Today we will explore a Tamil Padam - An Abhinaya Item - "Yaro Ivar Yaro".
This item is a combination of Bharatanatyam + Kathakali + Mohiniyattam.
"Yaro Ivar Yaro" means = "Who is this, Who can it be?"
I have used steps of 3 different classical dance forms in the video.
1. Kathakali : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathakali
2. Mohiniyattam : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohiniyattam
3. Bharatanatyam : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharatanatyam
Hasta (Hand) Mudras are almost common across all classical dance forms.
A student will learn the commonality that exists across all kinds of classical dance forms from this item.
The Song captures Lord Rama's first glimpse of Goddess Sita in Mithila during his mission trip with Sage Vishwamitra and his younger brother Lakshmana.
Lord Rama chances upon the princess while walking in the city of Mithila.
As the Eyes of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita meet, waves of emotions collide and the stream of their thoughts SYNC. It is a sight to behold.
The moods revolve around Shringara Rasa.
Lord Rama wonders on Glimpsing Goddess Sita and thinks :
Who is She?
What is her name? I know not?
Is it possible that we may have had a bond with each other in our past life?
Her beautiful moon lit face turned towards me - is she looking at me?
In the beautiful city of Mithila where clouds and symbols of wealth abounds - her appearance looks like the Goddess seated on Lotus (Goddess Lakshmi). Who could it be? Do i know her?
Did we share a bond with each other in our past lives and that is why she is serving me now?
Is it a relationship that has transcended TIME.
Is it possible that we may have had a relationship in the past life and which is why she is presenting herself to me in this life?
The thoughts of Goddess Sita was in sync with Lord Rama :
Who is he?
Definitely this is not LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
This has to be RECOGNITION AT FIRST SIGHT.
It is very clear that we have had relationship in our past life which brings him before me in this life.
Are we re-establishing the past celestial relationship?
Who are thou? and what are thy names?
Their names are Dharma and Artha (Wealth).
The meeting of Dharma and Artha (Wealth) is a DIVINE SIGHT TO BEHOLD.
Song : Yaro Ivar Yaro.
Epic : Rama Natakam.
Talam : Adi.
Ragam : Bhairavi.
Language : Tamil.
Composed by : Arunachala Kavi.
Singer : Kalamandalam Vinod.
As a music therapy - Bhairavi Ragam is heard to Boost Immunity.
Spiritually this Ragam is said to activate Anahata Chakra - "The Heart Chakra".
This Ragam is said to evoke LOVE AND COMPASSION in one's heart for all living beings of the earth including the Plant and Animal Kingdom.
Presenting you all with Shringara Rasa + Bhairavi Ragam, a complex Rasa with layers of emotions that reveal themselves separately or simultaneously elaborating on the story as they appear.
Shringara Rasa is the primary expression of life.
The steps involves the following:
1. Foot steps includes 2 types of Bharatanatyam Adavu :
a) Taka Dhimi ; Taka Jhanu and
b) Ta Tai Tai Tam ; Dhit Tai Tai Tam
2. Hasta Mudra - Hand Movements : Mohiniyattam.
3. Eye Movements : Kathakali.
I had presented the same song last year however i have re-filmed the same song once again. Shringara Rasa is the most dominant feeling of human life - a key driver to the process of evolution.
However while performing this Rasa classical purity has to be maintained. If the kinetics are faithfully adhered to then the purity will automatically follow.
In this revised video i have attempted to improve the classical purity as compared to the presentation made last year.
My Bharatanatyam course is officially completed and my practical exams are being scheduled on the 27th of September 2021. The examinations are being conducted online due to the Corona Pandemic.
Iam deeply INDEBTED to Lord Natarajar for GUIDING me to dance away the 3 difficult years of my life transforming it into the 3 most beautiful years of my life while the Universe still continues to support me in all POSSIBLE WAYS.
All world is a stage.
There is Materialism on the stage which is VISIBLE to us ;
The INVISIBLE Spiritual Soul is also present on the stage but because of our ignorance we are unable to experience our SOUL.
The "Arudra Darshanam" of Lord Shiva in the form of "COSMIC DANCER-NATARAJA" will help us see the INVISIBLE - SPIRITUAL SOUL.
IGNORANCE IS BEING CRUSHED BY LORD NATARAJA WITH HIS FEET THEREBY MAKING ALL UNSEEN VISIBLE.
I met with DANCE/NATYA VEDA which was CHASING me from MANY YEARS.
The feeling that GOD was in SEARCH of me !
PINNACLE OF SPIRITUAL BLISS !
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