Dr. K. J Yesudas sings Carnactic Music with Bhakti. I sense divinity in his majestic voice.

I am a Panjabi who graduated to Karnataka music after listening to Hindustani classical music for years. When I heard TM Krishna sing 'Krishna Nee Begane' i could not hold back my tears because I thought he sang from the depth of his heart. Now that I know better about him, I wonder how he could pretend so realistically. He just made a show of it, for effect, while seeing Krishna 'on the broom' in his heart. This man has great skill . I would liken him to a 'bhrashta yogi. He has fallen prey to what is fashionable,...wokeism and all that goes with it.

That was a good hint Dushyant made at Barkha when he referred to the journalists who were at the forefront of making vicious attacks on the current PM Modi, in 2000s & 2010s and who have changed their stance now. Barkha was one of them & she had a sly smile☺️. There is one other who is still seen on a TV News Channel but he has not changed much.

Bharka was politely, humbly and respectfully slapped by this man with his exceptionally logical points to all her agenda driven questions.

Talking about women's respect, DMK humiliated physically & removed JJayalalitha's saree in public! That's some great way to respect women.

Barkha has taken the name of Annamalai for criticising TM Krishna's stance but before that DMK's Kanimozhi & Stalin have issued statements supporting TM Krishna and trying to get political mileage. So why cannot Annamalai speak against him supporting a hate ideology.

Dhushanth Sridhar seems to be a highly articulate, smart and well spoken person.

Like Rama answered vaali , dushyant answers Barkha. Patient and logical.

Such a pleasure listening to Dushyanth Sridhar. He is so relaxed and forever smiling. Kudos!

I am OBC from UP and learning saraswathi veena. I promptly skip TMK's krithis to someone like Ranjani-Gayatri on youtube due to his views. I go to Carnatic music to connect to music, heritage and the deity. If you don't have bhakti towards our Hindu deities, it is not Carnatic music.

Kudos to Ranjani and Gayatri for taking a courageous stand. It is not sufficient for artists like them, and others such as Vishakha Hari, Ravikiran, the Trichur brothers, and Dushyanth Sridhar, to boycott the Academy; like-minded Carnatic music Rasikas should avoid patronizing it. The Academy president, Narasimhan Murali, said, "According to me, they are disappointed that they have not been awarded; that is at the root of all this." These statements only indicate the arrogance of a rich, senile man. Ranjani and Gayatri have been quite vocal about their disagreement with T. M. Krishna's attitudes and behaviors for a long time. Their opinion was not formed recently after the award was announced. In fact, the two sisters have every qualification that makes them more suitable for the Sangita Kalanidhi Award than T. M. Krishna. Krishna most likely got this award (and others) because of The Hindu Group's nexus between T. M. Krishna, N. Ram, and N. Murali. In fact, how is the award decided? Does the Academy have any democratic process for it? What qualification does N. Murali have (besides being rich) to make him eligible to head the Academy?

Spoken like a lion Dushyanth! Time to raise our voice and not kill our conscience. Dharma shall prevail

If they say M S Subbhalakshmi born a non Brahmin was forced to accept Brahminism to further her carnatic musical career, then it is an admission by them that to be a Brahmin one does not have to be born a Brahmin but can become one. Yet, the popular narrative is casteism is birth based.

Dush Sridhar is an absolute top class scholar. Best thing is to boycott people who are not feeling part of this great country..TMK is an empty vessel.

Dushyanth Shridhar namaskarams to you and your scholarly thoughts and deep knowledge.

I fully stand by all the musicians who are returning theawards and not attending.

His views are right. The celestial singer, Dr. K. J Yesudas of Christian origin had the privilege of training under the Stalwart Chembai Bhagvatar. He never associated himself with Madras Music Academy and brought classical music into masses.

Shri. Dushyanth Sridhar nailed it point by point at every stage of the discussion. The pinnacle was his reference to the media in 2010 and today and the host herself couldn't help laughing !

Dushyanth Shridhar you are amazing...brilliant argument and facts! Very unbiased and logical thoughts that make brilliant sense.

Dushyant thank you for schooling this journo .

Why everyone is afraid of BrAhmins, while they neither criticize nor complain about any one nor fight for their rights? Probably because they are bound by dharma based on truth and universal values unlike all those who criticize!

