Janya raga · child of melakarta 20, Natabhairavi
Saramati
सारमति
Saramati is a janya (child) raga born from Natabhairavi, the 20th melakarta. It is sampurna (all seven) in ascent, classified sampurna-audava.
Saramatiसारमति
A straight full climb and a short fall with no Pa and no Ri.
Keeps all seven notes of Natabhairavi; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Saramati climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D1 M1 G2 S |
| Notes | 7 ascending, 5 descending (sampurna-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g m P d n |
A straight full climb and a short fall with no Pa and no Ri.
Parent and paths checked against Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Saramati, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major 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 Saramati
Saramati is explored most in alapana and improvisation. Sing its arohanam and avarohanam slowly over a tanpura to feel its path, and open it in the parent raga’s guide.
The parent: Natabhairavi
Saramati keeps the tuning of its parent Natabhairavi but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Natabhairavi guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Saramati
What is the Saramati raga?
Saramati is a janya (derived) raga of the 20th melakarta, Natabhairavi. Its arohanam is S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D1 M1 G2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Saramati?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D1 M1 G2 S.