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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. | 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]] Ji 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 eighth raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appears on a total of 38 pages from page numbers 557 to 595. | In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book), there are a total of 31 raga compositions and this raga is the eighth raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appears on a total of 38 pages from page numbers 557 to 595. | ||
Little has been written about this rare raga. It is not in the [[Ragmala]], and today it is ascribed to the Kafi thata. Fifty-three [[shabad]]s plus numerous [[sloka]]s represent the total number composed to this raga by [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Amar Das]], [[Guru Ram Das]], and [[Guru Arjan]]. Vadahans is considered suitable for the cold season and is assigned to the afternoon hours. Its mood is quiet and tender. Texts set to the raga explain how the Guru alone can lead one to the Lord. Without the Lord, one is like a woman without the love of her spouse. | Little has been written about this rare raga. It is not in the [[Ragmala]], and today it is ascribed to the Kafi thata. Fifty-three [[shabad]]s plus numerous [[sloka]]s represent the total number composed to this raga by [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji, [[Guru Amar Das]] Ji, [[Guru Ram Das]] Ji, and [[Guru Arjan]] Dev Ji. Vadahans is considered suitable for the cold season and is assigned to the afternoon hours. Its mood is quiet and tender. Texts set to the raga explain how the Guru alone can lead one to the Lord. Without the Lord, one is like a woman without the love of her spouse. | ||
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Revision as of 21:31, 2 September 2018
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 Ji 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 eighth raga to appear in the series. The composition in this raga appears on a total of 38 pages from page numbers 557 to 595.
Little has been written about this rare raga. It is not in the Ragmala, and today it is ascribed to the Kafi thata. Fifty-three shabads plus numerous slokas represent the total number composed to this raga by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, and Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Vadahans is considered suitable for the cold season and is assigned to the afternoon hours. Its mood is quiet and tender. Texts set to the raga explain how the Guru alone can lead one to the Lord. Without the Lord, one is like a woman without the love of her spouse.
| Section | Punjabi | English |
| Aroh: | ਸ ਰ ਮ ਪ ਧ ਨ ਪ ਨ ਸ | Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Ni Pa Ni Sa |
| Avroh: | ਸ ਨ ਪ ਧ ਮ ਗ ਰ ਸ ਨ ਸ | Sa Ni Pa Dha Ma Ga Re Sa Ni Sa |
| Vadi: | ਰ | Re |
| Samvadi: | ਪ | Pa |
Gurbani Keertan in Raag Vadhans
See also
External links
- Gurmat Gian Group
- Gurmat Sangeet Project
- Gurmat Sangeet
- Gurmat Sangeet Darbar
- Raj Academy of Asian Music
- Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing
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