Vācaspati
Melakarta 64 — Chakra 11 (Rudra)
Ārōhaṇa (ascending)
- S
- R₂
- G₃
- M₂
- P
- D₂
- N₂
Avarōhaṇa (descending)
- N₂
- D₂
- P
- M₂
- G₃
- R₂
- S
Signature phrase
S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
The pakad (catch-phrase) is the 4-8 svara motif that defines this raga's identity. Internalise this phrase first — it's what your ear reaches for when the raga returns to its home base.
Listen to Vācaspati
Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.
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