The words and verses of saints and poets from centuries ago resonate with newfound relevance as we navigate the Maximum City, and the threads of love and devotion are intertwined with anxieties, egos and materialistic endeavours. Vipul Rikhi, musician and author, will bring to life the teachings of the mystic saint Kabir and Sufi poet Amir Khusro with a solo performance, Baithak-E-Rang, today.

Explaining the enduring relevance of the poets with a personal anecdote, Rikhi says, “The writings explore emotions of anxiety, worry, desire, loss, and sorrow that are shared experiences and transverse time and space. When I find myself carried away by desires, or notice my mind racing and rushing into decisions, Kabir’s verses speak to me.” He quotes, ‘Dheere dheere re mana, dheere sab kuch hoye, [Gently, O my mind, gently all things must go]’, over a quick call with this writer.