Bibhas

Raag Bibhas is a profound and ancient early morning Raag belonging to the Bhairav Thhat. It is an Audav-Audav Jati Raag, meaning it employs five notes in both its ascending (Aaroh) and descending (Avroh) structures, specifically omitting the notes Madhyam (Ma) and Nishad (Ni). The Raag is characterized by its use of Komal Rishabh (Re) and Komal Dhaivat (Dha), alongside Shuddha Gandhar (Ga) and Pancham (Pa). Its nature is deeply meditative, serious (Gambhir), and devotional, often evoking the stillness and spiritual awakening of dawn. Musically, it is distinct from Raag Deshkar, which uses Shuddha notes, and Raag Jait, which follows a different melodic movement. The emphasis on the Dhaivat as the Vadi swar provides a unique weight and character to its melodic progression. It is a quintessential choice for practitioners seeking to express Bhakti Rasa during the first prahar of the day.