Sangeetha and Bhakthi – Swami’s Last Days
Sangeetha and bhakthi should be acquired and practiced with humility. Genuine humility brings with it detachment, suppression or conquest of the baser instincts of Man and, ultimately annihilation of the…
Spiritual Legacy and Message of Thyagaraja
Sri Thyagaraja Swami emphasizes, again and again, the need for high values and consistency in living up to those values. One is reminded of the saying that if men are…
The Music of Hindostan
THYAGAYYAR OR THYAGARAJA OF TANJORE Thyagayyar or Thyagaraja of Tanjore (early 19th century), more is known. He was revered by his contemporaries as a perfectly sincere and selfless man; he…
The Musical Genius
Sri Thyagaraja Swami's contribution to music or sangitopasana and the esoteric nadopasana is unique. No other composer has sung about the grammar and mystic significance of sangita in such terms…
The Musical Genius – The Musical Plays or Operas
The Musical Plays or Operas Saint Thyagaraja’s contribution to music includes, in addition to his composition, the Uthsava Sampradaya kirtanas and the Divyanama kirtanas. These two are examples of classical…
The Poet
Thyagaraja Swami’s compositions are described as poetry set to music. He was the only poet among our composers. He has considerably enriched Telugu literature of the 19th century. He has…
A Short Biography of Sri Thyagaraja
This short biography is only for the benefit of those not familiar with the details of Thyagaraja Swami's life story. He was born on the 4th of May, 1767, and…
Thyagaraja Swami’s Contributions to Raga Lakshana and Musicology
Thyagaraja Swami had made significant contributions to raga lakshana, raga lakshya, and raga swaroopa, or in general, to the development of musicology. Support for this claim is provided…
Spiritual Legacy and Message
Sri Thyagaraja Swami emphasizes, again and again, the need for high values and consistency in living up to those values. One is reminded of the saying that if men are…
Grammar, Emotions, and Philosophy in Thyagaraja’s Compositions
Thyagaraja Swami, in his compositions, often uses words and proverbs, which are not strictly following the Telugu language or its grammar. This often brings criticism of Swami's grammar. For example,…