Saturday, December 15, 2012

Gandharva Vidya ki Jai!

Pt Ravi Shankar ki Jai!!! Gandharva Vidya ki Jai!

Another legend passes into mystical composition of light, love, silence...cosmic mystery...great Guru and friend to many musicians and dancers...Om shanti!

Here is a great documentary that highlights Ravi Shankar as a phenomenal exponent of upholding the ancient traditions of India in the 'modern' age:





(Raga: Ravi Shankar. 1991. Mystic Fire Video. VHS. 95 mins. 
Filmed in 1969 and first released in 1971 by Apple Films)

Although in ill health for some time, he had been spiritually preparing for the sacred departure from the golden cage.  He walked upon the Nada Brahma path and yogically merged into the Divine Sound! 

Here are some other great documentaries and looking forward to seeing more see the light of day:


Pandit Ravi Shankar - All India Radio Documentary (part 1)



Pandit Ravi Shankar - All India Radio Documentary (part 2)




Pandit Ravi Shankar - Documentary - Moments With The Maestro





     (from of documentary "Ravi Shankar : In Portrait" (BBC 2002)





Many will miss having him here on earth, no doubt...but am thankful for getting the opportunity to experience the mastery first hand and via many audio/video recordings.  So happy to know future generations will be able to experience it as well and the influence on past, current and future genres of music cannot be underestimated!

Om Shanti!

SachaMassaGonna

December 2012





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Heart goes out to all the children and their families that are affected by tragedies...senseless violence...Samastha Lokah Sukino Bhavantu!

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