A TRIBUTE TO GREAT DASAS AND SHARANAS

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KKK SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS DAASARA ARAADHANE We are fortunate to have gathered here to celebrate in memory of Daasas in this far away land.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR GREAT DASAS AND SHARANAS : 

A TRIBUTE TO OUR GREAT DASAS AND SHARANAS

An overview of Carnatic MusicThe modern period of Carnantic music was promoted and propagated by various Daasas (Vishnu Bhaktas of Dwaita school) Sharanas (Shiva sharanas of Veera Saiva) and poets. : 

An overview of Carnatic MusicThe modern period of Carnantic music was promoted and propagated by various Daasas (Vishnu Bhaktas of Dwaita school) Sharanas (Shiva sharanas of Veera Saiva) and poets. Daasas Sharanas Sri Purandara Daasaru Sri Kanaka Daasaru Sri Mahipathi Daasaru Sri Prasanna Venkata Daasaru Sri Vijaya Daasaru Sri Jaganaatha Daasaru Guru Jagannatha Daasaru Sri Basaveswara Akka Mahadevi Sri Channa Basaveswara Sri Allamaprabhu Nijaguna Shiva Yogi

Daasara PadaGalu/ Vachanagalu : 

Daasara PadaGalu/ Vachanagalu The compositions by these Daasas, are called Daasara PadaGalu, Hence, in order to commemorate the Daasas and their Kruthis, Aradhanas are held all over the World. The compositions by Sharanas are called Vachanas.

HARIDAASA : 

HARIDAASA

Haridasa lineage : 

Haridasa lineage The Haridasa lineage sprang 800 years ago. It took birth with the inspiration of Sri Madhwacharya. It blossomed during the period of his disciple Sri Naraharitheertharu, and took the poetic form. Two centuries later through the relentless efforts of Sri SriPadarajaru and his principal disciple Sri Vyasarajaru, it reached the common man in the form of lyrics set to music. The movement gained momentum during the period of Sri PurandaraDaasaru, Sri Kanaka Daasaru & Sri VadhirajaSwamy. The tradition was carried on in the same rich fashion by Vijaya Daasaru, Gopala Daasaru, Jagannatha Daasaru and others.

SANGEETHA PITAAMAHASRI PURANDARA DASARU(1484- 1564) C.E : 

SANGEETHA PITAAMAHASRI PURANDARA DASARU(1484- 1564) C.E Original Name : Srinivasa Nayaka Place of Birth : Kshethrapura in Shimoga Dist., Karnataka but some believe that Purandargarh near Pune in Maharashtra Compositions : Around 4,75,000 songs

His Guru’s guidance and blessings : 

His Guru’s guidance and blessings Sri Vyasarajaru was the Guru of both the prominent Daasas, Sri Purandara Daasa and Sri Kanaka Daasa. He was the composer of the divine devotional song that millions of Hindu families have sung, over centuries, to invite Krishna into their household ….. “Krishna Nee BeganeBaaro” .He was a great devotee of Anjaneya and was instrumental in establishing over 700 Anjaneya temples around South India.

Contributions to Carnatic Music : 

Contributions to Carnatic Music Pioneer who blended the rich musical streams of Dravidian and Aryan music into a single stream called Carnatic music. He created several phrases of notes called "Sarali" "Janta", Hetchu-sthayi, "Thaggu sthayi" and "Datu" Swaras, "Alankaras" and Geetham

PLACE WHERE PURANDARA DASA USED TO COMPOSE THE SONGS - BANK OF TUNGABDHARA RIVER - HAMPI : 

PLACE WHERE PURANDARA DASA USED TO COMPOSE THE SONGS - BANK OF TUNGABDHARA RIVER - HAMPI He popularised the concept of Devotion by preaching: This body is expanding, compressing, It bends, it knocks, it crashes, It goes forward and finally lands in the fire, So why do you feel happy about mundane things oh Man…….

