Benaras Gharana
The root of Sangeet College lies in the Benaras style of Tabla playing, which was conceived in the eighteenth century by Pandit Ram Sahai, of whom Pandit Sharda Sahai is a direct descendant. Over five generations a vast repertoire of treasured compositions have been created and passed on through the Gurukul tradition.The Gurukul tradition originates from India and is based on a life-long relationship between the teacher and student. The concept of Gurukul embodies the living and learning relationship between teacher and student, signifying the complete emotional, spiritual and intellectual surrender of the aspiring disciple to the guru. "gu" means dark and "ru" means light. The word "Guru" signifies someone who will take you from a place of darkness to lightness, or ignorance to knowledge. This tradition which is practiced in India encompasses a student's complete way of life. Sangeet College has a number of students who have been initiated as disciples of Pandit Sharda Sahai.
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