Kalaimahalé

Lesson 21 · Gowla · Roopakam

Lesson 21GowlaRoopakamIntermediate15th Melakarta janyam

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P̣·S·S·Ṣ

Rāga

Gowla

15th Melakarta janyam

Ārohaṇam (Ascent)

S R₁ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ

Avarohaṇam (Descent)

Ṡ N₃ P M₁ R₁ G₃ M₁ R₁ S

Tāla & Details

Roopakam

intermediate

Deity: Sarasvati (Goddess of Knowledge)

Source: PCM Book 1, Lesson 21, p.70

Pallavi (Opening Line)

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Meaning (from PCM Book 1)

O Goddess of Knowledge, Sarasvati! You are an ocean of mercy saluted by Lakshmi, Parvati, Ravi (Sun) and Shashi (Moon). You are the treasure-house that bestows ability in poetry, literature, music and dance. Please bless me with intelligence and vanquish the darkness of ignorance.

Pedagogical Note

Second Geetham in Gowla. The raga's vakra nature is more prominent in this composition.

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