Bhairava Raga for Summer
In this segment, I am to present the third figurative model of Indian classical music, known as the Bhairava Raga . The tune is for the summer season. In the previous episode, I said that miniature artists were suitably impressed by the myth of Lord Krishna when they represented the symbolic form of Basant Raga due to its geographical location. However, in their attempt to depict Bhairava on canvas, these artists were motivated by their imaginative perception of Lord Shiva . What was the rationale behind this choice? The answer lies in a precise description provided by an anonymous author regarding this Raga, which bears striking similarity with Lord Shiva's persona. Another reason behind this unique fabrication was that Lord Shiva is regarded as a symbol of peace and satiety based on the perspective of Hindu sages . It also represents rigidity and frenzy during the summer; hence, it embodies two opposing characters - an exciting and incredible combination! Based on Hindu mythol...