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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
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The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' was a group of women musicians. Gurpreet Kaur was the creator and master of this group. She composed, sang and taught her students and recorded raag based Gurbani. The other main member in this group is Gurpreet's daughter Keerat Kaur. Keerat is now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). <br />
As per Almighty's wish, Gurpreet Kaur has left this world at a young age of 54. She left for heavenly abode on 12th Sept 2016 at Baltimore US. She fought bravely for 17 months with a Brain Tumor, Gioblastoma Multiforme. She has left her memories in the form of Gurbani singing that would keep her immortal in the memory of innumerable Gurmat Sangeet enthusiasts. <br />
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The Group had a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
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==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
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==List of CDs==<br />
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'''As on June 2014, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 25 CDs'''<br />
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'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]<br />
# Har Ki Vadeyai<br />
# Rasna<br />
# '''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ Gur Parsaad Basant Bana]''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# Sarni Aayea <br />
# Sewa <br />
# Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
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''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
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==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
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(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
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I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
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Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
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Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
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The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
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And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
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Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
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We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
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As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
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However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
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Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
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We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
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What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
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Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
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“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
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The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
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The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
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My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
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Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
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'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
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http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
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==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
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*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
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'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
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'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
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The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
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The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
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4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
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Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
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'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
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'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
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'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
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'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
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'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
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'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
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===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
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{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
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{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
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{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Des_Ki_Malhar&diff=110201Des Ki Malhar2014-12-15T12:04:32Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Des Ki Malhar''' is a form of Raag Malhar<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸਂ .... ’S R m P N S’<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਧ ਨੁ ਪ ਮ ਪ ਮ ਗੁ ਮ ਗੁ ਮ ਰ ਸ਼ .... S’ D n P m P m g m g m R ’S<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/12/14/prani-aeko-naam-dhiaavo-raag-des-ki-malhar/ Gurbani in Raag Des Ki Malhar]<br />
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ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵਹੁ .. ਰਾਗ ਦੇਸ ਕੀ ਮਲਾਰ<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/12/14/prani-aeko-naam-dhiaavo-raag-des-ki-malhar/ Prani Aeko Naam Dhiaavo]'''</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Malaar&diff=110200Malaar2014-12-15T12:03:25Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>MALAAR (MALLAR or MALHAR)([[Gurmukhi]] <big> ਮਲਾਰ </big>) [[Guru Granth Sahib]] {{sggs-page|1254}} to 1294<br />
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Malar is one of the rainy-season ragas performed from June to September. During the monsoons, Malaar can be sung at any time of the day or night; otherwise, it is designated for late evening or early morning. Its mood is joyful because the rains cause the crops to grow and the flowers to bloom. Malar is frequently combined with other ragas, particularly Megha. Tansen added some changes to Malhar and this raga is known as Mian ki Malhar. In the Ragmala, Gaund-Malar is described as a ragini of Megha and is the only one with a Malhar name. Today the Malhar ragas are assigned to the Kafi thata. A favourite of Hindu musicians, Malhar was used by Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, and Guru Arjan. The pure Malhar is seldom performed today, and it might be heard in one of its combinations. <br />
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| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਗ ਮ ਰ ਪ ਨ ਧ ਨ ਸ || Sa Re Ga ma Re Pa <u>Ni</u> Dha Ni Sa<br />
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| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਧ ਨ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਮ ਰ ਸ || Sa Dha <u>Ni</u> Pa Ma Ga Ma Re Sa<br />
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| [[Vadi]]: || ਮ || Ma<br />
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| [[Samvadi]]: || ਸ || Sa<br />
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Ragis today prefer Miyan Ki Malaar:<br />
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| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਮ ਰ ਪ ਨ ਧ ਨ ਸ || Sa Ma Re Pa <u>Ni</u> Dha Ni Sa<br />
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| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਪ ਗ ਗ ਮ ਰ ਸ || Sa <u>Ni</u> Dha Pa Ma Pa <u>Ga</u> <u>Ga</u> Ma Re Sa<br />
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| [[Vadi]]: || ਮ || Ma<br />
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| [[Samvadi]]: || ਸ || Sa<br />
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See also [[Raga]], [[Kirtan]], [[Sikh Kirtan]], [[Taal]]<br />
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Gurbani Keertan in [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/06/19/ghanihar-baras-sagal-jag-chaaeya-raag-malhar/ Raag Malhar] <br />
A rare form of Raag Malhar known as [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]<br />
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[[Des Ki Malhar]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurmat Gian Group]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeet.org/ Gurmat Sangeet]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetdarbar.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Darbar]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br><br><br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Nanak_Ki_Malhar&diff=110199Nanak Ki Malhar2014-12-15T12:01:36Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>Malhar is a raag of rainy season. With the passage of time various forms of Raag Malhar have come into existence. A rare form of Malhar has been mentioned by masters of Indian Classical Music. This aprachalit raga is 'Nanak Ki Malahr'.<br />
It is supposed to be a creation of Guru Nanak himself.<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-nanak-ki-malhar/ '''Raag Nanak Ki Malhar''']<br />
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[[Des Ki Malhar]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Des_Ki_Malhar&diff=110198Des Ki Malhar2014-12-15T11:59:31Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "'''Des Ki Malhar''' is a form of Raag Malhar '''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸਂ .... ’S R m P N S’ '''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਧ ਨੁ ਪ ਮ ਪ ਮ ਗੁ ਮ..."</p>
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<div>'''Des Ki Malhar''' is a form of Raag Malhar<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸਂ .... ’S R m P N S’<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਧ ਨੁ ਪ ਮ ਪ ਮ ਗੁ ਮ ਗੁ ਮ ਰ ਸ਼ .... S’ D n P m P m g m g m R ’S<br />
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Gurbani in Raag Des Ki Malhar<br />
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ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵਹੁ .. ਰਾਗ ਦੇਸ ਕੀ ਮਲਾਰ<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/12/14/prani-aeko-naam-dhiaavo-raag-des-ki-malhar/ Prani Aeko Naam Dhiaavo]'''</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Nanak_Ki_Malhar&diff=109481Nanak Ki Malhar2014-07-11T11:57:43Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>Malhar is a raag of rainy season. With the passage of time various forms of Raag Malhar have come into existence. A rare form of Malhar has been mentioned by masters of Indian Classical Music. This aprachalit raga is 'Nanak Ki Malahr'.<br />
It is supposed to be a creation of Guru Nanak himself.<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-nanak-ki-malhar/ '''Raag Nanak Ki Malhar''']</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Malaar&diff=109429Malaar2014-06-29T05:40:20Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>MALAAR (MALLAR or MALHAR)([[Gurmukhi]] <big> ਮਲਾਰ </big>) [[Guru Granth Sahib]] {{sggs-page|1254}} to 1294<br />
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Malar is one of the rainy-season ragas performed from June to September. During the monsoons, Malaar can be sung at any time of the day or night; otherwise, it is designated for late evening or early morning. Its mood is joyful because the rains cause the crops to grow and the flowers to bloom. Malar is frequently combined with other ragas, particularly Megha. Tansen added some changes to Malhar and this raga is known as Mian ki Malhar. In the Ragmala, Gaund-Malar is described as a ragini of Megha and is the only one with a Malhar name. Today the Malhar ragas are assigned to the Kafi thata. A favourite of Hindu musicians, Malhar was used by Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, and Guru Arjan. The pure Malhar is seldom performed today, and it might be heard in one of its combinations. <br />
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| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਗ ਮ ਰ ਪ ਨ ਧ ਨ ਸ || Sa Re Ga ma Re Pa <u>Ni</u> Dha Ni Sa<br />
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| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਧ ਨ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਮ ਰ ਸ || Sa Dha <u>Ni</u> Pa Ma Ga Ma Re Sa<br />
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| [[Vadi]]: || ਮ || Ma<br />
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| [[Samvadi]]: || ਸ || Sa<br />
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Ragis today prefer Miyan Ki Malaar:<br />
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| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਮ ਰ ਪ ਨ ਧ ਨ ਸ || Sa Ma Re Pa <u>Ni</u> Dha Ni Sa<br />
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| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਪ ਗ ਗ ਮ ਰ ਸ || Sa <u>Ni</u> Dha Pa Ma Pa <u>Ga</u> <u>Ga</u> Ma Re Sa<br />
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| [[Vadi]]: || ਮ || Ma<br />
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| [[Samvadi]]: || ਸ || Sa<br />
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See also [[Raga]], [[Kirtan]], [[Sikh Kirtan]], [[Taal]]<br />
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Gurbani Keertan in [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/06/19/ghanihar-baras-sagal-jag-chaaeya-raag-malhar/ Raag Malhar] <br />
A rare form of Raag Malhar known as [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurmat Gian Group]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeet.org/ Gurmat Sangeet]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetdarbar.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Darbar]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br><br><br />
