Sanson ki Maala was made famous by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahib.  Although some have attributed this song to Mirabai and Khusro, this is a gh...

[O my Lord] by rabi'A Translated by Jane hirshfield O my Lord, the stars glitter and the eyes of men are closed. Kings have locked their...

Guru Nanak's teachings are undoubtedly about love. So are Guru Arjan's teachings. The Mool Mantra is given the highest importance i...

I love the Vande Maataram composition in Raag Des sung by Lata Mangeshkar.  Vande Mataram is the national song of India. In 2003, BBC World ...

I have recently heard this Bulleh Shah song and it has really touched my heart. Several people have sung it, but I love the original composi...

One of my favorite Kabir's poem I call "Dulhani." In this beautiful poem, Kabir envisions himself as the bride and the univers...

Pour love in your heart, like the rain pours on the land today. As I am working on a Meerabai song I am doing research on the different vari...

Exploring the Essence of "Kaar" in Ekonkaar In Sikh philosophy, the term "Ekonkaar" holds profound significance, encapsu...

I was listening and meditating upon this beautiful ghazal by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, beautifully composed by Mehdi Hassan. It is one of my favorite...

Shivoham - Pt. Rajendra Prasanna Two of my favorite women poets, Jane Hirshfield and Mirabai. And singing about the flute. Ah the love!  Now...