MEENAKSHI KALIVENBA (2)

                                                         MEENAKSHI KALIVENBA

GODDESS MEENAKSHI (RAJAMATHANGI)AS A THREE YEAR OLD GIRL, CAME OUT OF THE HOLY FIRE OF A 'YAAGAM'   PERFORMED BY KING MALAYADHWAJA AND SHE SAT ON QUEEN KANCHANAMALA'S LAP. 

MEENAKSHI KALIVENBA (1)

MEEKASHI KALIVENBA

BORN TO THE PANDYAN KING MALAYADHWAJA AND QUEEN KANCHANAMALA,  GODDESS MEENA DEVI (RAJAMATHANGI) WAS BORN WITH THREE BREASTS AND NAMED THADADHAGAI.

 

RAJAMATHANGI

Meenakshi Gayathri Mantra-

UNNIDRIYAYAI CHA VIDHMAHE

SUNDARAPRIYAAYAI CHA DHEEMAHI

THANNO MEENA DEVI PRACHODHAYAATH

NARAYANHA SHABDA MATHRAM.....

 

LORD NARAYANHA

(I have spelt 'Narayana' with a 'H' as 'Narayanha'. In Devanagari the second 'Nha' is different from the first 'Na' of the divine name.

It's a known fact that slokas of Lord Maha Vishnu especially Vishnu Sahasranamam activate Agna Chakra as well as the chakras above Anahatha Chakra while Shakti related slokas especially Lalitha Sahasranamam activates Mooladhara Chakra (coiled serpent feminine energy at the base of the spinal column) as well as the chakras below Anahatha Chakra.

The divine name 'Narayanha" physically activates the pressure points in the roof of the mouth by means of the tongue. Consequently the Agna Chakra and the  lesser known Lalana Chakra (situated in the back of the mouth  or root of the palate) of a human being are stimulated and activated.

The Lalana Chakra is a significant chakra owing to its functioning in the storage of the nectar (Amritham) that drips from the Bindu (situated behind one's head, exactly the point where brahmins tie there hair in a tuft). This nectar which drips from the Bindu and falls into the Lalana Chakra is cleansed further by the Vishuddhi Chakra. In cases of a weak Vishuddhi Chakra the nectar surpasses it to fall into the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus chakra). Here the Amritham is devoured and does not give the intended results of liberating the human being. When the divine nectar or "Amritham" is thus purified by the Vishuddhi chakra, it is said to heal even incurable diseases and prolong the lifespan of a human being which explains the following sloka-

"Narayanha Shabdha Maathram Vimuktha Dukha Sukhinobhavanthu..." (the mere word "NARAYANHA" relieves one from distress and grants peace and joy..)

The pronunciation of the divine name "NARAYANHA" involves  the tongue's action of hitting the roof of the mouth and with lips apart.

'NA' - the tip of the tongue hits the foremost portion of the roof of the mouth ( right behind the 2 central incisors).

'RA' - the front portion of the tongue hits (in a vibratory motion) on the borderline of the central roof of the mouth.

'YA'- it's an open mouthed pronunciation requiring, the sound produced from the Vishuddhi Chakra (throat chakra) spreading upwards towards Agna (forehead) and downwards in the direction of Anahatha (heart) chakras. The 'Lalana Chakra' which is behind the roof of the mouth is awakened to receive the 'NHA' which is to follow.

'NHA' - The tongue most emphatically strokes the central point of the roof of the mouth and close to the 'Lalana Chakra'.

Therefore the entire roof of the mouth is subjected to activation, directed towards the 'Lalana Chakra', the'Agna Chakra' and the 'Vishuddhi Chakra'.

KHECHARI MUDRA- This mudra achieves the same results as the divine name 'NARAYANHA'.

Acoustic Expressions.......

1) Love you more than I can say (Leo Sayer), 2) Nee Partha Vizhigal (Anirudh Ravichander)

Thank you Jagan G for audio/visual mixing.

 

RADHASHTAMI-26/08/2020

                                                              GODDESS RADHARANI

SANCHARADADHARA- GEETHA GOVINDAM

(SRI JAYADEVA ASHTAPADI)

 

SARASWATI VEENA-19

RENOWNED VEENA GURU SMT. RAMAVARAPU VIJAYALAKSHMI WITH THE TRADITIONAL BOBBILLI SARASWATI VEENA

An original Saraswati Veena is made out of seasoned, pure Jackwood. Jackwood is specifically used for making divine instruments like Veena, Thavil, Mridangam, Udukku etc.because of its divine charecteristics and features. The wood grains have the ability to absorb and project the pranic energy of the Veena practitioner.

The whole intention of using Jackwood is for the Veena practitioner to benefit spiritually by interacting with the divine properties of Jackwood grains. The true resonance of Veena naadham emanating from the combined energies of the practitioner's life-force energy and the Jackwood grains is the TRUE TONE of the Veena.

Veenas by using magnetic mikes (thereby suspending the all-important and core essential role of Jackwood grains in nurturing the true tone of Saraswati Veena) fail to achieve the true tone. A Veena aspirant has to take care not to be lured by the mere label of ‘Saraswati Veena’. The aspirant has to primarily understand the dynamics of Saraswati Veena in order to identify the real Veena.

The existing scenario of all Veenas (Electric Veenas and abnormal shaped/small-sized Veenas) being showcased as "Saraswati Veena" has resulted in an absence of demarcation between Electric/abnormal shaped/sized Veenas and original Saraswati Veenas. Today the responsibility of identifying the difference between a  true tone Veena and an artificially processed magnetic-mike-Veena (which suspends the core of Veena) has fallen upon Veena aspirants, music organisations and music lovers.

The regular, normal size of Sarswati Veena (Thanjavur, Bobbilli, Mysore and Trivandrum Veenas) is between 4.3 inches to 5 feet in length and definitely not less than 4 feet. The original size does not facilitate acrobatics/gimmicks on Veena by way of abnormal speeds. Veena being divine is designed for controlled and disciplined playing. The austerity of Veena-tapas lies in combining the energies of the practitioner and the of the Saraswati Veena.

P.S: According to traditional Veena technicians, bronze (kanchu in telugu, vengalam in tamil) frets and bridge are preferred to brass (itthadi in telugu and pitthalai in tamil) metal for great resonance. In telugu a vibrant voice is compared to a bronze-like voice (kanchu kantham). Therefore bronze is the ideal metal to be used for Veena frets and bridge for bringing out the inner voice of the practitioner.

JANA GANA MANA-(Geethanjali-Super Audio-MADRAS)-An Independence Day Special (Veena Unplugged)

Jana Gana Mana released by Super Audio (Madras)-Geethanjali YouTube Channel.

JANA GANA MANA -AN INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL (VEENA UNPLUGGED)

 National Anthem (by Rabindranath Tagore). Keyboards, audio/visual mixing Jagan G.

THAMIZH THAI VAZHTHU- AN INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL! (VEENA UNPLUGGED)

 This beautiful composition celebrates the glories of Thamizh culture! This emotionally patriotic song is penned by Sri.Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai and tuned by Sri.M.S.Viswanathan.(Keyboards, audio/visual mixing by Jagan G)

Courtesy-YouTube channel-Jasmine Strings

SALUTING OUR HEROES- AN INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL! (VEENA UNPLUGGED)

With all my heart for the brave hearts and real heroes of India. ("Kar Chale Hum Fida...from the film Haqeeqat. This gem is composed by Madanmohan and soulfully sung by Mohammed Rafi.)

Courtesy-YouTube channel-Jasmine Strings