J Sai Deepak laments how sacred arts are being de-Hinduised

He says such attempts are nothing but hypocrisy

Carnatic music is a classical music tradition that originated in South India

J Sai Deepak, a Supreme Court lawyer and a distinguished author administered a pledge on Carnatic music to its patrons at an event in Bengaluru. 

On the sidelines, he spoke on a number of issues that plague the art. 

“Arts are called sacred arts for a reason. They are a result of the artist’s communion with the divine. If you try to remove bhakti from sacred arts, it is a person with no character. It descends to a cosmetic presentation and loses the impact on the listener,” he noted.  

He also spoke on the de-Hinduisation of the art. 

He stressed, “What is happening is a part of an insidious project, which is to infiltrate and de-Hinduise and secularise Hindu arts as much as possible.”

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A note on Carnatic music  

Carnatic music is a classical music tradition that originated in South India, known for its rich, complex compositions and emphasis on vocal performance. Rooted in ancient Hindu traditions, it features a structured system of ragas (melodic scales) and talas (rhythmic cycles). The music is often devotional, with lyrics that praise deities or explore spiritual themes. Carnatic music performances typically involve a lead vocalist or instrumentalist accompanied by a violin, mridangam (a percussion instrument), and tambura (a drone instrument). Renowned for its improvisational elements, Carnatic music is a cornerstone of South Indian cultural and religious expression.