Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 13: A lecture demonstration was organized at G D Goenka Public School, Jammu, under the aegis of SaMaPa Aalap part of its ongoing music festival in Jammu, today.
The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by the Director, Sanya Bansal, Principal, Jyoti Asija, vice principal, Dr Subrato Kundu, Abhay Sopori, Ragini Rainu and the other dignitaries present there.
It may be recalled that Abhay Rustum Sopori born in Srinagar, is a Kashmiri Indian instrumentalist, composer & conductor of musical performances. He is a player of santoor, an ancient stringed musical instrument native to Kashmir.
Ragini Rainu the young Sufi songstress of India, introduced Sufism for the students of Goenka. She said that Sufism is the soulful link between man and God. She started with the Kalaam of Shah Hussain. This was followed by another song written by Baba Bulle Shah. She concluded her mesmerizing performance with ‘Dama Dum Mast Kalandar’ on the request of the students and staff.
Principal, Jyoti Asija proposed a vote of thanks. She said that it was a moment of high spiritual elevation wherein the staff and students were actually connected with the God Almighty. Very few Artists have the inborn strength and the quality to string man to God. She said that Goenkans would love to have many more such performances by artists of international and national fame.
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