Compositions with Rama as muse
The Hindu
Rama was not just inspired Tyagaraja, but many other composers
In our country, god has been visualised in a multitude of forms. And the form of Rama, who inspired the great epic Ramayana, has always been associated with creativity in artistes and with a wide representation in all the arts. The Ramayana has been a source of not just spiritual inspiration but has also produced great literature, poetry and music. The Bhakti movement in particular saw a flowering of talent from the great saint-poets, who composed songs in praise of Rama that soon became an intrinsic part of the repertoire of the performing arts. While the creations of Tyagaraja are well known, a number of other composers have written equally exquisite songs dedicated to Rama in the Carnatic tradition, rich in lyrics and ragas. The song ‘Vadavarayai matthaki’, from the Aycciyar kuravai of the Tamil classic Silappadikaram, mentions the lord as Rama. This song was set to music by S.V. Venkataraman and made popular by M.S. Subbulakshmi, and featured in her historic concert at the United Nations.More Related News