#01 (Thyagaraja) Birth Of A Saint Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran
#01 (Thyagaraja) Birth Of A Saint
SAINT THYAGARAJA
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
The Saint Thyagaraja was born on the 4th May,1767
at Tiruvarur, Tanjore District, South India. He came to
lead the mankind in the spiritual path through the medium
of Classical Music, purely devoted to Lord Rama. He had
composed classical songs in thousands during his life time,
which are still very popular through out the world.
During the period of Vijayanagar Empire in the Central India,
which broke down due to frequent invasions from the North
India, his ancestors took asylum in the Kingdom ruled by
Maratha Nayak in South India. With this brief introduction
his life story follows:
SAINT THYAGARAJA
(04-05-1767 to 06-01-1847)
The year seventeen-sixty-seven,
Witnessed the divine sanction
From the Merciful Heaven
For a great saint, who was born.
It was on the fourth day,
In the month of May,
This saint took his birth
On this mundane earth.
The Temple Town Tiruvarur,
Of the District Thanjavur,
Became the chosen land,
To welcome this child.
True to their own custom
He was given the name
Thyagaraja, the Lord
Of this Temple God.
‘Thyaga, ’ a word for ‘sacrifice’
‘Raja’ for ‘King or Prince, ’
Thyagaraja, as his name stood,
Lived in austerity till his end.
He was the third son,
The most illustrious one,
Of Ramabrahmam, his father,
And Seethamma, his mother.
The King of Thanjavur
Patronized his father,
A story teller by profession,
And an exponent of Ramayan.
As a daughter of a Veena player,
Kalahastayya, a royal court performer,
Music was in Seethamma's blood
And he grew up in this background.
(Thanjavur, a place in South India)
Sir, Very true. Music is the language of the soul and to a large number of saints the realization has come through music, songs and dance.. CP
A small error, Thyagaraja was born in Tiruvayyar, not Tiruvarur, same district though. Tiruvarur is famous for the deity Thyagaraja, who is not the saint but a form of Shiva..... I love this poem. I personally sing the songs of Saint Thyagaraja, and can feel magnitude of his lyrics....I mean who else can say 'endaro mahanubhavulu andhariki vandanamulu'?
Rajaram... simple is a universal that cuts cord spins to run through birth and records... Deana say... respectfully...
History, music and spiritualism - the poet shows total control over these aspects. Simple verses that directly go into the heart. Every poet has a purpose here on earth and this poet has been sent amonst us to restore our lost treasures. Sri Rajaram Ramachandran is really doing a great service to humanity by introducing such great musicians/spiritual giants to us in all his sincerity. May god bless him.
Thanjavur is a place that stands out in many respects...Thyagayya, Guru Raghavendra, my Lord Bragadeeswara with my mother Brigan Nayagith Thaayar.....i was also born in Thanjavur...these giants have left a great legacy that i am also prompted to make records in my own unique way...thanks sir for making this great epic....your hands deserve special shaking from me...i love to see you soon...keep giving things like this
the legend of Thyagaraja is well written in your page..thanks for sharing..like calligraphy, music is also an art..
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/4/2024 4:28:23 AM # 1.0.0.1119
An excellent introduction to the life of Thyagaraja, singer of thousands of songs. Music is the soul of poetry. Beautifully written. Warm regards, Sandra