tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post7276099536891992118..comments2023-10-26T06:04:28.643-07:00Comments on Jasmine Strings: Aahatha Nada/Its role in elevationVeenaagayathrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-88009273199586462942009-07-06T17:18:46.019-07:002009-07-06T17:18:46.019-07:00Dearest Sham,I have not analysed about other arts,...Dearest Sham,I have not analysed about other arts,though what you have shared here is true.<br />Music is instrumental in tapping the abstract sound(anahatha nada) and is the best form of meditation.Love,GayathriVeenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-40322153197571759122009-07-05T05:32:08.711-07:002009-07-05T05:32:08.711-07:00As I was going through this blog agian, I realised...As I was going through this blog agian, I realised something and wanted to share it with you.<br />Why is music called the fines of fine arts, I gues it is because it is subtlest of all forms of art. Every other form of art, as beautiful, touching, elevating as it may be, are still gross. One needs to see it or use the body to dance etc. But Music is, as you rightly said, directly from the subltlest form of Nada and can only be felt within. Therefore I guess it's reach is also much greater.ShyamalaSajnanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602615784755951912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-76443860869003641492009-06-20T11:03:16.208-07:002009-06-20T11:03:16.208-07:00Your affection for me and my music makes you think...Your affection for me and my music makes you think that I am one of the great souls.I am a very small person,sharing whatever little knowledge I have with you,please do not credit me with anything more than that.Nothing gives me greater contentment than to know that my postings are giving you peace of mind.Thank you very much,Regards,GayathriVeenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-1975362332060415502009-06-20T08:40:05.000-07:002009-06-20T08:40:05.000-07:00Hi Gayathriji
Few great souls like you alone can ...Hi Gayathriji<br /><br />Few great souls like you alone can bring the bhava and rasa of the songs made by Saint Thyagaraja, muthuswami Dikshitar, Syama Sastri etc. Your music renderings along with such posts are not only informative but also gives us peace of mind. Keep posting more like this Regards Vajravajrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187074695079875709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-90216869444638963742009-06-18T09:02:11.672-07:002009-06-18T09:02:11.672-07:00Dear Narendran,I understand and appreciate what yo...Dear Narendran,I understand and appreciate what you mean to convey.Material pursuit as basic income is absolutely necessary and many musicains who make a living out of music have no option but to earn through music.Even in such cases,there is no reason why the 'bhakti'aspect should be over looked.Bhakti is the inherent quality of our music.<br /> KVN Sir's music is the ultimate expression of his state of yoga,his music is proof that he had attained 'samyoga'very long back.I am in a state of bliss listening to his great music,his "Suma sayaka" never fails to move me.<br /> Thank you for your support and encouragement,regards,GayathriVeenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-47492952913158072642009-06-17T19:42:41.736-07:002009-06-17T19:42:41.736-07:00"If materialistic pursuit is the drive behind..."If materialistic pursuit is the drive behind the rendering of the artiste,she or he attracts listeners who are essentially materialistic by nature." Now I understand why I am struggling to attract more people.<br /><br />I have seen my mother becoming so emotional when she listened to KVN particularly in the song "karuna cheivan endu"by Irayinmman thambi,originally in the raga Sri and many others when he rendered "varugalaamo.<br /><br />Your analysis is ultimate.Please keep writing,it is very educative.I wish to retire earlier so that I can spend more time to understand & practise all this.Lack of proper knowledge of this to a large number musicians is the prime reason for their inability to steel the hearts of vidwans or a common men.You are giving lots of practicable tips.My knowledge is limited but I am sure I have the characteristics of a good listener and I don't like many of the present day musicians.<br /><br />Regards TCNUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08327152034082912727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-27007571025867330692009-06-16T08:46:40.052-07:002009-06-16T08:46:40.052-07:00It is true that the mindset of a listener is vital...It is true that the mindset of a listener is vital,even in case of listeners who are not looking for anything specific,an inexplicable joy(which they are unable to identify as "sattwic" due to ignorance) is bound to assail their being.Veenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-37996380994591943112009-06-15T23:34:00.227-07:002009-06-15T23:34:00.227-07:00very well-said Veena Gayathri Ji!
I have seen quit...very well-said Veena Gayathri Ji!<br />I have seen quite-a-few people crying inconsolably after listening to certain 'sorrowful' songs..<br />Most noted would be the 'kaNNe-Kalaimaane' by Jesudas, 'Thenpandi cheemayile' by Ilaiyaraja, 'Kurai ondrum illai' by Smt M.S. Subbalakshmi<br />Music touches the very soul of an individual..<br /><br />Regards,<br />Mrs Mythili SrinivasanShabarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607841465906151347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-35065124689624970052009-06-15T09:01:32.501-07:002009-06-15T09:01:32.501-07:00Dear Gayathri ji,
Your description of 'bhava&#...Dear Gayathri ji,<br />Your description of 'bhava'/feeling of the artist resulting in 'rasa' of the listener is another good point. It very analytically shows how music is registered in a listener and is is thought-provoking. On the same token, I think how well/how much any music/artist can spiritually elevate a listener also depends on the listener. There are some people who may not be as moved by a superb rendition of a beautiful Tyagaraja song by a great artist compared to a listener who is filled with bhakti. If that is the case, then the whole musical experience for the listener depends on the artist, the music and the listener. I don't know if I am going off on a different tangent, but that is what I concluded from your article. Reading your article itself was an enjoyable experience!<br />Thank you,<br />Music LoverUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17184710358254540942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-32395616336116845282009-06-15T08:51:11.701-07:002009-06-15T08:51:11.701-07:00Dear Gayathri ji,
Very nice article. This answers ...Dear Gayathri ji,<br />Very nice article. This answers another question I have always had: why is it that some non-classical songs really sound very good and invoke a lot of emotions, but you don't feel very good or happy after listening. You made a very good point about the primary quality of any music being 'rajasic', 'tamasic' and 'sattwic'. That answers it all. No wonder, many of us feel just happy/elevated after listening to carnatic music. You hit the nail in the head :)<br />Thank you for thsi wonderful article.<br />Music LoverUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17184710358254540942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-36410311210124511382009-06-14T10:26:06.398-07:002009-06-14T10:26:06.398-07:00Whatever I am writing is from my heart,thank you f...Whatever I am writing is from my heart,thank you for your kind compliments,GayathriVeenaagayathrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870493124318092517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876476586808141865.post-48335198399867732922009-06-13T08:51:29.472-07:002009-06-13T08:51:29.472-07:00Great article. Some times listening to music brin...Great article. Some times listening to music brings tears in eyes for no reason. Makes you feel light after that. You have a natural flow in all the articles, may be it is because your writing is from your heart.<br />Look forward to your posts every week.<br />JRJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246538583520803133noreply@blogger.com