Sri Palghat Mridangam T S Mani Iyer
Though I don't know Telugu, I could go through the substance of the book "MRUDANGA TATWAM" to a certain extent, written by Shri Dharmala Ramamurthy with the help of one who has a knowledge of Telugu and Tamil. As far as I could go through the book, I find it quite excellent. In this book the art of calculation has been presented in an easy and short-cut manner i.e., things which are ordinarily learnt only after a lot of experience can be learnt much more easily by studying this book. From the beginning of the First Lesson, "MOHARA" and "MUKTAYEE" for all the five JATHIS and other TALAMS, are all written seperately in a distinctive manner. It is impossible to write such a Book without stupendous effort. This book will be extremely useful to those who practice "MRUDANGAM" and will be very useful in Colleges also.

(WEBMASTER: The following opinions are sorted based on the firstname of the artist. The ordering is in no way an indication of the capabilities of the artists.)

Sri M Balamurali Krishna
I have gone through the manuscript copy of "Mrudanga Tatwam" written by Shri Dharmala Ramamurthy. All the details are explained to me by the author. We do not find books which can fully explain the technic of Mridanga Vadya and I have a great desire from a very long time that a book of this kind should come into existence. I extremely feel glad that my dream has been realised. I have advised the Author to get the book printed in Tamil also. This book is very useful to the students as well as the masters of Mridanga as the "Lakshya Vivarana" is self explanatory and within the reach of understanding. A thorough study of this book helps to acquire good knowledge of the subject. Blessed are those that can realise the importance of this book and thus encourage the author. Sri Ramamurty, the author of Mridangam Thatwam is worthy of veneration for his endless effort in rendering the matter in so simple a way. I pray to Lord Nandikeswara to bless the author with proper encouragement for his hard labour.

Nedunuri Krishnamurty
I have carefully gone through the great work "Mridanga Tatwam" written by Sri Dharmala Ramamurty. It is a matter of great delight that Sri Ramamurti should publish in a book form the great knowledge about Mridanga which can be acquired only by long and strenous practice. Till now Lakshana and Lakshya books useful for the Science of Mridanga were not published as was done in the case of Science of Music. That drawback is much more in Telugu language. This books removes that great want. This great work is useful not only to students and teachers but to the whole music world.

Sri Sripada Pinakapani
Sri Dharmala Rama Murty of Rajahmundry has put forth twenty years of hard labour to produce this volume "Mridanga Thatwam". He has laid down the principles and practice of the science of Mridangam play as clearly and analytically as one could make it. I had this book read out to me by the author page by page and found that this book will be of use to the students of Mridangam as well as to musicians practising the art of Laya Prastharam in Swara Kalpana. No body ti my knowledge has produced a book of this type in Telugu. Sri Dharmala Rama Murty has already set out to see in print through his personal efforts which have produced results far from adequate.

Sri P Sambamurthy
I had the opportunity of seeing through the manuscript "Mridangam Tatvamu" prepared by Dharmala Ramamurti garu of Rajahmundry. The author has taken considerable pains in preparing the manuscript. The work is done in a scholarly manner. He has presented clearly many intricate problems. The author deserves all-encouragement and help in the publication of this book.

Sri Emani Sankara Sastry
It gives me great pleasure to write a few words in appreciation of "Mridanga Tatwam" written by Mridanga Vidwan Sri Dharmala Ramamurti who has been doing yomen services to the art of playing on the Mridangam. The book "Mridanga Tatwam" is very useful to Karnatic Music in general and to the art of playing Mridangam in particular. This is also of immense use to musicians in the art of "Swaraprasthanas". The illustrations given in this book are simple and can be understood easily by students who want to learn Mridangam. Books of this type are an asset to Karnatic music. Artists may conceive so many things but to put them in writing is a very difficult job and I know how hard it is and I congratulate Sri Ramamurti garu for his great contribution to Karnatic music.

Sri Semmangudi R Srinivasa Iyer
I have gone through the book "Mridanga Tatwamu" written by Sri Dharmala Rama Murty to some extent and I certify that this book is useful for beginners even without the help of a Guru. The author has done laborious work and is able to write easy ways so that the student can follow even the mathematics part also. The author deserves every encouragement and financial help from the Govt. as well as the public so as to get the book printed and made use.

Sri Chembai Vaidyanadha Bhagavatar
I have gone through the manuscript "Mridanga Thatwam" written by Sri Dharmala Rama Murty fully with the help of my disciples knowing Telugu and Tamil. I heard the contents of the book explained to me orally by the author. He has written thw various types of lessons in an understandable and systematic order. The art of calculation has been presented in an easy and short-cut manner. This book will be extremely useful for Mrudangam students and Colleges also.

Sri Thinniyam Venkata Rama Iyer
I have gone through the book "Mrudanga Thathwam" by Dharmala Rama Murty of Rajahmundry with the help of my friends knowing Telugu and Tamil. I have heard the contents of the book explained to me orally by him. He has written the various types of lessons in an understandable manner and in a systematic order. Some of the mathematical compositions are presented in a manner intelligible to all. On the whole he has taken great interest, put forth true hard work and worked with devoted zeal to write this book. The book is not only useful to the beginners but also those who are having knowledge of "Mrudangam" in understanding various interesting aspects of Laya. I think the book is very helpful to the music college students.

Sri Dr. Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu
I have heard certain topics in the "Mrudanga Tatwam" written by Shri Dharmala Ramamurty. The author has written the book in such a way as it can be used as a text book in the music colleges. The book is quite useful for the teachers and the taught. Books on music in Telugu have already been found in print but it can be said that no proper book can be found , which serves the need of learning Mrudanga Vadya. The book written by Shri Ramamurty can supply the want and his effort is highly praiseworthy. I pray to God that this book may be printed and published soon and the author may write many more useful books of this kind in future.