Raga Time and Timeless Ragas - Dawn to Dusk

The dawn is time when man connects with the divine. These early morning moments have been cherished by musicians and spiritual practitioners for a long time. Raga Lalit is one such early morning melody that can set oneself on a deeper journey within oneself. 

You now have first glimpse of the sun and yet you have not forgotten the dawn. There is a day ahead but the moment is evolving and ragas like Bhairav set a similar mood. 

The contemplative nature of many morning ragas soothe many. Our connect with nature has been severed to an extent that we are unable to imagine the synchronicity experienced by musicians a century before. These ragas can become a medium to re-establish the lost link. 

Ragas like Bilawal, Deskar and Jaunpuri are sung around 10 am. The sun is bright and so are the notes. Here is Ustad Faiyyaz Khan singing a drut (fast-paced) composition. 

The Sarang family of ragas rules the afternoon. These are the only ragas that are sung till about 2 pm. With many types and variations each Sarang has a soothing quality. Here is Ustad Amir Khan's vilambit khayal (slow-tempo composition) in the raga. 

One wonders if the Raga-Time connection is the same everywhere. Is it a conditioning or simply a personal experience? Sitting in spaces and sceneries outside the region where this music originated can one connect with the the codes of these melodies? Here is Raga Multani to test.