Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji · vakra
Sahana
सहाना
Sahana is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is sampurna (all seven) in ascent, classified sampurna-sampurna. It carries a mood of Karuna: pathos; the air falls like slow rain.
Sahanaसहाना
Tender and pleading; every phrase leans on its gamaka.
Keeps all seven notes of Harikambhoji; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Sahana climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 S' D2 N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S |
| Notes | 7 ascending, 7 descending (sampurna-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G m P D n |
Tender and pleading; every phrase leans on its gamaka.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas). Sources differ: Ragasurabhi omits the opening S' N2 S' D2 N2 turn of the fall.
The notes of Sahana, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
| N2 | minor seventh (m7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Sahana
- Emanaticchedivo, Tyagaraja
- Ee Vasudha, Tyagaraja
The parent: Harikambhoji
Sahana keeps the tuning of its parent Harikambhoji but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Harikambhoji guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Sahana
What is the Sahana raga?
Sahana is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 S' D2 N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Sahana?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 S' D2 N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Sahana?
Well-known compositions include Emanaticchedivo (Tyagaraja), Ee Vasudha (Tyagaraja).