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[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Nanak_Ki_Malhar&diff=109401Nanak Ki Malhar2014-06-22T06:40:32Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "Malhar is a raag of rainy season. With the passage of time various forms of Raag Malhar have come into existence. A rare form of Malhar has been mentioned by masters of Indian..."</p>
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<div>Malhar is a raag of rainy season. With the passage of time various forms of Raag Malhar have come into existence. A rare form of Malhar has been mentioned by masters of Indian Classical Music. This aprachalit raga is 'Nanak Ki Malahr'.<br />
It is supposed to be a creation of Guru Nanak himself.<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=109398Gurmat Gian Group2014-06-21T05:15:32Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
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The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
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The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
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==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
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==List of CDs==<br />
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'''As on June 2014, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 25 CDs'''<br />
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'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]<br />
# Har Ki Vadeyai<br />
# Rasna<br />
# '''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ Gur Parsaad Basant Bana]''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# Sarni Aayea <br />
# Sewa <br />
# Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
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''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
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==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
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(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
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I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
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Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
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Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
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The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
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And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
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Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
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We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
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As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
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However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
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Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
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We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
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What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
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Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
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“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
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The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
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The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
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My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
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Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
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'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
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http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
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==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
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*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
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'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
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'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
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The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
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The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
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4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
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Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
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'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
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'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
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'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
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'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
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'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
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'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
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===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
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{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
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{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
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{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=109397Gurmat Gian Group2014-06-21T05:14:38Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
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The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
<br />
The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
<br />
------<br />
<br />
==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
<br />
==List of CDs==<br />
<br />
'''As on June 2014, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 20 CDs'''<br />
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<br />
'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]<br />
# Har Ki Vadeyai<br />
# Rasna<br />
# '''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ Gur Parsaad Basant Bana]''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# Sarni Aayea <br />
# Sewa <br />
# Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
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''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
<br />
==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
<br />
(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
<br />
<br />
I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
<br />
Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
<br />
Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
<br />
The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
<br />
And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
<br />
Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
<br />
We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
<br />
As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
<br />
However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
<br />
Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
<br />
We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
<br />
What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
<br />
Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
<br />
“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
<br />
The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
<br />
The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
<br />
My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
<br />
Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
<br />
http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
<br />
==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
<br />
*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
<br />
'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
<br />
The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
<br />
The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
<br />
4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
<br />
Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
<br />
'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
<br />
'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
<br />
'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
<br />
'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
<br />
===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
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{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
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{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
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{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=109396Gurmat Gian Group2014-06-21T05:13:59Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
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The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
<br />
The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
<br />
------<br />
<br />
==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
<br />
==List of CDs==<br />
<br />
'''As on Nov 2013, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 20 CDs'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/06/20/nanak-ki-malhar/ Nanak Ki Malhar]<br />
# Har Ki Vadeyai<br />
# Rasna<br />
# '''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ Gur Parsaad Basant Bana]''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# Sarni Aayea <br />
# Sewa <br />
# Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
<br />
''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
<br />
==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
<br />
(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
<br />
<br />
I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
<br />
Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
<br />
Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
<br />
The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
<br />
And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
<br />
Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
<br />
We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
<br />
As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
<br />
However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
<br />
Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
<br />
We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
<br />
What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
<br />
Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
<br />
“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
<br />
The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
<br />
The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
<br />
My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
<br />
Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
<br />
http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
<br />
==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
<br />
*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
<br />
'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
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The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
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The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
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4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
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Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
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'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
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'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
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'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
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'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
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'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
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'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
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===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
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{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
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{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
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{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Asawari&diff=108515Asawari2014-02-01T13:13:58Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>Raag Asawari is a beautiful raga. This raga is mentioned in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. <br />
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In Raag Asawari, Gandhar, Dhaiwat and Nishad are komal, rest of the swars are shudha. In aroh, gandhar and nishad are not used.<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਧੁ ਸਂ ‘Sa Re m Pa dh Sa’<br />
'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਨੁ ਧੁ, ਪ ਮ ਗੁ ਰ ਸ਼ Sa’ n dh, P m g Re ‘Sa<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-asawari/ More on Raag Asawari]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/02/01/maee-maero-pritam-raam-batavoh-ree-maee-raag-asawari/ Gurbani Kirtan in Raag Asawari]<br />
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[[Asawari Sudhang]]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/02/01/maee-maero-pritam-raam-batavoh-ree-maee-raag-asawari/ Gurbani Kirtan in Asawari Sudhang]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Asawari&diff=108514Asawari2014-02-01T13:10:01Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "Raag Asawari is a beautiful raga. This raga is mentioned in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. In Raag Asawari, Gandhar, Dhaiwat and Nishad are komal, rest of the swars are shudha. In ..."</p>
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<div>Raag Asawari is a beautiful raga. This raga is mentioned in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. <br />
