Devotional Songs are the Music of Life | Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj
DEVOTIONAL SONGS ARE THE MUSIC OF LIFE
HH Sudhanshuji Maharaj
Indian culture is the culture of dignity, virtue, character, good behavior and divinity. Devotional Songs Life here is filled with religious and cultural aspirations. Even in moments of disappointment, dejection and pain people call upon the divine for fresh hope, confidence, happiness, and pleasure.
Occasions and festivals have deep relationship
The coming of some festivals and happy occasions infuses the spirit which overcomes the feeling of tension and tiredness. All happy occasions and festivals have deep relationship with religion, life and human upliftment. On Diwali, millions of lamps fill the dark night of Amavasya with the light of hope and joy dispelling all darkness. With Diwali, the seeds of festivities begin sprouting, the rays of hope begin to shine, and there is the onset of a new season. Diwali teaches a vital lesson of life: One should not be afraid of darkness and fight it with the light of confidence.
During the spring season comes Holi
This is when the seven colors of nature spread on the earth, every bit of the earth has begun to bloom, the sounds of music have begun to fill the atmosphere and a fresh musical has begun. The entire life is drenched with colour and music. This is the truth that with the strains and tone of music and ascending and descending notes, the music continues and grows. Only then there is the flow of happiness and ecstasy in life. Music is an integral part of every festival in India and it brings a new meaning to life.
The meaning of life is joy and live it like a festival each day. Living life happily, is the ideal of life. When we feel happy, we begin to hum some notes of music and sing songs. We sing while bathing, while travelling alone and even out of fear when alone in a dark place.
It does not help people to rise
The most memorable moments of life are those when we are happy and free of worries and are immersed in the music and beats of drums. Devotional Songs, chants and music help consolidate our mind and bring rhythm in our life. They uplift our soul, purify our heart, mind and soul and help us in connecting with the Divine. On the contrary, if music is used for achieving sensual pleasures and in a tamasic manner then it becomes a good reason for the downfall of mankind. It does not help people to rise. We should, therefore, move ahead on the path of welfare by associating with devotional songs and music.
Remember that music and songs are all around us in nature. God created this world with key notes of music that can be heard by those who make a conscious effort to listen. The sages and elders have often talked about places of pilgrimage as powerhouses of bliss that vibrate with the songs of God. Music can be heard in natural attractions, mountains or springs, or the lofty ridges of hills or the majestic flow of The Ganges in the middle of deep gorges of hills or the confluence of rivers or even the waterfalls.
Devotional songs devotees invoke God
The music of nature spreads peace all around and fills the mind with music too. For the Hindus these are the places of worship and pilgrimage. For people in other lands These are resorts and places of entertainment. They have converted most places of natural beauty into places of enjoyment and pleasure. Our culture naturally respects these gifts of nature as cosmic hotspots with immense positive energy and divine music. The music originates there and takes the form of devotional music. With devotional songs devotees invoke God, worship God and, meditate on God.
Music inspires the soul and calms the mind. It works as an effective bridge between God and disciple. Devotional songs and music have infused peace in people of all cultures and religions. The notes and forms of music may be different but the bottom line is that devotional songs are the music of life playing a key role in the life of the believers.