The 2nd part on music and Samadhi:
Om Swami says, that music on its own is a sadhana(meditation). Rather, if a person is doing mantra chanting or meditating and he gives the mantra a tune, then he...
The 2nd part on music and Samadhi:
Om Swami says, that music on its own is a sadhana(meditation). Rather, if a person is doing mantra chanting or meditating and he gives the mantra a tune, then he would start to become more focused and attentive towards his mantra chanting and meditation. If you are chanting a mantra, for example, Om namah shivaya, and your mind starts to wander and think of something else, then changing the chanting speed or giving the mantra a musical lilt will make you break the thought process and focus.
He says that songs are sung, but music is something that needs to be understood in its entirety, and this is done by taking in the knowledge of the subject completely and then making it more beautiful.
Om Swami says that children who are given musical training from their early years are seen to live life with more awareness. They live their life in accordance with the values learnt. It’s not that they don’t make mistakes or don’t get swayed in life. It’s just that they are able to get back quicker on the tracks. A culture’s values and heritage dwell in their music. This is because culture is defined by its music. Without music and without stories a culture cannot exist. If there is music and there are stories then there is a culture.
He says, that the people who were addressed as suta maharaj ji, or suta rishi, were those suta’s who used to go to different kings and kingdoms, singing in poetry form the sacred scriptures, to a congregation. And since these were not found written in any books, slowly, over time, the shaastras they sang came to be known as shastriya sangeet(classical music). The Suta’s were so revered, that they were given the status of Rishis, as they were the ones who kept our scriptures alive. If any story is tastefully delivered, then it is etched on the minds of the people forever.
Om Swami further says that if you want to know the music you will have to taste it yourself.
Listen to the full discourse to understand more and get deeper insights into this topic.
Timeline:
00:11- Can music be considered as Sadhana
02:29- Benefits of children being trained in music early in life
04:23-a story about Akbar and Tansen
Thumbnail, Intro and outro animation: Sushree Svadha Om
Piano music: Adi Sharma
"From the moment you wake up to the moment you fall asleep, you unceasingly feel such sensations. That is the state of Samadhi. This is my personal experience and anyone can experience it too if they are willing to work for it. Just like ripples are only formed in water and not on the ice, your state of bliss is frozen when in Samadhi. " https://os.me/samadhi-meaning-state-and-the-truth/
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