Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Samayaniki Tagu Mataladene
Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Samayaniki Tagu Mataladene
tyAgarAja paJcaratna kIrtana samayAniki tagu mATalADènè
kUrpu: zrI tyAgarAjAcAryulu
rAgaM: Arabhi
tAlaM: Adi
sAdhiJcène o manasA
bodhiJcina sanmArgavasanamula bòGku jesi tA baTTinapaTTu
sAdhiJcène o manasA
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
devakI vasudevula negiJcinaTu
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
raGgezuDu sadgaGgA janakuDu saGgIta sAmpradAyakuDu
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
gopI jana manoradha mòsaGga lekane geliyu jese vADu
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
sArAsAruDu sanaka sanandana sanmuni sevyuDu sakalAdhAruDu
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
vanitala sadA sòkka jeyucunu mròkka jese
paramAtmuDaniyu gAka yazoda tanayuDaJcu
mudambunanu muddu bèTTa navvucuNDu hari
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
parama bhakta vatsaluDu suguNa pArAvAruNDAjanma mana ghUDi
kali bAdhalu dIrcu vADanucune hRdambujamuna jUcu cuNDaga
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
hare rAmacandra raghukuleza mRdu subhAza zeSa zayana
para nAri sodarAja virAja turagarAja rAjanuta nirAmaya pAghana
sarasIruha dalAkSa yanucu veDukònna nannu tA brovakanu
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
zrI veGkaTeza suprakAza sarvonnata sajjana mAnasa niketana
kanakAmbara dhara lasan makuTa kuNDala virAjita hare yanucu ne
pògaDagA tyAgarAja geyuDu mAnavendruDaina rAmacandruDu
samayAniki tagu mATalADène
sadbhaktula naData liTlanène amarikagA nA pUja kònène
aluga vaddanane vimukhulato jera bokumanène
vèta galigina tAlukòmmanane damazamAdi sukha dAyakuDagu
zrI tyAgarAja nutuDu cènta rAkane
sAdhiJcène o manasA.. sAdhiJcène
About This Stotram
Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas Samayaniki Tagu Mataladene
Sanskrit Title: त्यागराज पञ्चरत्न कीर्तन समयानिकि तगु माटलाडॆनॆ
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The 'Samayaniki Tagu Mataladene' is one of the five 'Pancharatna Kirtanas' composed by Saint Tyagaraja. These five kritis are considered the 'jewels' of his compositions and are sung together as a unified offering. This particular kirtana, set in the raga Arabhi and tala Adi, emphasizes the importance of speaking appropriately according to the time and situation ('Samayaniki Tagu Mataladene'). It highlights the divine wisdom and guidance that Lord Rama provides, as exemplified by his interactions with Devaki and Vasudeva. The kirtana serves as a lesson in righteous conduct, spiritual discernment, and unwavering devotion to the divine. Its inclusion within the Pancharatna set signifies its paramount importance in Tyagaraja's devotional output and its role in guiding devotees towards spiritual enlightenment and righteous living.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Rama |
| Author | Tyagaraja |
| Type | Kirtana |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The provided text indicates that this composition is part of the 'Tyagaraja Pancharatna Keerthanas'. The Pancharatna Kirtanas are a set of five specific compositions by the renowned Carnatic music composer Saint Tyagaraja. These five kritis are considered his magnum opus and are sung together as a set during various music festivals and concerts. The specific kirtana mentioned, 'Samayaniki Tagu Mataladene', is one of these five. The Pancharatna Kirtanas are believed to have been composed during Tyagaraja's lifetime, likely in the late 18th or early 19th century, and are central to the repertoire of Carnatic music. They are not found in ancient Vedic or Puranic scriptures but are devotional hymns composed by a great saint-composer. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of spiritual wisdom
- Understanding of righteous conduct
- Devotion to Lord Rama
- Inner peace and contentment
- Fulfillment of desires through devotion
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, during religious festivals, especially during the Tyagaraja Aradhana festival.
Historical Context
Saint Tyagaraja (1767-1847) was one of the greatest composers of Carnatic music and a devout follower of Lord Rama. He lived in the town of Tiruvarur in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The Pancharatna Kirtanas are considered his most significant contribution to devotional music. They are believed to have been composed as a set, possibly to be presented to the deity or as a comprehensive exposition of his devotional philosophy. The kirtanas are not only musical masterpieces but also contain philosophical and spiritual teachings. The 'Samayaniki Tagu Mataladene' specifically reflects Tyagaraja's understanding of divine wisdom and its practical application in life, drawing parallels with the divine play of Lord Rama.
Alternate Names
- Samayaniki Tagu Matladene
- Arabhi Raga Pancharatna Kirtana
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Last Updated: 2025-12-01