Raghupati raghav raja ram original lyrics with meaning

- By Teresa Joseph* & A.M. Thomas^#

Abstract

Mahatma Gandhi had actively engaged with music in various ways throughout his life. He had a rather nuanced approach to music, art and aesthetics which can be seen as part of his larger philosophy of life.

Drawing from his speeches, writings and interviews, this article discusses Gandhi's engagement with music. It unveils Gandhi's perspectives on art and music as well as music and religion, and his notion of the power of music to transcend sectarian boundaries.

It also analyses Gandhi's social practice of music including his interventions in the conflicts relating to music and religion, and the question of democratising music as against its then existing exclusionary nature. The paper provides yet another pathway to understand Gandhi's life and thought, particularly with regard to universal fraternity and religious pluralism.

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Introduction

Mahatma Gandhi can be viewed and understood from diverse perspectives and va