This philosophical piece is based on verses from Njanappana, a beloved Malayalam devotional poem by the Poet-Saint Poonthanam Namboothiri.

 

It is a profound meditation on the fleeting nature of life, reminding us that worldly possessions, status, and even life itself can vanish in an instant.

The dancer’s piece reflects on the poem’s timeless message: that in a world of constant change, true peace and protection are found by surrendering to the Divine, in this case Krishna who is the savior of the world who grants liberation and to whom all of creation prays.

This performance makes the universal themes of humility and devotion accessible to all through the beautiful language of dance.

Ragam: Ragamalika | Thaalam: Tisra Gathi
Composed by: Poonthanam Namboothiri
Choreographed by: Guru Dr Sheela Unnikrishnan