Rishab Rikhiram Sharma unveils ‘Mera Satguru Pyaara’, his first Gurbani-inspired single

Neo-classical musician and mental health advocate Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has released ‘Mera Satguru Pyaara’, a deeply personal and spiritual musical offering that marks his first interpretation of a Gurbani Shabad. Reimagining the sacred composition through his signature neo-classical lens, Sharma blends traditional Indian instrumentation with ambient contemporary sounds to create a meditative listening experience rooted in devotion and introspection.

The release follows the remarkable success of his viral composition Shiv Kailash, which amassed over 70 million views on YouTube. With ‘Mera Satguru Pyaara’, Sharma takes a significant artistic step, drawing inspiration from Sikh spiritual traditions while staying true to his mission of using music as a tool for healing and mindfulness. In a gesture of seva, proceeds from the single will be donated to the Golden Temple and organisations working towards mental health and community welfare.



At the heart of the composition is Sharma’s sitar, complemented by the rhythmic grounding of the tabla and subtle electronic textures. Together, they create an immersive soundscape designed to evoke stillness and emotional reflection. The track aims to offer listeners a moment of calm in an increasingly fast-paced and anxious world.

Accompanying the release is a live music video filmed during the Chandigarh stop of Sharma’s acclaimed Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026. The performance captures a striking moment of collective silence as thousands of audience members pause to absorb the music, transforming the concert space into a shared meditative experience.

For Sharma, the project carries a deeply personal connection. Inspired by memories of watching his mother find solace in shabads during his childhood, the rendition explores themes of devotion, surrender, humility and the soul’s longing for spiritual guidance. The title, which translates to “My Beloved True Guru,” reflects the central message of the Shabad: the search for inner peace through connection with the divine.

“This sacred Shabad asks one of the most intimate questions of human devotion: how does one meet the beloved True Guru?” Sharma said. “It is a gentle search for grace, guidance and inner peace. Through every note, this rendition carries a quiet yearning. It is not merely a performance about seeking—it is the act of seeking itself. This offering is for anyone who has ever searched for direction or longed to feel held by something greater than themselves.”

The release comes on the heels of Sharma’s record-breaking Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026, which drew more than 100,000 attendees across ten cities and became one of the highest-grossing classical crossover tours in the country. The tour underscored the growing appeal of Indian classical music among younger audiences, while reinforcing Sharma’s belief that ancient musical traditions can remain relevant in contemporary conversations around wellbeing and emotional health.

With ‘Mera Satguru Pyaara’, Sharma continues to bridge spirituality, classical music and mindfulness, presenting an age-old devotional tradition in a form that resonates with modern listeners while remaining rooted in its sacred essence.