About Tejbir Singh
Hello, my name is Tejbir Singh. I’m currently a high school junior living in California. My hobbies are playing tennis and basketball. Through this internship, I hope to learn a lot about Gurmat Sangeet, and hopefully enjoy my experience at the same time.
Raag Basant: An Overview
This paper gives a comprehensive overview on the aspects of Raag Basant. It covers the origin and history of this Basant, how it developed over time, and eventually how it found importance in the Sikh Faith. Specifically, the role Basant plays in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the emotions that are created by it, and the themes that are present in the Bani within this Raag. Additionally, the paper takes a deep dive into the theoretical aspects of Basant and how they influence the emotions that are created by it. It also highlights how the small changes in the raag theory of Basant open a world of variations within this Raag - each with their own different effects on the listener. Overall, this paper is an extensive review of the Basant Raag and its many characteristics.