29. Aganit Ravi (Kalyan)

Raag: Kalyan

Taal: —

Tempo: —

Devanagari:

अगनित रवि शशि सिव चतुरानन।
बहुगिरि सरित सिंधु महिकानन॥

काल कर्म गुन ग्यान सुभाऊ।
सोउ देखा जो सुना न काऊ॥

Romanized:

Aganit ravi shashi shiv chaturanan
Bahugiri sarit sindhu mahikaanan

Kaal karma gun gyaan subhaau
Sou dekha jo suna na kaau

Lyricist / Composer:

Bandish Insight:

A philosophical, nirgun-style composition perfectly suited to Kumar Gandharva’s contemplative presentation style.

Links to Listen (Available on YouTube):

Singer: Pt Kumar Gandharva | Anecdote: The distinguishing feature of Kumar Gandharwa ji was his style of deploying his voice, Characterized by the short burst of energy, unpredictable silences, and dramatic variations of the tone and volume.