Shyama Sastri

Today is shyAmA sastrigaL jayanthi. citthirai krithigai. He was staunch of the Goddess and had composed almost all his kritis only talking to her. Born on a Saturday and in kritigai nakshatram, he was called vEnkaTasubramanian, true to the traditional values followed in a brahmin household. vEnkaTa for being born on saturday and subramanian for being born in kritigai nakshtram. He belonged to the temple priest family and was initiated to worshipping the Goddess right from tender age. The Shrine of Goddess bangAru kAmAkshI was the place, he sat for long periods of time and poured out his devotion to her. The vethalai pAku poTTi and tamburA were his constant companions.



Well one can write journals on his music and devotion, but what do i know to write about him. I just am a normal human being who can just listen to the music and some criticism. I worship him on his jayanthi day and seek his blessings.