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Astpadi
Composition of eight stanzas. In the Guru Granth Sahib, astpadis usually consist of eight stanzas, but in some places, astpadis with more or less than eight stanzas are also found.
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Bani
Literally meaning an utterance of the Guru (Wisdom). In general, it refers to the compositions of all the contributors in the Guru Granth Sahib.
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Chant
A poetic form mostly consisting of four stanzas. At some places it extends from five to ten stanzas as well.
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Jiu
#Divine/Names #Poetry/Poetical #Music/Musical #Mythology/Mythological #Aesthetical #Cultural #Religious #CreaturesIn the Indic and Panjabi culture, the use of the terms ‘jī’ or ‘jīu’ while addressing someone is considered to be an expression of love and respect. In the Guru Granth Sahib as well, wherever these te
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Kirtaniya
Those who sing compositions in prescribed musical modes (rags) from the Guru Granth Sahib and other texts mentioned in the Sikh Code of Conduct.
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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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Sabad
A verse or a short composition in the Guru Granth Sahib.
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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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