Padumanabha

Lesson 5 · Deshakshi · Tishra Triputa

Lesson 5DeshakshiTishra TriputaBeginner28th Melakarta janyam

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P̣·S·S·Ṣ

Rāga

Deshakshi

28th Melakarta janyam

Ārohaṇam (Ascent)

S R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₂ Ṡ

Avarohaṇam (Descent)

Ṡ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S

Tāla & Details

Tishra Triputa

beginner

Deity: Vishnu (Padmanabha)

Source: PCM Book 1, Lesson 5, p.38

Pallavi (Opening Line)

Padumanābha pāhi māmayā

Meaning (from PCM Book 1)

O Supreme one with the lotus emerging from your navel, your form is radiant. You are worshipped by Vidura. You enjoy an unblemished record and have Garuda, the divine eagle, as your vehicle. You reside in the ocean and repose on the serpent king Adishesha.

Pedagogical Note

Deshakshi is a hexatonic raga (shadava-shadava) derived from Harikambhoji (28th Melakarta). It omits N in both ascent and descent.

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