About Kathamriter Gan - 1
Kathamriter Gan – 1 is a studio album of Bengali devotional music by Sri Mahesh Ranjan Som, released in CD format under the label Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha, Belur Math. The album features 12 tracks centered on themes from the Kathamrita (the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna) and devotional hymns dedicated to Hindu deities, particularly the Divine Mother and Lord Ganesha.
The album opens with Taba Kathamritam, a composition invoking the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna. Subsequent tracks include Ami Durga Durga Bole, a hymn in praise of Goddess Durga, and Giri Ganesh Amar, a devotional song addressed to Lord Ganesha. Premdhan Bilai Gora Roy and Dub Dub Dub Rupsagare explore themes of divine love and spiritual immersion, while Ami Mukti Dite Katar Nai reflects surrender to the Divine Will. The track Ma Tvam Hi Tara pays homage to the Divine Mother as the savior, and Abhay Pade Pran Sopechi expresses devotion at the feet of the fearless Lord.
Further compositions include Mojlo Amar Man Bhramara, a metaphorical piece likening the mind to a bee drawn to the divine lotus, and (Shyama) Ma ki amar, a direct appeal to Mother Shyama (a form of Kali). The album also features Apnate Apni Theko, a song emphasizing self-surrender, and concludes with Om Niranjanam, a chant invoking the pure, formless Absolute.
The release date of the album remains undocumented in available sources. The production aligns with the devotional and philosophical traditions of the Ramakrishna Mission, emphasizing bhakti (devotion) through classical and semi-classical Bengali musical forms. Sri Mahesh Ranjan Som serves as the primary vocalist, though additional contributing artists or instrumentalists are not specified in the provided context.