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In Raag Asawari, Gandhar, Dhaiwat and Nishad are komal, rest of the swars are shudha. In aroh, gandhar and nishad are not used.<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਧੁ ਸਂ ‘Sa Re m Pa dh Sa’<br />
'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਨੁ ਧੁ, ਪ ਮ ਗੁ ਰ ਸ਼ Sa’ n dh, P m g Re ‘Sa<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-asawari/ More on Raag Asawari]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2014/02/01/maee-maero-pritam-raam-batavoh-ree-maee-raag-asawari/ Gurbani Kirtan in Raag Asawari]<br />
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[[Asawari Sudhang]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Asawari_Sudhang&diff=108371Asawari Sudhang2013-12-30T11:01:46Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "Raag Asawari Sudhang Raag Asawari Sudhang is one of the mishrit raags in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. In this raga Rishabh, Gandhar, Dhaiwat and Nishad are komal, rest of the swar..."</p>
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<div>Raag Asawari Sudhang<br />
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Raag Asawari Sudhang is one of the mishrit raags in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.<br />
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In this raga Rishabh, Gandhar, Dhaiwat and Nishad are komal, rest of the swars are shudha. In Aroh Gandhar and Nishad are forbidden. <br />
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Jatti: Aurav Sampooran; Singing time: Second quater of the day.<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-asawari-sudhang/ More on Raag Asawari Sudhang]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/12/21/haun-andin-har-naam-kirtan-karon-raag-asawari-sudhang/ Gurbani Shabad sung in Raag Asawari Sudhang]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Shudh_Basant&diff=108282Raag Shudh Basant2013-12-08T17:51:03Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>There are many forms of Raag Basant. In Indian Classical music Raag Shudh Basant is of Poorvi thaat. <br />
Many exponents of Gurbani Sangeet give more importance to Bilawal form of Basant.<br />
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'''Raag Shudh Basant'''<br />
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Swars used in this raag are: Rishab komal, Dhaivat komal, Madhayam teevra. All other swars are Shudh. In Aroh Rishab and Pancham are not used. Shudh Madhayam is occasionally used to create beauty in singing.<br />
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'''Jatti:''' Aurav Sampooran; '''Thaat:''' Poorvi; '''Singing time:''' Any time in Basant season.<br />
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'''Aroh: ''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮਂ ਧੁ ਨ ਸਂ ਰੁਂ ਸਂ <br />
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Sa Ga Ma(t) Dha(k) Ni Sa Re(k)(t) Sa.<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਰੁਂ ਨ ਧੁ ਪ, ਮਂ ਗ, ਮਂ ਧੁ ਮਂ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼<br />
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Re(k)(t) Ni Dh(k) Pa, Ma(t) Ga, Ma(t) Dh(k) Ma(t) Ga Re(k) Sa<br />
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[[Raag Basant Mukhari]]<br />
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[[Raag Shudh Basant]]<br />
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[[Raag Basant Bilawal Ang]]<br />
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[[Basant Hindol]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-shudh-basant/ '''More on Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/08/08/tum-saach-dhiavoh-mugadh-mana-raag-shudh-basant/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
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* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurmat Gian Group]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeet.org/ Gurmat Sangeet]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetdarbar.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Darbar]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br><br><br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Basant_Hindol&diff=108281Basant Hindol2013-12-08T17:48:05Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "'''Raag Basant Hindol''' Swars used in this raag are: Both madhayams, rest all shudh. Rishab absent. '''Thaat:''' Bilawal Marwah '''Jatti:''' Sharav Aurav; Singing time: Mo..."</p>
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<div>'''Raag Basant Hindol'''<br />
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Swars used in this raag are: Both madhayams, rest all shudh. Rishab absent.<br />
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'''Thaat:''' Bilawal Marwah<br />
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'''Jatti:''' Sharav Aurav; Singing time: Morning or anytime in Basant season.<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮ ਪ ਧ ਮੱ, ਗ ਮ ਧ ਨ ਸਂ ‘S G m P Dh M’, G m Dh N S’<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਨ ਧ ਮੱ ਗ ਸਂ S’ N Dh M G ‘S<br />
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'''Vadi:''' Madhayam Shudh <br />
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'''Samvadi:''' Sharaj <br />
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'''Pakar:''' : S G m D P M, N D M G m G S<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-basant-hindol/ '''More on Raag Basant Hindol''']<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/12/08/taeria-bhagata-ko-balihara-raag-basant-hindol/ '''Shabad Kirtan in Basant Hindol''']<br />
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[[Basant Bilawal]] ; [[Shudh Basant]] ; [[Basant Mukhari]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=108144Gurmat Gian Group2013-12-01T12:23:19Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
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The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
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The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
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==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
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==List of CDs==<br />
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'''As on Nov 2013, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 20 CDs'''<br />
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'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
# Rasna<br />
# '''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ Gur Parsaad Basant Bana]''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# Sarni Aayea <br />
# Sewa <br />
# Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
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''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
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==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
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(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
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I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
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Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
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Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
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The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
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And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
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Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
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We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
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As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
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However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
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Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
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We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
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What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
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Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
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“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
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The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
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The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
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My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
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Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
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'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
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http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
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==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
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*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
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'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
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'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
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The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
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The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
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4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
<br />
Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
<br />
'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
<br />
'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
<br />
'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
<br />
'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
<br />
===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
<br />
{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
<br />
{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
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{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=108143Gurmat Gian Group2013-12-01T12:18:19Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
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The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
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The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
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==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
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==List of CDs==<br />
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'''As on March 2013, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 20 CDs'''<br />
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'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
# Rasna<br />
# '''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ Gur Parsaad Basant Bana]''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# Sarni Aayea <br />
# Sewa <br />
# Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
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''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
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==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
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(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
<br />
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I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
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Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
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Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
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The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
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And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
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Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
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We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
<br />
As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
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However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
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Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
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We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
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What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
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Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
<br />
“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
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The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
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The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
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My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
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Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
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'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
<br />
http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
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==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
<br />
*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
<br />
'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
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The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
<br />
The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
<br />
4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
<br />
Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
<br />
'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
<br />
'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
<br />
'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
<br />
'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
<br />
===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
<br />
{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
<br />
{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
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{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Shudh_Basant&diff=108141Raag Shudh Basant2013-11-28T11:58:14Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>There are many forms of Raag Basant. In Indian Classical music Raag Shudh Basant is of Poorvi thaat. <br />
