On a sacred Ekadashi day, a chance reunion with someone met earlier turned into a profound reminder of the inner battle we all face — the constant tug-of-war between the mind and the senses. What started as a casual recognition became an invitation to bring real peace into one’s own life and the lives of […]
Mind is Fighting With the Senses: Manah Shashthaani Indriyaani Prakriti Sthaani Karshati Read More »
Sometimes the Supreme Lord chooses the most unexpected moments to remind us who we really are — and who is the cause of all causes. On a regular day, a simple conversation with a gentleman turned into a beautiful opportunity to distribute the mercy of the Bhagavad Gita and remember the eternal truth from Sri
Sometimes the simplest hesitation — a single “but” — carries the weight of lifetimes. A young man offered exactly that word when the Bhagavad Gita was placed before him. What followed was a loving, urgent reminder that this human body is not a permanent residence, and the time to act is always now. I offered
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Namaste, my dear creative flute players! You’ve learned ragas, alaaps, and bandishes composed by great masters. But have you ever wished you could create your own music on the bansuri? The beautiful truth is — you can. Creating your own simple bandish is one of the most liberating and joyful stages in your bansuri journey.
How to Create Your Own Simple Bandish & Compositions on Bansuri (Even as a Beginner) Read More »
Namaste, dear flute seekers! Learning bansuri is one of the most beautiful journeys you can take. But between the excitement of buying your first flute and the dream of playing soulful ragas, there are many unspoken truths that most don’t share openly. After teaching students of all ages in Delhi, I’ve decided to reveal 10
10 Things Not Many Tells You About Learning Bansuri (But Every Student Should Know) Read More »
Namaste, dear Bansuri Practitioners! We’ve all been there. The first few months of learning Bansuri are magical — every new note feels exciting. But then… one day you pick up your flute and think, “Ugh, not today.” The same alankaras, the same long tones, the same raga. Practice starts feeling like homework instead of joy.
How to Fall in Love with Abhyaas Again (When Practice Feels Boring) Read More »
Namaste, Bansuri Players! You’ve been practicing sincerely — fingers, breath, tone, alaaps, and ragas. Yet sometimes you listen to maestros like Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Ji or Pandit Raghunath Seth Ji and wonder: “Why do they sound so magical… while my playing still feels ordinary?” Today I’m revealing 7 powerful secrets that almost every professional bansuri
7 Secrets of Professional Bansuri Players That Beginners Never Know Read More »
Namaste, Bansuri Lovers! You’ve been working hard but have seen that even dedicated students often get stuck because of some common mistakes that silently slow down their progress. The good news? Most of them are easy to fix once you know what to look for. 1. Wrong Posture & Flute Holding Mistake: Holding the flute
Common Mistakes in Bansuri Playing and How to Fix Them – A Flute Teacher’s Guide Read More »
Namaste, flute lovers! You’ve strengthened your fingers, mastered breath, memorized notations, and even played beautiful Holi songs. Now comes the most magical part of bansuri playing — Alaap — the slow, meditative unfolding of a raga that touches the deepest emotions. Alaap is where the flute stops being an instrument and becomes a voice —
The Art of Alaap on Bansuri: Create Soul-Stirring Improvisations from Day One! Read More »
