Sorath Raag

From SikhiPedia

Raag Sorath appears in the Raagmala as a raginu of Raga Niegha; today it belongs to the Khamaj thata. Besides Guru Nanak, Sorath was used by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Amardaas Ji, Guru Ramdaas Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Sorath belongs to the cold season and is performed in the first quarter of night. The mood is light and cheerful, with a pleasing sound resembling Raag Desh. The texts composed to this raag show how the words of the Guru can enlighten the mind. All fears vanish and one is tilled with bliss.

Aroh : Sa Re Ma Pa Ni Sa

Avroh : Sa Re _Ni Dha, Nia Pa Dha Ma Ga Re Ni Sa

Vadi : Re

Samvadi : Dha

The melodies are characterized by sweeping phrases with glides connecting all leaps, even the shorter ones. Movement is moderately fast.

Angs

Sorath Raag begins at ang 595 in Guru Granth Sahib Ji and ends on ang 660