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Viśvambharī

Melakarta 54 — Chakra 9 (Brahma)

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₁
  3. G₃
  4. M₂
  5. P
  6. N₂
  7. N₃

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₃
  2. N₂
  3. P
  4. M₂
  5. G₃
  6. R₁
  7. S

Signature phrase

S R₁ G₃ M₂ P D₃ N₃ 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 Viśvambharī

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

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