Saturday, May 2, 2015

Saraswati, Trivat, Drut Chautaal

ज धज धरा आज ।
'नादरंग' मगन तन मन देखत भूषित रूप! ॥ धृ ॥  
सोना पन्ना तन लपेटे ।
कलियाँ गजरा सोहे ।
गले यमुना माल साजे ।
अतर महके चहुँ ओर ॥ १ ॥  
धुप गूंजे ।
कोकिला करत गान ।
गजराज विराट आनंद तांडव आज करत - 
धा न धा न धा न, तकिट तकिट तकिट, धात्रक धिकिट धिकिट, धिन धिन धिन  तरान,
(धाकिटतक धुमकिटतक धिनतरान [धिन धिन धिन] [धा धा धा]) x ३  ॥ २ ॥     

Explanation:
This is a "Trivat (त्रिवट)". Trivat is a composition that is formed using Lyrics and Pakhawaj bol.

This trivat embodies the 'Pruthvi' or Earth element with descriptions of sights, smells and sounds of a beautiful spring day. Chataal is used to create a measured,  rhythmic and grounding backdrop while Raga Saraswati expresses appreciation, beauty and contentment.

‘Naadrang, upon seeing Mother Earth, is spellbound by her elegant beauty:
Draped in resplendent gold and emerald green leaves, a many-hued garland of flowers adorning her,  she wears the river Yamuna as a sparkling necklace while a bewitching scent of spring sweetens the air.  
Mother Earth's children celebrate this beautiful day with a symphony as bumble bees hum pleasantly, cuckoos sing melodiously and the mighty elephant dances in percussive ecstasy.
This composition also contains a humble tribute to the exceptional composer John Williams and brilliant novelist J. K. Rowling, as their works help in centering and grounding myself.



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