Gurbani Raag:Vadahans

Little has been written about this rare raga. It is not in the Ragmala, and today it is ascribed to the Kafi thata. Fifty-three sabdas plus numerous slokas represent the total number composed to this raga by Guru Nanak, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan. Vadahans is considered suitable for the cold season and is assigned to the afternoon hours. Its mood is quiet and tender. Texts set to the raga explain how the Guru alone can lead one to the Lord. Without the Lord one is likened to a woman without the love of her spouse.

Aroh : Sa Re Ma Pa, Dha Ni Pa, Ni Sa

Avroh : Sa i Pa, Dha Nla Ga Re, Sa Ni Sa

Vadi : Re

Samvadi : Pa