Once there was a competition between two great singers, Tansen, a singer from King Akbar’s court, and Baiju Bawra, a spiritually evolved ascetic. They both sang a musical tune called ‘Deep raga’. If sung correctly, this tune produces energy that can light a lamp (‘deep’ in Sanskrit).

    When Tansen started singing this tune, lamps started lighting up, and there was so much heat generated that he got a burning sensation all over his body and suffered from burns. He had to sing another tune called ‘Malhar raga’ to bring about cooling rains. However, Baiju bawra did not feel any difficulties after singing ‘Deep raga’.

Desire to grow up to be a Saint after attending satsangs

    For the past few months, I have been attending the children’s satsangs held in Woodbridge. At one satsang we were taught about Saints. In school last year, we were asked what we wanted to be when we grow up. I had said that I want to be a doctor. However, after attending satsangs and learning about Saints, I have decided that I want to be a Saint when I grow up.