The story of the origin of Bhaja Govindam

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In a brand new episode of the Voice of Bengaluru, host Sowjanya talks about an interesting story about the origin of 'Bhaja Govindam'. Bhaja Govindam is a popular devotional hymn composed by the Hindu saint and philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. The hymn consists of 31 verses, which are a call to wake up and focus on the essence of life. It emphasizes the importance of renunciation, detachment, and devotion to God as a means to achieve spiritual liberation. The hymn has been set to various melodies and is often sung as a part of devotional music in temples and other religious gatherings. Bhaja Govindam is considered a timeless masterpiece of spiritual literature and has been widely translated and interpreted by scholars and devotees alike. Subscribe to this podcast and also follow us here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjsowjanya/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/rjsowjanya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rjsowjanya  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjsowjanya    Credits: Produced by Spooler Producer - Prathiksha Nehru Audio Editor - Dhananjay Show Host - RJ Sowjanya