PM Modi Remembers Pandit Jasraj, Calls For Globalisation Of Indian Music

Speaking at the launch of the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation via video conferencing, Prime Minister Modi touched upon the vast knowledge imparted by the sages of Indian music tradition.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Image: PTI)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid rich tribute to legendary classical vocalist late Pandit Jasraj on his 92nd birth anniversary and said that Indian music should create its identity in this age of globalisation.

Speaking at the launch of the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation via video conferencing, Prime Minister Modi touched upon the vast knowledge imparted by the sages of Indian music tradition.

He said that the strength to feel the cosmic energy and ability to see music in the flow of universe is what makes Indian classical music tradition so exceptional.

“Music is a medium that makes us aware of our worldly duties and it also helps us transcend worldly attachments,” he added.

Prime Minister Modi praised Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation for their goal of preserving India’s rich heritage of art and culture. 

He asked the foundation to focus on two key aspects of this age of technology.

Prime Minister Modi said the experience of Yoga Day has indicated that the world has benefited from the Indian heritage, adding the Indian music also has the capacity to stir the depth of the human mind.

“Every person in the world is entitled to know about, learn and get benefits of Indian music. It is our responsibility to take care of that,” he said.

Prime Minister Modi said that there should be technology and IT revolution in the field of music also when technology’s influence is all pervasive in today’s era.

He called for start-ups dedicated solely to music, based on Indian instruments and traditions.

Prime Minister Modi also dwelled on recent efforts to regenerate the centres of culture and art like Kashi.

The Prime Minister said that India has shown the way to a secured future to the world through its faith in environment preservation and love for nature.

“In this Indian journey of development along with heritage, ‘Sabka Prayas’ should be included,”, he added.

Prime Minister Modi also talked of the personification of immortal energy of music by Pandit Jasraj and lauded Durga Jasraj and Pandit Shaarang Dev for keeping alive the maestro’s glorious legacy.