Guest guest Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 MUSIC IS YOGA: Some people criticised the Master for introducing music, song and drama at the Satsang of a Sannyasin's Ashram. He met their criticism by offering a completely rational explanation for his action. " Music is not a kind of entertainment as worldly people may think, " he affirmed. " Music is Yoga. It is Bhakti Yoga or Sankirtan Yoga. Saints like Thyagaraja attained God-realisation through music. In the Satsang the songs of Thyagaraja, Surdas, Mira and other saints are sung. Kirtan and the Name of the Lord are sung. The Name is a great purifier. Sankirtan Yoga is the best Yoga for the vast majority of people. It brings about purity and develops devotion and concentration. Music affords relaxation to the mind after listening to abstruse philosophy like the Brahma Sutras. Sankirtan inspires and elevates people and brings them face to face with God. Many people, after their day's hard labour, come to attend the Satsang. Music has a salutary effect on their tired nerves. People who come to the Ashram with their mental worries or disorders are immensely benefited by hearing music and Bhajan. They go back better in mind and spirit. People cannot listen to a lecture for a long time at a stretch. They lose concentration after some time and thereafter the lecture becomes boring and useless. To mitigate this, Kirtan or music in between the lectures is useful. It refreshes the minds of the people and makes them fit to listen to further discourses. Music is a tonic for the mind and nerves and food for the Spirit as well. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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