Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Kana Kana Ruchira
Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Kana Kana Ruchira
Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Kana Kana Ruchira
tyāgarāja pañcaratna kīrtana kana kana rucirā
kūrpu: śrī tyāgarājācāryulu
rāgaṃ: varāli
tālaṃ: ādi
kana kana rucirā
kanaka vasana ninnu
dina dinamunu anudina dinamunu
manasuna canuvuna ninnu
kana kana rucira kanaka vasana ninnu
pālugāru momuna
śrīyapāra mahima kanaru ninnu
kana kana rucirā kanaka vasana ninnu
kalakalamanu mukhakala galigina sīta
kulukucu nora kannulanu jūce ninnu
kana kana rucirā kanaka vasana ninnu
bālākābha sucela maṇimaya mālālaṅkṛta kandhara
sarasijākṣa vara kapola surucira kirīṭadhara santatambu manasāraga
kana kana rucirā kanaka vasana ninnu
sapatni mātayau surucice karṇa śūlamaina māṭala vīnula
curukkana tālaka śrī harini dhyāniñci sukhiyimpaga ledā yaṭu
kana kana rucirā kanaka vasana ninnu
mṛdamada lalāma śubhāniṭila vara jaṭāyu mokṣa phalada
pavamāna sutuḍu nīdu mahima dèlpa sīta dèlisi
valaci sòkkaledā ārīti ninnu
kana kana rucirā kanaka vasana ninnu
sukhāspada vimukhāmbudhara pavana videha mānasa vihārāpta
surabhūja mānita guṇāṅka cidānanda khaga turaṅga dhṛta rathaṅga
parama dayākara karuṇārasa varuṇālaya bhayāpahara śrī raghupate
kana kana rucirā kanaka vasana ninnu
kāmiñci premamīda karamula nīdu pāda kamalamula baṭṭukònu
vāḍu sākṣi rāma nāma rasikuḍu kailāsa sadanuḍu sākṣi
mariyu nārada parāśara śuka śaunaka purandhara nagajā dharaja
mukhyulu sākṣi gādā sundareśa sukha kalaśāmbudhi vāsā śritulake
kana kana rucirā kanaka vasana ninnu
satatamu prema pūrituḍagu tyāgarājanuta
mukhajita kumudahita varada ninnu
kana kana rucirā kanaka vasana ninnu
kana kana rucirā
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