An Anthology on Aspects of Indian Culture
author: Dr. V. Raghavan
edition: 2002, Dr. V Raghavan Institute of Performing Arts, Chennai
pages: 518
ISBN-10: 819219941X
ISBN-13: 9788192199412
Topic: History
Chapter 15 - Bhajans and Prayer
This chapter describes Bhajans and Prayer located on page 173 in the book An Anthology on Aspects of Indian Culture compiled by Dr. V. Raghavan. This book comprises a variety and integration in the pattern of Indian Culture. This theme is supported by another paper on ‘Religious Harmony’ which begins with an apt quotation form the Mahabharatha.
This present collection reveals, in essence, the multi-faceted approach of Dr. Raghavan, as a true and sincere torch-bearer of the best of ancient Indian cultural values. This volume—including Bhajans and Prayer—would certainly be of great interest to the young and the old, and to the lay and the learned alike.
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Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study [by Thakkar Harish Gopalji]
It is meant to offer full surrender to Lord Jhulelal and spread a handkerchief or a small square piece of cloth or a part of dupatta or sari by a devotee in front of Lord Jhulelal and to ask for his grace unto the person offering the prayers. Bhajans are a daily ritual in most of the temples of Lord Jhulelal during evening time, when people visit the temple to offer their prayers and respect to Lord Jhulelal. The Bhajan could be in Sindhi, Hindi, Kutchi or Gujarati or any regional languages....
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Triveni Journal
Though a South Indian Karnatic musician, she won the hearts of audiences in the North as well with her keerthanas and Bhajans. Her rendering of “Ghana Shyam Aayere”, a Meera Bhajan, won great acclaim in North India. “Vaishnava Janato. . ” was immensely liked by Gandhiji. She soon became a household name all over the country, her voice invoking gods and goddesses to bless mankind in the Suprabhatams and Sthothras rendered by her through recordings and cassettes....
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Informal Education of Sanskrit in Kerala [by Jayasree M.]
These religious organizations use the Mantras of Veda simply as prayers in bhajans as a clear means to inculcate popular faith in their particular cults and beliefs by relating them to the Vedas. The Vedas, Itihasas and Puranas are used in the name of the eternal Hindu Dharma to attract more and more devotees and attain acceptability to the new cults and faiths sponsored by the powerful Godmen and Godwomen in the community....
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[Foreword]