Janya raga · child of melakarta 8, Hanumatodi
Dhanyasi
धन्यासि
Dhanyasi is a janya (child) raga born from Hanumatodi, the 8th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-sampurna. It carries a mood of Bhakti: devotion; a soft settling.
Dhanyasiधन्यासि
Sparse going up, full coming down; devotional depth.
Keeps all seven notes of Hanumatodi; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Dhanyasi climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G2 M1 P N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 7 descending (audava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r g m P d n |
Sparse going up, full coming down; devotional depth.
The notes of Dhanyasi, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
| N2 | minor seventh (m7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Dhanyasi
- Sangeeta Jnanamu — Tyagaraja
The parent: Hanumatodi
Dhanyasi keeps the tuning of its parent Hanumatodi but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Hanumatodi guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Dhanyasi
What is the Dhanyasi raga?
Dhanyasi is a janya (derived) raga of the 8th melakarta, Hanumatodi. Its arohanam is S G2 M1 P N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Dhanyasi?
Arohanam (ascending): S G2 M1 P N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Dhanyasi?
Well-known compositions include Sangeeta Jnanamu (Tyagaraja).