Raga Bhupali for Meditation

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Raga Bhupali is an evening melody that embodies somberness and tranquility ("Gambhir" and "Shaant" rasa) of evening. This makes Bhupali one of the most wonderful Ragas for meditation.

I "learnt" this raga when I was seven years old. In fact, this was the first Indian raga I learnt when I started learning to play Harmonium as kid. It is a simple pentatonic scale. However, I keep finding that every few years I seem to rediscover this Raga and understand it in ways I never before did.

This piece represents free improvisation in the Raga. Close your eyes, focus on your breath and let the music submerge you.