Many exponents of Gurbani Sangeet give more importance to Bilawal form of Basant.<br />
<br />
'''Raag Shudh Basant'''<br />
<br />
Swars used in this raag are: Rishab komal, Dhaivat komal, Madhayam teevra. All other swars are Shudh. In Aroh Rishab and Pancham are not used. Shudh Madhayam is occasionally used to create beauty in singing.<br />
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'''Jatti:''' Aurav Sampooran; '''Thaat:''' Poorvi; '''Singing time:''' Any time in Basant season.<br />
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'''Aroh: ''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮਂ ਧੁ ਨ ਸਂ ਰੁਂ ਸਂ <br />
<br />
Sa Ga Ma(t) Dha(k) Ni Sa Re(k)(t) Sa.<br />
<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਰੁਂ ਨ ਧੁ ਪ, ਮਂ ਗ, ਮਂ ਧੁ ਮਂ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼<br />
<br />
Re(k)(t) Ni Dh(k) Pa, Ma(t) Ga, Ma(t) Dh(k) Ma(t) Ga Re(k) Sa<br />
<br />
[[Raag Basant Mukhari]]<br />
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[[Raag Shudh Basant]]<br />
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[[Raag Basant Bilawal Ang]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-shudh-basant/ '''More on Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/08/08/tum-saach-dhiavoh-mugadh-mana-raag-shudh-basant/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
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* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurmat Gian Group]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeet.org/ Gurmat Sangeet]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetdarbar.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Darbar]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br><br><br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Basant_Mukhari&diff=108140Raag Basant Mukhari2013-11-28T11:56:32Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Raag Basant Mukhari'''<br />
<br />
'''Aroh: ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਗ ਮ ਪ ਧੁ ਨੁ ਸਂ ‘S r G m P d n S’ '''<br />
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'''Avroh: ਸਂ ਨੁ ਧੁ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼ S’ n d P m G r ‘S '''<br />
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'''Vadi: Pancham ''' :: Samvadi: Sharaj '''<br />
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''' Pakar: P d n d P, G m (G)r S '''<br />
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'''Gurbani Kirtan in Raag Basant Mukhari<br />
''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/10/22/sansar-samundae-taar-gobindae-raag-basant-mukhari/ Sansar Samundae Taar Gobindae .. Raag Basant Mukhari]<br />
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[[Raag Shudh Basant]]<br />
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[[Raag Basant Bilawal Ang]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Basant_Bilawal_Ang&diff=108139Raag Basant Bilawal Ang2013-11-28T11:54:36Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "'''Raag Basant Bilawal Ang'''''' There are many forms of Raag Basant. Many exponents of Gurbani Sangeet give more importance to Bilawal form of Basant. '''Thaat:''' Bilawal..."</p>
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<div>'''Raag Basant Bilawal Ang''''''<br />
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<br />
There are many forms of Raag Basant. Many exponents of Gurbani Sangeet give more importance to Bilawal form of Basant.<br />
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'''Thaat:''' Bilawal; '''Jatti:''' Aurav Sampooran; Rishab & Pancham are absent in aroh; Singing time for this raag is day time.<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮ, ਧ ਨ ਸਂ Sa Ga Ma, Dha Ni Sa<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ, ਗ ਰ ਸ਼ Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma, Ga Re Sa<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-basant-bilawal-thaat/ More on Raag Basant Bilawal Ang]''' <br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/11/27/gur-poorai-sabh-poora-keea-raag-basant-bilawal-ang/ Gurbani Kirtan in Raag Basant Bilawal Ang]<br />
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[[Raag Basant Mukhari]]<br />
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[[Raag Shudh Basant]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Shudh_Basant&diff=107930Raag Shudh Basant2013-10-24T04:12:39Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>There are many forms of Raag Basant. In Indian Classical music Raag Shudh Basant is of Poorvi thaat. <br />
Many exponents of Gurbani Sangeet give more importance to Bilawal form of Basant.<br />
<br />
'''Raag Shudh Basant'''<br />
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Swars used in this raag are: Rishab komal, Dhaivat komal, Madhayam teevra. All other swars are Shudh. In Aroh Rishab and Pancham are not used. Shudh Madhayam is occasionally used to create beauty in singing.<br />
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'''Jatti:''' Aurav Sampooran; '''Thaat:''' Poorvi; '''Singing time:''' Any time in Basant season.<br />
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'''Aroh: ''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮਂ ਧੁ ਨ ਸਂ ਰੁਂ ਸਂ <br />
<br />
Sa Ga Ma(t) Dha(k) Ni Sa Re(k)(t) Sa.<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਰੁਂ ਨ ਧੁ ਪ, ਮਂ ਗ, ਮਂ ਧੁ ਮਂ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼<br />
<br />
Re(k)(t) Ni Dh(k) Pa, Ma(t) Ga, Ma(t) Dh(k) Ma(t) Ga Re(k) Sa<br />
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[[Raag Basant Mukhari]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-shudh-basant/ '''More on Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/08/08/tum-saach-dhiavoh-mugadh-mana-raag-shudh-basant/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
<br><br />
----<br><br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurmat Gian Group]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeet.org/ Gurmat Sangeet]<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetdarbar.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Darbar]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br><br><br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Basant_Mukhari&diff=107929Raag Basant Mukhari2013-10-24T04:11:04Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Raag Basant Mukhari'''<br />
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'''Aroh: ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਗ ਮ ਪ ਧੁ ਨੁ ਸਂ ‘S r G m P d n S’ '''<br />
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'''Avroh: ਸਂ ਨੁ ਧੁ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼ S’ n d P m G r ‘S '''<br />
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'''Vadi: Pancham ''' :: Samvadi: Sharaj '''<br />
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''' Pakar: P d n d P, G m (G)r S '''<br />
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'''Gurbani Kirtan in Raag Basant Mukhari<br />
''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/10/22/sansar-samundae-taar-gobindae-raag-basant-mukhari/ Sansar Samundae Taar Gobindae .. Raag Basant Mukhari]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Basant_Mukhari&diff=107928Raag Basant Mukhari2013-10-24T04:08:42Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "'''Raag Basant Mukhari''' '''Aroh: ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਗ ਮ ਪ ਧੁ ਨੁ ਸਂ ‘S r G m P d n S’ ''' '''Avroh: ਸਂ ਨੁ ਧੁ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼ S’ n d ..."</p>
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<div>'''Raag Basant Mukhari'''<br />
<br />
'''Aroh: ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਗ ਮ ਪ ਧੁ ਨੁ ਸਂ ‘S r G m P d n S’ '''<br />
'''Avroh: ਸਂ ਨੁ ਧੁ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼ S’ n d P m G r ‘S '''<br />
'''Vadi: Pancham <br />
Samvadi: Sharaj <br />
Pakar: : P d n d P, G m (G)r S <br />
'''</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Shudh_Basant&diff=107597Raag Shudh Basant2013-08-10T07:20:36Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>There are many forms of Raag Basant. In Indian Classical music Raag Shudh Basant is of Poorvi thaat. <br />
Many exponents of Gurbani Sangeet give more importance to Bilawal form of Basant.<br />
<br />
'''Raag Shudh Basant'''<br />
<br />
Swars used in this raag are: Rishab komal, Dhaivat komal, Madhayam teevra. All other swars are Shudh. In Aroh Rishab and Pancham are not used. Shudh Madhayam is occasionally used to create beauty in singing.<br />
<br />
'''Jatti:''' Aurav Sampooran; '''Thaat:''' Poorvi; '''Singing time:''' Any time in Basant season.<br />
<br />
'''Aroh: ''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮਂ ਧੁ ਨ ਸਂ ਰੁਂ ਸਂ <br />
<br />
Sa Ga Ma(t) Dha(k) Ni Sa Re(k)(t) Sa.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Avroh:''' ਰੁਂ ਨ ਧੁ ਪ, ਮਂ ਗ, ਮਂ ਧੁ ਮਂ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼<br />
<br />
Re(k)(t) Ni Dh(k) Pa, Ma(t) Ga, Ma(t) Dh(k) Ma(t) Ga Re(k) Sa<br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-shudh-basant/ '''More on Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/08/08/tum-saach-dhiavoh-mugadh-mana-raag-shudh-basant/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Shudh Basant''']</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Shudh_Basant&diff=107596Raag Shudh Basant2013-08-10T07:19:21Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "There are many forms of Raag Basant. In Indian Classical music Raag Shudh Basant is of Poorvi thaat. Many exponents of Gurbani Sangeet give more importance to Bilawal form of..."</p>
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<div>There are many forms of Raag Basant. In Indian Classical music Raag Shudh Basant is of Poorvi thaat. <br />
Many exponents of Gurbani Sangeet give more importance to Bilawal form of Basant.<br />
<br />
'''Raag Shudh Basant'''<br />
<br />
Swars used in this raag are: Rishab komal, Dhaivat komal, Madhayam teevra. All other swars are Shudh. In Aroh Rishab and Pancham are not used. Shudh Madhayam is occasionally used to create beauty in singing.<br />
<br />
'''Jatti:''' Aurav Sampooran; '''Thaat:''' Poorvi; '''Singing time:''' Any time in Basant season.<br />
<br />
'''Aroh: ''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮਂ ਧੁ ਨ ਸਂ ਰੁਂ ਸਂ <br />
<br />
Sa Ga Ma(t) Dha(k) Ni Sa Re(k)(t) Sa.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Avroh:''' ਰੁਂ ਨ ਧੁ ਪ, ਮਂ ਗ, ਮਂ ਧੁ ਮਂ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼<br />
<br />
Re(k)(t) Ni Dh(k) Pa, Ma(t) Ga, Ma(t) Dh(k) Ma(t) Ga Re(k) Sa<br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-shudh-basant/ '''More on Raag Shudh Basant''']</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Basant&diff=107595Basant2013-08-10T07:14:02Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* See also */</p>
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<div>This is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune. <br />
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the twenty-fifth raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 29 pages from page numbers 1168 to 1197.<br />
<br />
The name Basant is from Sanskrit ''"vasant"'' meaning spring, and during that season of the year Basant may be performed at any time of the day or night. Otherwise, it is reserved for the night between 9 p.m. and midnight. The [[Ragmala]] gives Basant as a putra (son) of Hindol, also a spring raga. Today it belongs to the Purvi thata. But Guru ji used Sudh Basant, which is in Bilaval Thata. The only variant noted in the Holy Book is Basant-Hindol. Basant is a very old raga dating from the 8th century. [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadar]] composed [[Shabad]]s in this raga. Performed in slow tempo, this gentle melody depicts quiet joy. The descending scale is usually found at the beginning of a composition with the ascending form follows later.<br />
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{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਗ ਮ ਧ ਨ ਸ || Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਸ || Sa <br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਮ || Ma<br />
|}<br />
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Ragis today prefer Basant Bahar:<br />
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{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਮ ਮ' ਮ ਗ ਮ' ਧ ਨ ਸ || Sa Ma Ma' Ma Ga Ma' <u>Dha</u> Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ' ਗ ਮ' ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma' <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਸ || Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
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==See also ==<br />
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* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/03/12/daekh-phool-phool-raag-basant/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Basant''']<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ 'Gur Parsaad Basant Bana'] ~ A new Album of 3 CDs - 15 Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant, by [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurpreet Kaur of Gurmat Gian Group]<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-shudh-basant/ '''Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/08/08/tum-saach-dhiavoh-mugadh-mana-raag-shudh-basant/ '''Gurbani Shabad Keertan in Raag Shudh Basant''']<br />
* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
*[[Raga]]<br />
*[[Taal]]<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri&diff=107389Gauri2013-06-01T11:25:22Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Gauri''' {{lang-pa|ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ}} is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune.<br />
<br />
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the third raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 196 pages from page numbers 151 to 347.<br />
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'''Gauri''' is one of several ragas that appears in the [[Ragmala]] as a ragini (subset) of [[Sri|Sri Raga]]. This is an evening raga assigned to autumn and its mood is contemplative. The composition in Gauri is very voluminous. Gauri was used by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. Several forms of Gauri Raga exist historically and this probably accounts for the large number of variants: Gauri Cheti, Gauri Bairagan, Gauri Dipaki, Gauri Purbi, Gauri Guareri, Gauri-Majh, Gauri Malava, Gauri Mala, Gauri Sorath, Gauri Dakhani.<br />
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{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> Ma Pa Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma Ga <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਰ || <u>Re</u><br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
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Occasionally 'Re' is performed with a vibration, as in [[Siri Raga]] that has the same vadis. Ni is given prominence through either stopping or lingering on this note.<br />
