Kamalasulochani

Lesson 8 · Nagasvaravali · Roopakam

Lesson 8NagasvaravaliRoopakamBeginner28th Melakarta janyam

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Rāga

Nagasvaravali

28th Melakarta janyam

Ārohaṇam (Ascent)

S G₃ M₁ P D₂ Ṡ

Avarohaṇam (Descent)

Ṡ D₂ P M₁ G₃ S

Tāla & Details

Roopakam

beginner

Deity: Goddess Devi (Sarasvati/Parvati)

Source: PCM Book 1, Lesson 8, p.44

Pallavi (Opening Line)

Kamalasulōchani

Meaning (from PCM Book 1)

O lotus-eyed Devi, your gait is as the swan's and your waist is as thin as the lion's. Your face is radiant like the moon. The mixture of sandal and vermilion on your body fills the air with a lovely fragrance. Your beautiful form lies on a bed of jasmine flowers.

Pedagogical Note

Nagasvaravali is a pentatonic raga derived from Harikambhoji. It omits R and N.

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