Friendz dears.....Dravidian University Kuppam has planned a 3day National Seminar on maa ayyagaru-Puttaparthivaru. These r the details. This is the way I actually drempt for....They have planned 'PATRA SAMARPANA' on different works of maa ayyagaru, his influence on Literature as Poet, critic,Vaggeyakara, Speaker, and Translator. All the three days (2nd, 3rd and 4th of March) it will be feast for 'Puttaparthi's Fans' to have a complete 'VAGMAYALOKANAM' of the real 'SARASWATHI PUTRA'. Some how, I am not able to post the  actual 'Invitation card ' of the university due to some technical problems.

Another good news connected to maa ayyagaru's centenary is in today's 'TELUGU VELUGU' programme of ETV (23rd Feb from 11.30 AM to 12 Noon) a short story is to be telecast. Pl. spare ur valuable time to watch and react.

Friendz..This is the 'FIRST PAGE of the ADIKAVYA' of maa ayyagaru  'Penugonda Lakshmi' with a notification that 'this was a prescribed text for VIDWAN'' exam. (Courtesy- Sri Ramavajhala Sreesailam)

punnaga : Dear Friendz.....24th February is my 34th MARRIAGE...

punnaga : Dear Friendz.....24th February is my 34th MARRIAGE...: Dear Friendz.....24th February is my 34th MARRIAGE DAY (24th Feb. 1981). These were my feelings while my responsibility was being handed ...

Friendz dears, This is the English Translation of maa ayyagaru's SIVATANDAVAM by Ilapavuluri Panduranga Raogaru published in 'INDIAN POETRY TODAY' in 1981 'Indian council for Cultural relations'.

                          " SIVATANDAVAM"

        What a blissful bloom
         has blessed the entire earth
        Lord Shiva has come to stage
        his eternal dance, his graceful sport
        so tender, yet so wild.

        See the clouds which have gathered in a moment
        to witness the movements of the limbs of the Lord
        Like waves and dreams
        like chains of coral bunches
        like celestial nymphs have gathered
        the thick dark and daring clouds.

        Look at the birds making the primal sounds,
        to suit the tinkling sounds of the divine ankles
        They match the melodies of the mountain-maid
        the consort of Lord Shiva..

        Even the bowers and twigs
        swing in joy, nod their heads
        and bunches after bunches shed the flowers.
        Each flower eager to find
        a place in the decoration of the divine couple
        that is why that smile, that is why tat grace.

        What a blissful bloom
        has blessed the entire earth
        Lored Shiva has come
        to stage his dance
        so tender, yet so wild.

        The slender tender limbs of the couple
        reset the touch of even the softest flower
        Bharathi and Brahma look after
        the make-up of the divine couple
        Parvathi and Parameshwara.

        There is breeze everywhere
        to greet the Lord, to serve him with sounds
        Takajham Takajham Taka Dirikita Tom
        When the Lord of the Universe
        chooses to dance to please the breeze
        the bridal bees whisper with grace.

        Look at these brooks running in haste
        to attend the dance without a minute's waste
        Look at the twilight like an excited house wife
        setting her silken saree right
        adjusting her waist correcting her sight
        Who told her all about this?
        Who else except the mother earth!

        The Lord and His Consort
        are set to dance
        The Sun has stopped
        to  wait and see-
        perhaps to report  all about this
        to the people in the west.

        Look at the deers
        with eyes full of tears th wash the feet of divine couple.

        The tender sprouting leaves
        whisper among themselves
        wanting to say something
        but not finding words to suit their feelings.

        Oh! It is beyond all words, all sounds and
        all imagination.
        The Lord has come down
        to stage his dance
        so tender, yet so wild
        to bless the blissful earth.

