Inspired by Husky, I thought I would share some more of my favourites.
1. Baal Kaand of Ram Charit Manas, of Sant Sri Tulsidas, sung by Mukesh beautifully in his naturally sweet & melodious voice. I can imagine how Manas may have contributed in a new Hindu awakening in Mughal era. Back in those days, when I was growing up in UP, Akashwani Lucknow used to broadcast Ram Charit Manas every morning (Not sure if they still do). Almost every friend/cousin of mine used to naturally remember by heart good parts of it. (This file is only part-1 of the Bal Kand - from Birth till arrival in Mithila for Sita Swayamvar. I have other Kaands sung by Mukesh as well, but files are huge, and would take very long to upload. I can upload if someone is interested, just let me know)
2. Bhaja Govindam, by Srimad Jagadguru Adi Sankar, sung by MS Subbulakshmi. After every stanza when it says 'Moodhmate' (Idiot?), it really stirs listener. The best part I like is the beginning where Adi Sankar says "Avatar Varishthaye Ramakrishnayate Namah" (chief amongst all Avatars, I bow to Rama and Krishna)
3. Guru Ashtakam, another immortal creation of Srimad Jagadguru Adi Sankar, sung by a sannyasi Ganapati Sachchidananda Swami. Each stanza ends with "Tatah Kim? Tatah Kim?" (So what? So what?). In first line, song mentions some great acheivement which people would consider really high, and in last line comes the hammer-like "Tatah kim" - "So what? If your heart is not in the lotus feet of a great Master?".
4. Vraje Vasantam Navaneeta Choram, great composition by Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya, and rendered in typical Hindustani classical Haveli style by Pandit Jasraj. Woderfully sung. Throughout the song Krishna is called a thief by Gopikas, and the words 'Choram, Choram, Choram, Choram', create a sweet bhava, and soften the heart.
5. Chatur Arya Satyani, the famous upadesha of Bhagwan Buddha, from Sanyukta Nikaya of Dharmapada, sung very well by Vijay Prakash (tamil/telugu film singer?)
1. Baal Kaand of Ram Charit Manas, of Sant Sri Tulsidas, sung by Mukesh beautifully in his naturally sweet & melodious voice. I can imagine how Manas may have contributed in a new Hindu awakening in Mughal era. Back in those days, when I was growing up in UP, Akashwani Lucknow used to broadcast Ram Charit Manas every morning (Not sure if they still do). Almost every friend/cousin of mine used to naturally remember by heart good parts of it. (This file is only part-1 of the Bal Kand - from Birth till arrival in Mithila for Sita Swayamvar. I have other Kaands sung by Mukesh as well, but files are huge, and would take very long to upload. I can upload if someone is interested, just let me know)
2. Bhaja Govindam, by Srimad Jagadguru Adi Sankar, sung by MS Subbulakshmi. After every stanza when it says 'Moodhmate' (Idiot?), it really stirs listener. The best part I like is the beginning where Adi Sankar says "Avatar Varishthaye Ramakrishnayate Namah" (chief amongst all Avatars, I bow to Rama and Krishna)
3. Guru Ashtakam, another immortal creation of Srimad Jagadguru Adi Sankar, sung by a sannyasi Ganapati Sachchidananda Swami. Each stanza ends with "Tatah Kim? Tatah Kim?" (So what? So what?). In first line, song mentions some great acheivement which people would consider really high, and in last line comes the hammer-like "Tatah kim" - "So what? If your heart is not in the lotus feet of a great Master?".
4. Vraje Vasantam Navaneeta Choram, great composition by Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya, and rendered in typical Hindustani classical Haveli style by Pandit Jasraj. Woderfully sung. Throughout the song Krishna is called a thief by Gopikas, and the words 'Choram, Choram, Choram, Choram', create a sweet bhava, and soften the heart.
5. Chatur Arya Satyani, the famous upadesha of Bhagwan Buddha, from Sanyukta Nikaya of Dharmapada, sung very well by Vijay Prakash (tamil/telugu film singer?)