VAISHNAVA JANA TO

Sept. 9, 2018

As part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry is working on a new version of ‘Vaishnava Jana To’, the favourite bhajan of the father of the nation.

About:

‘Vaishnava Jana To’ is one of the most popular Hindu bhajans which speak about the life, ideals and mentality of a Vaishnava Jana (a follower of Vishnu).
Background:
- It was written in the 15^th century by the poet Narsinh Mehta in the Gujarati language.
- Later, the bhajan was included in Mahatma Gandhi’s daily prayer.

Source : The Hindu

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