Carnatic Music PDF
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Carnatic Music PDF
on 72 Melakarta Ragas
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12 Chakras of Classical Indian Music
Melakarta ragas are fundamental ragas from which other ragas
may be generated. For this reason the melakarta ragas are
also known as janaka (parent) ragas. Melakarta ragas are also
known as sampoorna ragas as they contain all seven swaras
(notes) of the octave in both the ascending and the descending
mode. There are 72 melakarta ragas.
The melakarta system of ragas was first propounded by
Raamamaatya in his work Svaramelakalanidhi c. 1550. He is
considered the father of the mela system of ragas. Later in
the 17th century, Venkatamakhi expounded a new mela system
in his Chaturdandi Prakasika, known today as the Melakarta
system.
The 72 Melakarta Ragas in both VENKATAMAKHI and
GOVINDACHARYA Systems are given for the benefit of
music lovers. Both Sadja and Panchama are common for all 72
Ragas; while Risabha, Gandhara, Madhyama Swaras remain the
same for the 6 Ragas in each Chakra, either Dhaivata or Nisada
or both vary for every Raga. It is KA-TA-PA-YA-DI formula.
The 72 Melakartas are further subdivided into twelve parts of
six ragas each (12 x 6 = 72). These 12 parts are called Chakras,
and we also have interesting nomenclature for them, which
enable us to find out the exact Chakra number even from its
name. The Chakras are given in the table.
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Indu Moon - The earth has one moon
Netra Eyes - We have two eyes
Agni Fire - There are three types of fire as stated in the
Veda (Dakshina, Ahvaniya and Garhapadya)
Veda The Original Hindu scriptures are 4 in number
(Rig, Sama, Yajur & Atharvana)
Bana Arrow - Kama or cupid (Manmatha with Rati)
is believed to have arrows with five flowers
(Lotus, Mango, Jasmine, Ashoka and Lily)
Ritu Seasons - Of six types (Vasanta, Greeshma,
Varsha, Sharad, Sisira and Hemanta)
Risi Sages - we have the famous sapta or seven Rishis
(Gowtama, Viswamitra, Kashyapa, Jamadagni,
Bharadwaja, Atri and Vasishta)
Vasu A group of Devas or celestial beings, 8 in number
(Aapa, Dhruva, Soma, Dava, Pratyusha, Anila,
Anala and Prabhasa)
Brahma Mythological reference to the nine cycles of the
universe, each presided over by one Brahma
(Atri, Angirasa, Brighu, Daksha, Kashyapa,
Pulaha, Marichi, Vasishta and Pulastya)
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Disi Directions - 10 in all (8 Ashtadikpalaka - Indra,
Agni, Yama, Niruddhi, Varuna, Vayu, Kuber
and Isana plus Akash and Patal)
Rudra The set of 11 Devas headed by Lord Siva
(Aja, Dwasha, Ekapada, Triambake, Aparajita,
Isana, Tribhuvana, Sambhu, Hara, Rudra and
Ahirputniya)
Aditya The group of 12 Suryas in the cosmic Universe
(Poosha, Bhaskara, Marichi, Arka, Khaga,
Surya, Mitra, Aditya, Ravi, Bhanu, Savita and
Hiranyagarbha)
Gandhara Nisada
1. SU = Suddha Gandhara 1. SU = Suddha Nisada
2. SA = Sadharana Gandhara 2. KAI = Kaisikhi Nisada
3. A = Antara Gandhara 3. KAK = Kakali Nisada
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1st Chakra Indu
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2nd Chakra Netra
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3nd Chakra Agni
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4th Chakra Veda
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5th Chakra Bana
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6th Chakra Rudu
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7th Chakra Risi
In Music Chakra - Chakra 7 is Risi (Sages), comprises
of the famous sapta or seven rishis (Gowtama, Viswamitra,
Kashyapa, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja, Atri and Vasishta).
The main frame illustrates the Saptamatruka - Abirami,
Maheswari, Kowmari, Varahi, Narayani, Indrani and Kali,
who are among the oldest pantheon of goddesses to be
worshiped. The mela table 37 to 42 indicate the notes to the
melakarta ragas detailed in the flyleaf.
In Mind, body and soul Chakra – Chakra 7 Divine Chakra
is lined up with the heart and the throat chakras, enabling the
higher spirit energies to work through ones voice and body.
