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Jan 20, 2012 · The Hermeneutics of Sikh Music (rāg) and Word (shabad) conference broke new ground in the study of the Gurū Granth Sāhib (GGS) by reinvigorating attempts to make academic reflection (largely within the humanities) take much more seriously the importance of its musical dimension.
- Balbinder Singh Bhogal
- 2011
Musical expression has held a very important place within the Sikh tradition ever since its beginning, with Guru Nanak and his faithful companion, Bhai Mardana. [1] . Textual traditions connecting Guru Nanak and Mardana to music include the Janamsakhis and the Varan of Bhai Gurdas. [1] .
Shabad kirtan, literally meaning 'word chant', is the central communal worship ritual of the Sikhs - a religion based on the realisation of the oneness of God through singing and listening to mystical poetry.
The development of Sikh music commenced with Guru Nanak and continued under his successors. The latter composed bāṇī in various Indian musical measures and singing styles, introduced various accompanying string and percussion instruments, and institutionalized śabad kīrtan through training and patronizing the various schools of Sikh music ...
Nov 2, 2023 · One of the most valuable Sikh customs is the distinct spiritual music, which is a melody to the ears and is calming for the soul. It started a long time ago when the great Sikh Gurus lived (from 1485 A.D. to 1710 A.D.).
May 20, 2010 · What is the connection between music (gurshabad kirtan) and interpretation? Is there a “musical hermeneutics” in general, and if not, should we construct one? How many schools of “Sikh musical hermeneutics” (taksals) are there?
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Jun 19, 2015 · The Sikh Music documentary will share the extensive academic and community research that has been uncovered over the past few years - research that tells an untold story of what is Kirtan, why is it important, and why did Guru Nanak Dev ji use Kirtan as a means of communication.