Absolutely Brilliant Dushyanth! Point to point rebuttal no matter how hard the interviewer tried to change the narrative!

Very well articulated by Dushyant Sridhar.He has been able to calm down the Journalist as experienced as Barkha.

Shri.Dushyant Sridhar is giving very clear and correct message. A open truth.

Will a musician who is a follower of Hitler, praises him and supports his ideology be given a Grammy Award even though he maybe the best musician. Ramasamy Naicker was a hate preacher who has even insulted the Tamil language. He was not just against the unwholesome practices in Hinduism but also hated it wholesale. He was a separatist and Nehru called him a madman who should be locked away in a lunatic asylum. The blessed Carnatic music is not just music but is based on Hindu values & culture. One of the iconic & leading exponents of it was Tyagaraja who was a Rama bhaktha. There were many others like him. To extol a man who supports EVR, who threw slippers on Rama & other Hindu idols & insulted certain communties is to disrespect this genre of music. Carnatic & other classical & devotional music are holistic & include values. It is not just music but expression of devotion or bhakthi to the Divine in the form of deities. Anyone who openly or is proved to be flouting this should not be honoured by a prestigious Academy, even if the person maybe technically skilled. Though I empathise with Chinmoy personally I cannot go along with her stand taken on this matter unless those whom she accuses have been proven guilty. If they are proven guilty, then the Music Academy should denounce them. Her support for this Krishna guy is just quid pro quo & not based on objective assessment of principles. He supported her then & she owes him now.

Wow Dushyanth. How logical and reasoning!

Excellent point on Shri Dr KJ Yesudas !!!

Great respect to Shri Dhanush! What an articulate way!

Absolutely love Dusyanths stance and explanation, we need many more such Dusyanths.

Namaskaram to Dushyant ji,explained his side with clarity

Just one point on which I agree with him: why does krishna accept the award from the music academy? And, why did the academy give him one??

Burkha so naively forgets Kanni Moji's tweet and questions Annamalai's tweet...

so the fact that annamalai's statements came after kannimozhi and stalin, i wonder why bharka started by the remarks made by Annamalai 🤔

Thank you Barkha for the show. Now I know what this controversy is. Loved Dushyanth’s arguments. He’s so articulate and so clear headed. God Bless Young man.

Hate preacher E Ramasamy Naicker does not deserve the honorofic title Periyar (respected elder).

Dushyant Sridhar's ....patient just ideological reasoning......wonderful....interviewe by Barkha madam

Dusyanth did not mention the DMK Minister who pulled at Jayalalitha's saree pallu in the TN State Assembly which fell off and Jayalalitha was seen crying in her seat later. These are the exponents of women's rights, equality & honour.

A question arises through this discussion that - why all of a sudden the Sabha has found in T M Krishna to give an award to him; while the same person has been accusing the Sabha of being Brahmin centric ? What is the "Sabha" made up of ? Sri. Dushyanth thanks for being what you are. We are with you. I am an ardent follower of you and Vidushi. Vishakha Hari. Hari OM 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Learn to answer questions with utmost clarity, pointedness and politeness as Dushyanth ji does here! It's such a pleasure to listen to him. Such an inspiration you are for all Sanatanis, Dushyanth ji.

Thanks to Dushyanth ji for articulating so well.

I'm from Malaysia. I hope none of the Carnatic schools and organisations in Malaysia and Singapore will ever call TM Krishna to perform in our countries.

What an articulation. Maa Saraswati is with him

Salute to Dushyant ji and Ranjini Gayatri for standing up and being heard

TM KRISHNA IS RUBLE ROUSER POLITICIAN , HE IS NOT CARNATIC SINGER HE HARANGUES. ON POLITICAL PLATFORMs.

Barkha I dare you do an programme on dmk cadres by constituency and check caste in that constituency. You will realise dmk or any party gives ticket to cadres only on religion / caste. What values they have to talk about any religion or sect. Dare to ask this.

It was a pleasure to watch and learn. Thanks Barkha & Dushyanth. Music Academy is run by TTK family. TMK's grandfather was a Congressman. Music Academy sits on TTK road! TMK has not performed in Music Academy since 2015. So why did Music Academy give him an award???

