Thodaya Mangalam by Padmashri Awardee Sangita Kalanidhi Smt. Aruna Sairam at Rang Abhang concert

*Artists*
Vocal: Aruna Sairam
Violin: H.N. Bhaskar
Mridangam: Sai Giridhar
Ghatam: Trichy Murali
Tambura: Girija & Hariharan
Fulute: B.V. Balasai
Sitar: Kishore Kumar
Harmonium: Niranjan
Tabla: Lele Sai Shravanam
Pakhawaj, Dholak, Dolki, Bass Dholak: Ganapathi
Additional Percussions: Jaycha

*Lyrics*
Jaya janaki ramana jaya vibhisana sharana jaya saroruha charana jaya dina karuna
Jaya loka sharanya jaya bhakta karunya jaya divya lavanya jaya jagadpunya
Sakala lokavasa saketapura vasa akalanka nija dasa abjamukha hasa
Shukamuni stuti patra shubada nija caritra makara kundala karna megha sama varna
Kamaniya kotira kaustubhalankara kamalaksa raghuvira kamala vihara
Samaripu jaya dhira sakala guna gambhira amala hrt-sancara akhilarthi hara
Rupa nindita mara rucira sadguna shura bhupa dasharatha kumara bhubhara hara
Papa sanga vidara panktimukha samhara shripate sukumara sita vihara

*Meaning*
Hail! Husband of Sita, Hail protector of vibhisana, Hail lotus footed, Hail the compassionate of the oppressed,
Hail protector of the worlds, Hail protector of devotees, Hail one with divine beauty, Hail the auspiciousness of the world,
Abode of the whole world, Resident of the city of Saketa, served by spotless, smile resembling lotus flower,
Praised by sukamuni, Auspicious life history, Ears adorned with large ear rings, body hue similar to the cloud.
Beautiful crown, adorned with Kausthubha, eyes resembling the petals of lotus,The hero of the clan of Raghu, one who wanders among Lotuses,
Vanquisher of all foes, brave, profound with all virtues, resider in the hearts of the pure, remover of all difficulties,
Excelled cupid in beauty, brilliant, abode of virtues, son of king Dasaratha, remover of the load of the world.
Breaker and separater of sins, killer of ten headed demon, husband of Sri, Goddess Lakshmi, good and ideal son, who moves around with Sita

*About Aruna Sairam*
Aruna Sairam (Padma Shri) is a Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian, and speaker. In addition to her performances in India, Aruna has taken Carnatic music to the global arena, at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. Currently Vice Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi, she was appointed in 2008 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as Advisor to the Department of Culture. Aruna works towards the musical education of underprivileged students, through the Nadayogam Trust, which she founded in 2011. Aruna is grateful for the training she received under her mother Rajalakshmi Sethuraman and the legendary T. Brinda, and the mentorship from several masters throughout her musical journey. Her music erased geographic borders when she was the first to incorporate Abhang, a Western Indian musical form, into a traditional, South Indian concert.

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