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Navanītam

Melakarta 40 — Chakra 7 (Ṛṣi (Sage))

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₁
  3. R₂
  4. M₂
  5. P
  6. D₂
  7. N₂

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₂
  2. D₂
  3. P
  4. M₂
  5. R₂
  6. R₁
  7. S

Signature phrase

S R₁ G₁ M₂ P D₂ N₂ 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 Navanītam

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Ma
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
After 1st prahara
Gīti
Bhinnā
Gamaka
kampita

Post-Parijat mela #40 (R-G vivadi: chakra 7 R₁ G₁). Komal-Re + komal-Ga + prati-Ma + chatuśruti-Dha + kaiśiki-Ni. Prati-Ma amsha — once past the lower vivadi zone, the prati-Ma is the gravitational centre. Name 'navanīta' (fresh butter) suggests the smoothness this stability gives.

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