Ninnane Nambidenu / Bhairavi / Adi / Purandaradasa / Rajkumar Bharathi

Krithi: Ninnane Nambidenu Ragam: Bhairavi Thalam: Adi Composer: Purandaradasa Vocal: Rajkumar Bharathi Rajkumar Bharathi, born on June 24, 1958, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a distinguished Indian classical singer and composer. He is the great-grandson of the renowned poet and freedom fighter, Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi. Rajkumar Bharathi was introduced to music at the age of five by his mother, Lalitha Bharathi, who was also his initial music teacher. He pursued engineering and graduated as an Electronics and Telecommunications engineer from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai. After his initial training with his mother, Rajkumar received further tutelage from esteemed musicians such as Valliyur Gurumurthy, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, and T.V. Gopalakrishnan. Under their guidance, he honed his skills in Carnatic music, which laid the foundation for his illustrious career. Rajkumar Bharathi has performed extensively across India and internationally. He is known for his clear diction and expressive rendition of lyrics, which have garnered him a wide following, particularly in Karnataka for his interpretations of Dasara Padagalu. In 2002, Rajkumar was diagnosed with dysphonia, a condition affecting the vocal cords, which led him to shift his focus from singing to composing. Since then, he has composed music for various dance productions and thematic presentations, collaborating with eminent dancers and institutions. His compositions are noted for their creativity and adherence to classical traditions. Throughout his career, Rajkumar Bharathi has received numerous accolades. Rajkumar Bharathi's journey from a vocalist to a composer exemplifies resilience and dedication to the art of music. His contributions continue to inspire and enrich the Indian classical music and dance landscape. Violin: Venkataram Mridangam: T Upendran ( Recorded in 1988 ) In this krithi, Purandara Dasa expresses sorrow over a life spent in worldly desires and ignorance. He reflects on wasted childhood and youth without gaining true wisdom. Realizing his entanglement in worldly life, he humbly seeks forgiveness. He prays to the Lord for compassion, guidance, and true devotion. Pallavi Ninnane nambidenu enna salahayya enna guna doshagala enisa bedayya Charanam 1 Aseyembude ajana lokakke muthuthide besarade striyarolu buddhiyenage vasudevane ninna dhyana madidavanalla keshava enna kleshagala bidisayya Charanam 2 Balyadali kelavu dIna baride hoyidu hottu mele yauvanadindanariyadade joluva samsaradali sikkidenu hariye paliso paramatma bhakutiyanu kottu Charanam 3 Ee teradali indiresha kalava kalede bhita mohadali munnariyadade mate shishuvanu karedu mannisuva teranante data purandara vittala salaho daya madi ------------------------------------------------------------- Meaning: I have placed my trust only in you, please guide me. Do not count or judge my virtues and faults. Desire pervades the entire world, and my mind is constantly distracted by worldly attractions, O Vasudeva, I have not truly meditated upon you, so O Keshava, please free me from my sufferings. My childhood passed in vain, and when youth arrived I gained no wisdom, O Hari, I am now trapped in worldly life, so O Supreme Being, protect me and bless me with true devotion. O Indiresha, I have wasted my life in this way, lost in fear and illusion and failing to understand the truth, like a mother who forgives her child when called, O Lord, kindly guide me with compassion. ------------------------------------------------------------- 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.