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'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/05/31/thir-ghar-baeso-har-jan-pyarae-raag-gauri/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ Gauri Sagar ~ Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS Ji]'''<br />
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'''Other forms of Raag Gauri:'''<br />
[[Raag_Gauri_Deepki|Raag Gauri Deepki]]; [[Raag_Gauri_Dakhnee|Raag Gauri Dakhnee]]; [[Raag Gauri Bairagan]]; [[Gauri Chaetee]]; [[Raag Gauri Mala]]; [[Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi]]; [[Raag Gauri Malwa]]; [[Raag Gauri Poorbi]]; [[Gauri Poorbi Deepki]]; [[Gauri Guaraeree]]<br />
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==See also ==<br />
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* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Raga]]<br />
* [[Taal]]<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri_Guaraeree&diff=107388Gauri Guaraeree2013-06-01T11:22:54Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "'''Raag Gauri Guaraeree''' Gauri Guaraeree is one of the 11 mishrit forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS ji. '''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮਁ ਧ ਨ ਸਂ --~~ Sa Ga Ma(t) Dha Ni Sa..."</p>
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<div>'''Raag Gauri Guaraeree'''<br />
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Gauri Guaraeree is one of the 11 mishrit forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS ji.<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਗ ਮਁ ਧ ਨ ਸਂ --~~ Sa Ga Ma(t) Dha Ni Sa.<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਨ ਧ, ਮਁ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਗ ਰੁ ਸ਼ ਨ਼ ਸ਼ ~~ Sa Ni Dha, Ma(t) Ga Re(k) Sa Re(t) Ga Re(k) Sa Ni(m) Sa.<br />
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'''Vadi:''' Gandhar<br />
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'''Samvadi:''' Dhaivat<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri-guaraeree/ '''More on Raag Gauri Guaraeree'''] <br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/06/01/mohay-n-bisaaroh-mai-jan-taera-raag-gauri-guaraeree/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri Guaraeree''']</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Basant&diff=106762Basant2013-03-26T17:54:58Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* See also */</p>
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<div>This is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune. <br />
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the twenty-fifth raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 29 pages from page numbers 1168 to 1197.<br />
<br />
The name Basant is from Sanskrit ''"vasant"'' meaning spring, and during that season of the year Basant may be performed at any time of the day or night. Otherwise, it is reserved for the night between 9 p.m. and midnight. The [[Ragmala]] gives Basant as a putra (son) of Hindol, also a spring raga. Today it belongs to the Purvi thata. But Guru ji used Sudh Basant, which is in Bilaval Thata. The only variant noted in the Holy Book is Basant-Hindol. Basant is a very old raga dating from the 8th century. [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadar]] composed [[Shabad]]s in this raga. Performed in slow tempo, this gentle melody depicts quiet joy. The descending scale is usually found at the beginning of a composition with the ascending form follows later.<br />
<br />
{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਗ ਮ ਧ ਨ ਸ || Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਸ || Sa <br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਮ || Ma<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Ragis today prefer Basant Bahar:<br />
<br />
{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਮ ਮ' ਮ ਗ ਮ' ਧ ਨ ਸ || Sa Ma Ma' Ma Ga Ma' <u>Dha</u> Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ' ਗ ਮ' ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma' <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਸ || Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also ==<br />
<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/03/12/daekh-phool-phool-raag-basant/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Basant''']<br />
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ 'Gur Parsaad Basant Bana'] ~ A new Album of 3 CDs - 15 Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant, by [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurpreet Kaur of Gurmat Gian Group]<br />
* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
*[[Raga]]<br />
*[[Taal]]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=106685Gurmat Gian Group2013-03-17T06:50:45Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
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The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
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The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
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==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
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==List of CDs==<br />
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'''As on March 2013, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 20 CDs'''<br />
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'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
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# '''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ Gur Parsaad Basant Bana]''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# Sarni Aayea <br />
# Sewa <br />
# Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
<br />
''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
<br />
==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
<br />
(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
<br />
<br />
I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
<br />
Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
<br />
Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
<br />
The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
<br />
And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
<br />
Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
<br />
We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
<br />
As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
<br />
However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
<br />
Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
<br />
We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
<br />
What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
<br />
Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
<br />
“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
<br />
The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
<br />
The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
<br />
My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
<br />
Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
<br />
http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
<br />
==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
<br />
*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
<br />
'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
<br />
The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
<br />
The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
<br />
4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
<br />
Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
<br />
'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
<br />
'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
<br />
'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
<br />
'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
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===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
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{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
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{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
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{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=106684Gurmat Gian Group2013-03-17T06:50:14Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
<br />
The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
<br />
The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
<br />
------<br />
<br />
==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
<br />
==List of CDs==<br />
<br />
'''As on March 2013, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 20 CDs'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
<br />
# '''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/03/15/gur-parsaad-basant-bana/ Gur Parsaad Basant Bana]''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# Sarni Aayea <br />
# Sewa# <br />
# Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
<br />
''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
<br />
==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
<br />
(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
<br />
<br />
I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
<br />
Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
<br />
Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
<br />
The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
<br />
And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
<br />
Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
<br />
We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
<br />
As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
<br />
However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
<br />
Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
<br />
We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
<br />
What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
<br />
Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
<br />
“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
<br />
The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
<br />
The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
<br />
My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
<br />
Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
<br />
http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
<br />
==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
<br />
*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
<br />
'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
<br />
The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
<br />
The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
<br />
4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
<br />
Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
<br />
'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
<br />
'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
<br />
'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
<br />
'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
<br />
===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
<br />
{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
<br />
{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
<br />
{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=106683Gurmat Gian Group2013-03-17T06:46:31Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
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<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
<br />
The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
<br />
The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
<br />
------<br />
<br />
==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
<br />
==List of CDs==<br />
<br />
'''As on March 2013, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 20 CDs'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
<br />
# 1. '''Gur Parsaad Basant Bana''' Latest Album of 3 CDs ~ Raag Basant Shabads in SGGS ji, sung in various forms of Raag Basant.<br />
# 2.[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# 3.[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# 4.Sarni Aayea <br />
# 5.Sewa# <br />
# 6.Priya Kee Preet Piyaree <br />
# 7.Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# 8.Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le <br />
# 9.Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# 10.Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# 11.Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
<br />
''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
<br />
==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
<br />
(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
<br />
<br />
I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
<br />
Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
<br />
Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
<br />
The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
<br />
And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
<br />
Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
<br />
We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
<br />
As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
<br />
However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
<br />
Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
<br />
We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
<br />
What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
<br />
Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
<br />
“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
<br />
The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
<br />
The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
<br />
My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
<br />
Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
<br />
http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
<br />
==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
<br />
*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
<br />
'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
<br />
The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
<br />
The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
<br />
4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
<br />
Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
<br />
'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
<br />
'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
<br />
'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
<br />
'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
<br />
'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
<br />
===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
<br />
{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
<br />
{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
<br />
{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gurmat_Gian_Group&diff=106682Gurmat Gian Group2013-03-17T06:42:15Z<p>Manbir Singh: /* List of CDs */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:Gurmat Gian Group.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Gurmat Gian Group]]<br />
<br />
