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Indian folk music has developed as a result of the influence and integration between sanatan dharma and Indian folk music.

but, before going further you need a basic idea of sanatan dharma and Indian folk music.

Sanatan dharma is a complex and diverse spiritual practices that covers a wide range of beliefs,practices and philosophies.

On the other hand, the simplest definition of Indian folk music is traditional Indian music that has been passed down through the generations and uses traditional instruments like the “dholak.”

Influence of Sanatan dharma with Indian folk music 

1. Call and response singing: 
In Sanatan Dharma, devotional songs known as “kirtan” are used to praise and show devotion to a deity. A leader sings a song during the process, and a participant follows. This is seen in “baul music,” an Indian traditional music in which the leader, known as baul, sings a line and the audience answers with a corresponding line.

2. Specialist roles: 
There are different levels of specialist professions in Sanatan Dharma  and Indian music. This is a popular practice in Sanatan Dharma, where those who repeat Vedic hymns are given higher rank.  While in “Carnatic music”, musicians that play drums are considered a lower status.

3. Rhythmic Dance:
Sanatan dharma is integrated into Indian folk music through dances such as “Olissi,” which use rhythmic motions to tell the story of Hindu mythology through music and dance.

4. Musical Instruments:
Music and instruments are thought to have divine origins and are associated with certain deities. For example, the “Goddess Sarasvati” is shown holding “vina” in her palm. “Ghandarva sangita” a celestial music considered to be similar to the music performed in heaven makes use of “vina”.

The Influence of Sanatan Dharma  in Indian folk music  supports spiritual values in Indian culture, enriches cultural identity, and passes information down through generations.

This influence also helps to bring people closer to their deities and their religious beliefs, resulting in a combination of religion and culture.

 

 

 

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