Sufi music or mystical music is an expression of love, devotion and connection with God. It often throws listeners into the realm of ecstasy. Though various in forms, these acts of expressions are common in the peaceful search for the Divine unity and also breed a mystical unity among different schools of interpretations.
Subcontinent (India and Pakistan) have been blessed with many saints and mystics such as ‘Amir khusrau, Kabir Das, Bulleh Shah, Abdul Latif bhita’i, Sai Baba shirdii and the list goes on. They were committed to uplift human wisdom, they served humanity and spread message of love and peace among the people of all backgrounds without considering cast, creed and colours.
Presenting to my readers a selection of two mystical-sounds from India and Pakistan and like Hazrat Inayat Khan said “whosoever has the knowledge of sound, s/he indeed knows the secret of the universe. The deeper you dive into the ocean of feelings, the more beautiful are the pearls you can bring forth in the form of melodies and poetries.”
Kabir
Saint Kabir’s poetry evokes the faculty of thoughts and makes you astounded when you do not comprehend and contemplate. He was a great mystic and myth of Indian subcontinent whose poetry breeds tolerance and harmony that’s why he has been owned by each school of interpretation. I have found Pandit Kumar Gandhvara, the best voice of echoing his poetry.
Here is a song that makes my heart go really fast and my hands rise-up in the air with the wave of Kumar Gandharva-Ud jaeya Ga Huns Aekela.
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Ud Jayega Huns Akela (The Swan Will Fly Away All Alone) |
Lyrics and Translation Source:
http://www.boloji.com/index.cfm?md=Content&sd=MysticSongsDetails&MysticSongID=14
Bulleh Shah
In the depths of Bulleh Shah’s poetry, there are songs that mesmerize the senses. These poetries are living as seed in the beholder’s heart. I only understand Punjabi (language) in bits and snatches but my favorite Saeen Zahoor is making it easier. His voice is translating them for me into a language that doesn’t beg for understanding.
Here is one of the most enthralling song that makes you move in the inner most sanctum. The depth of Zahoor’s voice brought tears in my eyes.
Ishq Bulle Nu Nachaave -Love makes me {Bulleh} dance
Lyrics source:
http://gagankaur.blogspot.com/2008/11/shq-bulleh-nu-nachave.html
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