bhajan

[buhj-uhn]

noun

Hinduism.

1. a religious song of praise.

bhajan

/ ˈbʌdʒən /

noun

1. Hinduism Sikhism the singing of devotional songs and hymns

Word History and Origins

Origin of bhajan¹

Borrowed into English from Sanskrit around 1910–15

Word History and Origins

Origin of bhajan¹

from Sanskrit, literally: adoration, worship

Example Sentences

A photo in his shop shows maestros Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and Bhajan Sopori performing with his instruments.

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Bhajan Sopori, who has Kashmiri roots, "deepened its tonal range and infused it with Sufi expression", adds Mr Mir, helping cement the santoor's place in Indian classical music.

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Fourteen women’s groups in Rajasthan have written a letter to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal asking him to ensure the government challenges the order in the high court and also makes all attempts to prevent glorification of sati.

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Luton fan Bhajan admitted he did not know about the campaign to change the song lyrics to yellow but said it “made sense” considering the Watford rivalry.

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Sinclair is developing a series about the spiritual leader Ram Dass while Rubin is producing a docuseries about Yogi Bhajan.

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