Palaya Raghunayaka / Saranga / Misrachapu / Swathi Thirunal / Suguna Varadachari

Krithi: Palaya Raghunayaka Ragam: Saranga Thalam: Misrachap Composer: Swathi Thirunal Vocal: Suguna Varadachari Suguna Varadachari is a renowned Carnatic vocalist and revered music educator from Tamil Nadu, India. Born on December 20, 1945, in Dharapuram, she began her musical training under P.K. Rajagopala Iyer and later advanced her studies with the legendary Musiri Subramania Iyer, supported by a Government of India Cultural Scholarship in 1967. An A-Top grade artist of All India Radio, Chennai, she has been a respected performer and has contributed significantly to educational broadcasts such as AIR’s Isai Payirchi series. From 1984 to 2004, she served on the faculty of the University of Madras, mentoring numerous students who have gone on to become prominent musicians. Her contributions to Carnatic music include acclaimed recordings like Melodies of Musiri, Adarsha, Sri Venkatesha, and Compositions of Dandapani Desikar. She has also held key academic positions, such as board member of the Central University of Performing Arts, Chennai, and expert committee member of the Madras Music Academy. Her work has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2015), Sangita Kala Acharya by the Music Academy, Chennai (2011), Acharya Ratnakara Award from the Cleveland Tyagaraja Festival (2011), and Sangeet Pracharya Award by Shanmukhananda Fine Arts, Mumbai (2014). Residing in Chennai, Suguna Varadachari continues to be an influential presence in the world of Carnatic music, nurturing and inspiring the next generation of musicians. Co-Artists: Details not available "Palaya Raghunayaka" is a devotional prayer to Rama, seeking his protection. The krithi glorifies Rama as the ideal ruler, protector of the righteous, destroyer of evil, and the supreme refuge for his devotees. Pallavi Palaya raghunayaka vairi mandala patana patu sayaka Anupallavi Phala nayana sevya pankajata vadana nila varida deha nityananda hataka chela varaguna jala navamani mala su-hrdanukula nirupama Charanam 1 Vira kapi parivara sangarangana vijita ravana gabhIra varanendra gamana varidambudhi garva mara sadrshakara manya muni toshana ghora bhujabala darita parama dhira maghava kumara mrduhasa Charanam 2 Bhima karmukha vibhanga nistula bana bhinna kanaka saranga kama dayaka sita kanta jagannuta ramaniya kavasa ratrincara bhishana ramabhupati lalama jita bhrugu rama ravikula soma patutama Charanam 3 Kunda smarada shobha netrajitaravinda pankajanabha sindurarunadhara shri saketa nilaya mandara taruvara nindaka vitarana indumukha suravrnda parinuta chandana rachita sundara tilaka ----------------------------------------------------------- Meaning: O Lord Rama, leader of the Raghu dynasty, whose arrows are unmatched in destroying the armies of enemies, please protect me. O Rama, worshipped by Shiva, lotus-faced, cloud-hued, embodiment of eternal bliss, dressed in golden garments, treasure-house of noble virtues, adorned with gem-studded garlands, compassionate toward the virtuous, and incomparable in every way. O Rama, surrounded by heroic monkeys, victor over Ravana in battle, majestic like a royal elephant, destroyer of the ocean's pride, pleasing to sages, endowed with immense strength and supreme courage, and adorned with a gentle smile. O Rama, who broke the mighty bow, whose arrows are unmatched, who slew the golden deer, fulfiller of noble desires, beloved of Sita, praised by the world, terror to demons, the crown jewel among kings, victor over Parashurama, and the radiant moon of the Solar dynasty. O Rama, beautiful like jasmine, with lotus-like eyes, lotus-naveled, red lips like vermilion, resident of Ayodhya, more generous than the celestial wish-fulfilling tree, praised by the gods, and adorned with a beautiful sandalwood mark on your forehead. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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.