Sadasiva Brahmendra

Sadasiva Brahmendra was a composer of Carnatic music and an Advaita philosopher who lived near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu during the 18th century. He composed mainly in Sanskrit. However, only a few of his compositions have survived.

Not much is known about the personal life of Sadasiva Brahmendra. He was the disciple of Paramashivendra Sarasvati. His musical background is not known. He is the author of several Sanskrit works including Advaita rasa manjari, Brahma tattva prakaashikaa and Yoga sudhaakara. He also wrote several Carnatic compositions to spread the advaita philosophy among common people.

His compositions are quite popular and can be heard frequently in Carnatic concerts. Some of these are Bhaja Raghuviram (Mohanam), Bhajare Gopalam (Hindolam), Manasa Sancharare (Sama) and Pibare Ramarasam - (Yaman Kalyani).

References

• M. V. Ramana, Pre-trinity composers of Tamilnadu - Carnatica.net
• Carnatica.net
• The Hindu: Mystic who shed grace and compassion
• Sada Siva Brahmendra Swami Life Sketch
• Sada Siva Brahmendra Swami Keertanas