Indian Classical Music And Sikh Kirtan
by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982
Divine Grace
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by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982
Divine Grace
Indian Classical Music And Sikh Kirtan by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982 Divine Grace |
| Divine Grace Though music attracts all human beings like a magnet attracting iron, the Gurus regarded a Sikh’s love of kirtan as a sign of benefaction. Only a rare and spiritual individual feels himself attracted to the singing of the praises of God. This may be due to the good deeds done by him in previous existences. The Gurus felt that it is only through the writ on one’s destiny that one becomes devoted to kirtan. Such a person is indeed a blessed soul. However, it is the grace of God that really counts. Of course man must put in his best efforts towards learning of or listening to kirtan, but the acceptance of his devotion depends on God’s will, Guru Amardas says: “Gurbani is the divine light in this world; through God’s grace it becomes to abide in the mind”[42]. It is up to the Lord to dye the devotee with His glory. But it is through following the Guru’s instructions that one begins to earn the Lord’s grace. Guru Arjan says in this connection: “By the blessings of saints, one utters the Holy Name; By the grace of saints, one sings kirtan” [43]. |