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HANUMAN CHALISA Navaratri Haidakhan BABAJI Ashram Mukandi Lal

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:04:18 +0000

Mukandi Lal & Haidakhandi Devotees from all over the world celebrate the Spring Navaratri 2008 in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham, singing bhajans and praising the Lord in her many manifestations! Here they sing the praises of Shri Hanuman and THE HANUMAN CHALISA. JAI HANUMAN!!!

Mukandi Lal Hindu Shiva Bhajan OM HAIDAKHANDI Babaji Ashram Haidakhan India

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:56:27 +0000

Mukandi Lal & some Haidakhandis got together to sing The Lord’s praises in the Italian Mandir located in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham. One can usually hear this bhajan being sung after the completion of a fire ceremony in Haidakhan. Note***For Fans of Mukandi’s Music & his CD “Shanti Dance” good news he has just finished recording lots of new tracks!!!! OM HAIDAKHANDI…OM HAIDAKHANDI….. … Hindu Sanskrit Bhajan OM HAIDAKHAN BAbaji Ashram India Mukandi lal

Mukandi Lal JAI GANESH Hindu Bhajan Haidakhan BABAji Ashram India

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:18:44 +0000

Mukandi Lal & The Haidakhandis get together on the gufa side of Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham to sing the Lord’s Praises. Here they sing to Lord Ganesha everyone’s favourite Deity in India! JAI GANESHA JAI GANESHA JAI GANESHA DEVA!!!

Bhajans & Devotional Songs

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:25:00 +0000

Pnduranga Vittala & Temple above Bhajan is a Hindu devotional song often known as Kirtan. It is of ancient origin and sung with utmost devotion to God. Bha in the word Bhajan means that which is bhaavyam (sacred or holy), that Atma Tatwa (Principle of Atma) which is divyam (self-effulgent). The letters Ja in the word bhajan connotes japa (chanting of the Lord’s name). Bhajan literally means chanting the sacred name of Lord with utmost devotion. This act of singing with devotion makes one feel closer to true self (atma or jeeva) or to God (Brahma or Ishwara). In other words, Rasanam Lakshanam Bhajanam, acts which are performed for the purpose of pleasing God also known as Bhajans. Such devotional form of singing is heavenly to human ears and truly divine. Bhajans have been deep rooted in Indian tradition than anything else. They are simple soulful songs expressing undying love for God, a complete submission to Him through singing. This is one of the constituents of Bhakti for Haridasa to acquire the highest level in devotion (The other being Faith). These songs can be for a single God/Goddess, or any number of divinities, sometimes featuring several names and aspects of the chosen deity (esp in case of Ashtottarams and Sahasranamas). The music based on ragas and talas of Indian Classical Music played on Veena, Sarangi Venu (Flute), Mridanga (Tabla) or any traditional Indian instrument. The Sikh Scripture, however, contains 31 ragas and 17 talas which form the basis for Bhajan (Kirtan) music compositions. Bhajans can be seen in as old as Sama Veda, third Veda in Hindu scriptures. They have a very easy flow and their colloquial renderings differentiate them from the Shlokas (which for most people are much difficult to utter). They usually are sung in group by devotees, with one or more lead singers. The theme for a Bhajan is based on lives of Gods, their preachings, preachings of saints, glories of Gods and descriptions. Tunes are often fixed and words and phrases are repeated through out the bhajan. Bhajans have come a long way from when they were introduced first in Sama Veda. Types of Bhajans: Bhajans are typically classified into the following. There is no basic criteria for definign these types, but just the way they have been either formed or sung or who sang them. 1) Suprabhata Bhajans: Bhajans that are sung in the praise of Lord early morning to wakeup the Lord. Suprabhatam for Sri Ramakrishna,Sri Panduranga at pandharpur,Sri Kashi Visshwanath etc. are some good examples for Suprabhata Bhajan. 2) Avarohana Bhajans: Bhajans that are song in a descending order of the swaras (notes) in the early morning come under this category. Bhajagovindam sung in praise of Lord Venkateshwara is one good example for such Bhajans. 3) Aarohana Bhajans: Bhajans sung in ascending order of swaras (or notes) mostly during the evening or close to night are placed under this category. Shej Arathi sung for Shirdi Saibaba is a good example for Aarohana Bhajan. 4) Haridas Kitran: A well-known bhajan form is Haridas Kirtan where the bhajans are story-lined and revolve around the Gods and Godesses. 5) Sampradaya Bhajans: Also known as Dakshina Bharatha Sampradaya Bhajana is famous mainly in South India. Its a collection of Keertanas and Namavalis in a specific order which was evolved mainly by Sri Marudhanallur Sadguru Swamigal, Sri Pudukottai Gopala Krishna Bhagavathar, the trinity gurus for Sampradaya Bhajans. Sringeri Bhajans: A form of bhajan popularly known as Jyothirbhan is another form of Bhajan which has been uplifted from past 50 years by Sr. R. V. Krishnabhat in Bangalore. These bhajans have a flavor of classical raga and touch of tala perfection. They also have a mix of modern bhajans, kirtans and traditional bhajans. 6) Shyama Sangeet/Kali Kirtan: Shyama Sangeet is a genre of Bengali devotional songs dedicated to the Mother Shyama or Kali. It is also known as Shaktagiti. Shyama Sangeet appeals to the common man because it is a musical representation of the relationship of eternal and sublime love and care between the mother and her child. It is free of the common rituals of worship and also the esoteric practice of the Tantra.In modern times both Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam have composed poems of Shyama Sangeet genre. The term ‘Shyama’ refers to the skin color of Kali (usually depicted in black or deep blue.) Literally, it means dusky (or wheatish). Shyamasangeet can be divided into two streams: devotional or metaphysical and Umasangit, Agamani or Vijaya songs. The first category of songs is inspired by devotion and spiritual thoughts. The second category which is based on themes of daily family matters or social events, is known as Padavali, Umasangit, Agamani or Vijaya songs. Shyama Sangeet conceptualizes Goddess Kali as a loving human mother and the singer is longing for The Mother’s love. The songs have become popular not only for it’s devotional side, but also for it’s human appeal. The theme and occasion of Āgāmanī and Vijayā songs are as follows. Umā or Gaurī, daughter of Himālaya and Menakā, was married to Śiva, the Lord of Kailāsa. The Goddess Durga comes to see her parents from her in laws every year. The goddess is portrayed here as an ordinary girl living far away from her mother and feels joyous to come back home after a long stay at her in laws’ place. These songs too are highly popular because of their human appeal and as they are easily identifiable with any married girl living far away from their parents.

