In my latest fan fiction chapter, I had four characters choosing their favourite Rāga (Hindustani) or Rāgam (Carnatic), and Farhad contemplating why each choice made sense. So, I thought it would be fun to invite everyone to discuss if I got it right, or you have a different idea.
Here's what I have so far:
Farhad - Kedāra - "fresh air, skies clearing after light rain, grasses ripening in the fields"
Mandar - Mūlatānī - "low notes rolling out in a deep voice and the swelling leap to the high notes ... no better expression of masculinity"
Pallavi - Pilū - "plaintive ... with its variegated and spiraling notes ... a romantic personality that was just as demure"
Raghav - Amṛtavarṣiṇī - "musical phrases that demanded attention, refused compromise, insisted on making a point"
Continuing with other characters not analyzed by Farhad in my story ...
Amruta - Dhānī - an intricately colourful Rāga with a transcendent mood to match the way Amruta used to gawk at Raghav
Come on, join in!
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