Namaste, flute family! Every year, thousands of enthusiastic people across India and the world buy a bansuri with big dreams — playing soulful ragas like Bhupali, Ahir Bhairav or Miya ki Malhar. But within the first 12 months, most of them quietly quit. As a flute teacher guiding students globally, I’ve seen this pattern repeat […]
Namaste, flute players! Your bansuri is not just a musical instrument — it is a piece of living nature. The magic of its warm, resonant, and soul-stirring tone comes largely from the bamboo it is crafted from. The quality, density, length between nodes (internodes), wall thickness, and natural resonance of the bamboo determine whether your
The Soul of the Bansuri: Where the Finest Bamboo Grows for Indian Classical Flutes Read More »
In the rush of everyday life, we often postpone the most important things, assuming there will always be “later.” But as this heartfelt conversation shows, Lord Krishna’s mercy sometimes interrupts our “busy life” with a gentle yet powerful reminder of how uncertain and temporary this human form truly is. “My mother reads Bhagavad Gita daily…”
Punarapi Jananam Punarapi Maranam; That is Not Good! Read More »
Lord Krishna fulfills a sincere desire in the most unexpected and timely way. This beautiful encounter shows how the Supreme Lord arranges for those who genuinely seek higher knowledge to receive it — especially when that seeker is ready to analyse and apply it deeply. “This Gita book is for me?” he asked with pleasant
In the flow of daily life, sometimes the greatest act of kindness is not in what we keep for ourselves, but in what we mercifully pass on to others. This beautiful encounter reminds us that sharing the Bhagavad Gita is one of the highest expressions of mercy we can show to our loved ones. “I
Be Merciful, Give Bhagavad Gita (Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.21) Read More »
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 »
