Question

Write the brief life sketch and contribution of Mysore Vasudevacharya.

Hint:

Mysore Vasudevacharya’s kritis are noted for their Sanskrit depth and adherence to classic raga structures.

Answer 1

Mysore Vasudevacharya (1865–1961) was a distinguished composer and musician of the Carnatic tradition, closely associated with the royal court of Mysore. Life Sketch:

Born in Mysore, Karnataka.
He was a Sanskrit scholar and trained under the great Patnam Subramania Iyer.
Served as the chief court musician in the Mysore Palace.
Contributions:

Composed over 200 kritis in Sanskrit, known for their scholarly lyrics and melodic richness.
Used the mudra “Vasudeva” in his compositions.
Known for compositions in ragas such as Kambhoji, Kalyani, and Bhairavi.
His kritis follow the classic structure and emphasize both lyrical beauty and raga bhava.
Authored a book titled “Na Kanda Kalavidaru”, an important biographical work.
Legacy: He was a bridge between tradition and modernity, and a true torchbearer of the Tyagaraja lineage.