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Maharishi Gandharva Veda
"Every level of creation is a frequency. One frequency
melts into the other, and this is how the process of evolution takes
place. The night comes to an end and the dawn begins. At dawn, when
the darkness and dullness of the night is over, some inspiring freshness
comes and there is a different frequency in the whole atmosphere. At
midday, there is another big change in frequency; at evening, a different
frequency; at midnight, a different frequency. This cycle of change
is perpetual, and because everything is a frequency there is sound at
every stage.''
"From morning to morning the melody of Nature is changing. Gandharva
music goes with the time, setting its melodies according to the changing
Nature. It sets forth those very natural melodies which match with the
process of evolution. It provides a powerful harmonizing influence in
the whole atmosphere to balance imbalances in Nature.''
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
The Eternal Music of Nature
Music that Connects You with Nature
A breath-taking sunset, a panoramic mountain view or a waterfall in
the woods can fill you with wonder and joy. The melodies of Gandharva
Veda mirror this experience. If you could hear the frequencies of Nature,
you would hear the sounds of Gandharva Veda music.
Each of these melodies (Ragas) traces the vibrations and pattern of
a particular time of day. When you play a melody during the specified
time period, it creates a natural balance and harmony in your awareness
and in the environment, and through the particular quality (Rasa) of
each Raga, characteristics such as greater courage, self-confidence,
wisdom, and happiness are enlivened.
The History of this Music
Thousands of years ago in India, great Rishis or sages cognized within
their own consciousness the subtle rhythms and enlightening melodies
of the Veda, which is pure knowledge at the basis of Nature. As a part
of the Veda, Gandharva Veda is the tradition of musical performance
that replicates the vibrations of Nature at different times of day and
night. Now, Maharishi has revived this eternal music of Nature and inspired
the most renowned musicians of India to bless the world with Maharishi
Gandharva Veda music. By playing this music you join in creating greater
peace, harmony and joy for yourself, your dear ones and the world.
About Raga Melodies
Gandharva Veda is based on melodies called Ragas. Each Raga has a unique
structure which combines both fixed elements and infinite possibilities
of variation, allowing the musician to bring out all the subtle values
of the frequencies present at that time of the day. Each Raga is based
on one of the ten basic scales called Thaat, which determine the notes
that are permitted in the Raga.
How to Listen to this music
The knowledge of when to play each Raga comes from the time theory of
Maharishi Gandharva Veda. This theory is based on three-hour periods
called Praharas which correspond to the changing frequencies of Nature
throughout the day. It is best to listen to Maharishi Gandharva Veda
in a comfortable position-sitting or lying down-with the eyes closed.
Even when no one is present to listen, playing the music 24 hours a
day in your home or workplace generates a peaceful, soothing atmosphere
that uplifts the whole environment.
Maharishi's Festivals of Music for World Harmony
In 1986, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi inaugurated his Program to Create World
Peace, introducing the theme of creating balance in Nature and peace
in the world through the performance of Gandharva Veda music. Since
then Gandharva Veda musicians have been performing in concerts around
the year, around the world.
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Veda, India.
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