Niratat Dhang | Ashtapadi | SISK | Shambhavi Dandekar

Niratat Dhang is a century old ‘Ashtapadi’, a creation of Pandit Bindadin Maharaj. The beautiful composition is choreographed by renowned Kathak dancer-choreographer Shambhavi Dandekar in 2008 and has been shot in 2013. A unique take on the poetry, it is rendered beautifully by her talented senior disciples. The Ashtapadi starts with the landscape of Brindavan, with its fragrant air, the river Yamuna, with Krishna the charmer and his soulmate Radha. The verses explain their beauty, their magical union and its effect on the world. While Krishna and Radha dance, one comes across various Kathak terms, strengthening the bond between Krishna and Kathak. In the end, Maharaj Bindadin begs the Lord to bless him with his love as it is the only way to get rid of the worldly chaos and suffering. Niratat Dhang is one of the most celebrated works of Shambhavi Dandekar. We have been receiving continuous requests to publish the full-length video for a while now. On the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami it gives us immense pleasure to bring the full performance to you. Please remember that copying the choreography without consent and using the music from youtube videos is not only unethical but also illegal, so please refrain from doing it. Please contact us at [email protected] if you want to buy this music or want guidance about the choreography. Composer and poet: Pandit Bindadin Maharaj Music composition in addition to the traditional tune: Ajay Parāḍ Concept, layout and choreography: Shambhavi Danḍekar Vocals: Anuradha Kuber Tabla: Charudatta Phaḍke Sitar: Ravindra Chari Flute: Sunil Avachaṭ Dancers: Amruta Gogate, Asmita Thakur, Neha Muthiyan, Shruti Patki, Sonal Pendse, Sheetal Lalge, Isha Phadke As many viewers have been asking for lyrics, here is the version that we have followed: हे निरतत ढंग He nirarat ḍhang Krishna is dancing in style! बहे पवन मंद सुगंध शीतल, बन्सी वट तट निकट यमुना वृन्दावन की कुंज गलिन में, राधे गोपी उमंग II1II Bahe pawan mand sugandh sheetal, bansi waṭ taṭ nikaṭ yamunā Vrindāvan ki kunj galin main, rādhe gopi umang The love of Krishna, Radha and Gopis is everywhere. In the aromatic breezes on the banks of Yamuna and in the nooks and crannies of Vrindavan, Krishna stands with his flute held to his lips. वृषभानु नंदिनी पाप खंडिनी, कोटी रविसम भूषण चमकत जरी की सारी जडित मणि कण, चोली अंग सोहे तंग II2II Vrishabhānu nandini pāp khanḍini, koṭi ravi sam bhushaṇ chamakat Jari ki sāri jaḍit maṇi kaṇ, choli ang sohe tang The Godly daughter of King Vrishabhan, worshiping her will release us of the sins. Her ornaments are shining like a thousand suns. Her saree is adorned with golden lace and sequins. Her blouse is fitted and beautiful. ब्रम्हादि शंख बजावे, शारद बीन नारद सुर उच्चारत श्रृंगी शम्भू बजावे डमरू, भाल शशि सिर गंग II3II Brahmādi shankh bajāve, shārad been nārad sur uchcharat Shringi shambhu bajāve ḍamaru, bhāl shashi sir gang (While Radha and Krishna are dancing), Brahma is playing Shankha, Saraswati plays the Veena and Narada sings. Shrungi and Shiva (who has the crescent moon and Ganga on his head) play Damru. श्रीकृष्ण की छबि देख हर्षत, सुर गगन चढ़ सुमन बरसत मुकुट छबि अति स्वर्ण झलकत, मोहे सकल विहंग II4II Shrikrishna ki chhabi dekh harshat, sur gagan chaḍh suman barasat Mukuṭ chhabi ati swarṇ jhalakat, mohe sakal vihang Krishna is wearing a golden crown with gold tassels. Seeing him, the Gods shower flowers upon him from heaven and the birds from the skies are mesmerized at this sight. अग्रफेरी कवच पलटा, गत तिहाई फरद तोडा तत्ता थै थै दिगत त्राम थै, चलत चाल ही संग II5II Agrapheri kawach palṭā, gat tihāi farad toḍā Tattā thai thai digat trām thai, chalat chāl hi sang Description of the dance: Kathak components listed. लय गति दिखावत, हाव भाव कटाक्ष सोलह अंग बनावत ग्रीवा डोलत कसक मसक, ताल देत निःसंग II6II Laya gati dikhāwat, hāv bhāv kaṭāksh solah ang banāwat Greevā ḍolat kasak masak, tāl det nisang More intricate components of Kathak are listed here. संगीत नाचत तगुन थरिकीट, तत्ता तिगदा दिगदिग तत्ता थैय्या गोपी कुच पर श्याम कर सोहे, मानो बैठे भुजंग II7II Sangeet nāchat tagun tharikiṭa, tattā tigadā dig dig tattā thaiyyā Gopi kuch par shyām kar sohe, māno baithe bhujang They are dancing to the tunes of music. Krishna has rested his hand around Gopi's chest. The hand resembles a snake due to its dark color. तुम नाथ बिन मोहे कौ उबा-यो, कौन ऐसो जो बिपति हा-यो बिन्दादीन पर कृपा करो प्रभु, व्यापे दुःख नहीं अंग II8II Tum nāth bin mohe kou ubāryo, koun aiso jo bipati hāryo Bindādin par kripā karo prabhu, vyāpe dukh nahi ang Bindadin Maharaj, the poet, begs Krishna (Naath) for his mercy and for the removal of all sorrows from his life, thereby elevating him. Subscribe to our channel if you found this useful!