Is singing the song of the divine, like prayer, also an expression of thanks?
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"Singing the song of the divine is not just prayer; it is the ecstatic overflow of gratitude that transforms silent thanksgiving into a vibrant expression of joy."
According to Osho, singing the divine (bhajan) is not merely like prayer; prayer itself is silent thanksgiving, the seed within, while bhajan is gratitude in ecstasy—the seed flowering into song and dance. Bhajan is prayer expressed, an overflow that shares what cannot be contained. Both ways are beautiful; follow your own nature toward silence or celebration.
Prayer is a quiet thank-you inside you; bhajan is that thank-you spilling out as song and dance—both are right, choose what feels natural.
Why this matters practically
- Practice gratitude in your own style: silent reflection or expressive singing/dancing.
- Avoid comparison and guilt by honoring different temperaments.
- Let gratitude overflow into sharing, spreading joy and compassion.
- Avoid comparison and guilt by honoring different temperaments.
- Let gratitude overflow into sharing, spreading joy and compassion.
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