In a kingdom called Saptlok, there lived seven brothers. Each was unique, each had a distinct voice, and each carried a different emotion in his heart.

The eldest, Sa, was the foundation — steady, reliable, the one everyone returned home to. He never wandered; he was the earth beneath everyone's feet.

Ga, the third, was the emotional one. In his Komal form, he wept with beauty — melancholy and tender. In his Shuddha form, he smiled with warmth and hope.

Together, these seven brothers were the Saptaswaras — and every melody in Hindustani music is simply a story told by them...