Bhajan
/ˈbɑːdʒən/noun
A Hindu devotional song or hymn, often sung in praise of a deity.
Did you know?Bhajan comes from Sanskrit bhaj, meaning “to divide, share, or partake,” reflecting the idea of participating in sacred devotion rather than merely observing it.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhag-
“To apportion, share, or allot”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
bhaj
“To divide, distribute, partake in, or worship”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
bhajana
“Worship, devotion, or participation in religious practice”
Medieval Indian languages
Prakrit/Hindi
bhajan
“Devotional practice, worship, or a religious song”
Modern English
English
bhajan
“A Hindu devotional song or hymn”
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