Volume 6, Issue 7

Bhakti Marga of Saint Thyagaraja

Author

Research Scholar: R.Sudhalakxmi, Department Of Vaishnavism, University of Madras | Guide : Dr.K.Dayanidhi, Asst.Professor, Head (I/c) Department Of Vaishnavism, University of Madras

Abstract

Abstract: Saint Thyagaraja, an expert composer used music as a tool of worship .The lyrics acts as an internal evidence to convey the philosophy the composer wanted to express. A few references from his compositions are presented as part of this article to explain what he expresses as his purpose of birth through his compositions and his visualization of supreme god Lord Rama. A comparative study of the poetry of Saint Thyagaraja to that of the works of Alvar with details from Veda and Vedanta are presented to explain the lyrical depth. The composition Marugelara, explains the search and realisation the composer undergoes in experiencing Lord Rama. This composition is compared to verses of Dhivya Prabahandam, Valmiki Ramayana, Srimad Bhagavad Gita and works of Alvar to establish how it reflects the thoughts of the above.

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