BHAKTA KANAKADAASARU (1488-1578) : 

BHAKTA KANAKADAASARU (1488-1578) Place of Birth : KAAGINELE Original name :THIMMAPPA NAAYAKA He was a mystic, saint and singer of Karnataka Disciple of Vyasaraaya and Sri Purandaradaasa. Ankita : Kagineleyadi Keshava

KANAKANA KINDI (UDUPI) : 

KANAKANA KINDI (UDUPI) To commemorate Lord Krishna's darshana to Kanaka Daâsa, the window has been designated as 'Kanaka's window.‘ Kanakadasa's major works Nalacharitre  Haribhaktisara Narasimhasthotra Ramadhanyacharite Mohanatarangini or Krishna charite

MAHIPATHI DAASARU(1611-1681) : 

MAHIPATHI DAASARU(1611-1681) An orthodox and ordant devotee of “SHRI HARI” He gave discourses in Urdu and Parsi, the incidents from Bhagawata, Ramayana, etc. He was appreciated by many Muslims including “mullahs” for his knowledge and Scholarly attitude.

SRI PRASANNA VENKATA VITTHALA DASARU(1680-1752) : 

SRI PRASANNA VENKATA VITTHALA DASARU(1680-1752) Born in bagalkot on the bank of river ghataprabha “Samastanama manigana satcarana” is one of his longer poems, which is almost like SriVishnusahasranama His ankita is "Prasanna Venkata".

SRI VIJAYA DASARU(1682-1755) : 

SRI VIJAYA DASARU(1682-1755) Place of Birth : Chekalaparvi, Raichur District Regarded as the reincarnation of “Bhrighua Muni.” Written about 25,000 “UGAHA BHOGHA’S” Next only to Purandara daasa and affectionately called as Daasa Shreshta.

SRI JAGANNATHA DAASARU(1727-1809) : 

SRI JAGANNATHA DAASARU(1727-1809) A great Sanskrit and Dvaita scholar The jewel in his devotional crown was Harikathamrutha saara. Ankita: Jagannatha vittala He believed that a devotee can build relationship with the God either as Master and Servant, Friendliness, Mother and Child, Husband and Wife.

GURU JAGANNATHA DASARU(1837-1918) : 

GURU JAGANNATHA DASARU(1837-1918) Place of Birth : Kesigi in Kurnool district He wrote nearly 30 books on philosophy like 'brahmasUtra BhAshyaADhyaAdhyatmikartha' He also wrote commentaries on Harikathamruthasara in Kannada and Sanskrit. Ankita : GuruJagannatha Vittala

SRI BASAVESWARA (1134–1196) : 

SRI BASAVESWARA (1134–1196) Popularly called as “JAGADGURU” and also known as ‘Bhakti Bhandari Basavanna, Kraanti YOgi Basavanna, A philosopher and a radical social reformer. Originated a literary revolution by introducing VACHANA SAHITYA Laid down the foundation of social democracy by establishing ‘ANUBHAVA MANTAPA’ in KUDALA SANGAMA

SHIVA SHARANE AKKAMAHAADEVI (Around 12th Century) : 

SHIVA SHARANE AKKAMAHAADEVI (Around 12th Century) Commonly called as ‘AKKA’(elder sister) Lived a meaningful life of 20 yrs.. Launched a movement that made her an inspiration for woman empowerment and enlightenment. Knowledge is like the sun Devotion, like his rays; Without the sun, there are no rays; Without the rays, no sun; So, how can ever beDevotion without knowledge, Knowledge without devotion,O Channa Mallikarjuna!

SHISHUNAALA SHARIFA(1819-1889) : 

SHISHUNAALA SHARIFA(1819-1889) Sharif is recognized as the first ever Muslim poet, in Kannada and also a reformer and philospher and a saint Though, a Muslim by birth, Shishunala Sharif believed in Hinduism too, also bringing in the communal harmony. The tatvapada (moral poems) composed by Shishunala Sharif were helpful in searching the truth of life.

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Collected from various sources Presented by Mrs. Malini Murthy Mrs. Bindu Kannan Our Special Thanks to : Sri. Amrut Raj Akkone Sri. C.K. Murthy Sri. Kannan G. K

DHANYAVAADAGALU : 

DHANYAVAADAGALU