Priye charusheele ( Ashtapathi) / Mukhari / Jayadeva Kavi / Vignesh Ishwar

Krithi: Priye Charusheele ( Ashtapathi) Ragam: Mukhari Composer : Jayadeva Kavi Vocal: Vignesh Ishwar Vignesh Ishwar is one of the leading young Carnatic vocalists of today, admired for his sonorous voice, effortless brigas, sensitive expression, and engaging stage presence. Born in Mumbai, he began training at the age of four under Palakkad T. S. Anantharama Bhagavathar and later came under the mentorship of T. M. Krishna, whose guidance shaped his introspective artistry. Alongside his musical journey, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Sound and Music Technology from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, reflecting his deep interest in the intersection of music and technology. An A-Grade artiste of All India Radio, Vignesh has performed at major sabhas across India and abroad, winning accolades such as the Best Concert Award from the Music Academy (2019), the Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani Award, and the Kedaram Yuva Ganamurthy title. Beyond performance, he is involved in initiatives like Svanubhava, Art in Prisons, and educational outreach, underscoring his vision of making Carnatic music accessible and socially relevant. Rooted in tradition yet innovative, Vignesh’s music is disciplined and deeply moving. Violin: Sayee Rakshith Mridangam: Delhi Sairam Mridangam: Sumesh Narayanan "Priye Charusheele" is the 19th Ashtapadi from Jayadeva's Gita Govindam. In this romantic hymn, a repentant Lord Krishna humbly pleads with an angry Radha for forgiveness, begging her to place her lotus feet upon his head and soothe the anguish of separation. Gita Govindam comprises 12 chapters and 24 songs, most with eight padas (Ashtapadis), and unfolds over a single night, portraying the emotional journey of love through longing, jealousy, anger, forgiveness, and reunion. Lyrics: Vadasi yadi kinchidapi danta ruchi kaumudee harati dara timira mati ghoram sphuradadhara seedhave tava vadana chandrama rochayatu lochana chakoram priye charu Seele priye charu Seele muncha mayi noona manidanam sapadi madananalo dahati mama manasam dehi mukha kamala madhupanam Satyamevasi yadi sudati mayi kopinee dehi khara nakha sara ghatam ghataya bhuja bandhanam janaya rada khandanam yena va bhavati sukha jatam||priye Tvamasi mama bhushanam tvamasi mama jeevanam tvamasi mama bhava jaladhi ratnam bhavatu bhavateeha mai satata manurodhinee tatra mama hrudaya mati yatnam||priye Neela nalinabha mapi tanvi tava lochanam dharayati kokanada roopam kusuma Sara bana bhavena yadi ranjayasi krishna mida meta danu roopam||priye Sphuratu kucha kumbhayo rupari mani manjaree ranjayatu tava hrudaya desam rasatu rasanapi tava ghana jaghana mandale ghoshayatu manmadha nidesam||priye Sthala kamala ganjanam mama hrudaya ranjanam janita rati ranga para bhagam bhana masruna vani kara vani charana dvayam sarasa sadalaktaka saragam||priye Smara garala khandanam mama sirasi mandanam dehi pada pallava mudaram jvalati mayi daruno madana kadananalo haratu tadupahita vikaram||priye ---------------------- Meaning: Radha was very angry with Krishna. She was sighing heavily and gazing sadly at her friend's face in the evening. Then Sri Krishna came to Radha happily but faltered while talking. O Radha, if you are truly angry with me, then punish me. Wound me with your sharp nails, bind me in your embrace, or bite me with your teeth, whatever brings you satisfaction, I willingly accept. O Radha, you are my greatest ornament, my very life, and the priceless jewel in the ocean of existence. May your love for me remain constant forever, for that is my heart's deepest desire. O slender one, your lotus-blue eyes have turned crimson with anger. If those fiery glances become the flower-arrows of Kama, the god of love, and strike me, Krishna, let them leave me flushed with the colour of love. May the jeweled necklace upon your full bosom shimmer with every movement, delighting your heart. May the girdle around your graceful hips softly tinkle, proclaiming the commands of Manmatha, the god of love. Your lotus feet surpass the beauty of the finest earthly lotuses, filling my heart with the bliss of love. Speak to me gently, and let me adorn your tender feet with crimson lac so they glow with love's radiance. Your lotus feet outshine all lotuses and fill my heart with joy. Speak to me in your gentle voice, and let your crimson-lac adorned feet enchant me once again. Place your tender lotus feet upon my head. They alone can dispel the poison of love and soothe the fierce fire of passion that consumes my heart. ---------------------- 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.