I bow to the Brahmins of the Indian Peninsula who have always been so flexible, so accommodative towards the environment. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

it is highly politicized as the announcement of the award has come before election time. He has criticized eminent musicians and founders of the system. TMK is a divisive person. Musicians have been bearing all the false filth from TMK for far too long.

If TMK really wants to take carnatic music to the masses, he should use his influence with the current ruling govt in TN and advocate teaching CM in govt schools.. Will he be able to do that ? The moment he does that he will be brutally attacked by the DMK that he is trying to impose brahminism and sanskrit in TN.. How does singing in mosques and churches help ? Are people ( read non brahmins ) really waiting in queue to learn CM and they are being prevented ? If someone really wants to make a revolution they will do so without much noise and be persistent in their effort. He is just using the DMK time and tested toolkit.. and coming especially ahead of the elections has all the signatures of their agenda

Finally somepne who can talk on behalf of the believers! Huge respects to Mr.Sridhar.

Dushyanth Sridhar is very patient, lovely and very persistent with valuing core principles.

highly impressed by Dhushanth Sridhar

Many kudos to Dushyanth Sridhar-for his knowledge, wisdom, mastery of Harikatha & Carnatic classical music, roots in & respect for Hinduism/Hindutva/Sanatana Dharma, for clarity of views, rational thinking, and broader perspective of things and courage of conviction.

you are my Super Hero sir . Just love your passion & conviction. More power to you .

Barkha. Thanks for this interview. I as Marathi person not familiar with the Karnatic music and that part bof performing arts. I now understand the whole issue clearly.

Is it not amazing the spectrum of people now included in conversations and opinons? Who would have thunk that a Nama wearing Iyengari would be on a Burkha Podcast? How times have changed. People forget the intent and the reason for Carnatic music was to express Bhakthi. It was a medium of reaching and realizing the unity with the divine. It is really incomprehensible what T M Krishna has done. Not everything comes under the purview of secularism. Secularism is not for individuals but for a state. Individuals are never secular. Periyar was Hitler's avatar. That is essentially what he was. It is sad that Tamil Nadu politics revolves around him. I am apalled at how idiotic the questons on casteism are. Lessons in music do not carry a Caste or Religion declaration. First of define what would constitute casteism and then ask question within that framework. When you say there is casteism in Journalism today please give an example if you have not already defined what it means. Lack of representation is not as bad as discrimination. We have had 70+ years of Independence and affirmative action. If there is no representation then what are we talking about? We often mistake representation to discrimination. Which is it? Is casteism lack of representation or is it outright discrimination? Can we use Islamic then for all terrorism? I understand people now have sanitized it and say Islamist.... it makes sense because most terrorism is carried out by these folks. That is not true of Caste Discrimination. Brahmins are a minority in this conversation. They are just made the scape goat for everyone else.

Truth prevails, Bhakthi, Sanatana Dharma has to be held on the top, Jai Hind

Excellent interview. I’ve become very grateful to Dutt because she underlines the need for ordinary people like me - and often silent on many issues - to awaken to the tsunami of bias against Sanatana Dharma. Thanks ❤

An outstanding analysis by vid Dushyant In Karnataka during the 11th century AD Sri Basavanna discarded Brahminism (though he was a Brahmin by birth) and started his new Shaiva Movement. They are called Shivasharanas. we the Brahmin Community Musicians and dancers have been using their vachanas in Performances. Their compositions in Kannada are highly spiritual . we never discriminate between Shivasharanas and the Haridasas. And.... Pandit Fiaz Khan and few other Hindustani Musicians are treated with immense respect in Par with Brahmin artists. . They also sing Haridasas and Basavannas compositions in most of their concerts. It is evident that where Pure Music rules the world, there has never been casteism or caste based groupism. Music is Universal and so I strongly stand with vid Dushyanth Beta

Excellent conversation. As usual Dhusyand argued very well. Nice vidio.

Madam W hen have u understood any issue before discussing it.😂

Smart scholar, Smart answers !

