Through this article “Krishna’s Flute & The Cosmic Connection of Music“, I am attempting to raise awareness about music and its mystical powers. I hope that after reading this, you will be able to see music from a different perspective.

Let’s begin. Since ancient times, humans have had an innate interest in music. When we study Lord Krishna, we find that with the melody of his flute, he could enchant all the Gopis, animals, birds, and various living beings. All were mesmerized by the sweet tunes of his flute.

If we talk about the Vedas, one of the four Vedas is Sama Veda.
Veda means knowledge.
Over thousands of years, only four Vedas have been written, and one of them is Sama Veda.

Who wrote the Vedas? Naturally, the divine sages did. These sages dedicated their lives to worship and meditation. But how did they come to know about music? How did they realize that music is also a divine power through which one can connect with the Supreme? Why did they write the Sama Veda?

The question is not how the ancient sages discovered music,
because they were meant to know it—their spiritual powers were unparalleled.

They uncovered everything—from the origins of life in the ocean to the distance between the Sun and the Earth, planets, stars, yoga, plastic surgery—everything. Everything that modern humans know today is due to their discoveries.

But unfortunately, when the British government deceitfully arrived in India and took control, they stifled our knowledge, imposed their language, and left.

Today, the situation is such that every person sends their child to English-medium schools, feels proud when they converse in English, and gradually forgets their ancient heritage.

They considered us mere snake charmers and superstitious people.”
Believe me, I have reached the most crucial part of this article, so please pay close attention—

The British dismissed us as insignificant snake charmers and superstitious fools. To put an end to this practice, they passed a law that prohibited snake charmers from capturing snakes illegally for performances, claiming that they killed them, and thus declared it unlawful to subdue any living being in such a manner. Time moved forward, and today, no one even thinks about what an incredible phenomenon it was that we had mastered.

What I mean is—no matter how venomous a snake was, it could be subdued without killing it, simply through the power of music—through the melody of the been (flute used by snake charmers). The snake wouldn’t even attempt to attack; instead, it would dance to our music and peacefully settle inside a basket.

Was this not a miracle? What kind of knowledge was this? And yet, today, no one remembers it. Under the guise of animal protection laws, the British did not truly safeguard animals. Instead, they disrupted our connection with nature, while ironically, the medicines we consume today are largely derived from snake venom. They themselves killed snakes for medicinal benefits, yet prevented others from practicing traditional arts under the banner of conservation.

In modern times, I observe many Islamic scholars who declare that “Music is forbidden in Islam.”
Let’s not discuss Krishna and how he enchanted all living beings through music. Let’s not even mention Sama Veda, because that will bring religious angles into the debate, with people labeling other faiths as outsiders who know nothing.

I won’t ask you to believe in our stories, because you already dismiss them as superstition.
Even the tales of Krishna seem mythological to you. Fine, let’s accept that.

But have you never witnessed the stories of our snake charmers?
There is proof—our people subdued venomous creatures without violence, simply through music (been melodies). A venomous snake, instead of attacking, would surrender to love and rhythm.

If music could prevent a dangerous creature from resorting to violence,
then isn’t that creature beyond any religion?
How did it become enchanted by music?
No one taught the snake about right or wrong, yet through music,
it connected with the divine and peacefully submitted to the snake charmer.

Music is not just a human pursuit—it has the power to mesmerize other living beings too.
How could it possibly be forbidden?

Ever wondered why great musicians are called Fankar?
What does Fang mean?
It belongs to snakes.
What is the connection between music and fang?

Could it mean that a Fankar is a magician of sorts—one who hypnotizes all with music,
allowing them to experience deep emotional bliss?

The Power of Music: A Forgotten Divine Force

There are many well-known stories about Tansen—it is said that when he sang Raag Deepak, lamps would spontaneously ignite, and when he performed Raag Megh-Malhar, he could summon rain-bearing clouds.

Similarly, it is said about Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan that when he entered deep musical contemplation (Alaap), he would become so profoundly connected to an unseen divine force that at times, he would lose awareness of his physical state, leading to involuntary urination on stage. A musician of such magnitude, yet never feeling ashamed of it—because for him, that divine connection was far greater than any worldly concern. He prioritized his spiritual connection over everything else.

And yet, people label such divine gifts as forbidden?
Should those who have received such extraordinary blessings from the Supreme be judged as sinful?

It is up to you to decide whether the knowledge you’ve been taught is truly correct.
You must ask yourself: What direction do you want your life to take?
Are all the teachings you’ve received truly valid?
If not, how do you move forward?

Seek answers from those who teach you these restrictions—ask your scholars, question their reasoning.
Do their responses satisfy you?
If not, then the path of your life is yours to determine.

Music is a divine force—a gateway to spiritual connection—yet many remain unaware of its true nature.
Ask those who practice meditation,
whether they have ever experienced a divine state while meditating with music.
Do they find it easier to connect with their inner self with music, or without it?

So, what is music, truly?

And yet, the tragic reality is that in today’s world, the film industry has defiled music—
producing vulgar songs with lyrics like:
“Bheege Hoth Tere, Pyaasa Dil Mera”
“Pallu Ke Neeche Chhupa Ke Rakha Hai, Utha Do Toh Hungama Ho”

Such obscene songs focus solely on lust, misleading the youth,
driven by the greed to profit, as if money is the only thing that matters in life.

Every time a song becomes a hit, the movie becomes a blockbuster—
but while actors and actresses merely act,
it is the true musicians, the Fankars,
who use their art to bind audiences emotionally to these performers.

The connection is so deep that some even begin worshipping celebrities like deities,
saying things like—
"We have never seen God, but looking at you, we now believe in Him." 

What is this phenomenon—this magic that binds people to artists?
That is the true power of music.

Yet today, the level of music has sunk to shameful depths due to the film industry.
There must be resistance against this decline,
and we must make an effort to reconnect music to its spiritual essence.