The '''Gurmat Gian Group''' consists of four young [[Sikh]] women musicians, who sing [[Gurbani]]. The group is conducted by member Gurpreet Kaur with Japjit Kaur, Jasleen Kaur and Keerat Kaur (now residing in Atlanta, GA/USA). The core members are based in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab]], [[India]]. <br />
<br />
The Group has a unique style of singing, as explained to S. Gurmukh Singh (UK):<br />
:"We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep [[Gurbani]] as our main presentation. While doing [[Kirtan]] it is Guru's [[Bani]] that is important and not the [[Raga]]s. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe."<br />
<br />
------<br />
<br />
==Contact==<br />
* They can be contacted via c/o Gurmat Gian Missionary College, [[Ludhiana]]. <br />
* for further details contact Dr. Manbir Singh +91 9888888393, Bhai Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman) +91 9814635655<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/<br />
* blog: http://gurmatgiangroup.blogspot.com/<br />
* youtube - manbironline: http://uk.youtube.com/user/manbironline<br />
* metacafe - singhmanbir's channel: http://www.metacafe.com/channels/singhmanbir/<br />
<br />
==List of CDs==<br />
<br />
'''As on March 2013, Gurmat Gian Group has a total of 20 CDs'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''The full list is given below:''''<br />
<br />
# *1.[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Gauri Sagar ~ This is an Album of 3 CDs, a Compilation of All forms (12) of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]. ''' <br />
# <br />
# *2.[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2010/11/24/raag-ratan-31-sudh-raags-of-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ '''Raag Ratan -A set of 6 CDs. This Album is a compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Shudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.'''] <br />
# <br />
# *3.Sarni Aayea <br />
# <br />
# *4.Sewa <br />
# <br />
# *5.Priya Kee Preet Piyaree<br />
# <br />
# *6.Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya <br />
# <br />
# *7.Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
# <br />
# *8.Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava <br />
# <br />
# *9.Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
# <br />
# *9.Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa<br />
<br />
''''See the Web Page -- CDs of Gurmat Gian Group'''' [http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/about/old-cds-of-gurmat-gian-group/]<br />
<br />
==In the News==<br />
'''[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/articles.php?id=157&author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by “Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru”]''' by S. Gurmukh Singh (UK)<br />
<br />
(Note for non-Panjabi readers: Meanings of Panjabi words are given below the article *)<br />
It was on 8 August that Dr Manbir Singh of Gurmat Gian Group copied me in on his e-mail to a number of Sikhs in the diaspora with two introductory lines, “Welcome to Kirtan by Young Sikh Women Musicians of Gurmat Gian Group. Enjoy this Shabad Video.”<br />
<br />
<br />
I heard the theme Shabad, “Oha Prem Piri” and was left speechless ! Became deeply interested in this remarkable initiative at Ludhiana, in central Panjab, my home city. Gurbani Kirtan “rassias” (spiritual listeners) seem to run out of superlatives when expressing their appreciation of Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
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Wrote Gyani Jarnail Singh of Malaysia, “This is exactly the way Ilahi (divine) Gurbani should be sung, in perfect taal, sur …....I congratulate these soul-brides of our Beloved Guru.....” Gyani Ji’s Gurbani expression “soul-brides” captures the ethos of the divine Kirtan by the Bibian of the Gurmat Gian Group, Keerat Kaur, Japjit Kaur and joining them in some Shabads, Jasleen Kaur, all led by Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji. <br />
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Indeed, in their deeply meditative Kirtan they represent the universal human soul, longing for union with the Beloved Lord, the Creator Being. The title of the Gurmat Gian Group’s “blog” on the internet of “Oha Prem Piri” describes the bir-ha (longing) deep down in every human heart. If the delivery of this Shabad in perfect sur-taal touches the human atma (soul), then surely the message must reach the Param-Atma, Akal Purakh, the Timeless Lord of the human soul-bride also. <br />
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The spirituality and depth of Ardaas is felt in Shabads like “Hey Sansaar Taap Harnay”. Sung probably in Raag Malhar (I am not an expert), this Shabad, like so many others by the Group, brings out the musical miracle of four angelic voices in perfect harmony, individual renditions and changes in taal (beat) between jhap (10 beats), teentaal (16 beats) and ektaal (yakka of 12 beats) – all rendered effortlessly. In Shabad “Gur Parbrahm Parmeshar Aap”, individual rendition of Pankti, “Jaag re mann jagan haaray” are pleas to the “mann”, the inner self to awaken to the Presence of the Guru, the Ultimate Reality. “Hamaray Eh Kirpa kijjay” in raag Kalyan to the beat of jhaptaal (10 beats) and teentaal (16 beats) is again sung in deep Ardaas mode.<br />
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And so on, each and every Shabad is the Guru’s Message delivered directly to the Kirtan rassia’s inner being. Renowned Gurbani sangeetkar, Dya Singh of Australia, commented, “The renditions of these lovely ladies paint an inner beauty and piety which sadly seems to be missing in our current crop of (male) ragis. Why ‘lady jathas’ of this calibre are not allowed to do Kirtan at Darbar Sahib, even today, is a mystery to me!” <br />
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Perhaps this is not the place to comment on ladies singing at Darbar Sahib. However, Dya Singh would agree whole- heartedly with Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s response to some of my questions, “We at Gurmat Gian Group are trying in our humble way to sing Guru's Bani and enjoy it to the maximum. In this process we are trying to distribute Guru's Shabads to as many as possible. <br />
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We keep Ragas as the base of all our singing and use it as a vehicle to sing Guru's Bani. We try our best to keep Gurbani as main presentation. While doing Kirtan it is Guru's Bani that is important and not the Ragas. Ragas are just the base for the language of Music. Kirtan is presentation of Gurbani, it’s not rendering Ragas. While doing Kirtan we are not there to present our skills in Raga singing. If one wishes to sing Ragas there is different platform for that. The Ultimate state of a musician is when he/she is liberated from the bonds of Ragas and is in tune with the Naad of the Universe.” <br />
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As is the experience of Dya Singh, the maverick presenter of Gurbani “world music” style, some puritans may not entirely agree with Bibi ji,. Yet, many famous classical musicians have turned to world or fusion music, successfully. Similarly, Dya Singh’s success in taking the Divine Message of Gurbani to worldwide audiences, has prompted many raagi’s to copy his simple and clear style which so attracts children, and to use taanti saaj (string instruments). <br />
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However, while music is a vehicle for delivering the message, its relevance to the message cannot be underrated. And, I hasten to add that one reason for the success Gurmat Gian Group is precisely the desire to retain that relevance, therefore, as Gurpreet Kaur ji say, the Kirtan by Gurmat Gian Group is to traditional raag bases. One could go further and say that they have retained the raag baseline more than most raagi jathas today. Some years ago, an article lamented that even many well known raagi jathas cannot perform to more than about 4 raags. Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji continues, “To make the world our Sangat and to distribute the Bliss of Guru's Bani we are active on net through our blogs. Its our strong desire to keep singing Guru's Bani till the end and keep adding more and more Shabads to our collection. We pray to Waheguru to grant us this wish. <br />
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Our aims and aspiration is to keep composing and recording Gurbani Shabads and distribute it to all over the world. We would like our young blood to understand that we have a great gift of music from our Gurus. We foolishly get enchanted by bollywood music when we can present our Guru’s bani so beautifully. Bollywood music has no comparision with Gurbani music because they have no base on which to form musical compositions whereas we have a wealth of Guru’s bani to sing and enjoy . <br />
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We should for ever be thankful to our Guru Sahibans for this. We are at great advantage because of Great Gurbani Lyrics which can be sung wonderfully and they have soothing effect on human soul. Gurbani Shabads can be composed and sung in beautiful ways to get the spiritual Bliss and connect to God.” <br />
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What more can one add to such beautiful aspirations and Gurmat based thoughts. Introductions to the Shabads by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana) are in clear and concise Panjabi. Introductions in English (pioneered by Dya Singh in albums like Gurbani Yatra) may be the next step for the benefit of young Sikhs in the diaspora. <br />
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Some information (in Bibi Gurpreet kaur ji’s words), about the musicians and others involved in this most welcome initiative is as follows:- <br />
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“The Tabla players who have played for our recordings are Charanjit Singh, Gurpreet Singh , Jaganpreet Singh and Paramjot Singh (of the Guinness Book of World Records of marathon tabla playing. [http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4996 see The Sikh Times report here]). <br />
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The Dilruba has been played in all recordings by Sandeep Singh. Music compositions of Shabads are done mainly by Gurpreet Kaur. There are few Shabads composed by Keerat Kaur. Instrumental music is mainly managed by Mr. Sonu Khanna. Commentary is by Giani Sarabjit Singh Gobindpuri and Rana Inderjit Singh (Chairman of Gurmat Gian Missionary College Ludhiana. ) How our group was formed and how we started doing the recordings can be known from an interview given by Keerat Kaur to thelangarhall.com , http://gurmatgiangroup.wordpress.com/interviews/ Gurmat Gian Group has produced 5 CDs as follows:- <br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava ( T Series ) <br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le ( Sarab Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya ( Sarabrb Sanjhi Guani ) <br />
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The group has also sung shabads for the animation movie “Sundri”.<br />
Bibi Gurpreet Kaur ji takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning Kirtan. The Group website tells us that Dr. Manbir Singh is a doctor by profession besides being web administrator and moderator of the various blogs and other services at youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/manbironline/ Gurmat Gian Group at YouTube]. <br />
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My impression is that in this case, contrary to the popular saying, behind this great ladies group is this great man! He has done a wonderful job in the lovely web design and videos which complement the Kirtan spirituality. <br />
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Despite the gloom and doom surrounding our politicised central institutions, such positive and uplifting initiatives give us hope for the future of the global Sikh community. <br />
May Waheguru ji bless the Gurmat Gian Group. <br />
'''Panjabi word concepts used in this article: '''<br />
*[[Gurbani]] = Guru’s Word in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture <br />
*[[Kirtan]] = Religious singing Shabad = Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib <br />
*Bibi (plural Bibian) = Term of respect for ladies <br />
*Sur & taal = in tune i.e. melodious singing (sur) to musical beat (taal) <br />
*[[Ardaas]] = Sikh supplication<br />
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'''Celebration & Hope Sikh Sacred Music<br />
by GURMUKH SINGH (U.K.) & I.J. SINGH (U.S.A.)'''<br />
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http://www.sikhchic.com/columnists/celebration_hope_sikh_sacred_music<br />
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==the Interview (Old Interview - from thelangarhall.com )==<br />
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*This is a brief interview with a member of the group, Keerat Kaur.<br />
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'''Q1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian Group? How long have you been with the group? How often does the group meet?'''<br />
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'''A.''' The Gurmat Gian Group was formed by my mother Gurpreet Kaur. My mother Gurpreet Kaur and myself used to do [[kirtan]] in the weekend gatherings of Gurmat Gian Missionary Trust. These programmes are held every Saturday and Sunday. Impressed with our singing, we were asked by the organizers and especially by Rana Inderjit Singh to train young boys and girls to do kirtan. Now Gurpreet Kaur takes regular classes at the Gurmat Gian Missionary College where many girls and boys of different age groups are learning kirtan.<br />
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The encouragement to go in to recording [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] lead to the formation of Gurmat Gian Group which now has 5 CDs (presently this has grown to 14 CDs ''([[User:Hari_singh|editor]])'') to its credit.<br />
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The 5 Cds available are:<br />
*1. Saajanara Mera Saajanara<br />
*2. Mera Baid Guru Govinda<br />
*3. Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gava<br />
*4. Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le<br />
*5. Mohan Ghar Aavoh Karo Jodariya<br />
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4 more CDs are already recorded and are to be released in due course.<br />
These are all Audio CDs only, however Mera Baid and Tere Kavan Kavan are also available as VCDs.<br />
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Our group has also sung [[shabad]]s for the recently released animation movie “[[Sundri]]”.<br />
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'''Q 2. Is there any purpose behind the group being only women? Was it intended to be a women’s only group or did it just happen?'''<br />
