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Om Shanti Meditation - Dilruba

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The best classical Indian music I have even heard, it is true to the ancient tradition where music arises from within the enlightened mind. The musician trains a life time on the instrument to the point where playing become completely intuitive, true meditation. I recommend this music for everyone.

I once mentioned the Batish family to my sitar instructor, who was Indian. He regarded the name with a chuckle, as though the Batishes are not held in high regard by fans of 'pure' Indian classical music. Well, that's as may be, but I've purchased two CD's from this family now and I enjoy them both. For fans of the sitar, I would recommend Ashwin Batish's "Morning Meditation Ragas." For fans of the dilruba--and there don't seem to be many--I would recommend this CD by Ashwin's late father.

Tilang is a raga of the early evening. As for the raga Kathinya, I haven't found any information except in relation to this CD. It does seem a little deeper and more somber. At any rate, either piece is excellent for meditation or yoga, and I also enjoy working to the disc. As the liner notes make clear, however, this is completely un-metered, flowing music, with even less resemblance to Western forms than most Indian classical, and I strongly recommend listening to the samples before buying. The sound of the dilruba is not for everyone, and even in India it seems that practitioners of this instrument grow fewer and fewer. That's a shame, but I'm at least glad that this recording is available.

If you are looking for authentic indian music this CD is for you. I accidentally came across this CD while browsing and I am more than pleased that I took a chance in buying it. The tracks are long and deeply meditative supporting yoga, relaxation, bodywork and/or artwork. Pandit Batish was a national treasure in India and I wish there was more music available by him. I would recommend buying this CD before it is no longer available.

Batish babu has really cranked out two magnificent pieces in this album. Timeless, ethereal music that seems to create a void in time. You have to listen attentively to really appreciate this music. This is not background quality music but requires one's full participation. Now gone S.D. Batish was top notch material even though he was often viewed by purists as second tier. Truly excellent contemplative music.