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Dharmavatī

Melakarta 59 — Chakra 10 (Diśi (Direction))

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₂
  3. G₂
  4. M₂
  5. P
  6. D₂
  7. N₃

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₃
  2. D₂
  3. P
  4. M₂
  5. G₂
  6. R₂
  7. S

Signature phrase

S R₂ G₂ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ

The pakad (catch-phrase) is the 4-8 svara motif that defines this raga's identity. Internalise this phrase first — it's what your ear reaches for when the raga returns to its home base.

Listen to Dharmavatī

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Pa
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
After 2nd prahara
Gīti
Bhinnā
Gamaka
kampita

Post-Parijat mela #59. Chatuśruti Re + sādhāraṇa Ga + prati-Ma + chatuśruti Dha + kakali Ni — a 'tense Kharaharapriyā' with prati-Ma. Pa amsha holds the centre against the prati-Ma pull.

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Dharmavatī — Karunattu