Indian Classical Music And Sikh Kirtan
by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982
Bhajan
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by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982
Bhajan
Indian Classical Music And Sikh Kirtan by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982 Bhajan |
| Bhajan It is a devotional composition. Just as in the ghazal, the words are important, in the same way, in bhajan the words have great significance. Not much attention is paid to the purity, consistency, and accuracy of the raga, because the object of the song is the adoration of the deity or God. The tals generally used for bhajan are kehrva, dadra, jhaptal, rupak, and teental. Shant rasa (sentiment of peace) emanates from a bhajan. The bhajan of Mirabia, Kabir, Soordas, and Tulsidas are quite popular. These songs are very spiritual and moving, but they belong to the light classical category. |