Salim Merchant, the Indian playback singer and musician, was recently in the good company of one of Punjabi culture’s prized possessions, Abida Parveen, a Pakistani Sufi. He said it was quite a holy experience, which is witnessed in his intense love and respect for Parveen as a Sufi musician.
A Glimpse into the Meeting
Salim Merchant captured moments from this very important meeting on his official Instagram handle, providing a pictorial description of the moments. His pictures show that their meeting was held at an Occasion event, and there was warmth between the two renowned musicians.
Reflections on a Spiritual Experience
In an Instagram post that Salim Merchant made a day after the night encounter, he recounted the previous night’s events. He stated, “I had the honour to meet the Sufi music queen Abida Parveen.” As for Merchant, this was more than a business meeting – it was a very special and spiritual moment for him. He added that Abida Parveen’s devotion and love for the family of the Prophet amazed him very much. Her poetry, which made the evening a bother more special and different, more cosmic in content, added a special divine flavour to this contemplative evening.
Nostalgia and Lasting Impressions
Besides thinking about the meeting, Salim Merchant recalled their time together on another project. He had dreamy thoughts about another project they did about ten years ago. “I meet Abida Ji and then feel as though I am meeting her for the first time all over again,” he recalled. Merchant underlined that even after a decadal distance, it is the same feeling as the day before when they had worked on the song ‘Noor-e-Elahi’. This feeling of ‘ever-present. And ‘ever-remaining’ gives credence to each of the artists’ respect for one another and the friendship that exists.
The Impact of Abida Parveen’s Music
The Indian music composer also has an unwavering respect for Abida Parveen during their relationship on personal matters. He has been impressed by how she has put spirituality and love into the music. Music has a deep-rooted impact on the hearts of the people. Who hears it, and in the case of Abida Parveen. The impact of who sings Sufi poems and rhymes is etched in the people’s minds and even persuades other musicians.
Merchant’s meeting with Parveen was an emotional reminder of a strong statement of religion through music that knows no boundaries. It bears witness to the history and power of Sufi music. Which allows powerful moments of pure being or existence to be created.
Projecting Thumbs Up
Salim Merchant is still immersed in the excitement of the SA celebrations. The latest meeting with Abida Parveen was one of the greatest moments. It emphasizes the relevance of their joint artistic efforts and mutual commitment to spiritual and artistic pursuits. For both artists, it was a confirmation of appreciation from each and a celebration of the Sufi traditions in music.
However, in addition to Abida Parveen’s music. The meeting was a journey for Salim Merchant, not just a professional exercise. But a spiritual one that underscored the bond and the music they shared. It illustrated Sufi’s influence on their lives, and to this day and probably forever, in her artistic works.
