Song - Language of the Soul - Inspiration for the Journey Part 01

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Song - Language of the Soul - Inspiration for the Journey Part 01

 

Song is a tonic for the weary; it lightens our souls and fills us

with the taste of heaven. Spiritual music is a universal language of

the heart.

 

Devotional singing occupies a prominent rold in almost every

religious tradtion. Whether in hymns, chants, choral music, or

bhajans, the intent of devotionalm song is to uplift the spirit and

affirm divine glory. The group activity promotes faith and confers

joy. Through group singing, we gain spiritual confidence and receive

encouragement to progress on the Godward path. Singing is an exercise

with potentially important results.

 

" Bhajan (devotional song) is one of the processes by which you can

train the mind to expand into eternal values. Teach the mind to revel

in the glory and majesty of God. Wean it away from petty horizons of

pleasure..Bhajan induces in you a desire to experience the truth, to

glimpse the beauty that is God, to taste the bliss that is the self.

It encourages man to dive into himself and be genuinely his real

self " Baba

 

By participating in song meetings, we derive many benefits.Love and

devotion well up in our hearts. Remembrance of God becomes constant

and steady. The practice speeds us on the path to winning the Lord's

grace. With effort and devotion, God's blessings are won.

 

" The tongue is a post, bhajan is the rope;with that rope, you can

bring God Almighty near you and tie him up so that his grace becomes

yours. God is so kind that he will yield yo your prayers and get

bound. You have only to call on him to be by your side, with you,

leading you and guiding you " Baba

 

When we sing with devotion, joy is likely to remain in our hearts all

day long. Song becomes a source of inspiration and consolation that

transforms our lives. The effort results in expanded consciousness of

the presence of God. That awareness promotes faith and peace.

 

" You must pass your days in song. Let your whole life be a bhajan.

Believe that God is everywhere at all times and derive strength,

comfort, and joy, singing in your heart in his presence the glory of

God. Let melody and harmony surge up from your hearts and let all

take delight in the love that you express through that song " Baba

 

The joy which we derive from song helps to sustain and encourage us

on the path. It binds us to the Lord and attracts his grace. God

derives joy from our joy. When we draw closer to him, the Lord draws

closer to us. The bliss of song binds us to him as few other

practices can.

 

" The ananda (bliss) that I derive from bhajan I do not get from

anything else " Baba

 

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