Nature in the Saptaswara
- December 26, 2023
The Saptaswara (the seven notes) form the basis of Indian Classical Music. Did you know that these notes are said to have originated from nature? The notes – Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni – are believed to come from the sounds made by various animals.
Shadja or Sa: Cry of the peacock in monsoon
Rishaba or Re: Grunting of bulls
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Gandhara or Ga: Bleating of goats in a flock
Madhyama or Ma: Cry of the heron
Pancham or Pa: Cuckoo’s song in the spring
Dhaivata or Dha: Neighing of the horse
Nishada or Ni: Trumpeting of the elephant
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