Inta Sowkhyamani / Kapi / Adi / Thyagaraja / Madurai Mani Iyer

Krithi: Intha Sowkhyamani Ne Ragam: Kapi Thalam: Adi Composer : Thyagaraja Vocal : Madurai Mani Iyer Madurai Mani Iyer, whose original name was Subramanian, was born to M. S. Ramaswamy Iyer and Subbulakshmi in Madurai on 25 October 1912. His father, a Sub-court Clerk, was the brother of the famous Vidwan Pushpavanam, who was a great classical musician himself. Mani Iyer was famous for his unique style. He was one of the most highly celebrated carnatic vocalists during the first half of the 20th century. He was renowned for his adept skills at singing kalpana swarams, neraval, and raga alapana. His music continues to be highly regarded today. His first guru was Sri Rajam Bhagavathar and later studied under Sri Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar, the great composer and an authority in Carnatic Music. His concert pattern was well appreciated and recognized for its variety. There was a balance in selection of songs. Though his concerts were packed with a good number of trinity compositions, he would gently introduce many great tamil krithis of Papanasam Sivan , Gopalakrishna Bharathiar and those of other Tamil composers. The point to note here is that is he used to present the tamil compositions mostly in major ragas like Kalyani, Kamboji, Bhairavi, Thodi. Thus the Tamil compostions in those major ragas were well received by the audience and found a permanent place in the concert world. The full credit of popularizing Tamil Krithis in the major ragas goes singularly to Madurai Mani Iyer. He passed away on 8 June 1968 at the age of 55. Violin: Mysore T Chowdaiah Mridangam: Palghat Mani Iyer Thyagaraja Swami expresses the indescribable bliss of divine music and devotion to Lord Rama. It highlights that true ecstasy cannot be measured or understood by all, only those with deep love for the Lord can experience it. He acknowledges, who worships Lord Shiva and Lord Rama, celebrating the divine power of music and devotion. Pallavi Intha sowkhya mani ne cheppa jala entho Emo evariki telusuno Anupallavi Dantha seetA kantha karuna swantha premadulake telusunu gani Charanam Swara raga laya sudha rasa mandu vara rama nama mane kanda chakke ra misramu chesi bhujimche Sam karuniki telusunu tyagarajavinutha ------------------------------------------------------------------ Meaning: I cannot describe in words this pleasure. Who can measure it? Who knows the essential nature of that ecstasy? Oh Lord of Sitha, You are great philosopher and embodiment of mercy. Only those whose hearts are filled with love for you can experience real bliss. Only Sankara knows how to enjoy the nectar of music embellished by swara, raga, laya, mixed with sugar known as Rama Namam in it. He is worshipped by Thyagaraja. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.