Dwaram Durga Prasadarao’s Book in Telugu Unveils The Cultural Heritage Nurture Nurture by the Maharajas of Vizianagaram

Speaking Over Phone from Vizianagaram, 82-YLD Prasadarao Comes Across as a Rare Blend of Literary Depth and Musical Mastery. He’s a multi-decision artiste, who is also a sculptor and painter. The cover photo illustration of the book is credited to Him as well.

Jeevaali – Sangeetha, Sahitya, Jeevana Anubhavaalu is a blend of literary depth and musical mastery | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

All in the title

The title of his new book, Jeevaali …Is as layred as the man Himself. “The word came to me only towards the end of the written process,” Says prasadarao, describing a moment of insight that ties toge toge toge toge toge toge “In the tambura, ‘jeevaali’ referrs to a small cotton thread, placed between the string and the bridge, a mine, but essential. It creates partial vibrations or harmonics, which people have become people color. That’s the life with Once used in the veena too – thought no longer in practice – this Subtle Component, He Says, Symbolies The Hidden Elements that make music and life resonate. The term also carries a sanskrit connotation; Jeeva-Ali, meaning a program of living beings.

The book is neither a conventional autobiography nor an academic treatment. INTEAD, it unfolds as a personal collage of essays, anecdotes, and reflections – some philosophical, others humorous, and many tinged with nostalgia. The book features over 80 individuals who have, in some way, shaped his journey. While He Naturally Writes with Pride About His Lineage-His Father Dwaram Narsinga Rao, Grandfather Dwaram Venkata Krishnayya, and Grand-Uncle, The Legendary Violinist DWARAMY NAIDATASWAMY NAIDUAMY NAIDUAMY NAIDUAMY NAIDARAMY NAIDARAMY NAILINIST He spendaks of fellow musicians, colleagues and students with the same warmth and revrence. What makes the book particularly special is its tone, which is neither adulatory no self-angratulatory.

The Maharaja Government Music and Dance College was Establed by Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapathi Raju in 1919 | Photo Credit: Special Arangement

Legacy of family and the city

When asked about the unconventional format of his book, prasadarao explains it was a conscious choice, shaped by two powerful forces in his life. “One was my musical heritage. For five generations, the violin has been at the heart of our family. The other was vizianagaram, a city he feels is just as central to his story. Founded and nurtured by visionary maharajas, especially Vijaya rama raju, vizianagaram (formerly vijaya nagaram) grew into a vibrant chultural hub. “The Kings Didn’t Just Patronise The Arts, They Built Institutions for Music, Sanskrit, Science and Literature,” He Says. With Asthana Vidwans from Diverse Traditions and even western orchestras like the Italian String Band, The City Witnessed A Unique Exchange of Ideas. “It is not just my story,” he adds, “It is the story of a place that quintly nurtured India’s cultural heritage.”

Readers hoping for more from prasadarao may have to wait. He admits there is much more he wishes to say, shaped by years of conversations, observations and his Own Evolving Thoughts. But with that comes hesitation. “There is always a fear… someone might be hurt, someone might turn against you,” He says Candidly. His Concern Isnless Just About Personal Fallout; He works that Voicing Strong Opinions Might also affect that close to him.

Unlike Fiction Writers, Who Can Veil Truths in Characters and Plot, Prasadarao Doesn’Te see Himself Taking that Route. The desire to express remains, but so does the struggle between honesty and consequence.