Rare gems of Indian classical music, by Manoj Govindraj

This episode discusses the contribution of a female Dhrupad vocalist which is a rarity, Vidushi Pelva Naik. She is one of the youngest contemporary torch bearers of the Daagar style of Dhrupad which she believes is very much alive and thriving.

Epar-Opar (worldly mind vs spiritual mind) – Where Should I Reside

Sthai

Epar (worldly mind) is telling to stay here few more days with me.

Opar (spiritual mind) is telling as of today why you leave me alone.

 Antara

Although Epar is my temporary residence, 

it is full filling many of my desires.

How can I tell my mind? 

to abandon everything what you have and dream to go to Opar.

Sanchari 

 My mind is not ready to forget everything of this temporary residence.

However, when I think about both sides, I contradict myself about where to stay.

Aabhog (Last Antara)

If I go to Opar I will have sweet life with abundance of happiness right away. 

When this thought comes to my mind, there is no clear answer and it then tells me to call the Almighty for settlement.

This episode talks about a very popular contemporary vocalist Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar who symbolizes ultimate devotion and surrender to his guru Vidushi Kishori Amonkar. Raghudada as he is fondly called, served his guru till the very end and now propogates her teachings by way of performances and workshops.