Shree Govinda

Lesson 20 · Gowla · Roopakam

Lesson 20GowlaRoopakamIntermediate15th 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: Vishnu (Govinda)

Source: PCM Book 1, Lesson 20, p.68

Pallavi (Opening Line)

Shree Gōvinda

Meaning (from PCM Book 1)

O Govinda, you are also hailed as Hari, Mukunda and Shreedhara. You vanquished the demon Madhu and your vehicle is Garuda. You incarnated as Rama and are extremely attractive. Please protect me.

Pedagogical Note

Gowla is a vakra raga derived from Mayamalavagowla. The avarohanam has a characteristic zigzag: G₃ M₁ R₁ S.

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