Karat Shringar Maiya Man Bhavat

Karat Shringar Maiya Man Bhavat is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Pandit Jasraj. The performance features a traditional bhajan in praise of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Jasraj delivers the composition in raga Bhairav, a morning raga characterized by its solemn and devotional mood. The rendition adheres to the khayal style, incorporating alap, bol alap, and taans to explore the melodic framework.

The recording was released in 1995 as part of the album Mewati Gharana: Pandit Jasraj. The primary format is an audio CD. The label for the release is Music Today, a division of the India Today Group. The track has a duration of 5 minutes and 19 seconds. Jasraj employs meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation) to emphasize the emotional depth of the composition.

The lyrics of Karat Shringar Maiya Man Bhavat describe the divine beauty and grace of the goddess, invoking her blessings. The text follows a structured poetic meter, typical of devotional bhajans. Jasraj’s interpretation includes improvisational passages that highlight his mastery of the Mewati gharana, a school of Hindustani classical music known for its emphasis on layakari (rhythmic play) and emotional expression.

Notable elements of the track include Jasraj’s use of sargam (solfege) and akar (vocalization on the vowel "a") to build tension and release within the raga. The accompaniment features tanpura for drone support and tabla for rhythmic accompaniment, played by unnamed musicians. The recording captures the essence of a live concert performance, with spontaneous interactions between the vocalist and the percussionist.

The release year and label details for the specific track are not uniformly documented across sources. Some references attribute the recording to earlier or later compilations, but 1995 remains the most frequently cited release year for this version. The track continues to be studied and performed in Hindustani classical music circles for its technical and emotive qualities.