Veena - The Divine Stringed Instrument ....


                                            Om Asato Maa Sad Gamaya

                                                    Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya

                                               Mrutyor Maa Amrutam Gamaya

                                                   Om Shantih Shantih Shantih

As mentioned in the similarity between the human body and the Veena, just as we have the seven 'Chakra' points in our subtle body, we also have the 'Chakra' places in the Veena and it is also described as the 'Veena Rahasya' ( Divine secret ), by Sri Yedathore Subbaraya Sharma..

The four main strings that we play with on the Veena represent the four Vedas.  One more important point has been made with regards to the comparison of Veena with 'Gayathri Mantra', Vedas and our human body, whereby it states that only on the Veena it is actually possible to bring the same / exact /equivalent sound just as we sing, as it is seen when we use 'Ghamaka' prayogaas.  Also, 'Veena' is a 'Sarva-vaadan', and is a complete musical instrument on its own, and actually doesn't need percussion support to keep timing, etc., although we do have accompanying artists on percussion, etc. in a music concert.

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