What is 'Sama' in the context of Sufism?

Sama means 'listening' and refers to musical assemblies used to foster spiritual contemplation and ecstasy.

Sanskrit Music Translations and Sufi Sama assemblies (2018 PYQ)

ID: MED_MUS_2018_47 Ref: The Sufi Order in India

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Many Sanskrit works on music were translated into Persian during the medieval period. Reason (R): The early Chisti Sufis were fond of musical assemblies called, 'sama'.

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Correct Option: B

Both statements are true. Many Sanskrit music works were translated into Persian, and Sufis used 'Sama' music for rituals, but the two activities were independently motivated.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). **Assertion (A):** Many Sanskrit works on music were translated into Persian during the medieval period. **Reason (R):** The early Chisti Sufis were fond of musical assemblies called, 'sama'.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Many Sanskrit works on music were translated into Persian during the medieval period. Reason (R): The early Chisti Sufis were fond of musical assemblies called, 'sama'.