Anu renu ya thokada - Sant Tukaram abhang (with meaning) - Pt. Bhimsen Joshi

One of the difficult abhang to comprehend and translate. I have attempted with the help of "Tukaramachi Gatha", but must confess I don't fully understand it. :)

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Music

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• Marathi
• Bhimsen
• Joshi
• Tukaram
• abhang

[DrKRShenoy]

Can anyone please tell me what raga is this? It is so lovely. I see that Panditji has sung it in different styles (atleast 3). I love this the best. and is the most touching.

I am sure he is now entertaining Sri Vittal in Vaikunth.

[SJisBack]

@DrKRShenoy As it says in the beginning, it is Malkauns.

[dandakaaranya]

Hi SJ,  Welcome back. Its a huge relief.

A question:

what is the meaning of the word "ghaTi" in the sentence "deepa ujaLalA ghaTI"

[SJisBack]

@dandakaaranya Litterally "Ghat" means earthen pot, of course it is a metaphor for our body. " Deep ujalala ghati" Light of (self realization) has illuminated my mind.

Well that is my interpretation!

[5891irhs]

|| भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि ||

[Psyche1954]

@BarvaAntu

well said!

you have stolen my thoughts and put them into appropriate words

Thank you

[shantesh561]

what a joy..............

[ritwikraje]

Have you done the video for abhang "vitthalachya payi thararali veet"?

I rely on your videos to understand the amazing abhangas because my Marathi is not so good and these abhangas have slightly older marathi.

Pls send me the link to this abhanga's video. If you havent done its video, then pls do it.

Keep up the good job bro!!

Thanks & Regards

[prasaddixit75]

@Psyche1954 "The words are SO powerful that an entire university could spend its entire creative genius and academic prowess in deciphering the hidden meaning of these simple lyrics "

WOW ! Man ! Who Are You !!!!!!!!!!!!

You have done a great job putting this comment here which should be .... must be carved in GOLD !

Those who do not understand the VALUE of this Abhang... please read Psyche1954's comment very carefully and with a "heart" !

GREAT MAN !!! thank you very very much !

[DrKRShenoy]

Dear Mr. SJisBack, I had missed seeing the Raga in the beginning of the song. Thank you for drawing my attention to it. I always had a strong feeling that it is Malkauns but thanks for confirming the same.

[gargimaitreyee]

Late Bharatratna Pt. Bheemsen Joshinchya charani bhavpoorna shradhdhanjali!

[ShammiRaghu30]

What a wonderful rendering - in a few lines Sant Tukaram lays out the views of a realized soul. Truly inspiring.

[Psyche1954]

@talktoanils

thank you for your excellent comment I am learning all the time