My goodness! Never heard a person with such clarity of thoughts at such a young age! I am now a fan of Dushyant Sridhar… going to following and learn more about him and may be will hear him next when he is around. Coming from East, this discussion was an eye opener for me to Carnatic music!

what an outstanding articulation by Dushyant. Even to a seasoned journalist like Bharka trying to pin him done, he handled the questions with such ease, poise and dignity. Bharkha was trying to probe atleast one area where she could trap him to say something different, awkward etc..but her expression gave away the results of her attempt

The Madras Music Academy may as well offer T M Krishna a garland of chappals as the award......that's all the award is now worth! Shame on them and shame on Krishna for all the abuse he has needlessly and unjustly heaped upon his own kind! He truly has lost his marbles!! If other musicians who are slated to perform have any shame they too would boycott the entire proceedings. To share a stage and thereby endorse the Music Academy's decision would be like spitting into the hands of the ones who are offering you food. Musicians, especially those from the south of India, owe their entire life's earnings to the bhakti-laden compositions of the Trinity and other great composers who have provided the ´food' for their performances.

Kindly search video, where TMK went to SHAHEEN BHAG, sang and supported people who r against CAA. 😂

He is a man of great talent but no self discipline. It’s like a man having a bag full of gold but no penny to spare. I am reminded of C.Rajagopalachari’s comment to Adi Sankara’s Bhaja Govindam. “Adi Shankaracharya wrote a number of Vedantic works for imparting knowledge of the Self and the Universal Spirit. He also composed a number of hymns to foster Bhakti in the hearts of men. One of these hymns is the famous Bhaja Govindam. The way of devotion, is not different from the way of knowledge or Jnana. When intelligence matures and lodges securely in the mind, it becomes wisdom. When wisdom is integrated with life and issues out in action, it becomes Bhakti. Knowledge, when it becomes fully mature is Bhakti. If it does not get transformed into Bhakti, such knowledge is useless tinsel. To believe that Jnana and Bhakti, knowledge and devotion are different from each other, is ignorance. If Sri Adi Shankara himself who drank the ocean of Jnana as easily as one sip’s water from the palm of one’s hand, sang in his later years, hymns to develop devotion, it is enough to show that Jnana and Bhakti are one and the same. Sri Shankara has packed into the Bhaja GovindaM song: the substance of all vedanta, and set the oneness of Jnana and Bhakti to melodious music.” If TM Krishna claims or his couturiers claim that he is an epitome of knowledge in music , it’s totally wrong .

Periyaar ❌ Betiyaar ✅

Lately, Barkha seems to play quite *safe* in many of her channel interviews. When is your interview with T M Krishna ? Yes, 4 years ago, you had one.

Good performance by Dushyanth Sridhar in spite of Bharkha trying her level best to make it a BJP Vs DMK match. Her anti-hindu sentiments are very evident though. Typical of Bharkha.

Very impressed by the clear headed articulation of a Hari Katha performer and classical musician to silence the interviewer who, like many leftists, the considers political philosophy important on issues such as performing arts.

One of the best conversations very candid direct questions with lots of facts from Dushantji on this topic.

"Brahminical hegemonism" is an imaginary phobia beaten to pulp by most selfish people with the greatest ulterior motive. Brahmins WHO ONCE LIVED IN TAMIL NADU before 1967 (the year DMK for the first time came to power in Tamil Nadu by false means) were the most timid and peaceful people. Most of them lived a simple, non-violent lives. Brahmins were not landlords. A handful of the whole community may have owned lands granted by Kings in olden times. People belonging to other forward communities have dominated the economic fortunes and lives of the villages and the rural areas of Tamil Nadu. They were not Brahmins. Periyar never did in his life and DMK would dare not oppose these other forward communities. DMK only for the purpose of political gains divided the Tamil Society by creating false fear-mongering amongst the weaker communities. DMK's adoption of what Periyar once said (which campaign utterly failed in Tamil Nadu over the years - his own party, Dravida Kazhagam, lost all its relevance, even in his own life time).was and has been only for the purpose of dividing the Society and garnering votes to win elections.

Need to check funding of Music Academy.

I think Burkha learnt a lot from this interview..

Dushyanth Sridhar is Extremely articulate, slapped Barkha several times, politely.... what clarity of thought...

Carnatic music and bakthi are twins and one cannot be separated from the other. T.M.Krishna looks like widening the area by changing the nomenclature as Dravidian Carnatic Music. In addition to singing in praise of Lord Rama, Krishna and a host of other deities of Hindu religion, musicians will start singing in praise of Allah, Lord Christ, periyar, kalaignar and other leading personalities. T.M. Krishna should start a music college to train musicians in the way in which he expects others to sing. Opening the Sabhas by meeting the demands of T.M. Krishna and othders, Sabhas will have a sound financial health as years pass by.

