Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Kana Kana Ruchira
Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Kana Kana Ruchira
tyAgarAja paJcaratna kIrtana kana kana rucirA
kUrpu: zrI tyAgarAjAcAryulu
rAgaM: varAli
tAlaM: Adi
kana kana rucirA
kanaka vasana ninnu
dina dinamunu anudina dinamunu
manasuna canuvuna ninnu
kana kana rucira kanaka vasana ninnu
pAlugAru momuna
zrIyapAra mahima kanaru ninnu
kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu
kalakalamanu mukhakala galigina sIta
kulukucu nora kannulanu jUce ninnu
kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu
bAlAkAbha sucela maNimaya mAlAlaGkRta kandhara
sarasijAkSa vara kapola surucira kirITadhara santatambu manasAraga
kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu
sapatni mAtayau surucice karNa zUlamaina mATala vInula
curukkana tAlaka zrI harini dhyAniJci sukhiyimpaga ledA yaTu
kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu
mRdamada lalAma zubhAniTila vara jaTAyu mokSa phalada
pavamAna sutuDu nIdu mahima dèlpa sIta dèlisi
valaci sòkkaledA ArIti ninnu
kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu
sukhAspada vimukhAmbudhara pavana videha mAnasa vihArApta
surabhUja mAnita guNAGka cidAnanda khaga turaGga dhRta rathaGga
parama dayAkara karuNArasa varuNAlaya bhayApahara zrI raghupate
kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu
kAmiJci premamIda karamula nIdu pAda kamalamula baTTukònu
vADu sAkSi rAma nAma rasikuDu kailAsa sadanuDu sAkSi
mariyu nArada parAzara zuka zaunaka purandhara nagajA dharaja
mukhyulu sAkSi gAdA sundareza sukha kalazAmbudhi vAsA zritulake
kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu
satatamu prema pUrituDagu tyAgarAjanuta
mukhajita kumudahita varada ninnu
kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu
kana kana rucirA
About This Stotram
Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Kana Kana Ruchira
Sanskrit Title: त्यागराज पञ्चरत्न कीर्तन कन कन रुचिरा
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas are considered the pinnacle of devotional music in Carnatic tradition. 'Kana Kana Ruchira' translates to 'Beautiful to behold, every moment'. This Keerthana is a expression of Tyagaraja's ecstatic vision of Lord Rama. It describes the Lord's divine form, his radiant countenance, and the overwhelming joy that the devotee experiences upon beholding him. The composition is set in the Raga Varali and Adi Tala, which are known for their solemnity and grandeur, perfectly complementing the devotional intensity. These five kritis are sung together as a set, often during major Carnatic music festivals, and are revered for their spiritual depth and musical brilliance. They are believed to bestow immense spiritual merit and a direct connection with the divine.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Lord Rama |
| Author | Tyagaraja |
| Type | Keerthana |
| Category | Pancharatna Keerthana |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The 'Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas' are a set of five seminal compositions by the great Carnatic music composer Saint Tyagaraja. These are considered the 'jewels' of his repertoire. The specific piece 'Kana Kana Ruchira' is the first of these five Pancharatna Keerthanas. They are not part of a larger scriptural text in the traditional sense but are independent musical and devotional compositions that have gained immense scriptural and devotional status over time. They were composed by Tyagaraja in the 18th-19th century CE. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of spiritual bliss
- Deepening of devotion to Lord Rama
- Understanding of divine beauty and grace
- Cultivation of inner peace and contentment
- Merit equivalent to performing great sacrifices
Best Time to Recite
Any time, but particularly auspicious during the Tyagaraja Aradhana festival, mornings, or during periods of deep meditation and prayer.
Historical Context
Saint Tyagaraja (c. 1767 – c. 1847 CE) was one of the 'Trinity' of Carnatic music, alongside Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri. He was a prolific composer and a devout worshipper of Lord Rama. The Pancharatna Keerthanas are believed to have been composed at the Tiruvaiyaru temple, a significant pilgrimage site. Tyagaraja's compositions are deeply rooted in the Bhakti tradition and are known for their lyrical beauty, melodic richness, and philosophical content. The Pancharatnas are considered his magnum opus, representing the culmination of his musical and spiritual journey. The context of their composition is often linked to Tyagaraja's intense devotion and his desire to express the ineffable beauty and grace of Lord Rama.
Alternate Names
- Pancharatna Kritis
- Rama Pancharatnam
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Last Updated: 2025-12-01