Venkatamakhi System Govindacharya System
Mela No.
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8th Chakra Vasu
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9th Chakra Brahma
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10th Chakra Disi
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11th Chakra Rudra
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12th Chakra Aditya
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12 Chakras of music the
mind, body and soul
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New Crown
Chakra 12 Higher Mental
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Chakra
Third Eye 9
Chakra 11 Face Chakra
Throat 8
Chakra
7 Divine Chakra
6 Heart Chakra
Spirit Chakra 5
4 Solar Plexus
Chakra
Sacral Chakra 3
2 Joy Chakra
Primal Chakra 1
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12 Chakras of the mind, body and soul
1. Root or Primal Chakra: The root chakra stores
the energy of the body. The power and energy
that we heal ourselves originates from here.
• Base of the spine - Ruby, Garnet, Hematite,
Jasper
2. Joy Chakra (New): To bring a richer feeling of
everything that one does, to remember in the
body, the joy of life, the joy of living, it is the
bringing of Heaven onto earth - Nestled between
the Root and Sacral Chakras (previously the 1st
and 2nd chakras). • Fuscia, Bright Pink • Pink
Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Rebellite
3. Sacral or Kundalini Chakra: The Sacral chakra
rules the pleasure centers of the body. It is about
our ability to give and receive pleasure. • A
couple of inches above the public bone • Bright
orange • Carnelian, Imperial Topaz, Citrine,
Coral
4. Solar Plexus Chakra: This is where ones self
esteem resides, as well as the control around and
within ones life • Solar Plexus • Bright yellow •
Citrine, Yellow Topaz, Yellow Sapphire
5. Spirit Chakra (New): This is another new chakra
that was previously above the head, but has now
moved down into the body. This is the energy
center that contacts, and gets guidance from angels.
• Between the solar Plexus and the Heart
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• Aquamarine with a silvery tint, it glistens
• Aquamarine, Amazonite, light Turquoise,
Celestite, Silver
6. Heart Chakra: This chakra is the feeling and
emotion center of the body. It recognizes both
the physical needs as well as the spiritual needs
for human experience. • Heart • Emerald
Green/ Rose Pink • Emerald, Jade, Malachite
7. Divine Chakra (Old Crown Chakra): This
beautiful chakra is the former Crown Chakra
that has moved down from just above our
heads close to the center of the body. It is
lined up with the heart and the throat chakras,
enabling the higher spirit energies to work
through ones voice and body more easily. •
Just above the green heart chakra. • White •
Diamond, Rutilated Clear Quartz, Opal, Pearl,
Moonstone
8. Throat Chakra: The 8th Chakra deals
with our communication and the
expression of our creativity. Our ability to
speak the words that we desire to speak,
and to create the things that we desire
to create, emanates from this energy
center. At its heart is an exquisite lotus
flower. • Throat • Blue • Lotus Flower
• Blue Topaz, • Sapphire, Lapis, Celestite
9. Brow or Third Eye Chakra: The third eye is
directly connected to the medulla, which is the
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back of the head and the pineal gland in the
center of the skull. The medulla is one of the
secondary chakras, and is the area where the
psychic energy enters our bodies. • Slightly above
the eyes in the center of the forehead • Purple,
like a black light • Amethyst, Rubellite, Sugilite
10. Higher Mental Chakra: This chakra is
connected to the higher mental planes and
rules special thought. It helps to bring in all
levels of wonderful information. Universal
knowledge is stored here. • Top of the forehead
• Indigo, deep blue, midnight blue • Tanzanite.
Snowflake Obsidian. Fire Opal, Moldavite,
Dark Blue Sapphire
11. Face Chakra: This is a very special chakra that
houses our ability to become what we wish to
become. We have the ability to reshape our
bodies, reshape the energies that each of us
puts out, and reshape the energies that each
of us takes in. • A round chakra covering the
entire face • Cobalt Blue with flecks of Gold •
Lapis, sodalite, Tanzanite.
12. New Crown Chakra: As part of the Earth
changes that are taking place, extreme levels of
electricity are coming both to the planet and
to our bodies. The energy of gold is the energy
that is allowing our bodies to move and balance
at the highest level • Top of the head • Gold
• Tiger Eye, Pyrite, Copper.
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