According to the Hindu Mythology, it is believed that music had originated from Samaveda. Over ages composers praised the Gods through their kritis. On the occasion of Hanuman jayanthi that is celebrated across the state in the month of June, it is apt to make a mention of Lord Hanuman, the deity of power.
Narada Bhakti Suthras define ‘bhakti’ in nine forms which are referred to as ‘Nava vidha bhakti margas’ viz. sravana, keerthana, smarana, padaseva, archana, vandana, dasya, sakhya and atmanivedana. Among these, Lord Hanuman had chosen the way of ‘dasya’. Often, music is chosen as the means for attaining salvation. Lord Hanuman is also worshipped as an incarnation of Lord Shiva who is ‘Nada Swaroopa’. Hymns praise that Hanuman makes his presence at all those places wherever Lord Rama’s samkirthana is made ( Yatra yatra raghunadha keerthanam thatra thatra kruthamastakanjalim… ).
Sri Purandaradas eulogised Hanuman in number of his kritis which are in Kannada. In one of his kritis which is in Kalyani raaga, Purandaradasa describes the results of serving lord Hanuman, which are most cherished by the mankind. The daring deeds of Lord Hanuman in battle field are unveiled in his kriti ,
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