Mharo Pranam by Kishori Amonkar; Raag Yaman Kalyan

A beautiful rendition of Meerabai's bhajan by Kishori Amonkar.

Born on April 10, 1931, she is a noted Indian classical vocalist, who sings khyal in the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana style. According to Wikipedia, she has developed her own style which emphasizes the emotional content of musical notes while maintaining the rigor of the Jaipur "gaayaki" (singing style). Music critic Vamanrao Deshpande, who was also her guru-bandhu, had hailed her as one of the greatest artists of 20th century. She has dabbled more in lighter forms of music than the earlier generations of Jaipur Gharana musicians.

Words and translation:

Mharo pranaam Banke Bihari ji
Mharo pranaam

Mor mukut mathya tilak biraja
Kundal alaka kari ji
Mharo pranaam Banke Bihari ji

Adhar madhur dhar bansi bajav
Ri jhiri jhawa braj nari ji
Mharo pranaam Banke Bihari ji

Ya chhab dekhya mohya Meera
Mohan giriwardhari ji
Mharo pranaam Banke Bihari ji

Translation:

My respects to Banke Bihari, Who has a crown of peacock-feathers,
a tilaka mark on the forehead and locks of hair hanging over his earring hoops.

My respects to Mohana, Who puts a flute to beautiful lips and plays,
Who playfully entices His dear Radha.

This image captivates Meera—this image of Mohana,
Who lifted Govardhana Mountain

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Mharo
• Pranam
• Kishori
• Amonkar
• Raag
• raga
• Yaman
• Kalyan
• meera
• bhajan

[sanjaykulkarni07]

shobha gurtu is fr better......

[bemused321]

@sanjaykulkarni07 Since art by its nature is subjective, I would like to suggest that you rephrase your remark to say that you as one listener prefer Shobha Gurtu's performance to that of Kishori. That way, it is a matter of your personal taste and not a judgement on the relative merits of the two highly talented artists who have their own, unique styles loved by their admirers.

[konkanimoggi]

Real feelings of Devotion "Bhakti Ras"!

[ja555n5]

absolutely devine.

[dhawaldhingra]

can someone tell me, which taal is being played??

[RaviShekharMumbai]

@sanjaykulkarni07 why analyze

[studer3500]

thank you for this excellent Bhajan and also the translation that takes enjoyment to the highest level.

[SadguruKaDaas]

Meerabai ko mera shat shat pranaam!!

[archana1957]

there is a sense of spirituality in Kishorijis rendition

[premshantiful]

perfect raag, taal, bhaav bringing out true bhakti ras of a devotee!!

[cmcjss]

there is only 1 kishori amonkar and she is supreme

[sanjaykulkarni07]

i prefer shobha ..... that is not meaning dat kishori is not great 'she is gan tapaswini for bhajan i prefar surendering mood wich shobha hade more . kishori sang more of indian classical gayki stayle. if i want to listen gayki its may not have i prefer shobha but for foke bhajan ,hori, thumari, zula dadra, shobha is the better , speacail , according what i feel i express my views and analyst both.

[bhushanpandya82]

Absolutely D I V I N E . . .