Endaro Mahanubhavulu | Ranjani-Gayatri | Tyagaraja's Path to Liberation Through Music

"There are many great souls; I bow to them all." Filmed live at the Barbican Centre, London, the virtuoso sisters Ranjani and Gayatri—among the finest Carnatic musicians alive—present a sacred performance dedicated to the life and work of Sadguru Sri Tyagaraja Swami. Endaro Mahanubhavulu is the fifth and last of Tyagaraja's Pancharatna Kritis (five jewels). Set in the grand Raga Sri, this masterpiece stands as a universal salute to saints, devotees, and musicians across time. It is a philosophical declaration that greatness is everywhere and that the highest act available to a human being is humility before the mystery of life. In this performance, Ranjani and Gayatri are joined by ten singers from the UK in collective song, evoking the essence of Aradhana—music offered as a shared act of devotion. Translation Lyrics and word-by-word meanings by Ramesh Panchagnula. Pallavi Endaro Mahanubhavulu Andariki Vandanamulu Endaro mahaanubhavulu: There are many great men Andariki: To all Vandanamulu: Namaskarams Meaning: My namaskarams to all those great men who have attained dizzy heights in their spiritual experience and who have lived in all the ages. Anupallavi Chanduru Varnuni Antha Chandamunu Hrudayaaravindamuna Juchi Brahmanandamanu Bhavimchu Vaaru Chanduru: Moon Varnuni: He who has the color of Hrudaya aravindamuna: In the lotus-like heart Chuchi: See Brahmanandamu: Eternal Bliss Meaning: These great men keep the shape and form of the lord in their lotus-like heart and derive great happiness. Charanas (The Stanzas) 1. Sama gana lola...: Devotees who have meditated on the Lord, who is interested in Sama veda gana. 2. Manasa vanachara...: Those who have controlled the monkey-like senses to see the Lord clearly. 3. Sara guna Paadamulaku...: Those who surrender the lotus of their soul at the feet of the Lord. 4. Pathitha Paavanuda ne...: Those who sing with inner meaning and know the oneness of swara, raga, and laya. 5. Hariguna Manimaya...: Those who protect the world with a benevolent look, filled with compassion and friendship. 6. Hoyalu Mee- ra Nata...: Those immersed in the ocean of eternal happiness upon seeing the Lord's majestic gait. 7. Parama Bhaagavatha...: A salute to the great devotees, sages like Narada, and the immortals enjoying bliss. 8. Nee me- nu Naama...: Those who know the Lord's mind—His bravery and peace—and happily sing His praises. 9. Bha gava tha raamaayana...: Those who have mastered the secrets of the Vedas and Shastras through the joy of music. 10. Pre ma mu pi-ri ko- nu...: True servants who ponder the Divine name at the moment love encompasses them. About the Project This concert celebrates Sadguru Sri Tyagaraja Swami (1767–1847), a social radical who refused royal patronage and gold to maintain his spiritual independence. He composed in Telugu, the language of ordinary people, believing that sincere devotion transcended ritual and was available to everyone regardless of status. His practice of ekagrata (one-pointedness) and santosha (contentment) stands as a countercultural antidote to our modern era of fragmented attention. Credits Vocals: Ranjani & Gayatri Violin: Vittal Rangan Mridangam: Delhi Sairam Ghatam: Giridhar Udupa Tanpura & Backing Vocals: Srutti Suresan, Amritha Thankachy Backing Vocals: Abbeinesh Selvarajah, Aditi Subramaniam, Kaushik Akella, Sahana Chandrasekar, Shreyas Vishnudas, Varahee Sivakumaran, Varsha Ramann, Shruthi Natarajan Darbar Team Artistic Director: Sandeep Virdee OBE Chief Operating Officer: Shanthini Thaker Head of Programmes & Partnerships: Shaminder Rayatt Junior Operations & Accounts: Priyanka Godinho Darbar Festival Manager: Simrat Lall Festivals and Events Manager: María Guardiola Digital Platforms & Audience Growth Manager: Phavinder Bharj Creative Video Editor: Rahul Ravindran Marketing Executive: Sana Ejaz Academy Administrator: Divya Kulkarni Social Media Marketing Assistant: Amba Hetherington Head of Design: Jamie Craven Filming Crew Director of Photography: Paolo Piscane Photographer: Gurwinder Soor Digital Consultant: Pritpal Sagoo Camera Operators: Carl Owen, Chris Connel, Tom Grancia, Maj Jukic Technical Team Head of Sound: Christoph Bracher Head of Design: Jamie Craven Lighting Designer: Mark Gardiner Barbican Technical Supervisor: Martin Shaw ________________________________________________________________ Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir and inspire. Since 2006, we have delivered live events, education, broadcasts and digital experiences, while supporting new talent from India and the UK. © 2026 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust. All Rights Reserved.