tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post1860850549047037047..comments2023-10-26T06:04:28.643-07:00Comments on Jasmine Strings: Miracles of VeenaVeenaagayathrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-54826969371050416442015-01-29T02:35:31.126-08:002015-01-29T02:35:31.126-08:00
I learnt Veena long ago and used to play fairly w...<br />I learnt Veena long ago and used to play fairly well .After becoming a doctor ,and with family I had less tie ,and I used to play only occasionally and stopped for a couple of years..Now I am old and I am not able to sit on floor.I have lot of time though.So I try to sit on a divan with one leg hanging down .It is a bad posture.I feel bad about it. But I am happy that I am able to play and notations are no problem -I get them automaticallyI am worried about the posture in which I am sitting and hold the veenaa.I would like the advise of Gayathri Madam.lakshminarayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608983117543810076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-56197029243081953512013-04-28T12:39:42.973-07:002013-04-28T12:39:42.973-07:00Good evening Gayathri Amma,
I am writing for ...Good evening Gayathri Amma,<br /><br /> I am writing for my sister.She is a beginner in veena and she need to buy a new saraswathi veena. Could you tell me about the best store in Bangalore to buy the instrument. <br /><br /> abhi.k.ma@gmail.com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00190270593323644597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-82443279975030189402013-03-24T04:51:10.132-07:002013-03-24T04:51:10.132-07:00I love reading your blog almost morning and evenin...I love reading your blog almost morning and evening. Fantastic, reading each and every line. I stay in Gurgaon. I am wanting to get melam for my veena. Not able to find one who would come home and get it done for my two veenas. Its becoming difficult to play and practice daily. I do not know how to get it done. Can you please give me reference who would do and set right. I have already checked up in a few places. My mail id is dtilwalli@gmail.com dsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638778109518154887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-90040205418689709592012-08-30T02:54:09.150-07:002012-08-30T02:54:09.150-07:00I am a beginner learning to play the veena. Gayath...I am a beginner learning to play the veena. Gayathri madam, I remember reading about the importance of posture while playing the veena, in one of your posts. I find it difficult to keep the right elbow down while playing, especially if the right-hand fingers have to reach the second and third strings. Is it recommended to keep the right elbow down? Is it a matter of time and practice before I learn to relax the right elbow, arm and shoulder?Anushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380123006126692526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-39277610763928103532012-03-05T05:58:13.666-08:002012-03-05T05:58:13.666-08:00You can try in Sapthaswara store in Mylapore and A...You can try in Sapthaswara store in Mylapore and Annanagar. Check out their website sapthaswara.in, also jas-musicals in London ships Veena from Delhi.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433081970896302694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-22935854400950750062012-02-02T06:31:20.638-08:002012-02-02T06:31:20.638-08:00Sri ranganathaya namaha...Sri Saraswathiyae namah...Sri ranganathaya namaha...Sri Saraswathiyae namaha...<br /><br />Hello Gayathri Amma,<br /> Soul stuck with your blog..Really inspiring..no words to describe about your work..! Congrats to your recent felicitation and honour to you by the state government.<br /><br />I am very much interested in learning veena... I am 27 now..I know its very late..I was really aspiring since childhood..but i could only do something now..Certainly i will try my best to learn the soul touching art..! <br /><br />Can you please advise me to buy the best veena in chennai store...I always want to do everything as prescribed in veda or our own ancient spiritual ways..You articles are truly a wealth and treasure to me! <br /><br />I need to take that to london..! Thanks for your inputs..I know you are busy ..But i would be very happy to get a reply..God bless.<br /><br />My Mail id is : Prasath.C36@gmail.comPrasathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501370891256605563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-74265928297751030062012-01-20T22:47:16.859-08:002012-01-20T22:47:16.859-08:00Thank you!Thank you!Veenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-89926895360762436442012-01-13T01:06:50.684-08:002012-01-13T01:06:50.684-08:00Dear Madam,
Here is a blogspot for those interest...Dear Madam,<br /><br />Here is a blogspot for those interested in the tradition,art science and craftsmanship in Veena making. <br />http://odysseyonapen.blogspot.com/2011/07/ekanda-veena-carved-without-using.html?showComment=1326445165915#c6750580889920915797Lakshman Prasadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688143749706254683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-52240195404791158452011-12-29T07:22:11.473-08:002011-12-29T07:22:11.473-08:00Hello,
