Is bhajan, like prayer, merely an act of thanksgiving?
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"Bhajan is not just thanksgiving; it is the prayer made visible, the overflowing expression of the divine that dances and sings within us. Choose the path that resonates with your true nature, for both silence and song lead to the same sacred truth."
According to Osho, bhajan is not merely thanksgiving; it is prayer made visible—prayer singing and dancing, the flowering of the inner seed. Prayer is silent, unmanifest; bhajan is its overflow, expression and sharing. Some realize the divine in wordless emptiness (Buddha, Mahavira); others burst into song and dance (Meera, Chaitanya). Both are blessed; choose what accords with your nature.
Why this matters practically
- Choose the form of devotion—silent prayer or expressive bhajan—that suits your nature.
- Don’t force or suppress; let devotion overflow naturally when the heart is full.
- Avoid judging paths; both silence and song can lead you to the divine.
- Don’t force or suppress; let devotion overflow naturally when the heart is full.
- Avoid judging paths; both silence and song can lead you to the divine.
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