Poorvi- A very beautiful evening raga!! It is said that a well played or sung poorvi can bring tears in listener's eyes.Now a bit being technical,this raag comes from poorvi thaat.while singing, a singer has to take care not mix it up with other ragas like puriya,puriya kalyan and puriya dhanashree.An artist's skills are on stake while performing this particular raag.when this technical things and artist's emotion balance together,poorvi is a delight to listen.
My memories with this raga are also teary but for another reason.Dada introdused me this raga,the Aaroh-avaroha,bandish,aalap-taan and later Baba(my father) took-up the task to teach me real,deep ragadari of .Soon I realised that I'm in trouble. he was so very strict on accuracy of each note and particularly the'KOMAL DHAIVAT' which makes it emotional.Half an hour went by and still no progress on my side.........
Gradually he started irking,became irritated and patience less.correcting me each time on that same note made him more and more angrier and with him in this mood, I was loosing grip on all the notes,not just DHA.
All of a sudden he roared 'Keep that tanpura aside,foolish girl.......you are never going to learn this."
This came as a big shock.I broke down in tears ........the hurt was just unbearable!!!!I silentley kept Tanpura and walked out with tears in my eyes.......wondering may be he his right that I am not that good in singing!He was just a teacher for that moment....quietly I decided to stop learning......
AND....Much to my surprise the very next day,he was waiting for me to teach"Poorvi" again!!And I simply havn't heart to refuse or announce my previous night's decision.even he waiting for me was out of guru-shishya
parampara mannerism. He just instructed and I knew I have to follow this!He didn't seem caring about my tears.
Today,I realise,taking a tradition ahead is not a simple job.It takes lot of efforts of guru and shishya's part,parents and society.Late nights and early morning riyaz,Guru's valuable guaidance and student's relentless efforts.........All make it a success.
Later on I learnt many ragas from baba . I knew that it was only hard-work by which I was able to win his heart.Riyaz,mehant was his favorite words.That sad poorvi lead us to a wonderful path.A guru,father,teaching
sanskrit,english and math for academics and a good friend in our adolescent years!
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