What Bhajans can you find here
This website is dedicated to Bhajans sung in the presence of Sathya Sai Baba in His ashrams in South India and in Sai centres around the world.
What's unique about this website
On this website you can learn the Bhajans by the means of audio & music notation & translation on one page per Bhajan.
How do Indian Bhajans come to Switzerland
Some Swiss Sai devotees and musicians dedicate themselves to singing, playing and teaching these Bhajans. For this purpose they have edited books with the transcription from original Indian audio sources of 3 x 108 Bhajans (324 Bhajans) in western music notation.
Why do we sing Bhajans
In 1968 Sathya Sai Baba said: "Sing aloud the glory of God and charge the atmosphere with divine adoration; the clouds will pour the sanctity through rain on the fields; the crops will feed on it and purify and fortify the food; the food will induce divine urges in man. This is the chain of progress. This is the reason why I insist on group singing of the names of the Lord."
Traditional Indian cooking is deeply rooted in Ayurveda. Spices like turmeric, cumin, and ginger aren't just for flavor; they are medicinal staples used to balance the body's energies.
There is a growing movement back to "slow living." Young Indians are rediscovering traditional crafts, organic farming, and sustainable fashion, bridging the gap between ancestral wisdom and modern environmentalism. Conclusion
Gen Z and Millennials are currently spearheading a "fusion" movement—pairing hand-loomed ethnic fabrics with Western silhouettes like jeans or blazers. This "Indo-Western" style reflects a generation proud of its roots but global in its outlook. 6. The Modern Indian Lifestyle: The Digital Shift
The most defining characteristic of Indian culture is its pluralism. India is home to nearly every major religion in the world, hundreds of languages, and thousands of dialects. Yet, a shared "Indianness" binds the population. This lifestyle is built on the Vedic philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam —the world is one family. 2. The Social Fabric: Family and Community In India, life is rarely lived in isolation.
Many households begin the day with a Puja (prayer) or the lighting of a Diya (lamp).
A belief in the cycle of cause and effect often dictates moral and social behavior, fostering a sense of resilience and "Dharma" (duty). 5. Fashion: A Blend of Heritage and Global Trends
Today’s Indian culture is as much about Silicon Valley as it is about the Ganges.
From the butter-rich curries of Punjab and the seafood delicacies of Kerala to the fermented dishes of the Northeast, the diet is dictated by local produce and climate.
Traditional Indian cooking is deeply rooted in Ayurveda. Spices like turmeric, cumin, and ginger aren't just for flavor; they are medicinal staples used to balance the body's energies.
There is a growing movement back to "slow living." Young Indians are rediscovering traditional crafts, organic farming, and sustainable fashion, bridging the gap between ancestral wisdom and modern environmentalism. Conclusion
Gen Z and Millennials are currently spearheading a "fusion" movement—pairing hand-loomed ethnic fabrics with Western silhouettes like jeans or blazers. This "Indo-Western" style reflects a generation proud of its roots but global in its outlook. 6. The Modern Indian Lifestyle: The Digital Shift
The most defining characteristic of Indian culture is its pluralism. India is home to nearly every major religion in the world, hundreds of languages, and thousands of dialects. Yet, a shared "Indianness" binds the population. This lifestyle is built on the Vedic philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam —the world is one family. 2. The Social Fabric: Family and Community In India, life is rarely lived in isolation.
Many households begin the day with a Puja (prayer) or the lighting of a Diya (lamp).
A belief in the cycle of cause and effect often dictates moral and social behavior, fostering a sense of resilience and "Dharma" (duty). 5. Fashion: A Blend of Heritage and Global Trends
Today’s Indian culture is as much about Silicon Valley as it is about the Ganges.
From the butter-rich curries of Punjab and the seafood delicacies of Kerala to the fermented dishes of the Northeast, the diet is dictated by local produce and climate.
Martin Lienhard
Physicist, viola & sitar
Langenbruck, Switzerland
music transcriptions, project coordination first book
Roger Dietrich uncut desi net hot
Social worker, flute & bansuri
Luzern, Switzerland
music transcriptions, project coordination second book
Reto Küng
Artist, sax & tabla
Basel, Switzerland
music transcriptions third book, translations, webmaster
Stefanie Lienhard Traditional Indian cooking is deeply rooted in Ayurveda
Homeopath, harmonium
Langenbruck, Switzerland
supporter of the project, critical tester of the notations
Links to other interesting pages with Sai Bhajans
http://vahini.org/downloads/babasbhajans.html
http://prasanthi-mandir-bhajan.net/00Index.htm
https://sairhythms.sathyasai.org/songs
http://www.saidarshan.org/baba/docs/saib.html
http://www.saibaba.ws/bhajans.htm
https://stream.sssmediacentre.org:8443/bhajan
Scientific Sanskrit Dictionary
https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de