About Bhaktimala - Krishna, Volume 2
Bhaktimala – Krishna, Volume 2 is a studio album of devotional music by Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj. Released in 2005 on compact disc, the album features eight tracks centered on bhajans and compositions dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna. The release forms part of Jasraj’s broader Bhaktimala series, which explores devotional themes through classical and semi-classical vocal traditions.
Pandit Jasraj performs all vocal renditions on the album. The tracklist includes Rani Tero Chirjeeyo Gopal, Shyam Bine Unye Yeh Badra, Gokul Mein Baajat Kahan Badhai, He Mero Mana Mohana, Milta Jajiyo, Matwaro Badal, Main Virahini Baithi, and He Govind He Gopal. Each composition draws from the bhakti tradition, blending lyrical devotion with elements of Hindustani classical music. The album does not specify accompanying instrumentalists or a producing label in the available context.
The release date for the CD coincides with the year 2005, though the exact month or day remains undocumented. The album’s structure follows a thematic progression, with tracks emphasizing Krishna’s divine attributes, pastoral narratives from Vrindavan, and the emotional states of devotion (bhakti rasa). Gokul Mein Baajat Kahan Badhai and He Govind He Gopal serve as notable examples of Jasraj’s interpretation of traditional pada and bhajan forms, characterized by his signature meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation) techniques.
The album’s reception and commercial performance are not detailed in the available sources. Pandit Jasraj’s contribution to Bhaktimala – Krishna, Volume 2 aligns with his broader discography, which spans classical khyal, devotional music, and collaborative works. The CD format suggests distribution aimed at both classical music audiences and devotees of Krishna-centric traditions.