                                                                           

  Translated by Sri I.Panduranga Rao

 

Dear Friendz.....These days, the DTP corrections of maa ayyagaru's ASTAKSHARI KRUTHULU is going on very regularly. Time is running like 'SAND FROM HANDS'. That's how me and Sriman Komanduri r doing it very fast. Meanwhile  I am being introduced to very unique usages like 'Tenela sarassu' (Honey lake in Kedaragoula raga kruthi) 'Neerasa kavyamu' (Weak kaavya in  Kharaharapriya kruthi)'Sranthamayye bhasha' (tired language in  Kaanada raga kruthi) 'Vallavivamsa sobhaakara' (one who is enriching the beauty of Yaadava kula in

Sankarabharana raga kruthi).  Seshadrigaru is noting down the best thoughts and unique usages and simultaneously preparing his artical on maa ayyagaru. This is the present update about the voluminous work....

'

                                      Give me this boon'

                                            Dr.Puttaparthi Narayanacharya.

                O God! Where ever you are,

                 In the  heavens or elsewhere,

                Grant me this boon.

                Make me poor,

                But not of heart.

                Give me life,

                But never bid me to live

                Among the heartless

                To be a toy to their wickedness.

                Give me intellect,

                But not the ability to understand

                The past.

                Save me from pride.

                You may give me feelings,

                But see they are not partisan.

                Give me the power,

                Never to be carried away

                By narrow creeds and dogmas.

                Make me a crystal,

                And make me human.

                Only give me this boom.

                             Published in 'TRIVENI' (A literary and

                              cultural Quarterly July-Sep 1987 issue)

                             

Dear Friendz.....I think u remember the exciting news I gave to u on 2nd Dec. 2013. Printing of 'Maa ayyagaru's  devotional lyrics ( with Astakshari mudra) is is progress. Almost every day I am discussing with Sriman Komanduri Seshadrigaru keeping ready the DTP and the original text (hand written) with me. Prior to talking to him. I correct the DTP matching with the vratha prathi (written version)

marking all the difficult words to note the meaning based on SRI SABDA RATNAKARAMU (Telugu dictionary) I also keep ready the 'Telugu paryaya pada Nighantuvu' for reference also if any. Sriman Komandurigaru who is at present at Washington (USA) gives me time either in the early morning or in the evening. We both check the AROHANA AVAROHANAS of the RAGAS 'maa ayyagaru' mentioned for the lyrics. Mostly Seshadrigaru and me also get  surprised to note the deepest knowledge 'Maa ayyagaru' is having even  in KARNATAK MUSIC on par with his eloquence in Literature. I am puzzled to identify completely a different 'PUTTAPARTHIvaru' in these lyrics. apart from most popular ragas like Bilahari, Aarabhi, Sankarabharanam, Mohana, Devagandhari, Kaanada, Kedaara, Kaambhoji Bhairavi etc. he wrote lyrics in  rare ragas like Gourigandhari, Sreemani, Tapollasi, Natabharana, Desya Aandhali, Dhairya mukhi, Rasaavali Maanavathi and so on. I believe I am more fortunate that I am introduced to the VIVID world of maa ayyagaru's LYRICAL WORLD now. Am experiencing a completely different ayyagaru now. I am again blessed to find an an excellent book "Ragapravaham' an Index to carnatak Ragas, compiled by Dr.M.N.Dandhapani and D.Pattammal which is a SANGEETHA KALPAVRIKHAM for all the carnatak music WORLD. Very beautiful PADABANDHALU like 'PALUKU PUVULU' (Flowers of words) 'PANNETI CHUPULU' (scented looks) 'CHALIDI VENNELA' (Tasty (like chalidi) moon light) and so on. Most of his lyrics show his ardent AARADHANA towards PANDHARINATHA and also with special references to Tukaram, Janaabai, Naamdev, Jnanadev and other Marathi Saints. 
                 I am also excited to share the news that Maa ayyagaru's PADYA VAGMAYA SARVASAVAM is getting ready for release soon.
                 With all maa ayyagaru's  blessings, I share this information with u all my dears!!!!!!

