A quote from Ali Akbar Khan explains this song best:
"Our sages developed music from time immemorial for the mind to take shelter in that pure being which stands apart as one’s true self. Real music is not for wealth, not for honors, or not even for the joys of the mind - it is one kind of yoga, a path for realization and salvation to purify your mind and heart and give you longevity."
- Ali Akbar Khan