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Aesthetical Elements
In the Guru Granth Sahib, certain words do not specifically add to the meaning of a line they appear in. Regarding the use of these words in the Guru Granth Sahib, scholars like Bhai Vir Singh, Prof.
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Ji
Here, this term’s repeated use leans towards the aesthetic and musical understanding and seems to express endearment and respect. Consequently, ‘jī’ is included in the translation to mark its appearan
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Jiu
Here, this term’s repeated use leans towards the aesthetic and musical understanding and seems to express endearment and respect. Consequently, ‘jīu’ is included in the translation to mark its appeara
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Mahala
#Poetry/Poetical #Music/Musical #Mythology/Mythological #Aesthetical #Cultural #Religious #CreaturesThe word ‘mahalā’ used in the titles within the Guru Granth Sahib indicates the Guru who has uttered the respective composition. There are different opinions on the etymology, meaning, and pronunciati
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Pauri
#Poetry/Poetical #Music/Musical #Mythology/Mythological #Aesthetical #Cultural #Religious #Creatures‘Pauri’ is a distinct pattern or a verse structure of Panjabi heroic-poetry (var). In other words pauri is that genre of poetry that is especially employed for the creation of a var. “Actually, there
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Rag
A rag is a melodic framework for improvisation and composition in Hindustani music akin to a melodic mode in western music. It consists of a specific set of notes and their combination used in a parti
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Ragini
A derivative melody acquired by the modification of a rag (musical mode) in Hindustani music. Its form is closely related to and associated with the rag it has been derived from.
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Rahau
#Poetry/Poetical #Music/Musical #Mythology/Mythological #Aesthetical #Cultural #Religious #CreaturesThe literal meanings of ‘rahau’ are to stay, remain steady, or rest. The word ‘rahau’ is used in Gurbani at many places with similar meanings. For example: bhāī re gurmati sāci rahāu. -Guru Granth
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Salok
#Name/Divine Names #Poetry/Poetical #Music/Musical #Mythology/Mythological #Aesthetical #Cultural #Religious #Creatures‘Salok’ is a poetic form, literally meaning ‘praise.’ In Sanskrit, chands (anushṭup - अनुष्टुप्) are written under the title ‘salok.’ Due to the prominence of compositions based on letters (varṇak-cha
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That
A ‘that’ is a group of notes. Its primary function is to provide a basis for the creation, organization, and classification of rags in the Hindustani music.
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Var
#Poetry/Poetical #Music/Musical #Mythology/Mythological #Aesthetical #Cultural #Religious #Creatures‘Var’ is a heroic poetic form, similar to a ballad, written in stanzas (pauris). According to the Mahān Kosh: “Var is a composition that describes war. The meaning of the word ‘var’ has become pauri (
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