Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji · vakra
Suruti
सुरुटि
Suruti is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-sampurna. It carries a mood of Bhakti: devotion; a soft settling.
Surutiसुरुटि
Sister to Kedaragowla; the fall turns G3 P M1 before home.
Keeps all seven notes of Harikambhoji; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Suruti climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M1 G3 P M1 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 7 descending (shadava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G m P D n |
Sister to Kedaragowla; the fall turns G3 P M1 before home.
Parent and paths checked against Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com. Sources differ: Karnatik.com gives a plainer climb, S R2 M1 P N2 S.
The notes of Suruti, 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 Suruti
- Gitarthamu, Tyagaraja
- Patiki Haratire, Tyagaraja
The parent: Harikambhoji
Suruti 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 Suruti
What is the Suruti raga?
Suruti is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M1 G3 P M1 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Suruti?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M1 G3 P M1 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Suruti?
Well-known compositions include Gitarthamu (Tyagaraja), Patiki Haratire (Tyagaraja).