music. They have been trained by K R Kedarnathan and Suguna Varadachary. The sisters are also graded singers of the All India Radio. Beyond these performances, specific biographical details about N. Bhairavi and N. Malavi are limited in public records. Their contributions to Carnatic music, however, have been recognized through their concert appearances and collaborations.
Violin: Usha Rajagopalan
Mridangam: S J Arjun Ganesh
Morsing: T J Sowrirajan
This composition beautifully praises Lord Krishna, describing his divine form, pastimes, and heroic deeds. Muthuswami Dikshitar glorifies Krishna as the protector of devotees, destroyer of evil, and the ultimate refuge for those who seek him. The kriti highlights Krishna’s childhood pranks, his divine ornaments, and his role in the Mahabharata, particularly in defeating Duryodhana and his allies.
Pallavi
Balagopala palayasumam bhakthavathsala Krupajaladhe (Hari)
Anupallavi
Nila nirada sarira dhirathara Nirajakara Nirupamananda Kara
Lilaya gopavesha Dhara muralidhara Sridhara Damodaravara
Charanam:
Chanura Malla Harana Nipunathara charana Nihatha Sakathasura Murahara
Manikya makutha haravalaya Dhara Mattebha Kumbha Bhedana Pathuthara
Vanisarchitha Pithambaradhara Vaijayanthi Vana Mala Dhara
Aanavadi Vijaya Manasakara Apahatha Kamsasura Natha Bhusura
Drona Karna Duryodhanadi Hara Draupadi mana Samrakshanakara
Vainika Gayaka Guruguha Nutha Pura Vairi Vihitha Gopika Manohara
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Meaning:
Oh BALAGOPALA! Protect me .You are the ocean of compassion to devotees .Whose body Is blue-hued like the rain bearing clouds,whose hands are like lotus flower, bestower of incomparable bliss ,who sportively incarnated as the cow-herd. Who is adorned by LAKSHMI , and is the precious one DAMODARA who was tied by a rope by YASODA.
Who skillfully vanquished the CHANURA & MALLA and killed SAKATASURA with His foot, who brought about the death of MURA. He is adorned with ruby gem-studded crown ,necklace and bracelet . He is valorous in splitting the pot-like head of the intoxicated elephant . He is worshipped by BRAMHA the consort of Vani. HE is adorned with PITAMBARA and VAIJAYANTIMALA. Who is the form of the victorious mind in conquering pride etc.. Who destroyed demons like KAMSA and worshipped by BHUSURAS -those belonging to the earth and kings; He vanquished DRONA, KARNA, DURYODHANA etc. protected the honour of DRAUPADI. He is extolled by VAINIKA GAYAKAS-VINA players & songsters and GURUGUHA; He is well disposed with friends and foes alike, and the GOPIs - the cow-herd-damsels.
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[@plnmurthy6587]

What a marvelous rendition. Great Bhaiiravi raga. Aala pana is simply superb. Great artists. Melodious and soulful. Legends.

[@vishnudathg9440]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@vanajaseshan9028]

Pleasing performance.

[@jagannathrao6689]

Excellent. Melodious. शुभकामनाएँ.