At a time when music is often discovered in seconds and consumed just as quickly, devotion too is finding new formats. Short clips, quick listens, and scrolling habits are shaping how younger audiences experience bhajans today.
But for singer Abhijeet Ghoshal, while the entry point may have changed this Ram Navami, the essence of connecting with Ram remains deeper.
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'Today, a Ram bhajan may first reach someone through a reel, and that is beautiful in its own way,' he says. 'But a bhajan reel can initiate interest towards devotional songs, but cannot complete devotion."
For many, the first connection with Ram did not come through screens, but through sound. 'Morning bhajans at home, the Ramayan playing in the background, elders softly chanting the name. That is how the feeling began for us. There was no skipping, no scrolling. You simply stayed with it.'
At the same time, he believes today's formats are not a limitation, but an opportunity. 'Every generation finds its own way to connect. If a young listener discovers a Ram bhajan through a short clip, that is a beginning. What matters is whether that moment stays with them.'
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Drawing a parallel with music, he adds, 'In music, you can catch attention quickly, but to hold it, you need honesty. A bhajan is not just about sound; it is about stillness. When you sit with it, even for a few minutes, you realise it starts calming you from within.'
For Abhijeet, Ram Navami is not only about celebration, but about values that quietly reflect in everyday life. 'Ram represents balance. How we speak, how we react, how we carry ourselves. These are simple things, but they need awareness. In music also, without that balance, the sound does not settle.'
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As the festival continues to be marked across homes and temples, he feels the connection remains deeply personal. 'Some people will listen for a few seconds, some will sit longer. But even one honest moment of connection is enough. That is where it begins.'
Known for his remarkable journey on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, where he created history with eleven consecutive wins, Abhijeet Ghoshal has always kept emotion at the heart of his music. With recent devotional tracks like Superfast Hanuman Chalisa and Woh Hai Maa, he continues to create music that seamlessly finds its way into everyday life.
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FAQs
Q1: According to Abhijeet Ghoshal, how has the way people listen to bhajans changed in today's times?
A1: Today, youth listen to bhajans through short video clips and reels, thereby experiencing devotion digitally.
Q2: Can video clips allow one to fully experience devotion?
A2: No, videos can arouse interest in devotion, but the depth and full experience of devotion comes only through direct listening and meditation.
Q3: What was the traditional way of listening to bhajans?
A3: Traditionally, people would listen to bhajans at home in the morning, with Ramayana music in the background, and slowly chant the name to experience devotion.
Q4: How does Abhijeet Ghoshal view new formats?
A4: They believe that new formats are not obstacles, but opportunities. Every generation finds its own way to connect with devotion.
Q5: What is the true benefit of listening to bhajans?
A5: Bhajans are not just sounds, they are peace. Listening to them brings balance and peace to one's mind.
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