Ramayana through the eyes of Indian Music Composers
Title: References of Ramayana in Indian Classical Compositions Author: Srinidhi Chakravartula The term “Ramayana” is made of two words “Rama” and “Aayana” which means “Journey or Path/Travel of Rama”. Ramayana is one of the great epic that depicts the Life of Lord Rama, who is seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. As saying goes, “Ranjayathi ithi Raagaha, which means, a Raga that which entertains the audience Lord Vishnu’s Incarnation as a Rama, (as a human being who has experienced all shades of life, the Joy, the Sorrow, the anger, the love and affection, and majorly, The Bhakti.) Lord Rama is taken as an example for Pitru Bhakti, Matru Bhakti, Guru Bhakti, Prajaa Bhakti, Bhaatru Sneha, Raaja Dharma and Mythree Dharma. Queen Sita,(Wife of Rama) on the other hand is also known for her Pathivratha Dharma and Vaasthalya bhava towards the other beings. This paper aims to establish the Journey of “Raama” taken by various Indian Composers (from Ancient to Moder...
