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Gurmat Sangït Darbar – Ràg Basant
Come experience the richness of Sikh musical tradition
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Saturday, March 12th, 2005
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Dunwin Road Gurduara (Mississauga Gurduara)
2377 Dunwin Drive, Mississauga, ON
905-828-2710
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Contact inderpreet.singh@rogers.com for more information.
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Sikhi is a celebration of life. The Sikh Gurus realized that music as a spiritual medium can elevate the soul beyond mere words alone. They enshrined that celebration of life through their musical poetry (Gurbani), that appears in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Along with outstanding poetry celebrating life and Akal Purakh, the Gurus also provided detailed musical instructions within Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
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Gurmat Sangit is the rich musical tradition that evolved out of a practice dating back to the time of Guru Nanak and his musician companion Baba Mardana. Subsequently the tradition developed as a result of public performances, at gatherings known as Guru-ka-Darbar, of singing Gurbani. Over the last several decades, a large majority of the Sikh community has lost touch with this aspect of their rich musical heritage. Yet with the Guru’s Grace, the practice of this divine art form is being revived by those who want to preserve the Guru's precious musical gift to humanity.
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Gurbani is sung in Guru-ka-Darbar according to the Ràg that the Gurus felt best invoked the feelings that they wanted to convey, the wisdom they were imparting, and the experience they wanted to share. The classical instruments used from the time of the Gurus to the early parts of the 20th century in the performance of Gurmat Sangit are unique South Asian string and percussion instruments, some of them even being invented by the Gurus themselves.
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The Gurmat Sangït Darbar which is being held on March 12th, 2005 is a tribute to the Guru’s tradition in which the season of spring is celebrated. In the world of Gurmat Sangït there is an enduring tradition in place, according to which it is customary to sing Ràg Basant, Bahar and their variants beginning on the first day of the month of Magh, which occurs mid January, to Holla Mohalla, which occurs on March 14th according to the Nanakshahi calendar. Ràg Basant invokes a feeling of freshness, energy, and revitalization. It uplifts not only people but the whole environment when sung in its many forms including: Basant Bahar, Puratan Basant, Basant Hindol, Buddha Basant and other variants.
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Come and be moved by the legacy that has shaped a religious tradition and nation of people for over five centuries. In addition to Kirtan performed according to proper Ràg format, there will be displays set up and short presentations to help develop a greater appreciation of Gurmat Sangït. It will definitely be a unique event, one that you don’t want to miss!
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