“Dhrupad singing is based on Pada (Verse), Shruti (Frequencies), and Laya (Rhythm), hence this style is called Anibaddha gaan (unbounded singing) and due to the non-bounded nature, this style ‘Dhrupad’ is known as Margi Sangeet.” -Mukund Dev Sahoo
Question: why is it just dhrupad singing? And Not all classical singing? Aren’t they similarly based on verse, shruti & laya?
“In other styles of music, the foundation rests upon Tala and Swara, which form the primary bond. However, Margi Sangeet sets a unique goal to attain the Naad Vindu by diligently following Shruti and Laya, not solely Swar and Tala. While Tala and Swars can be likened to adorning oneself with clothing, Shruti and Laya are akin to the unadorned body and soul, representing a deeper, unadulterated connection to the essence of pure sound.”
Mukund Dev 