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'''A.''' When the group started, there was no specific aim to form an all women’s group. This just happened and we plan to keep it this way now.<br />
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'''Q 3. Does a woman play the tabla?'''<br />
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'''A. '''There is no woman [[tabla]] player in the group. Right now, there are 3 members of this group, Gurpreet Kaur, Japjit Kaur and myself. There are no other members of the group as yet and we select the instrument players including the tabla players according to the requirements of the compositions.<br />
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'''Q 4. How has being in this group added to your spiritual development at a Sikh?'''<br />
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'''A.''' We started as a group, with an aim to record and spread gurbani kirtan beyond our small weekend gathering of families. A typical recording preparation takes at least 2 months of 6-8 practice hours a day. We feel lucky to be able to spend this time singing Guru’s bani. Every shabad is practised 60-80 times before it is recorded. Every time we sing a shabad, we feel that we learn something new which we did not understand in the previous practise. This definitely has helped in our spiritual development.<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.emgonline.co.uk/columnists.php?author=5 Gurbani Kirtan by "Soul Brides of Our Beloved Guru"] also at [http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurbani-kirtan-soul-brides-our-beloved-guru ]<br />
* [http://thelangarhall.com/archives/2734 thelangarhall.com/] 'The Interview' section of this article with courtesy of this site<br />
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===Gurbani & kirtan===<br />
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBGI_C6zpCA Apunay Thakur Kee Haun Cheree - Raga Sarang] by {{GGG}}<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfF81VwE37M Sur Nar Mun Jan Amrit Khojday - Raga Ramkali] <br />
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{{VOWs|Mohan ghar avoh karo jodhareeaa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 1209 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Sarang]] - ''"My beloved, please come home, I beg with folded hands"''.|Image:Mohan ghar avoh.jpg}}<br />
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{{VOWs|Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa|Watch this beautiful video of this [[shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] on page 106 of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in [[Raag Majh]] - ''"Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master"''.|Image:Maan taan thaara dhhan beh thaara-sml.jpg}}<br />
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{{kirtan}}</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Gauri_Bairagan&diff=106355Raag Gauri Bairagan2013-02-02T08:19:34Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Raag Gauri Bairagan''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In this raag Rishab & Dhaivat are komal. Komal Nishad in Avroh; Gandhar & Pancham are absent. Jatti: Aurav Aurav; Singing Time: Morning Time<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਮ ਧੁ ਨ ਸਂ Sa Re(k) Ma Dha(k) Ni Sa<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਨੁ ਸਂ, ਨੁ ਧੁ, ਮ ਰੁ ਸ਼, ਨ਼ ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਸ਼ Sa Ni(k) Sa, Ni(k) Dh(k), Ma Re(k) Sa, Ni(mander) Sa Re(k) Sa<br />
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'''Vadi:''' ਰੁ Re(k)<br />
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'''Samvadi:''' ਧੁ Dha(k)<br />
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'''Pakar:''' Sa(tar) Re(k)(tar) Ni Sa(tar) Ni, Sa(tar) Ni(k) Dha(k), Ma Re(k) Re(k) Sa<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/02/01/mai-banjaaran-raam-kee-raag-gauri-bairagan/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri Bairagan]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/09/28/maera-satgur-peyara-raag-gauri-bairagan/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri Bairagan]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Gauri_Bairagan&diff=106354Raag Gauri Bairagan2013-02-02T08:19:08Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Raag Gauri Bairagan''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In this raag Rishab & Dhaivat are komal. Komal Nishad in Avroh; Gandhar & Pancham are absent. Jatti: Aurav Aurav; Singing Time: Morning Time<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਮ ਧੁ ਨ ਸਂ Sa Re(k) Ma Dha(k) Ni Sa<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਨੁ ਸਂ, ਨੁ ਧੁ, ਮ ਰੁ ਸ਼, ਨ਼ ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਸ਼ Sa Ni(k) Sa, Ni(k) Dh(k), Ma Re(k) Sa, Ni(mander) Sa Re(k) Sa<br />
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'''Vadi:''' ਰੁ Re(k)<br />
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'''Samvadi:''' ਧੁ Dha(k)<br />
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'''Pakar:''' Sa(tar) Re(k)(tar) Ni Sa(tar) Ni, Sa(tar) Ni(k) Dha(k), Ma Re(k) Re(k) Sa<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/02/01/mai-banjaaran-raam-kee-raag-gauri-bairagan/ urbani Keertan in Raag Gauri Bairagan]<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/09/28/maera-satgur-peyara-raag-gauri-bairagan/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri Bairagan]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri&diff=106206Gauri2013-01-18T10:55:58Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Gauri''' {{lang-pa|ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ}} is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune.<br />
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In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the third raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 196 pages from page numbers 151 to 347.<br />
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'''Gauri''' is one of several ragas that appears in the [[Ragmala]] as a ragini (subset) of [[Sri|Sri Raga]]. This is an evening raga assigned to autumn and its mood is contemplative. The composition in Gauri is very voluminous. Gauri was used by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. Several forms of Gauri Raga exist historically and this probably accounts for the large number of variants: Gauri Cheti, Gauri Bairagan, Gauri Dipaki, Gauri Purbi, Gauri Guareri, Gauri-Majh, Gauri Malava, Gauri Mala, Gauri Sorath, Gauri Dakhani.<br />
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| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> Ma Pa Ni Sa<br />
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| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma Ga <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਰ || <u>Re</u><br />
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| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
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Occasionally 'Re' is performed with a vibration, as in [[Siri Raga]] that has the same vadis. Ni is given prominence through either stopping or lingering on this note.<br />
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'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/05/31/thir-ghar-baeso-har-jan-pyarae-raag-gauri/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri]'''<br />
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'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ Gauri Sagar ~ Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS Ji]'''<br />
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'''Other forms of Raag Gauri:'''<br />
[[Raag_Gauri_Deepki|Raag Gauri Deepki]]; [[Raag_Gauri_Dakhnee|Raag Gauri Dakhnee]]; [[Raag Gauri Bairagan]]; [[Gauri Chaetee]]; [[Raag Gauri Mala]]; [[Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi]]; [[Raag Gauri Malwa]]; [[Raag Gauri Poorbi]]; [[Gauri Poorbi Deepki]]<br />
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==See also ==<br />
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* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Raga]]<br />
* [[Taal]]<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri&diff=106205Gauri2013-01-18T10:53:34Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Gauri''' {{lang-pa|ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ}} is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune.<br />
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In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the third raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 196 pages from page numbers 151 to 347.<br />
<br />
'''Gauri''' is one of several ragas that appears in the [[Ragmala]] as a ragini (subset) of [[Sri|Sri Raga]]. This is an evening raga assigned to autumn and its mood is contemplative. The composition in Gauri is very voluminous. Gauri was used by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. Several forms of Gauri Raga exist historically and this probably accounts for the large number of variants: Gauri Cheti, Gauri Bairagan, Gauri Dipaki, Gauri Purbi, Gauri Guareri, Gauri-Majh, Gauri Malava, Gauri Mala, Gauri Sorath, Gauri Dakhani.<br />
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| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> Ma Pa Ni Sa<br />
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| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma Ga <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਰ || <u>Re</u><br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
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Occasionally 'Re' is performed with a vibration, as in [[Siri Raga]] that has the same vadis. Ni is given prominence through either stopping or lingering on this note.<br />
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'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/05/31/thir-ghar-baeso-har-jan-pyarae-raag-gauri/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri]'''<br />
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'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ Gauri Sagar ~ Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS Ji]'''<br />
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'''Other forms of Raag Gauri:'''<br />
[[Raag_Gauri_Deepki|Raag Gauri Deepki]]; [[Raag_Gauri_Dakhnee|Raag Gauri Dakhnee]]; [[Raag Gauri Bairagan]]; [[Gauri Chaetee]]; [[Raag Gauri Mala]]; [[Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi]]; [[Raag Gauri Malwa]]; [[Raag Gauri Poorbi]]; [[Raag Gauri Poorbi Deepki]]<br />
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==See also ==<br />
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* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Raga]]<br />
* [[Taal]]<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
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{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri_Poorbi_Deepki&diff=106204Gauri Poorbi Deepki2013-01-18T10:50:56Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "'''Raag Gauri Poorbi Deepki''' '''Raag Gauri Poorbi Deepki''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This raag is developed by combining thr..."</p>
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<div>'''Raag Gauri Poorbi Deepki'''<br />
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'''Raag Gauri Poorbi Deepki''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This raag is developed by combining three raags: Gauri, Poorbi and Deepki.<br />
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'''Aroh:''' ਸ਼, ਰੁ ਗ ਰੁ, ਗ ਮਁ ਪ ਧੁ ਪ, ਮਁ ਧੁ ਨ ਸਂ Sa, Re(k)GaRe(k), Ga Ma(t)Pa Dha(k)Pa, Ma(t)Dha(k)NiSa.<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂਨਧ, ਸਂਨਧਪਮਗ, ਮਁਗ, ਮਁਗ, ਸ਼, ਰੁਗਰੁ, ਸ਼ਰੁਗਰੁਨਸ਼ SaNiDha, SaNiDhaPaMaGa, Ma(t)Ga, Ma(t)Ga, Sa, Re(k)GaRe(k), SaRe(k)GaRe(k)Ni(m)Sa.<br />
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'''Vadi:''' ਪ Pa<br />
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'''Samvadi:''' ਸ Sa<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri-poorbi-deepki/ More on Raag Gauri Poorbi Deepki]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/01/18/tum-gaavoh-sohila-raag-gauri-poorbi-deepki/ Gurbani Kirtan in Raag Gauri Poorbi Deepki]<br />
<br />
[[Raag Gauri]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri&diff=106033Gauri2013-01-01T07:39:52Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Gauri''' {{lang-pa|ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ}} is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune.<br />
<br />
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the third raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 196 pages from page numbers 151 to 347.<br />
<br />
'''Gauri''' is one of several ragas that appears in the [[Ragmala]] as a ragini (subset) of [[Sri|Sri Raga]]. This is an evening raga assigned to autumn and its mood is contemplative. The composition in Gauri is very voluminous. Gauri was used by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. Several forms of Gauri Raga exist historically and this probably accounts for the large number of variants: Gauri Cheti, Gauri Bairagan, Gauri Dipaki, Gauri Purbi, Gauri Guareri, Gauri-Majh, Gauri Malava, Gauri Mala, Gauri Sorath, Gauri Dakhani.<br />
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{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> Ma Pa Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma Ga <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਰ || <u>Re</u><br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Occasionally 'Re' is performed with a vibration, as in [[Siri Raga]] that has the same vadis. Ni is given prominence through either stopping or lingering on this note.<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/05/31/thir-ghar-baeso-har-jan-pyarae-raag-gauri/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ Gauri Sagar ~ Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS Ji]'''<br />
<br />
'''Other forms of Raag Gauri:'''<br />
[[Raag_Gauri_Deepki|Raag Gauri Deepki]]; [[Raag_Gauri_Dakhnee|Raag Gauri Dakhnee]]; [[Raag Gauri Bairagan]]; [[Gauri Chaetee]]; [[Raag Gauri Mala]]; [[Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi]]; [[Raag Gauri Malwa]]; [[Raag Gauri Poorbi]]<br />
<br />
==See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Raga]]<br />
* [[Taal]]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
<br />
{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Gauri_Poorbi&diff=106032Raag Gauri Poorbi2013-01-01T07:38:01Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "'''Raag Gauri Poorbi''' '''Raag Gauri Poorbi''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Rishab & Dhaivat are komal with both Madhyam ; Rest a..."</p>
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<div>'''Raag Gauri Poorbi'''<br />
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'''Raag Gauri Poorbi''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.<br />
Rishab & Dhaivat are komal with both Madhyam ; Rest all are shudh.<br />
