Krishna and Saraswati are two popular forms of the divine who hold musical instruments in their hands instead of weapons. Krishna was a complete man, involved in both materialistic and spiritual aspects of life. He played the flute, enjoyed with gopis, defeated demons, and imparted profound spiritual teachings to Arjuna. He acted as a simple charioteer to Arjuna but also revealed his magnificent Vishwaroopam. He taught us how to embrace life and live it fully.
While the world venerates him as a divine incarnation, to his mother Yashoda, he was just a child. Even the Vedas cannot fully encapsulate Krishna’s essence. He is ananta, immeasurable, and yet smaller than the atom simultaneously. But Yashoda played with him as any mother would play with her son.
Krishna is regarded as Parama Purusha, the best among men. However, Yashoda was unaware of his divine identity; to her, Krishna was merely a child.
This concept is beautifully conveyed in the song ‘Jagadodharana Adisidale Yasode’ composed by Purandaradasa(c. 1484 – c. 1564). His original name was Srinivasa Nayaka. He was a composer, singer, and Haridasa philosopher hailing from present-day Karnataka, India. He adhered to Madhvacharya’s Dvaita philosophy and played a significant role in the development of Carnatic music. Revered for his significant contributions, he is honored as the Pitamaha, or “grandsire,” of Carnatic music.
‘Jagadodharana’ is one of the best and most popular songs composed by Purandaradasa and it is written in Kannada language. This song probably inspired Papanasam Sivan to compose ‘’enna thavam seithanai Yashoda’ as both songs share the same theme.
Watch Sooryagayathri‘s rendition of this wonderful song in her wonderful voice in the following video. This song is also one of the favourite songs of Sooryagayathri.
Lyrics:
jagadOddhAraNa ADisidaLe yashOde
(jagadO)
jagadOddhAraNa maganendu tiLiyuta suguNAnta ranganA AdisidaLe yashOde
(jagadO)
nigamakE silukada agaNita mahimana magugaLa mANikyana ADisidaLa yashOde
(jagadO)
aNOraNIyana mahatO mahImana apramEyana ADisidaLa yashOde
(jagadO)
parama puruSana paravAsudEvana purandara vittalana ADisidaLu yashOde
(jagadO)
Translation:
Yashoda engaged in play with the Savior of the world, unaware of his divine identity.
Believing the Savior of the world to be her son, Yashoda delighted in playing with the embodiment of all great qualities.
Yashoda joyfully interacted with the gem among children, whose greatness transcends measure and infinite boundaries.
Yashoda’s play extended to the one who encompasses both the smallest atom and the vastness of infinity.
Yashoda’s playful interactions extended to the supreme being, the son of Vasudeva, the Vitthala of Purandara.
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