Correct option is A
Nirguni singing is a style of devotional and philosophical music based on the Nirgun Bhakti tradition, which focuses on the formless (nirgun) divine. It includes songs composed by saints like Kabir, Meera, Singaji, Gorakhnath, Dadu Dayal, and others who preached spiritual wisdom through their verses. These songs often emphasize inner realization, detachment from materialism, and devotion to an unseen supreme power rather than idol worship.
Nirguni music is traditionally performed by folk singers, particularly in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. It is accompanied by instruments like ektara, khartal, manjira, and dholak, creating a rhythmic and soulful rendition of these devotional poems.
Information Booster
- Nirgun Bhakti Movement: A movement that worships a formless God, unlike the Sagun Bhakti, which worships a deity with attributes.
- Major Saints: Kabir, Meera Bai, Singaji, Ravidas, Dadu Dayal, and Gorakhnath contributed significantly to Nirguni music.
- Instruments Used: Ektara, dotara, dholak, manjira.
- Themes of Nirguni Songs: Mysticism, self-realization, rejection of rituals, and devotion to an unseen supreme power.
- Famous Nirguni Singers: Kumar Gandharva popularized Nirguni bhajans in the classical music world.
Additional Knowledge
- (a) Nirguni – Correct Answer. This style is based on Nirgun Bhakti and includes songs by saints like Kabir, Meera, and Singaji.
- (b) Sanjha – Incorrect. Sanjha songs are folk songs sung by women in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan during Navratri and other festivals.
- (c) Kalgiturra – Incorrect. Kalgiturra is a folk singing tradition of Chhattisgarh, known for duet performances in a debate format.
- (d) Raslila – Incorrect. Raslila is a dramatic folk performance based on Lord Krishna’s life, performed in Mathura and Vrindavan.
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