Greetings,
I just wanted to know the true & original reason/purpose for singing mangalam to conclude the conert. Why does the inclusion/exclusion of managal vary for different artiste & concerts. Any info regarding this subject will be appreciated.
thanks!
Mangalam
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knandago2001
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The term mangala (an adjective) could mean auspicious / lucky / propitious… By singing His praise, the mangalam (i) invokes peace and blessings for all (ii) wards off evil or misfortune
here are links to the meanings of some mangalams composed by Tyagaraja:
http://www.geocities.com/promiserani2/c1721.html
http://www.thyagaraja.sulekha.com/blog/ ... avam-2.htm
http://www.thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspo ... -raga.html
links to the meaning of some mangala slokas:
http://www.celextel.org/stotrasvishnu/v ... otram.html
http://www.celextel.org/stotrasvishnu/k ... galam.html
In philosophical traditions which permit the concept of a personal God, the mystical experience of visualizing the divine form (God immanent vs. God transcendent) finds expression in “mangalashasanamâ€
here are links to the meanings of some mangalams composed by Tyagaraja:
http://www.geocities.com/promiserani2/c1721.html
http://www.thyagaraja.sulekha.com/blog/ ... avam-2.htm
http://www.thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspo ... -raga.html
links to the meaning of some mangala slokas:
http://www.celextel.org/stotrasvishnu/v ... otram.html
http://www.celextel.org/stotrasvishnu/k ... galam.html
In philosophical traditions which permit the concept of a personal God, the mystical experience of visualizing the divine form (God immanent vs. God transcendent) finds expression in “mangalashasanamâ€