Pratibhamurthulu-Dr.Puttaparthi Narayanacharya (+playlist)

Friendz dears....From past ten days I am very veryyyyyyyyyyyyy..busy in the proof corrections of maa ayyagaru's 'ASTHAKSHARI Kruthulu' that r being published by 'A.P.Oriental Manuscripts Library, Hyderabad. The theoretical , musical details are being given by Shriman Komanduri Seshadrigaru and the textual corrections, i am doing. Though Sriman Komandurigaru is in USA from past 4 months for teaching his students there, he is sparing his utmost time for this work. Every morning and evening we both are sitting near LAPTOP and online (Magic Jack) we both r doing the work very fastly so that the work should complete by Feb. 2014 end. As maa ayyagaru's centenery is reaching very fast,I am hastening up the  the DTP work of maa ayyagaru's complete works  also.  Dr. Rallabandi Kavitha prasadgaru (Director, Cultural affairs) is very keen to complete these works to mark the 'CENTENERY Celebrations ' of 'MAA AYYAGARU'.Thanks a lot to him!
Friendz, me and Seshadrigaru r also very much excited while going thru maa ayyagaru's astakshari kruthulu. In my opinion every song is a MUKTAKA KAVYA in it's own right with completeness of bhava, sabda prayoga, choosing of ragas suitable to the bhava and alankaras also. I am wondered to see his lyrics in very rare ragas like Gavambodhi, Indu Dhanyasi, Rudra Panchama, Nataabharana, Keerthi Priya and so on. I am seeing completely a different

PUTTAPARTHI in these lyrics. All his literary nuances are reflecting in these ATAKSHARI Kruthulu. Very soon these lyrics will be available to u all. I am happy that I am also holding some responsibility   though small, in this HISTORICAL literary event.

Friendz dears....Theez'r some news clips of the 3rd jan.function of maa ayyagaru's centenery at Vijayawada 25th prestegious book fair. I express my sincere thanz to Dr.Pattipaka Mohan (NBT, NEW DELHI) and the organizers of this grand book fest  where I got golden opportunity of remembering maa ayyagaru's literary endeavours.

Friendz....Vijayawada is famous for conducting BOOK Mels. This is SILVER JUBILEE year of Vijayawada Book Fair. Maa ayyagaru's centenery celebration was held yesterday 3rd Janu. at that prestegious book fair. This fair is jointly being organised by the organisers and National Book Trust. I was the chief speaker and my speech was very well received friendz! I am in full tense as the CENTENERY Year of maa ayyagaru's centenery is reaching it's  heights with publication of his complete works by Dept. of cultural affairs (both Padya and Gadya Sankalanams) and also publications of 1001 asthakshari krithis of maa ayyagaru. Pl. share ur noble thoughts in this moment.

Friendz...Maa ayyagaru's centenary celebrations were organised at Ongole (on 22nd Dec) and at Nellore (on 24th Dec) under the able guaidance of Sri Sastrygaru and Ethakota Subbaraogaru respectively. In Ongole Dr. Garikapatigaru and me were the chief guests and at Nellore I released a book by Sri Twarakavi Bala Krishna Murthygaru followed by my speech on maa ayyagaru. Tesz r some fotos I took at Ongole and at Nellore Sri Ranganadha swamy Temple, addala meda and the nearby Vedantha Desikar Temple. I am happy to announce that on 3rd Janu. at Vijayawada in book fair also  maa ayyagaru's centenary celebration is planned by National Book Trust ie. dr.Pattipaka Mohangaru, famous poet (NBT). Pl. enjoy the sculptural beauty of the Nellore temple...

Friendz....
Here r fotos of the meeting held at PRACHYA LIKHITHA PARISHODHANALAYAM yesterday (2nd Dec) evening on 'Puttaparthi Vagmaya Vaibhavam''Shriman Mandali Buddha Prasadgaru was the Chief guest and Sriyutha Akella, Komanduri and me were the speakers. Dr. Sripada Subrahmanyam presided over. Decision was taken to speed up the activity of finishing DTP , proof reading and other works of publication of maa ayyagari ASTAKSHARI Kruthulu by  all the support of staff members of the office. The scanned copies of 1001 krithis of maa ayyagaru were also handed over to me and Komandurivaru (who is at Washington for Music teaching and will be there till next April even but agreed to edit this work in his busy schedule by Feb. of 2014 ) More fotos to come.