Kamalajadala

Lesson 6 · Kalyani · Roopakam

Lesson 6KalyaniRoopakamBeginner65th Melakarta

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Rāga

Kalyani

65th Melakarta

Ārohaṇam (Ascent)

S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ

Avarohaṇam (Descent)

Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₂ S

Tāla & Details

Roopakam

beginner

Deity: Vishnu (Varada)

Source: PCM Book 1, Lesson 6, p.40

Pallavi (Opening Line)

Kamalajādala nētrā

Meaning (from PCM Book 1)

O merciful one with lotus-like eyes, you showed kindness to the elephant king, Gajendra. You, the Lord of Lakshmi, slew the demons Keshi and Naraka. Varada, you who are the foremost among devas, reside in the city of Velapura.

Pedagogical Note

Kalyani is the 65th Melakarta (Mechakalyani). It uses Prati Madhyama (M₂) — the only note that distinguishes it from Shankarabharanam.

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