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Bhajans & Devotional Songs

Hanuman RAM Bhajan Haidakhan Navaratri Mukandi Lal Babaji Ashram India

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:34:25 +0000

One of Mukandi Lal’s wonderful New Bhajans “Shri Ram, Bolo Ram” This was shot over the Spring Navaratri Celebrations in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham 2008. As the camera pans around you can see many of the devotees who come from all over the world to celebrate this auspicious occasion in Babaji’s main ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Jai Ganesh Hindu Bhajan Haidakhan BABAji Ashram India Gufa Side

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:39:27 +0000

Jai Ganesha Deva, The Haidakhandis sing bhajans on the Gufa Side in Haidakhan VishwaMAHAdham for Kalika’s Birthday Chai party. 22 February 2008

Spiritual Rajasthani Bhajan

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:38:40 +0000

www.yogaindailylife.org http Om Sri Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram, Jadan. Satsang on the occasion of 6th mahasamadhi anniversary of our beloved Holy Guruji. Jadan 25/10/2009 Rajasthan India … Youtube Video Spiritual Bhakti Devotional Bhajan Rajasthani Folk Song India Satsang Guruji Maheshwarananda Madhavananda Ashram Yoga Education Center

OM KALI OH MATA Hindu Bhajan Haidakhan BABAji Ashram India Gufa Side

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:17:59 +0000

BABAji said we should meet & sing together, and here on the Gufa side of Haidakhan Vishwamahadham the Haidakhandi’s got together to celebrate the Birthday Of Haidakhandi Kalika, with music & a chai party it was a beautiful sunny day this 22nd Of February 2008! Here they sing OM Kali, OM Mata, Durga Devi Namoh Namah!

KALI MA Hindu Bhajan Haidakhan BABAji Ashram India Gufa Side

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:29:42 +0000

Bird’s eye view of the Haidakhandis singing Kali Kali Ma, on the occasion of Kalika’s Birthday 22 Feruary 2008. The Harris chai shop catered the party as you can see them handing out chai, potato & banana samoas & biscuits.