Time to lighten your heart

*Sudhirendar Sharma

Music is an integral part of nature. Every action in nature has its own rhythms. Be it day or night, music remains eternal to all that occurs in nature. There is music in flowing water, blowing wind, buzzing insects, chirping birds, bubbling brooks, and croaking frogs.

No wonder, classical music has its roots in nature’s rhythms, and the reason for raga(s) to be played during different times of the day. But music in nature remains sublime. A baby’s sleep may get disturbed by instrumental/vocal music (howsoever light) but rarely by the chirping of birds because the latter is eternally ‘divine’. 

Words emerged much later in human evolution, and enriched the soul of music. Words are to music what food is to body. Soulful rendition of words lifts music to dizzy heights. However, important is how the ‘voiced words’ complement ‘musical notes’ in conveying the true meaning of the ‘final composition’. It is without doubt a work of art. The finer the output, the greater it’s longevity.

When the words, voice, and music combine at its best, the impact is indeed mesmerizing. 

Let me take the liberty of bringing to your attention one of the lyrical richness of Rajendra Kishen which was rendered by Mohd. Rafi from the core of his heart on a Kalyanji Anandji’s memorable composition – timeless and blissful.

This is philosophical, has simple but profound meanings. It stirs human emotions, and connects it to the divine. It is based on Raag Darbari, the classical raga attributed to none other than the great Tansen. It is a bhajan, I have learnt, that has continued to appeal to people of all religions. It has divine power. 

Mark the manner in which the living legend and the greatest method-actor of all times Dilip Kumar holds the words through his deep expression – बाहर की तू माटी फाँके, मन के भीतर क्यों ना झाँके। उजले तन पर मान किया, और मन की मैल ना धोई. One can listen to this song as often as one may want, it will only soothe nerves and deliver a deep meaning each time. 

For those who have seen this 1970 film will recall that ‘Gopi’ was finest display of human feelings and emotions, none could leave the theatre without moist eyes and a heavy heart.

Overt materialism has over shadowed the value of human emotions. No surprise, we are more stressed than ever before. Time to lighten your heart for a moment…..https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tlXzVjgZvyw

*Sudhirendar Sharma is a environmental journalist and a development professional. His interest in music is related to his childhood that lay immersed in musical memories.

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