Ramanukku Mannan Mudi / Hindolam / Adi / Arunachalakavi / Changanassery Madhavan Namboothiri

Krithi: Ramanukku mannan mudi Ragam: Hindolam Thalam: Adi Composer: Arunachalakavi Vocal: Changanassery Madhavan Namboothiri Changanassery Madhavan Namboothiri is a respected Carnatic vocalist from Changanassery, Kerala, India, celebrated for his uncompromising classicism, resonant voice, impeccable diction, and deeply expressive renditions. A senior disciple of the eminent Carnatic musician Padma Bhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. V. Sankaranarayanan, he has imbibed his guru's vibrant concert style, characterized by dynamic swara patterns, rhythmic vitality, and unwavering adherence to the classical tradition. With a performing career spanning over two decades, Madhavan Namboothiri has established himself as a respected concert artist, appearing at prestigious venues and festivals such as the Sri Swathi Thirunal Sangeeta Kacheri in Thiruvananthapuram, the Navarathri Music Festival, and All India Radio's National Programme of Music. He has also presented concerts internationally, earning acclaim for his scholarly musicianship, aesthetic sensitivity, and engaging stage presence. Alongside his concert career, he serves as a faculty member at the RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, Thripunithura, Kerala where he has mentored numerous students while actively contributing to the propagation of Carnatic music. He is also recognized as a composer, and through his performances, teaching, and creative contributions, he continues to play a significant role in preserving and advancing the rich heritage of the Carnatic music tradition. Violin: Edappally Ajithkumar Mridangam: Kottayam G Santhoshkumar Ghadam: Kottayam Unnikrishnan This beautiful Tamil composition by Arunachala Kavi is based on the Ramayana episode in which Queen Kaikeyi, influenced by her maid Manthara (Kooni), demands that Bharata be crowned king in place of Rama and that Rama be exiled to the forest. Cast as a dramatic dialogue, the song vividly depicts the palace intrigue and Manthara's calculated attempts to persuade Kaikeyi to claim the two boons granted to her by King Dasharatha. While the lyrics reflect Manthara's manipulative rhetoric, they also subtly highlight Rama's nobility, his unquestionable virtue, and his rightful claim to the throne. The dramatic contrast between Manthara's scheming words and Rama's exalted character lends the composition remarkable emotional depth and theatrical appeal, making it one of the most memorable musical portrayals of this pivotal episode from the Ramayana. Pallavi Ramanukku Mannan Mudi Thariththaaley Nanmai undorukkaaley ( Ramanukku ) Anupallavi Paamaraney unakku ennadi pechu Pazham nazhuvi paalil vizhundaarpol aachey ( Ramanukku ) Charanam 1 Inda vaarthai sonnaai enakevar neradi brahmaadigalum varuvaaradi Iduve nalla seeradi vaayaadaade paaradi aaradu enakku chari ( Ramanukku ) Charanam 2 Parasuraaman garvam teerthavandi (avan) nammai ellaam kaapavandi Pattam katta ethavandi (Raaman) pattam katta ethavandi naalu peril moothavandi avan thaan en kanmani ( Ramanukku ) ----------------------------------------------------------- Meaning: King Dasharatha consulted his advisors and decided to anoint Rama with the title “Prince Regent” (Yuvaraja) and praises the merits and virtues of Rama. If Rama wears the crown there will be benefits for all. You ignoramus, the news (you brought) is like a delicious fruit having slipped into milk (making it all the more delicious). You brought this good news. There is nobody who is equal to me now. The celestials (including Brahma) will attend this event. This is a very pleasant one. Do not argue. Look there is nobody who is equal to me. He (Rama) quelled the arrogance of Parshurama . He saved us all (from disaster). He is the oldest of the four (brothers). He is the right person to wear the crown. He is my darling. If Bharathan (my son) does not get the crown that does not make him inferior. Is he someone sweet (like a sugar candy)? My (other) son Rama is not bitter. Am I inferior? I shall dispense with you (if you continue this argument) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER : These songs have been uploaded for hearing pleasure only and as an archive for Carnatic music. By this I don't wish to violate any copyrights owned by the respective owners of these songs if any. I don't own any copyright of the songs myself. If anything is in violation of the copyright you own, then please let me know, I shall remove it from my Youtube channel.