# Celebratory Notes

## Overview

This chapter introduces students to various celebratory songs from diverse cultures and festivals celebrated in India and around the world. The focus is on listening, understanding, and singing along to enhance musical appreciation, cultural awareness, and social harmony. Students learn songs in Hindi, English, and Sanskrit, reflecting the rich tapestry of India’s secular and inclusive ethos.

## Key Topics Covered

### 1. Diwali Song – *Jagmag Aayi Diwali*
- **Language**: Hindi
- **Theme**: Celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights.
- **Highlights**:
- Lighting lamps and decorating with rangoli.
- Wearing new clothes and enjoying festive meals.
- Celebrating joyfully with family and fireworks.
- **Objective**: Appreciate cultural traditions and express happiness through music.

### 2. New Year Song – *Varsha Nutanam* (Sanskrit)
- **Composer**: Swami Tejomayananda
- **Language**: Sanskrit
- **Message**: Embracing each moment with freshness, beauty, and goodness.
- **Theme**: Wishing for joy, progress, and spiritual success in the new year.
- **Objective**: Introduce students to Sanskrit verses with deep philosophical meaning.

### 3. Christmas Song – *Jingle Bells*
- **Composer**: James Lord Pierpont
- **Language**: English
- **Theme**: Riding through snow in a sleigh and celebrating Christmas joyfully.
- **Concept Introduced**: Caroling—groups singing songs during Christmas season.
- **Objective**: Familiarize with global festive music and rhythm.

### 4. Eid Song – *Aao Eid Manaye*
- **Language**: Hindi
- **Theme**: Unity, love, and celebration during Eid.
- **Highlights**:
- Breaking walls of hatred, embracing with love.
- Decorating homes, wearing new clothes.
- Celebrating with elders, offering prayers.
- **Objective**: Promote values of peace, brotherhood, and shared happiness.

### 5. Buddhist Prayer – *Buddham Sharanam Gachchhami*
- **Language**: Pali
- **Message**: Seeking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma (teachings), and Sangha (community).
- **Objective**: Understand the significance of devotion, peace, and inner strength.

### 6. Patriotic Song – *Hind Desh ke Nivasi*
- **Composer**: Pt. Vinay Chandra Maudgalya
- **Language**: Hindi
- **Theme**: Unity in diversity of India.
- **Symbolism**:
- Different flowers, rivers, and bird sounds representing harmony in nature and people.
- **Taala (Rhythm)**: Keherva (dha ge na ti na ka dhi na)
- **Objective**: Encourage patriotism and celebrate India’s pluralistic identity.

### 7. Inspirational Song – *Humko Man Ki Shakti Dena*
- **Lyricist**: Gulzar
- **Composer**: Vasant Desai
- **Language**: Hindi
- **Meaning**:
- Seeking strength to control the mind and live truthfully.
- Encourages forgiving, facing hardships, and walking the path of righteousness.
- **Objective**: Instill moral values and courage to do the right thing.

## New Terms and Simple Definitions

| Term | Definition |
|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Diwali | Hindu festival of lights, celebrating the return of Lord Rama |
| Rangoli | A colourful floor decoration made during festivals |
| Sanskrit | An ancient language of India |
| Caroling | Singing songs in a group, especially during Christmas |
| Eid | A Muslim festival celebrated after the end of Ramadan |
| Refuge | Seeking safety or protection (in this context, spiritual guidance) |
| Sangha | The community of followers in Buddhism |
| Keherva | A rhythmic pattern (taal) used in Indian music |
| Discrimination | Treating people unfairly based on differences like caste, color, or gender|
| Dharma | The path of righteousness or moral duty |

## Practice Questions

### Easy (3)
1. **What is the main theme of the song “Jagmag Aayi Diwali”?**
*Celebration of Diwali with lights, joy, and family traditions.*

2. **What language is the New Year song written in?**
*Sanskrit.*

3. **Who composed the Christmas song “Jingle Bells”?**
*James Lord Pierpont.*

### Medium (2)
4. **Explain the message of “Aao Eid Manaye”.**
*It promotes unity, love, and celebration with all, leaving behind hatred.*

5. **What does the prayer “Buddham Sharanam Gachchhami” mean?**
*It means taking refuge in Buddha, his teachings, and the community.*

### Difficult (3)
6. **Describe the symbolism used in the patriotic song “Hind Desh ke Nivasi”.**
*It uses examples of flowers, rivers, and birds to show India’s unity in diversity.*

7. **What is the rhythm used in the patriotic song?**
*Keherva: dha ge na ti na ka dhi na.*

8. **What moral values does “Humko Man Ki Shakti Dena” promote?**
*Courage, truthfulness, forgiveness, and strength to overcome challenges.*

### Very Difficult (2)
9. **Compare the themes of “Jagmag Aayi Diwali” and “Aao Eid Manaye”.**
*Both celebrate festivals but while Diwali focuses on joy and light, Eid emphasizes unity and love.*

10. **How does music help in promoting national integration according to this chapter?**
*By teaching songs of different cultures, music fosters respect, understanding, and harmony among people.*

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