89. Diyārā Jalao
Raag: Yaman
Taal: Teentaal
Tempo: Madhyalaya
Devanagari:
स्थायी:
दियारा जलाओ मोरे मन के,
किनारे किनारे, किनारे किनारे।
अंतरा:
तुम बिन मोरी, रैन बीतत हैं,
गिन गिन तारे।
Romanized:
Sthāyī:
Diyārā jalāo more man ke,
kināre kināre, kināre kināre.
Antarā:
Tum bin morī, rain bītata hain,
gin gin tārē.
Lyricist:
Traditional
Composer:
Manas Chakraborty
Bandish Insights:
This concise yet evocative bandish employs riverine imagery—kināre (the river’s banks)—as a metaphor for the restless human mind. Lighting a diyā along the shores becomes a plea to illuminate inner darkness, a gesture resonant with bhakti and viraha alike. Set in Drut Teen Taal, the text’s simplicity allows the raga’s luminous phrases to breathe, while the repeated kināre reinforces a circular, meditative pull characteristic of Yaman’s evening glow.
Links to Listen (Available on YouTube):
Singer: Ruchira Panda | Posted by: Ruchira Panda – Topic |
Anecdote: I am very thankful to Ms Ruchira Panda the Stalwart of Kotali Gharana for sharing the Bandish Lyrics. Kotali Gharana is a niche Hindustani classical music tradition from Kotalipara in Faridpur (now Bangladesh), tracing roots to ancient forms like Vedic chants and Dhrupad via Kanauj migrants. It emphasizes intellectual bandishes with striking melodic arcs, complex taans, and influences from Vishnupur, Kirana, and Khurja gharanas, often using liberal harmonium chords in thumri. Founded prominently by Sangeetacharya Tarapada Chakraborty (1909-1975), continued by his son Pandit Manas Chakraborty; current exponents include Vidushi Ruchira Panda.
Singer: Manas Chakraborty | Posted by: PAFM Music Channel | Bandish Starts at: ’58:07 |
Anecdote: The composer’s own presentation, offering insight into phrasing and intent.