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{{Short description|Literature of bhakti movement}}
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'''Dasa Sahitya''' ({{lang-kn|ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ}}) is the literature of [[bhakti movement]] composed by devotees in honor of Lord [[Vishnu]] or one of his [[Avatar]]s. ''Dasa'' is literally servant in [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and sahitya is ''literature''. Haridasas ("servants of God") were preachers of bhakti to Lord Vishnu or one of his avatars. The bhakti literature of these Haridasas is collectively referred to as Dasa Sahitya. It is in the Kannada language. Dasas are [[Dvaita]] scholars and poets.


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The Haridasas contributed to the rich heritage of [[carnatic music|Karntataka music]]. They made an indelible impression on the religious and cultural life of [[Karnataka]]. They spread the didactic teachings in a musical form to the hearts of the common man. Like other doyens of [[Indian classical music]], these scholars offered pooja to Vishnu through music, called [[naadopasana]]. The Lord is described as [[Samagana priya]]; [[bhakti]] through music is the most preferred path to 'reach' him.

'''Dasa Sahitya''' ({{langx|kn|ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ}}) is a genre of literature of the [[bhakti movement]] composed by devotees in honor of [[Vishnu]] or one of his [[avatar]]s. ''Dasa'' is literally servant in [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and sahitya is ''literature''. Haridasas ("servants of God") were preachers of bhakti to Vishnu or one of his avatars. The bhakti literature of these Haridasas is collectively referred to as Dasa Sahitya. It is in the Kannada language. Dasas are [[Dvaita]] scholars and poets.

The Haridasas contributed to the rich heritage of [[carnatic music|Karnataka music]]. They made an indelible impression on the religious and cultural life of [[Karnataka]]. They spread the didactic teachings in a musical form to the hearts of the common man. Like other doyens of [[Indian classical music]], these scholars offered pooja to Vishnu through music, called [[naadopasana]]. Vishnu is described as [[Samagana priya]]; [[bhakti]] through music is the most preferred path to 'reach' him.


The Haridasa compositions are popularly known as [[Devaranama]]s. Compositions like ''Venkatachala Nilayam, Jagadoddharana, Tamboori meetidava, [[Krishna Nee Begane Baaro]]'' are some of the many examples of their scholarly work.
The Haridasa compositions are popularly known as [[Devaranama]]s. Compositions like ''Venkatachala Nilayam, Jagadoddharana, Tamboori meetidava, [[Krishna Nee Begane Baaro]]'' are some of the many examples of their scholarly work.


Although the association of the Dasas is with Vishnu, they composed songs on other forms of Hindu Gods, also known as Saguna Brahma Swaroopa(s). Purandaradasa for example, has composed songs in praise of [[Ganapathi]] (Gajavadana Beduve), [[Shiva]] (Chandra chuda Shiva Shankara), and [[Saraswathi]] (Kodubega Divyamati Saraswati).
Although the association of the Dasas is with Vishnu, they composed songs on other forms of Hindu Gods, also known as Saguna Brahma Svarupa(s). Purandaradasa for example, has composed songs in praise of [[Ganapathi|Ganesha]] (Gajavadana Beduve), [[Shiva]] (Chandra chuda Shiva Shankara), and [[Saraswathi|Saraswati]] (Kodubega Divyamati Saraswati).


==Composers of Dasa sahitya==
==Composers==
*[[Naraharitirtha]] (Direct Shishya of [[Madhvacharya]] and founder of [[Yakshagana]] art)
*[[Naraharitirtha]] (Direct Shishya of [[Madhvacharya]] and founder of [[Yakshagana]] art)
*[[Sripadaraja]]
*[[Sripadaraja]]
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*[[Gopala Dasa|Gopaladasaru]].
*[[Gopala Dasa|Gopaladasaru]].
*[[Jagannatha Dasa (Kannada poet)|Jagannathadasaru]]
*[[Jagannatha Dasa (Kannada poet)|Jagannathadasaru]]
* Mahipati Dasa
* [[Mahipati Dasa]]
* Surapurada Ananda Dasa (Kamalesha Vithala Dasu)
* Surapurada Ananda Dasa (Kamalesha Vithala Dasu)
* Helavanakatte Giriyamma
* Helavanakatte Giriyamma
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==External links==
==External links==
* Complete Dasa sahitya [http://www.dasasahitya.gov.in]
* Complete Dasa sahitya [http://www.dasasahitya.gov.in] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115140322/http://www.dasasahitya.gov.in/ |date=15 January 2018 }}
*[http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/kar/literature/dasa.htm Dasa Sahitya or Slave Literature] by Dr. Jyotnsa Kamat
*[http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/kar/literature/dasa.htm Dasa Sahitya or Slave Literature] by Dr. Jyotnsa Kamat
*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pro.pada.android.haridasa Android App with more than 15000 dasara padagalu ]


[[Category:Carnatic music]]
[[Category:Carnatic music]]

Latest revision as of 02:17, 10 November 2024

Dasa Sahitya (Kannada: ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ) is a genre of literature of the bhakti movement composed by devotees in honor of Vishnu or one of his avatars. Dasa is literally servant in Kannada and sahitya is literature. Haridasas ("servants of God") were preachers of bhakti to Vishnu or one of his avatars. The bhakti literature of these Haridasas is collectively referred to as Dasa Sahitya. It is in the Kannada language. Dasas are Dvaita scholars and poets.

The Haridasas contributed to the rich heritage of Karnataka music. They made an indelible impression on the religious and cultural life of Karnataka. They spread the didactic teachings in a musical form to the hearts of the common man. Like other doyens of Indian classical music, these scholars offered pooja to Vishnu through music, called naadopasana. Vishnu is described as Samagana priya; bhakti through music is the most preferred path to 'reach' him.

The Haridasa compositions are popularly known as Devaranamas. Compositions like Venkatachala Nilayam, Jagadoddharana, Tamboori meetidava, Krishna Nee Begane Baaro are some of the many examples of their scholarly work.

Although the association of the Dasas is with Vishnu, they composed songs on other forms of Hindu Gods, also known as Saguna Brahma Svarupa(s). Purandaradasa for example, has composed songs in praise of Ganesha (Gajavadana Beduve), Shiva (Chandra chuda Shiva Shankara), and Saraswati (Kodubega Divyamati Saraswati).

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