Indian Music and Bhakthi

Indian music has always been an occult art form. There is a question in many rasikas' (avid listeners) minds whether the intrinsic quality of Indian music being 'spiritual' is changing in the present day music world. The reason obviously is the extent of importance being given to the artiste than the art. Do we see many a musician being reverent to the art while performing or are they self-indulgent? Yes, Of course the musicians do have the responsibility to engage the listeners' attention as they come to enjoy an evening of satisfying music. As the concerts are a visual medium, the performers need to be presentable. But there is a limit to that. I see no wrong in enjoying myself as a musician as sometimes we just forget ourselves and sometimes we engage in musical conversation and in musical fun with fellow musicians on stage. That is so normal. But then why are many rasikas (music enthusiasts and music lovers) feeling that the reverence for music is not seen in present day concerts? Is it because some musicians take everything for granted and just present themselves instead of their music? A point to ponder. When the aspect of bhakthi (devotion or reverence) for the music is present in the heart of the performer, whoever it may be, then the element of ostentatiousness would not occur. Why do some artistes indulge in such acts that make the rasika uncomfortable or leave them feeling amused, we know not. Do we need that attitude if we really believe in sharing good music with others? Or is it all about displaying our wares (musically)? Once we understand what those incomparable compositions stand for (yes, that of the divine Trinity), these superficial acts to impress the rasika other than with music, would cease to be. Being presentable and having an attitude on stage is different from being ostentatious. We know the difference. Our music (Classical) is not like that of popular or film music. We have a discipline and bhakthi so intrinsic to our music without which the essence of what we want to present will not be seen or heard.