Ashtapadis

Ashtapadis

Ashtapadis or Ashtapadi rhymns are regular compositions of music in India where there are eight lines (steps) within the composition. Each song of Ashtapadi is set in a special raga and tala. It is a rhyme of eternal love and supreme devotion.The literal meaning of "Ashtapadi" is "eight steps".

Ashtapadis of 'Gitagovinda'

Gita Govinda was composed in the 12th century by Indian poet Jayadeva in Sanskrit language. Gita govindam is a lyrical poetry in twelve chapters, sub-divided into twenty four divisions called Prabandha. The songs in Geetagovinda symbolize the eternal love of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha.

External links

* [http://www.odia.org www.odia.org Oriya (Odia) Gita Govinda]
* [http://www.mp3.com/lakshmi-warrier/artists/21733961/songs.html?tag=tabs;songs&om_act=convert&om_clk=arttabs Ashtapadi songs from Geeta Govindam Audio]


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