Swargamgeet with Saaral Taan in Raag Bilawal
Swaras: Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
Taal: Dadra
Tempo: Slow
Saaral Tan :
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
Lyrics:
Bilawal raag mein
Saaral taan bajau
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
Yeh raag hai bahut hi sundar
Yeh raag hai bahut hi shantipurn
Yeh raag hai prem ka
Yeh raag hai bhakti ka
Bilawal raag mein
Saaral taan bajau
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
Explanation:
The saaral taan is a simple taan that is often used in the beginning of a swaramgeet. It is a stepwise ascent from Sa to Ni and then a stepwise descent back to Sa.
In this swaramgeet, the saaral taan is used to introduce the raga Bilawal. The taan begins on the tonic Sa and ascends stepwise to the dominant Pa. It then descends stepwise to the tonic again.
The lyrics of the swaramgeet praise the beauty and serenity of the Bilawal raga. They also describe the raga as being a raga of love and devotion.
