Governor Lalji Tandon has said that in Indian culture, the Naad Swar has been considered as Brahama and those who articulates Naad, speaks words of Brahama Parmatma. Many notes and expressions of the classical music are mediums of worshiping God.
Tandon was addressing the audience at the Sangeet Sandhya on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Bhavan today. Padma Classical Singer Gundecha brothers performed on this occasion.
The Governor said that Gyan (knowledge) has not been fully contemplated in any country of the world as it has been contemplated in our country. He said that it is a matter of pride for all of us that Gundecha brothers, the renowned Dhrupad singer have taken the tradition of classical music to the heights in the world. He extended best wishes to the Gundecha brothers to further expand the Indian Classical Music in the entire world.
Tandon further mentioned that the present system is a result of the sacrifice and struggle of Mahatma Gandhi. The musical evening has been organised at Raj Bhavan to express gratitude to him. Mahatma Gandhi lived all his life with a philosophy. Tandon said that by becoming the voice of the oppressed, he gave a new direction to the world. His message to humanity is his life. Mahatma Gandhi has given the world the weapons of truth and non-violence that have been successfully used in different times and countries.
Presentation of ragas, bandish, sur and laya in the performances of the Dhrupad Singer Padma Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha made the event memorable and enchanted the audience. In the programme, the Gundecha brothers gave presentations of Gandhi Ji's bhajans. They transformed the atmosphere into devotional at Raj Bhavan by presenting ‘Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye’ in Raag Khamaj and ‘Sadho Man Ka Maan Tyago’ in Raag Hansdhwani.
Dhrupad Singer Padma Shri Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha were accompanied by Akhilesh Gundecha and Hridesh Chopra on Pakhavaj. Anant and Dhani Gundecha accompanied them on Tanpura.
At the beginning of the programme, the Governor felicitated Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha, Akhilesh Gundecha, Hridesh Chopra, Dhani Gundecha, Anant Gundecha and Anirudh Vyankatesh presenting shawls, Shriphal and bouquet.