The present volume is an English synopsis with some of Author’s own experiences and interpretations on Science of the Rhythm. The book deals with the subject of illustrating the Science (logical and experimental roots) and Sensibilities (emotional and spiritual feeling based genesis) of the Indian Rhythmic structures also known as “Taal Shastra” in Sanskrit. The book is the first reference of its kind in the English language to explore the synthesis of Science, Spirituality, and Art in the context of Rhythmic Instruments and their structured systems of Indian Classical Musical. The knowledge is based on ancient texts and the author's own evolution as a practitioner of the art and instructions received from and documented by profound Gurus over the years. As such, the Author lists his Spiritual Guru (Vallabh Vedantacharya Shri Shyam Manohar Goswamyji) and his Mridang Vidya Guru (Mahantji Shri Vishwambharnath Mishraji) as co-authors. The first analytical and scientific section is based on the Author's continuously evolving experiments in the practice of Naad Yoga. Second, third and fourth sections go into the ancient details of the structure and science of the Taal system in India with the English descriptions and explanations of the Sanskrit terms and their meanings. Source of the Sanskrit and Hindi material in second and third sections is translated by Author from out of print and unavailable “Taal Deepika” published by the Author Shri Mannuji Mridangacharya of Benaras in the 1930s. Late Shri Mannuji is also listed as a co-author of this volume. The original Sanskrit and Hindi explanations have also been maintained in this book to assist the reader in grasping the idea from multiple languages. This book is NOT intended to be a "How To Guide" on playing the Indian rhythmic instrument as it is assumed that the reader has some basic knowledge of the instruments and their physical playing abilities. The purpose of the book is to act as a reference and inspiration to educate the practitioner of Music on true science and sensibilities of the Taal Rhythmic structures so that one can perform with the full and complete depth that is gained by exploring the subject from all avenues.
Author Bhavesh C. Bhagat is a Father,Entrepreneur, Independent Board Member, Electronics Engineer, Musician, and Martial Artist. Above all he is a"Universal Pilgrim" always seeking new inner and outer destinations to explore,gratefully observe and continuously learn from the many varied experiences of Life, Places and the "Journey" itself. He has extensively traveled to many remote parts of the world and explored all continents of the world in the first part of his life as a successful Entrepreneur, Chairman,and CEO as a Qualified Technology Executive for the Boards.
Now in his second part of life, he is on an "Inner Pilgrimage" dedicating it to exploring the innermost hidden destinations of "Swara" and "Laya" in the journey of Music. This second phase Journey in its fullness is to explore the spiritual dimension of Sound and Devotion. He is a student and practitioner of the Shuddhadvaita Branch of Hindu Vedanta philosophy (Vallabh Vedantin Pushti Sampradaya). He was honored to represent this Hindu philosophical school of thought in the 2018 Parliament of World Religions held in Toronto, Canada.
He is a lifelong student and practitioner of Applied Philosophy in the form of Indian Classical Music practicing oldest Indian Percussion Instrument Mridang (Pakhawaj).As a student of Vocal singing, he is focused on daily practice of Sanskrit and Brij Bhasha Padas sung in devotion to Lord Krishna in Dhrupad and Khayal styles. He is an avid student of Indian Bamboo Flute (Bansuri). Bhavesh is a 2nd Dan Kukkiwon Board certified Black Belt Martial Artist in TaeKwonDo (South Korean) Martial Arts. Author has synthesized all his unique expertise in leading Global organizations, Music and Martial Arts to deliver and teach the Boards and CEO's the need to diversify the Leadership skills to continuously survive in face of social, technological and geo-political winds of change with Agility and Creativity.
