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Initially basic exercises were taught in Karaharapriya raga. Then Purandara Dasa devised a system whereby the basics (Sarali varisai, Janta varisai, Melsthayi varisai, Dhatu Varisai, Alankaram) were learnt in Mayamalava Gaula raga. It is said that this raga is convenient for beginners to sing the notes and its sthaana (place) is next to each other and are distributed evenly i.e S R1, G2M1, PD1, N2S. In the Veena, the Harmonium and the Keyboard, you can see these intervals and notes whereas in the flute or the violin, this is more difficult. The Basic Exercises From Sarali form the foundation for Carnatic Music not only to learn the notes of Mayamalava Gaula raga but any Sampurna raga ( Tha