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'''Jatti:''' Vakar Sampooran; '''Thaat:''' Poorvi '''Singing Time:''' Evening Time.<br />
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'''Aroh''': ਸ਼ ਰੁ ਗ ਰੁ ਗ ਮਁ ਪ ਧੁ ਪ ਨ ਸਂ SaRe(k)GaRe(k)GaMa(t)PaDh(k)PaNiSa<br />
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'''Avroh:''' ਸਂ ਨ ਧੁ ਪ ਮਁ ਗ ਮ ਗ ਮਁ ਗ ਰੁ ਨ(ਮ) ਰੁ ਸ਼ SaNiDh(k)PaMa(t)GaMaGaMa(t)Ga Re(k)Ni(m)Re(k)Sa<br />
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'''Vadi:''' ਰੁ<br />
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'''Samvadi:''' ਪ<br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri-poorbi/ More on Raag Gauri Poorbi] <br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2013/01/01/sagal-bhavan-kae-naeika-raag-gauri-poorbi/ Gurbani rendition in Raag Gauri Poorbi]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri&diff=105703Gauri2012-12-19T06:34:28Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Gauri''' {{lang-pa|ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ}} is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune.<br />
<br />
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the third raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 196 pages from page numbers 151 to 347.<br />
<br />
'''Gauri''' is one of several ragas that appears in the [[Ragmala]] as a ragini (subset) of [[Sri|Sri Raga]]. This is an evening raga assigned to autumn and its mood is contemplative. The composition in Gauri is very voluminous. Gauri was used by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. Several forms of Gauri Raga exist historically and this probably accounts for the large number of variants: Gauri Cheti, Gauri Bairagan, Gauri Dipaki, Gauri Purbi, Gauri Guareri, Gauri-Majh, Gauri Malava, Gauri Mala, Gauri Sorath, Gauri Dakhani.<br />
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{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> Ma Pa Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma Ga <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਰ || <u>Re</u><br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Occasionally 'Re' is performed with a vibration, as in [[Siri Raga]] that has the same vadis. Ni is given prominence through either stopping or lingering on this note.<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/05/31/thir-ghar-baeso-har-jan-pyarae-raag-gauri/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ Gauri Sagar ~ Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS Ji]'''<br />
<br />
'''Other forms of Raag Gauri:'''<br />
[[Raag_Gauri_Deepki|Raag Gauri Deepki]]; [[Raag_Gauri_Dakhnee|Raag Gauri Dakhnee]]; [[Raag Gauri Bairagan]]; [[Gauri Chaetee]]; [[Raag Gauri Mala]]; [[Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi]]; [[Raag Gauri Malwa]]<br />
<br />
==See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Raga]]<br />
* [[Taal]]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
<br />
{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_Gauri_Malwa&diff=105702Raag Gauri Malwa2012-12-19T06:32:13Z<p>Manbir Singh: Created page with "'''Raag Gauri Malwa''' '''Raag Gauri Malwa''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.This raag gives glimpses of Marwah, Poorvi and Puria Dha..."</p>
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<div>'''Raag Gauri Malwa'''<br />
<br />
'''Raag Gauri Malwa''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.This raag gives glimpses of Marwah, Poorvi and Puria Dhanasai rags.<br />
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'''Aroh:''' Sa Re(k) Ga Re(k) Sa, Re(k) Ga M(t) Pa, Dha(k) Sa<br />
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'''Avroh:''' Sa Ni Pa, M(t) Ga Re(k) Sa<br />
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'''Vadi:''': Re(k)<br />
'''Samvadi:''': Pa<br />
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'''Pakar:''' Re(k) Ga Re(k) Sa Ni Pa M(t) Ga Re(k) Sa<br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri-malwa/ More on Raag Gauri Malwa]<br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/12/18/har-naam-laeho-meetaa-laeho-raag-gauri-malwa/ Gurbani Shabad Kirtan in Raag Gauri Malwa]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri&diff=105396Gauri2012-11-27T11:17:38Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Gauri''' {{lang-pa|ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ}} is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune.<br />
<br />
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the third raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 196 pages from page numbers 151 to 347.<br />
<br />
'''Gauri''' is one of several ragas that appears in the [[Ragmala]] as a ragini (subset) of [[Sri|Sri Raga]]. This is an evening raga assigned to autumn and its mood is contemplative. The composition in Gauri is very voluminous. Gauri was used by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. Several forms of Gauri Raga exist historically and this probably accounts for the large number of variants: Gauri Cheti, Gauri Bairagan, Gauri Dipaki, Gauri Purbi, Gauri Guareri, Gauri-Majh, Gauri Malava, Gauri Mala, Gauri Sorath, Gauri Dakhani.<br />
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{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> Ma Pa Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma Ga <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਰ || <u>Re</u><br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Occasionally 'Re' is performed with a vibration, as in [[Siri Raga]] that has the same vadis. Ni is given prominence through either stopping or lingering on this note.<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/05/31/thir-ghar-baeso-har-jan-pyarae-raag-gauri/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ Gauri Sagar ~ Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS Ji]'''<br />
<br />
'''Other forms of Raag Gauri:'''<br />
[[Raag_Gauri_Deepki|Raag Gauri Deepki]]; [[Raag_Gauri_Dakhnee|Raag Gauri Dakhnee]]; [[Raag Gauri Bairagan]]; [[Gauri Chaetee]]; [[Raag Gauri Mala]]; [[Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi]]<br />
<br />
==See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Raga]]<br />
* [[Taal]]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
<br />
{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri&diff=105395Gauri2012-11-27T11:15:56Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Gauri''' {{lang-pa|ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ}} is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune.<br />
<br />
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the third raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 196 pages from page numbers 151 to 347.<br />
<br />
'''Gauri''' is one of several ragas that appears in the [[Ragmala]] as a ragini (subset) of [[Sri|Sri Raga]]. This is an evening raga assigned to autumn and its mood is contemplative. The composition in Gauri is very voluminous. Gauri was used by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. Several forms of Gauri Raga exist historically and this probably accounts for the large number of variants: Gauri Cheti, Gauri Bairagan, Gauri Dipaki, Gauri Purbi, Gauri Guareri, Gauri-Majh, Gauri Malava, Gauri Mala, Gauri Sorath, Gauri Dakhani.<br />
<br />
{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> Ma Pa Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma Ga <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਰ || <u>Re</u><br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Occasionally 'Re' is performed with a vibration, as in [[Siri Raga]] that has the same vadis. Ni is given prominence through either stopping or lingering on this note.<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/05/31/thir-ghar-baeso-har-jan-pyarae-raag-gauri/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ Gauri Sagar ~ Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS Ji]'''<br />
<br />
'''Other forms of Raag Gauri:'''<br />
[[Raag_Gauri_Deepki|Raag Gauri Deepki]]; [[Raag_Gauri_Dakhnee|Raag Gauri Dakhnee]]; [[Raag Gauri Bairagan]]; [[Gauri Chaetee]]; [[Raag Gauri Mala]]; [[Raag Gauri bhi Sorath bhi]]<br />
<br />
==See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Raga]]<br />
* [[Taal]]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
<br />
{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Gauri&diff=105394Gauri2012-11-27T11:10:37Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Gauri''' {{lang-pa|ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ}} is an India musical [[raga]] (composition) that appears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] for short. Every raga has a strict set of rules which govern the number of notes that can be used; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune.<br />
<br />
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the third raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 196 pages from page numbers 151 to 347.<br />
<br />
'''Gauri''' is one of several ragas that appears in the [[Ragmala]] as a ragini (subset) of [[Sri|Sri Raga]]. This is an evening raga assigned to autumn and its mood is contemplative. The composition in Gauri is very voluminous. Gauri was used by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. Several forms of Gauri Raga exist historically and this probably accounts for the large number of variants: Gauri Cheti, Gauri Bairagan, Gauri Dipaki, Gauri Purbi, Gauri Guareri, Gauri-Majh, Gauri Malava, Gauri Mala, Gauri Sorath, Gauri Dakhani.<br />
<br />
{|style="width:70%; background:#f5f5f5; " border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"<br />
|width=20%| '''Section'''<br />
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''<br />
|width=40%| '''English'''<br />
|-<br />
| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> Ma Pa Ni Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma Ga <u>Re</u> Sa<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vadi]]: || ਰ || <u>Re</u><br />
|-<br />
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਪ || Pa<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Occasionally 'Re' is performed with a vibration, as in [[Siri Raga]] that has the same vadis. Ni is given prominence through either stopping or lingering on this note.<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/05/31/thir-ghar-baeso-har-jan-pyarae-raag-gauri/ Gurbani Keertan in Raag Gauri]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/05/13/gauri-sagar-compilation-of-all-forms-of-raag-gauri-in-sri-guru-granth-sahib-ji/ Gauri Sagar ~ Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in SGGS Ji]'''<br />
<br />
'''Other forms of Raag Gauri:'''<br />
[[Raag_Gauri_Deepki|Raag Gauri Deepki]]; [[Raag_Gauri_Dakhnee|Raag Gauri Dakhnee]]; [[Raag Gauri Bairagan]]; [[Gauri Chaetee]]; [[Raag Gauri Mala]]; [[Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi]]<br />
<br />
==See also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Ragas in the SGGS]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Raga]]<br />
* [[Taal]]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Project]<br />
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/ Raj Academy of Asian Music]<br />
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br />
<br />
{{Kirtan}}<br />
[[Category:Raga]]<br />
[[Category:Kirtan]]<br />
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Sikhism]]</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_gauri_bhi_sorath_bhi&diff=105393Raag gauri bhi sorath bhi2012-11-27T11:07:04Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Raag gauri bhi sorath bhi'''<br />
<br />
'''Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In this raag both the rishabs, both madhayams, both nishads and both dhaivats are used.<br />
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In '''Avroh''', gandhar is not used. Nishad is komal and rest are sudh.<br />
<br />
In '''Aroh''', rishabb & dhaivat are komal and madhayam is teevra.<br />
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'''Jatti:''' Sampooran Shadv; '''Singing Time:''' Evening Time.<br />
<br />
More on [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri-bhi-sorath-bhi/ '''Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi''']<br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2012/11/27/rae-jee-nilaj-raag-gauri-bhi-sorath-bhi/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag gauri bhi sorath bhi''']<br />
<br />
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri/ '''Shabads in Raag Gauri''']</div>Manbir Singhhttps://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Raag_gauri_bhi_sorath_bhi&diff=105392Raag gauri bhi sorath bhi2012-11-27T11:05:42Z<p>Manbir Singh: </p>
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<div>'''Raag gauri bhi sorath bhi'''<br />
<br />
'''Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In this raag both the rishabs, both madhayams, both nishads and both dhaivats are used.<br />
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In '''Avroh''', gandhar is not used. Nishad is komal and rest are sudh.<br />
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In '''Aroh''', rishabb & dhaivat are komal and madhayam is teevra.<br />
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'''Jatti:''' Sampooran Shadv; '''Singing Time:''' Evening Time.<br />
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'''Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In this raag both the rishabs, both madhayams, both nishads and both dhaivats are used.<br />
<br />
In '''Avroh''', gandhar is not used. Nishad is komal and rest are sudh.<br />
<br />
In '''Aroh''', rishabb & dhaivat are komal and madhayam is teevra.<br />
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'''Jatti:''' Sampooran Shadv; '''Singing Time:''' Evening Time.<br />
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More on [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri-bhi-sorath-bhi/ '''Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi''']<br />
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<div>'''Raag gauri bhi sorath bhi'''<br />
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'''Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi''' is part of collection of Raag Gauri Shabads in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In this raag both the rishabs, both madhayams, both nishads and both dhaivats are used.<br />
In '''Avroh''', gandhar is not used. Nishad is komal and rest are sudh.<br />
<br />
In '''Aroh''', rishabb & dhaivat are komal and madhayam is teevra.<br />
<br />
'''Jatti:''' Sampooran Shadv; '''Singing Time:''' Evening Time.<br />
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More on [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri-bhi-sorath-bhi/ '''Raag Gauri Bhi Sorath Bhi''']<br />
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Gurbani Keertan in [['''Raag gauri bhi sorath bhi''']]<br />
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[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/raag-gauri/ '''Shabads in Raag Gauri''']</div>Manbir Singh