00:00In this knowledgeable journey, today we are going on a journey which is really surprising, we
00:07We will see how five thousand years old Rohani and Sakafati traditions are applicable in today's fast paced and modern world.
00:15I have been a wilderness of my own.
00:16And to be honest, this is not just about a few old things, this is about our history, our identity and our
00:24The story of existence
00:25Well, first let's consider this surprising fact, only two, yes, really only two, this one
00:35It is a very harsh truth
00:37That such an ancient voice of the culture of Valley of Sindh, which was echoing in this region for thousands of years,
00:44It's almost over now
00:46Now only two such skilled artists are left in the whole world who can make and master this ancient instrument.
00:53Know how to play, Ustad Fakir Zulfiqar and Allah Jurio
00:57Now the question arises as to what this instrument is, so listen, this amazing instrument is called Bhurando.
01:04Is
01:04This is a very simple round shaped instrument made of Sindh clay, which has a bell to produce sound.
01:11There are special holes
01:13When the artist blows lightly into it, such soft, mild and lovely fragrance comes out of this clay pot.
01:19A voice comes out that makes one just keep listening.
01:22Just imagine, for thousands of years this sound has been heard in the Mach Kacheris and other gatherings around the fire on winter nights.
01:29The Sufis' Rohani has been sung in the same manner in the gatherings.
01:33But well, this is not limited to just one science, if we look at the entire field then this skill
01:40Spread it, it's going to cause a riot
01:42On one side there is the arc of deep blue and red colours of Ajrak in Sindh and on the other side there is Multan in Punjab.
01:49The exquisite blue pottery and camel bone work
01:52If Khyber Pakhtuns go to work, they get such fine carvings on walnut and deodar wood that it is beyond imagination.
01:59to say
01:59Along with this, the strong geometric designs of the Qaleen of Balochistan and the precious stone Zivrad of Gilgit-Palatistan
02:07All these together present a colourful and vibrant picture of our culture which is difficult to find an example of.
02:14Now the most interesting thing here is that it takes a lot of hard work to make these things.
02:19LA is the answer
02:20For example, look at the process of hand-making a traditional instrument, the Danbura.
02:24It takes about 15 to 30 days of hard work.
02:28First, the pumpkin is completely emptied from inside and dried, then a leather shell is placed on its base.
02:34goes
02:34And then finally, the camel bone was carved with great skill to form the parts for the wires and fitted.
02:40are carried out
02:40This is not an ordinary task but the result of the hard work of the people.
02:44Three special parts of camel bone are made to support the weight of the dambora.
02:50And each one has its own important purpose.
02:53What happens is that the book is placed first.
02:57This is the part which firmly binds the five strings from below.
03:02Then comes the force that maintains the pull and tension of these strings.
03:07and stuck in the end
03:09It resembles a small bridge on which the strings rest and vibrate when struck.
03:15Only when these three come together is that perfect and famous voice created.
03:20But here a very important question arises.
03:23Why only the bone of the ant? Why not iron or any other metal?
03:28Well, this is the real wisdom of these ancient skilled people.
03:32See, iron rusts over time, which can eat away at these delicate wires and break them.
03:38But the bone of the ant never rusts.
03:41This is a brilliant and practical decision that has kept the stars of this company together for more than a century.
03:47Keeps you absolutely safe
03:48By the way, there is another surprising aspect regarding these matters.
03:53Keeping a camel bone in the house for protection from magic in local areas according to Darulifta Ahl Sannat
04:00Sharan Jais is considered to be a totka
04:02Meaning, the camel bone is not just a part of an instrument but is also a part of people's daily lives and their livelihoods.
04:11It also has a deep Rohani Taluk connection.
04:13So the real issue starts here.
04:16Today we are facing a huge challenge.
04:19On one hand, this is an amazingly old masterpiece which has captivated our soul.
04:25But it is rarely compensated by cruelty.
04:28And on the other hand, there is today's modern industrialization.
04:32It is fast and cheap but the material used in it is artificial.
04:37This mass production is making a lot of things.
04:39But at the same time, it is erasing our individual identity forever.
04:44And what is the outcome of this tussle?
04:4732 percent
04:49This figure is extremely impressive
04:51In areas like Kashmir, where the unemployment rate of youth has reached such a frightening level
04:57The pressure on the meat there is beyond tolerance.
04:59When there will be no employment and income will be less in these old funons
05:04So obviously the new generation is only there to feed its own family and stomach.
05:08She will be forced to cherish these precious works of her ancestors.
05:12But wait, where there is so much darkness, there is also a ray of hope.
05:18The story of Aziz Rahman, a 25-year-old artist from Kashmir, is truly inspiring.
05:24He believes that if art is to be kept alive, it must be instilled with stubbornness, i.e., innovation.
05:30This young man is taking a very unique path.
05:34He combines the history of thousands of years old methods and tools with modern aesthetics to create his own.
05:42Saving beautiful heritage from dying
05:44And their way of working is absolutely amazing.
05:48They work on the philosophy of waste to wealth, i.e., converting waste into treasure.
05:53animal horns, bones, and sheep skulls that are discarded as useless
05:59They carve them into exquisite necklaces, bangles, mirrors and watches.
06:05That means, the thing which was useless till yesterday, has today turned into a very useful and valuable asset.
06:11And the success of this new approach can be gauged from the fact that it has 100,000 followers.
06:17The number of worldwide Instagram followers of this young artist is a living proof of this.
06:30If these traditions are presented in a new style, then people all over the world will be able to enjoy this old art.
06:37All set to be praised
06:39Let's move ahead and see where this journey of Bakaya is going next
06:44Along with these individual efforts, international organizations have also come into action.
06:49To save rare species like Borindu from complete extinction, UNESCO has launched a full program from 2026 to 2029.
06:57A four-year rescue plan has been made.
06:59This includes establishing music schools on a permanent basis, making these ancient traditions a part of our formal education and nisab.
07:06and establishing a new digital archive system to preserve these unique voices forever.
07:13Is
07:13This Vaagai is a very powerful craft
07:16So at the end of this Malumadi Jaize, there is a big question for all of us.
07:21As factories and mass production are increasing the pace of this world
07:27What are those ancient traditions in the past scene of our daily life which continue silently without any noise?
07:34is found in the soil of
07:36We should think together that in this blind race for cheap and artificial things, we might lose our precious and
07:43Pushida Virsa Toh Nahi Khore
07:44Next time you see some local handmade item, you will definitely notice what is behind it.
07:51The knowledge of saints and the hard work of a skilled person is silent.
07:54Thank you so much for being a part of this journey
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