The thoroughly engrossing Sangeetha Bala Paadam (Part II) Varnam contains all of the ingredients to both educate and enlighten Carnatic music students and lovers. The Pancha Nadai Varnam, Pada and Ata Thala Varnams, and the Chathurasra Ata Thala Varnam, Pancha Nadai Varnam, Pada and Ata Thala Varnams, and the Chathurasra Ata Thala varnam are highly informative and educative. The book includes meanings for all varnams, allowing the student to cultivate the 'bhava' (essential emotion of the composition), which is at the heart of Carnatic music. The final chapter contains the formulae for various janya ragas. Overall, this is a must-have book for any true Carnatic music enthusiast.