Barkha Dutta is known to be anti Hindu Speaking to her and trying to help her understand is really a waste of time

Thank you madam!! Great conversation and very balanced. Dushyantji is as usual at his best.

Good interaction with Vedic scholar Shri Dushyant Sridhar

Excellent explanations with very methodical approach. Thank you for your clarifications.

DMK means 100 % HYPOCRISY 😅

Thanks a lot Burkha for giving yet another opportunity for Shri Dushyanth to show his intelligence, displayed with such dignity and wit! God bless you Sir!

WHY doesn't he sing a devotional song on Periyar or a Broom ON STAGE in the music Academy ⁉️ I am a 'low' caste doctor (AN AGNOSTIC) who is practicing for the past 40 years and love ALL forms of music- CARNATIC, HINDUSTANI, WESTERN and some in languages which I can't even identify .I have downloaded Christian and Islamic songs based on Carnatic music and enjoy hearing them.I thought music was the one art form that transcends ALL barriers till T.M.Krishna popped up and cast aspersions on the beleaguered Brahmin community! There is no denying the fact that caste does cast a long shadow on almost of all walks of life in India thanks to diehard rightists ( who I think are slowly undergoing a change in mindset to evolve with the times) and the WOKE Leftists do their mite to muddy up a sensitive social issue! while the Machiavellian D.M.K. party who has Periyar as their icon and who want to crush Sanatana Dharma like a mosquito whose leader goes on record to say that he doesn't need Hindu votes to come to power but shrewdly arranges an ALL Murugan devotees World Meet ( Lord Murugan being branded cunningly a 'Tamilian' God who was cast out by the SANSKRIT speaking North Indian GODS ( his parents Siva & Parvati)! Long story short - K.J.Yesudas - T.M.Krishna Cheese and Chalk

Sir you are bold stright action should be taken in this matter. Dushint sir Namaskaram🙏🙏🙏

I am a North Indian non-Brahmin living in Singapore. My son had been learning vocal Carnatic for last 9 years. Never been denied the learning because of caste.

Dushyant is talking to a journalist who is full of hate for Hindus. She doesn't understand the feelings of people who get humiliated. Anyway, Dushyant you articulated beautifully.

Super Interview Dhushanth Sridhar DRAVIDIANISM will not be tolerated in SANATAN DHARMA

Any intelligent person can compare T M Krishna with another brahmin Kamala Hasan and their leaning towards the dravidian philosophy. Both have become supporters because of certain other compulsions Obviously. Kamal has fallen for a Rajya Sabha and what is it in T M K's case is a crore rupee question..

A Carnatic Music concert is the art of performing the science of universal music.

Dushyanth sridar ji, really very polished way of coining words which is important for this generation growing children who do not know the real truth behind all this . So i am happy Dushyanth ji has pointed all this forbus to look history to teach children the better phase

Long live Dushyant Ji

Top class interview. Dushyanth Sridhar is top class scholar and so beautifully explained his stance. Huge respect to him 👏 🙌 🙏 ❤️

Ms Barkha A very illuminating interview with Shri Dushyant. Interview dwelled extensively on EVRamasamy Naicker. While EVR unleashed his acrimony towards Brahmins and only Brahmins he kept his silence on other communities. Today the other communitites hold that hegemony (EVR and his ilk talked (talk) about over the lowest of the communities . None of these holders of this hegemony is confronted by even the elected government let alone the society. A case in point is mixing human faeces in a drinking water over head tank and that water tank served the downtrodden. The government remains silent even to this day and the higher castes rejoice in this happening !

What a pleasure to hear a civil discourse, without abuse.

Bhakti originated from Bhagavatha purana

Despite numerous provocations Dushyanth Sridhar handled this interview with high class maturity, logic and aplomb. So much so that even Barkha had to admire him at the end

An Artist became an ACTIVIST. He is an Atheist to Hinduism but sings in church & mosques for self popularity. He is underrated humanbeing & third rated artist who sings praising Dravidian leader periyar who is Against to Bramin & Ģod believers . Why should TMK praise him and hurt his own community?

So amazing person. With clear thoughts and views

👏👏👏👏 Great Dushyanth Shreedhar