Lyrical gems
Sree Rama Namame -
Paluke Bangaramayena -
Sree Ramula Divyanama -
Tarakamantramu -
Hari Hari Rama -
Paahi Rama Prabho -
Enta
Mahanubhavudavu
Nanu Brovamani Cheppave -
Ramadas. In reality, his later years are unrecorded. What we do know is that Aurangzeb invaded Golconda in 1686 and took Abul Hasan prisoner. Madanna was killed by the public in the confusion that followed. The fate of Akkanna is unknown. Abul Hasan was treated well by Aurangazeb though he was denied personal freedom. Both captor and captive lie buried within a kilometre of each other at Khuldabad, near Aurangabad. Abul Hasan is now venerated as a saint.
The compositions of Ramadas though set to various tunes shine forth in their lyrical beauty. There are a few songs describing Bhadrachalam and the way the town grew under his watchful guidance. But what stand out are the pieces that throw light on the devotee’s easy approach to Rama. There is a composition that gives a list of the jewels that the composer made for the various deities and the expense he incurred. It also mentions the name of the currency as Varahan, which lends hitorical significance to the song. But what is of interest is the question he asks Rama – Did your father Dasaratha give you all this or was it your fatherinlaw Janaka? Whose father’s property do you think it is that you are dancing around wearing?
It is believed that Ramadas’ incarceration ended when he appealed to Sita in the composition ‘Nanu brovamani cheppave’. He asks her to intercede on his behalf with Rama and even tells her when to do it — when she is alone with him in bed.
When it came to Ramadas, Rama accepted all forms of devotion. That is what makes the composer special.
Anandabhairavi
Saveri
Madhyamavati
Sankarabharanam
- Kalyani
Atana
Dhanyasi
Kanada