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Perfection is like a horizon, the closer you go towards it, the further it moves away.
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In a mundane world, seeking perfection is slightly different, more reachable maybe?
In Indian Classical music it is all about ‘hitting’ that perfect swara.
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To strike the note accurately is like walking on the razor’s edge. Other than at that specific point, any other place is off-key – besura. And if by some miracle, one strikes that perfect position, it is no more a razor’s edge!
It becomes broad. It opens into a vast space. Kumarji called it the‘Shoonyata’. One can stand, sit comfortably, and stretch on it and it remains ever that perfect note. This is called swara sadhana, where meticulously a student practices each and every note, polishing it, till it shines with purity and resonance, acquiring a tejas and an aura. It puts a well cut diamond to shame.
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... Swa’ means self and ‘ra’ means to bring forth or throw light upon. Meaning the singer should go deep within and bring the essence of his self to the surface. Only then it touches the core of your being. The principle is the same as a pendulum clock; the oscillation is identical on both sides. So when a musician sings from within, almost touching her ‘soul’ then the pendulum swings in the opposite direction to touch your soul!
It only works that way.
So, all that is required is humbleness or a near egoless state and a perfectly placed swara ~ that is spirituality in music.
And surprisingly one can find it in any music.
Kala Ramesh And, what is Spirituality in Music?
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