Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv (Dumeli)

Sant Sarwan Singh Ji was a multitalented Raagi who earned a double M.A. in music and he could play almost any instrument that he touched. He lost his eyesight at the age of 5 due to chickenpox and he was brought to Sant Dalip Singh Ji in Dumeli. Sant Ji saw a great future ahead of him and took him under his care. He learned the basics of Raags for about 2 and a half years from a Rababi and subsequently started his training with Master Ranbir Singh from whom he learned the dilruba for 4 years. In the following years, he also learned the jaltarang from Bhisham Gir Brahmachari and sitar from Pandit Ravi Shankar. Sant Sarwan Singh Ji established a school of music in Dumeli and the lessons were taught free of charge to students. Sant Ji also published many books among which are the 7 volumes of ‘Sur Simran Sangeet’. Sant Sarwan Singh Ji traveled to a few countries such as UK, USA and Canada to sow the seeds of Gurmat Sangeet. Thankfully, he was recorded during these tours and we are able to enjoy some of these recordings. If anyone has more recordings of his to share, please contact us.

 

The first batch of recordings were contributed by Bhai Harbans Singh Suraj (UK). Please ‘right click’ and ‘save as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Aisaa Gian (Raag Aheer Bharaiv)

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Main Moorakh Ki

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Satnaam Waheguru Jaap 1

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Satnaam Waheguru Jaap 2

 

The next couple of recordings were recorded by Sardar Nachatar Singh Sahota during a Kirtan Darbar in New York on 14th July 1989.

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Ab Hum Chali Thakur Peh Har (Raag Jaijawanti)

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Prabh Jio Tu Mero Sahib Data

 

The following recordings are from the album ‘Gobind Preet Lagi Att Piari’ released in 1980 by Mahal Enterprises Canada.

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 01 Tu Mera Tarang Hum Meen

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 02 Nirjur Niroop Ho

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 03 Gobind Preet Lagi

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 04 Man Japiye

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 05 Mere Man Jap Gur Gopal

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 06 Houn Vaari Vanjha

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 07 Tum Chandan Hum

 

*New Recordings Added – 13th November 2021

 

The following recordings were kindly contributed by Sardar Ajit Singh Virdee. These were recorded on 24th August 1980.

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 01 Aisa Gyaan Beechaar Mana (Ahir Bhairo)

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 02 Santan Peh Aap Udhaaran

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 03 Mere Man Jap Gur Gopaal

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 04 Doi Kar Jod Karo Ardaas

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 05 Ardaas

 

*New Recordings Added – 10th June 2022

 

The recordings below were recorded in 1967 by Sardar Manjit Singh Aujla (UK). Accompanying Sant Sarwan Singh Ji are Bhai Dya Singh on the side harmonium and Master Ranjit Singh on tabla. 

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 01 Shaan (Bhairvi) & Chandan Ka Birva (Gujri Todi)

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 02 Khag Khand Bihandang Khal Dal Khandang

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 03 Maanas Ki Jaat Sabhe Ekai Pehchanbo

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 04 Vichaar

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 05 Bhayee Jeet Meri Kirpa Kaal Keri

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 06 Vichaar

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 07 Jaltarang (Instrumental) 

 

Another batch of recordings recorded and kindly contributed by Sardar Manjit Singh Aujla. These are from a Raen Sabai program in Leeds, UK in 1971, and providing accompaniment are Bhai Dya Singh and Master Ranjit Singh. 

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 01 Ab Ham Chalee Thakur (Jaijavanti)

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 02 Meray Heearay Ratan Naam

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 03 Har Ke Naam Bina

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 04 Har Har Tera Naam Hai

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – 05 Raati Jaaye Sune Gurbani & Simran

 

*New Recordings Added – 2nd April 2023

 

The collection below is from Sant Sarwan Singh Ji’s tour to Glasgow, Scotland in the late 1970s or early 1980s. These were recorded and kindly contributed by Baba Ji’s nephew, Sardar Bhubinder Singh Burmy.

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Aaiyo Anik Janam Bhram Sarni (Todi)

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Aisee Mere Laal (Asa)

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Anand Sahib

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Data Te Bhagat Soorma

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Gur Jaisa Nahi Ko Dev

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Inhee Ki Kirpa

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Jabai Baan Lagae

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Jal Te Thal Kar

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Jiyo Raam Rakhe Tiyo Rehiye Re Bhai

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Maanas Ki Jaat Sabhe

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Man Mere Tin Ki Oat Le

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Mein Ho Parm Purakh Ko Dassa

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Mera Mun Bheena (Malhar)

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Mere Prabh Kripa Jal Deo

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Meri Abhae Benti Sun Leejai

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Mun Japeeye Har Jagdees

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Pooran Jot Jagay Ghat Mein

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Prabh Jio Tu Mero Sahib Data

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Satnaam Sri Waheguru

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Satnaam Waheguru

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Thakur Aiso Naam Tumaro

Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv – Tin Prabh Jab Aiyss Mohe Diya

6 Replies to “Sant Sarwan Singh Gandharv (Dumeli)”

  1. Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh hope all is well would you have any artifacts or recordings of Sant Harbans Singh Ji Domeli Vale and Sant Baba Joginder Singh Ji Domeli Valeh Sant Baba Joginder Singh Ji took Tutelage from Sant Sarwan Singh Ji Domeli Valeh

  2. Waheguru Ji. Gandharv Ji did Kirtan at Jawaddi Taksal in 1991. Take recordings from them. Chardikala.

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