Veena is ideally made out of seasoned jackf...Hello,<br />Veena is ideally made out of seasoned jackfruit tree wood. It is true that a good veena brings harmony and prosperity into the life of the player.<br />The veena's frets have to be in perfect tune and all the strings rust-free and vibrant. That is enough to determine the positivity of a veena.Veenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-6812747239120782342011-12-04T07:40:22.081-08:002011-12-04T07:40:22.081-08:00Hello Gayathri akka, can you please direct me to t...Hello Gayathri akka, can you please direct me to the different kinds of woods used for veena plz.<br /><br />Also you mentioned that a veena would get change in the player and the environment he/she is, i do have similar experience now that i read this article and think of it.<br />But how can we get a veena or check the veena if it brings positive or negative energy? can you please help in providing more info on this.mysteryrevealedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955410642395071943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-89564350002731159902010-08-16T22:50:02.633-07:002010-08-16T22:50:02.633-07:00Dear Ms. Venkatalakshmi Kolluru,
Welcome to my blo...Dear Ms. Venkatalakshmi Kolluru,<br />Welcome to my blog and thank you for your kind appreciation!Veenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-64872620155625810252010-08-16T04:41:43.266-07:002010-08-16T04:41:43.266-07:00Gayathri ji, namaskaram. atlast i could find the b...Gayathri ji, namaskaram. atlast i could find the blog i am in search of. i am so glad.... speechless... just a bow to u and rest in next.Venkatalakshmi Kolluruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390787608033048356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-10830587456175930132010-08-10T10:31:09.034-07:002010-08-10T10:31:09.034-07:00Dear Ms. Lakshmi,
I am very happy to know about yo...Dear Ms. Lakshmi,<br />I am very happy to know about your experiences regarding the greatness of Veena.<br />Your vocal teacher is absolutely right!<br />Wish you all the best and regards,<br />GayathriVeenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-33100693469331302552010-08-08T19:54:57.288-07:002010-08-08T19:54:57.288-07:00Dear Gayathriji,
My guru, sh.viswanatha iyer, rec...Dear Gayathriji,<br /><br />My guru, sh.viswanatha iyer, recalls that one of his relative's daughter did not have an issue for a very long time. They had tried all medicines and treatments, but to no use. She thought of learning veena and bought a new one and started her classes with my guru. lo behold! within a few classes she conceived. In the words of my guru "avo veenai madi la vechadu than, she got the good news! such is the greatness of veenai"!<br /><br />Gayathriji my paatu mama always says, veenai is not just any intrument it is a very spiritual instrument of the gods.. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />LakshmiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-32870583707951049562010-08-04T22:11:00.185-07:002010-08-04T22:11:00.185-07:00Dear Ms.Shrabani,
The music shops generally sell s...Dear Ms.Shrabani,<br />The music shops generally sell seasoned and veenas made of good wood. I am posting one more article about the wood being used for veena, pl. follow the same. <br />It is very rarely that one comes across veenas made of bad wood.Veenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-6133821255013286572010-08-04T22:08:38.342-07:002010-08-04T22:08:38.342-07:00Dear Ms.Sandhya,
Thank you so much for your kind a...Dear Ms.Sandhya,<br />Thank you so much for your kind appreciaition and best wishes for me!I am sure you should get it in leading stores in Bangalore. If I know of specific shop, I shall post the name here, kindly watch this space.<br />Regards,<br />GayathriVeenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-18830526430248023212010-08-04T22:06:40.786-07:002010-08-04T22:06:40.786-07:00Dear Sham,
Certainly, first it speaks of high-hand...Dear Sham,<br />Certainly, first it speaks of high-handedness in going against vedas (that prescribe 24 frets only), not to mention sacrilege.<br />Even if the negative results are not witnessed in day to day life, bad karma is certainly being accumulated.Veenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-23204761924517089842010-08-04T22:01:13.066-07:002010-08-04T22:01:13.066-07:00Dear Mr. Sankar, Yes, an alternative wood is also...Dear Mr. Sankar, Yes, an alternative wood is also being used. I shall make one more posting on that, pl. look for the forthcoming article.<br />Regards,<br />GayathriVeenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-18547880015220871692010-08-04T18:45:06.196-07:002010-08-04T18:45:06.196-07:00Dear Madam,
How to know about the qualities or do...Dear Madam, <br />How to know about the qualities or doshas of the wood a Veena is made from, specially in case we are getting it from a store?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648883464330574615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-28464286207902254882010-08-04T10:22:52.389-07:002010-08-04T10:22:52.389-07:00dear madam your knowledge about veena making is e...dear madam your knowledge about veena making is excellent.how ,where n when did you learn allthis?i am amazed ,you are not just a genius in playing but also know the know-how of the instrument alng with our the knowledge of our scriptures too. may GOD bless you.madam,ur cd is not available in bangalore.where can i get it here?sandhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931184575772663433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-21516678786152760642010-08-04T07:06:13.796-07:002010-08-04T07:06:13.796-07:00How about other adjustments like adding more frets...How about other adjustments like adding more frets to a veena, will this matter as wellShyamalaSajnanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602615784755951912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-8571350377688837382010-08-03T03:16:46.606-07:002010-08-03T03:16:46.606-07:00Namaskaram aunty!! Is there anyother wood which ca...Namaskaram aunty!! Is there anyother wood which can be used for making a veenai or jackfruit wood alone is being used?Sankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014883035595039798noreply@blogger.com