Kaphi
Janya of Kharaharapriyā (22) — bhāṣāṅga with M₂ + N₂ as anya-swaras
Slow bhakti; introspective
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Ārōhaṇa (ascending)
- S
- R₂
- G₃
- M₂
- P
- D₁
- N₂
- Ṡ
Avarōhaṇa (descending)
- Ṡ
- N₂
- D₁
- P
- M₂
- G₃
- R₂
- S
Signature phrase
S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₁ 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.
Rāga grammar
- Vādi (king svara)
- R₂
- Samvādi (queen svara)
- M₂
- Jīva (life-giving)
- R₂ G₃ M₂ N₂
- Nyāsa (resting)
- S R₂ M₂ P
- Graha (phrase-starting)
- S R₂ N₂
Listen to Kaphi
Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.
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