Elements of Indian Philosophy in the Pedagogy of Gurukula System of Music Education: with Special Reference to KhayÀl Singing in Hindustani Music

By : Swapnil Chandrakant Chaphekar

Page No: 393-401

Abstract
In the medieval period, music in the northern India was much influenced by the Persian Islamic rulers, to what is known as Hindustani music system today. It is said that this system lost its connection with spirituality and ‘Bhakti’ Rasa was replaced by ‘ŒÃôgÀra’ Rasa. However, the core of the Indian thought process could not be changed so easily and that is why the change is seen in the presentation and not in the intention or spirit. The composers in Hindustani music were not saints like in Carnatic music. Still philosophy reflects in their works. Though music went from temples to courts, the language changed from SaÉskÃtam to Braj, Viœnupada changed to Dhruvapada or Dhrupada, which later evolved into KhayÀl, philosophical thought is invariably seen interwoven into it, because Gurus in the Gurukula system have nurtured it. The research paper aims to reveal the different philosophical thoughts hidden in the pedagogy of Gurukula mode of music education. It takes the methods of teaching, evaluation and also thoughts reflected in KhayÀl compositions for analytical study.

Author :
Swapnil Chandrakant Chaphekar : Assistant Professor and Head, – School of Kalyoga, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Pune, India.

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2020.15.02.3