Practice and Devotion in Carnatic music- Sri Purandara Theory

Practice or "Saadhana" is one of the most important aspects of qualitative learning.

This is the only element which provides support to the artist and acts as a foundation for further learning.

Sri Purandara Dasaru has quoted the word "Suswara" in one of his compositions. The word "Suswara" is very clear from within, saying that which aligns/ merges with shruthi.

A voice/ instrument, to be able to reach this stage needs certain exercises for flexibility, range, clarity and focus.

This is a point which demands certain material for practice.

Sri Purandara Dasaru comes out as a musicologist and voice expert in this stage.

Previously discussed Janti varse and various Taalas composed by Sri Purandara Dasaru comes to the aid of a music learner, if practiced regularly, gives out unimaginable results.

"Devotion" is the element which brings out the best of the composition,composer and the listener.

"Keleno Hari Thaaleno, Thaala Melagaliddu PREMAvillada gaana" is an instance of Sri Purandara's composition. He clearly states , presentation of a kruthi, without the sense of surrendering to GOD, will never bear any impact on the listener. It would be merely superficial. 

He shows the path of meditation through music.