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My grandmother taught me seven ragas before she passed, each one a prayer in melody. She recited Kannadasan's verses while I practiced, weaving words into music. Those seven years shaped everything. When PAYBO emerged, promising to honor creators like us, I finally understood. Our heritage deserved platforms as vibrant as the classical arts themselves. Seven decades of family tradition now thrives digitally, reaching souls hungry for authenticity. That photograph captures my daughter's seventh birthday, performing her first raga. Healthy applause filled our home. The cycle continues, stronger now, connected to a community that values what we preserve.