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This raag occurs in the [[Raagmala]] as a ragini of Hindol. Today, it belongs to the Khamaj that. It is used a lot in the [[Islamic Sufi]] tradition and in modern singing styles such as Tumri and Ghazal.
This raag occurs in the [[Raagmala]] as a ragini of Hindol. Today, it belongs to the Khamaj thata (raag classification system). It is/was used a lot in the Islamic [[Sufi]] tradition and in modern singing styles such as Tumri and Ghazal. Gurbani in this raag is sprinkled with Islamic vocabulary, further highlighting its Islamic [[Sufi]] origin.


Tilang was used by Guru Nanak (6 hymns), Guru Ram Das (3), Guru Arjan (5), Guru Tegh Bahadur (3), Kabir (1) and Namdev (2) for a total of 20 hymns. Tilang is performed at night (3pm to 6pm); it has a mellow, semi-romantic and pleasing mood but with a hint of yearning. In the texts composed for this raag, the question is asked why man should cling to all the evils of this life when Guru Nanak has shown the way to true happiness and fulfilment.
This is the twenty-ninth raag among the 60 raags present in Guru Granth Sahib ji.
This raag is mostly sung as mid-scale raag but it's perfectly appropriate to use all three scales in this raag.


This raag has a Ni flat (ni komal) in the descent.
Tilang is used by [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji (6 hymns), [[Guru Ram Das]] Ji (3), [[Guru Arjan]] Dev Ji (5), [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] Ji (3), Bhagat [[Kabir]] Ji (1), and Bhagat [[Namdev]] Ji (1) for a total of 19 hymns.  


It's defining characteristics are: PS'NS'nP,  PS'NS'PnP, some ragis add a R (S*R*NS*PnP) (source: Harjinder Singh Lallie of [http://www.GurmatSangeet.org GurmatSangeet.org]).
Raag Tilang (ਤਿਲੰਗ) – Tilang is full of the feeling of having tried hard to impress, but the feeling that the effort made has not been appreciated. However, the atmosphere is not of anger or upset, but of brooding, as the person you are trying to impress is very dear to you.  


The very popular Keertan, "Sahib Mera Meharvaan" is written in this raag.
In the texts composed for this raag, the question asked is why should one cling to all the evils of this life when Guru Nanak Dev Ji has shown the way to true happiness and fulfillment. This raag is mostly sung as a mid-scale raag but it's perfectly appropriate to use all three scales in this raag.


[[Aroh]] : Sa Ga Ma Pa Ni Sa
This raag has a Ni flat (ni komal) in the descent.


[[Avroh]] : Sa ni(komal) Pa Ma Ga Sa
It's defining characteristics are: PS'NS'nP,  PS'NS'PnP, some ragis add a R (S*R*NS*PnP).


[[Vadi]] : Ga
The very popular Shabad: "Sahib Mera Meharvaan" is written in this raag; the nature of the Bani is very much in keeping with the nature of Tilang.


[[Samvadi]] : Ni
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| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਗ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ || Sa Ga Ma Pa Ni Sa
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| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ੝ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਸ || Sa <u>Ni</u> Pa Ma Ga Sa
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| [[Vadi]]: || ਗ || Ga
|-
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਨ || Ni
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There is a variant of this raag in Gurbani called [[Tilang Kafi]].
There is a variant of this raag in Gurbani called [[Tilang Kafi]].
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/10/22/meharwan-sahib-meharwan-raag-tilang/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Tilang''']


See also [[Raga]], [[Kirtan]], [[Sikh Kirtan]], [[Taal]]
See also [[Raga]], [[Kirtan]], [[Sikh Kirtan]], [[Taal]]


(source: Harjinder Singh Lallie of [http://www.GurmatSangeet.org GurmatSangeet.org]).
==External links==
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurmat Gian Group]
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/  Gurmat Sangeet Project]
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* [http://www.gurmatsangeetdarbar.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Darbar]
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/  Raj Academy of Asian Music]
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br><br>
  [http://www.sikher.com/wiki/sikh-scriptures/raag-melodies/tilang/]


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Latest revision as of 02:47, 2 March 2019

This raag occurs in the Raagmala as a ragini of Hindol. Today, it belongs to the Khamaj thata (raag classification system). It is/was used a lot in the Islamic Sufi tradition and in modern singing styles such as Tumri and Ghazal. Gurbani in this raag is sprinkled with Islamic vocabulary, further highlighting its Islamic Sufi origin.

This is the twenty-ninth raag among the 60 raags present in Guru Granth Sahib ji.

Tilang is used by Guru Nanak Dev Ji (6 hymns), Guru Ram Das Ji (3), Guru Arjan Dev Ji (5), Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (3), Bhagat Kabir Ji (1), and Bhagat Namdev Ji (1) for a total of 19 hymns.

Raag Tilang (ਤਿਲੰਗ) – Tilang is full of the feeling of having tried hard to impress, but the feeling that the effort made has not been appreciated. However, the atmosphere is not of anger or upset, but of brooding, as the person you are trying to impress is very dear to you.

In the texts composed for this raag, the question asked is why should one cling to all the evils of this life when Guru Nanak Dev Ji has shown the way to true happiness and fulfillment. This raag is mostly sung as a mid-scale raag but it's perfectly appropriate to use all three scales in this raag.

This raag has a Ni flat (ni komal) in the descent.

It's defining characteristics are: PS'NS'nP, PS'NS'PnP, some ragis add a R (S*R*NS*PnP).

The very popular Shabad: "Sahib Mera Meharvaan" is written in this raag; the nature of the Bani is very much in keeping with the nature of Tilang.

Section Punjabi English
Aroh: ਸ ਗ ਮ ਪ ਨ ਸ Sa Ga Ma Pa Ni Sa
Avroh: ਸ ਨ੝ ਪ ਮ ਗ ਸ Sa Ni Pa Ma Ga Sa
Vadi: Ga
Samvadi: Ni

There is a variant of this raag in Gurbani called Tilang Kafi.

Gurbani Keertan in Raag Tilang

See also Raga, Kirtan, Sikh Kirtan, Taal

(source: Harjinder Singh Lallie of GurmatSangeet.org).


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