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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.  
This is an Indian 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.  


In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book) there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the twelveth raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appear on a total of 8 pages from page numbers 711 to 719.
In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book), there are a total of 60 raga compositions and this raga is the twenty seventh raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appears on a total of 8 pages from page numbers 711 to 719.


A ragini of Dipak in the [[Ragmala]], Todi is today the head of a thata. It is considered one of the most important of the north Indian ragas. Todi was used by the Gurus for 32 hymns. This is a raga for the late morning hours and the mood is gentle, with an aura of adoration. The texts composed to this raga emphasize that no matter what problems man meets or what worldly affairs distract the mind, devotion to the Lord brings one back to the path of release from worldliness.
Todi is today the head of a thata. It is considered one of the most important of the north Indian ragas. Todi was used by the Gurus for 32 hymns.  


* Aroh: ਸ ਰ੝ ਗ੝ ਮ’ ਪ ਧ੝ ਨ ਸ
Raag Todi (ਟੋਡੀ) – Todi consists of both wisdom and humbleness. It is through these sentiments that the Raag takes a simple approach to explain things that we may be aware of, but fail to ponder upon. The Raag draws the attention of the listener to contemplate these things and gives an explanation with such conviction, that we are compelled to agree.
* Avroh: ਸ ਨ ਧ੝ ਪ ਮ’ ਗ੝ ਰ੝ ਸ
 
* Pakar: ਧ੝ ਨ ਸ, ਰ੝ ਗ੝, ਰ੝ ਸ, ਮ' ਗ੝ ਪ ਮ' ਗ੝, ਰ੝ ਗ੝ ਰ੝ ਸ
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* Vadi: ਧ੝
|width=20%| '''Section'''
* Samvadi: ਰ੝
|width=40%| '''Punjabi'''
|width=40%| '''English'''
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| [[Aroh]]: || ਸ ਰ੝ ਗ੝ ਮ’ ਪ ਧ੝ ਨ ਸ || Sa <u>Re</u> <u>Ga</u> Ma' Pa <u>Dha</u> Ni Sa
|-
| [[Avroh]]: || ਸ ਨ ਧ੝ ਪ ਮ’ ਗ੝ ਰ੝ ਸ || Sa Ni <u>Dha</u> Pa Ma' <u>Ga</u> <u>Re</u> Sa
|-
| [[Pakar]]: || ਧ੝ ਨ ਸ, ਰ੝ ਗ੝, ਰ੝ ਸ, ਮ' ਗ੝ ਪ ਮ' ਗ੝, ਰ੝ ਗ੝ ਰ੝ ਸ || <u>Dha</u> Ni Sa, <u>Re</u> <u>Ga</u>, <u>Re</u> Sa, Ma' <u>Ga</u> Pa Ma' <u>Ga</u>, <u>Re</u> <u>Ga</u> <u>Re</u> Sa
|-
| [[Vadi]]: || ਧ੝ || <u>Dha</u>
|-
| [[Samvadi]]: || ਰ੝ || <u>Re</u>
|}
 
[http://gurmatgiangroup.com/2011/10/01/hamaarai-eaekai-hari-hari-raag-todi/ '''Gurbani Keertan in Raag Todi''']


==See also ==
==See also ==
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* [[Taal]]
* [[Taal]]


==External Links==
==External links==
 
* [http://gurmatgiangroup.com/ Gurmat Gian Group]
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/  Gurmat Sangeet Project]
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetproject.com/  Gurmat Sangeet Project]
* [http://www.gurmatsangeet.org/ Gurmat Sangeet]
* [http://www.gurmatsangeetdarbar.com/ Gurmat Sangeet Darbar]
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/  Raj Academy of Asian Music]
* [http://www.rajacademy.com/  Raj Academy of Asian Music]
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]
* [http://www.sikhnet.com/GurbaniKirtan/ Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing]<br><br>


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Latest revision as of 03:55, 8 February 2019

This is an Indian 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.

In the SGGS, the Sikh holy Granth (book), there are a total of 60 raga compositions and this raga is the twenty seventh raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appears on a total of 8 pages from page numbers 711 to 719.

Todi is today the head of a thata. It is considered one of the most important of the north Indian ragas. Todi was used by the Gurus for 32 hymns.

Raag Todi (ਟੋਡੀ) – Todi consists of both wisdom and humbleness. It is through these sentiments that the Raag takes a simple approach to explain things that we may be aware of, but fail to ponder upon. The Raag draws the attention of the listener to contemplate these things and gives an explanation with such conviction, that we are compelled to agree.

Section Punjabi English
Aroh: ਸ ਰ੝ ਗ੝ ਮ’ ਪ ਧ੝ ਨ ਸ Sa Re Ga Ma' Pa Dha Ni Sa
Avroh: ਸ ਨ ਧ੝ ਪ ਮ’ ਗ੝ ਰ੝ ਸ Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma' Ga Re Sa
Pakar: ਧ੝ ਨ ਸ, ਰ੝ ਗ੝, ਰ੝ ਸ, ਮ' ਗ੝ ਪ ਮ' ਗ੝, ਰ੝ ਗ੝ ਰ੝ ਸ Dha Ni Sa, Re Ga, Re Sa, Ma' Ga Pa Ma' Ga, Re Ga Re Sa
Vadi: ਧ੝ Dha
Samvadi: ਰ੝ Re

Gurbani Keertan in Raag Todi

See also

External links