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WorksheetsBhajan Workshop 1 (Test Your Knowledge)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
Swami has said, “I install Myself wherever My (a) is sung.”
Which of the combination below is required in Bhajans/Devotional Singing?
Bhava
Raaga
Taala
Bhojan
Which of the 9 codes of conduct below relates to Bhajan singing?
Devotional singing/prayers with family members once a week.
Participation in educational programs (Balvikas/SSE) organized by the Centre for children of Sai Devotees.
Regular study of Sai Literature.
Attendance at least once a month in group devotional singing organized by the Centre.
What is the purpose of singing Bhajans?
To assess how I’m progressing in bhajan singing.
To receive feedback from the devotees.
To invoke devotion in myself and others.
To make my parents happy.
Which of the instruments below helps you with taking the right Shruti?
Jaldra
Harmonium
Keyboard
Shruti box
(a) is the key/pitch/note in which the Bhajan needs to be sung.
Bhajans are usually classified under these 2 Shrutis. What are they?
Major Bhajans
Minor Bhajans
Low key bhajans
(a) is the rhythmic pattern of beats.
Which of the below helps to provide/maintain beats?
Harmonium
Tabla
Tambourine
Clapping
Which is the most common beat in bhajans?
8 beats
7 beats
Which song below has 3 speeds?
Gopala Gopala Nacho Gopala
Jegathpathey Hari Sai Gopala
Guru Baba Guru Baba
What are the 3 classifications of bhajans?
Simple
Melodious
Medium
Difficult
The song has 2-4 lines and easy words. This describes a (a) bhajan.
The song has 4-6 lines, difficult words and slight curves. This describes a (a) bhajan.
The song has more than 6 lines, lots of curves and a difficult taalam (e.g. 7 beats). This describes a (a) bhajan.
Which of the following is the first resource you should refer to when learning a bhajan?
Radio Sai/Sri Sathya Sai Bhajans
Sai Centres
Hearing another Sai brother/sister singing
Swami has said, “If your voice is not pleasant or sweet, keep quiet, that is the best service you can do”.
True, Swami actually said that.
False, Swami would never say that.
Why do we need a structured system for bhajans?
To ensure smooth flow of bhajans.
Guides us to understand what happens during a bhajans.
To minimize distractions during bhajans.
To know who is in charge.
We have bhajan guidelines in centre to ensure our bhajans conducted systematically.
True
False
Which of the following are areas of importance in a bhajan guideline?
Dress code
Bhajan practices
Centre cleaning
All of the above
