A song for the river Narmada (2)

A song for the river Narmada (2) 

I have written about Bharatanatyam being an excellent way to connect with the nature around us. While many forms of dance can do that, the lyricism of Bharatanatyam and the verses and poetry used make it an especially tangible way to do so. 
In the first verse, we describe the river made of droplets of water, bending with mischievous waves, the power of the river to rejuvenate and transform, and the eternal, ongoing nature of Narmada, but also all rivers. 
In verse two, we describe the life forms that are sustained by the river - small and big fish, crocodiles, turtles, egrets, and cranes. We describe the river Narmada as a place for pilgrimage. 
The song Narmada Ashtakam was composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, and set to music by my teacher Smt. Nivedita ShivRaj of RagaChitra Fine Arts in the ragam Alarmagal. 
Learners are at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, ​
Video credit: Jeanette Shields