This five year old has potential, unlike his dad who never had potential in any field. The poor fella works as a dishwasher at a Dhaba and moonlights as an auto mechanic during free time. But the human spirit is such it cannot be squished by poverty. A poor man can have as good an appreciation for music as a rich connoiseur. One day the poor fella heard a fantastic rendition of a Disney movie number coming out of his restroom. The man panicked thinking a strange kid must have entered his castle. But when the door opened it was his own little Sonia belting out those tunes. Lacking resources for formal vocal training the man sent his gal to a local black church for gospel training where his budding nightingale soars ever higher every week. There have been a few near misses though. The other day Sonja was also singing Bhajan in the pew. On weekends she bursts out into gospel choir in front of horrified Hindu guests. Dad says, "God will recognise talent". Who is right? What talent?
2007-03-15 11:17:34 · 15 answers · asked by Kaliyug Ka Plato 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Music is universal, religion cannot bar that. I personally have had 10 years of training in Carnatic music, but I have great respect for other forms of music. Gospel music is great training, it gives a lot of strength and body to your voice. I see no problem with a Hindu girl learning that.
It's like Hindu girls learning ballet over bharatnatyam.
2007-03-15 11:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by lotusmoon01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, Bhajan on the pews. That would make a good play. Her dad should tell her not to trust everything the Church tells her. Don't make it negative, because she might go say that to all her Christian friends, and Hindus don't brainwash their children. But make sure she understands that not everything they say is necessarily true. You don't want to raise a little brainwashed child. Make sure she understands that she is going there for singing only. My little sister is 5 so I understand this is not easy to explain. But tell her although Christianity is not necessarily wrong, it is not necessarily right either. And that her cultural backgrounds are very important, and that at her heart she is another talented Deshi. So as long as she doesn't listen to the Church word for word, her development as a free thinker should be fine.
A real singing place would be better, but somethings are harder to find than others, and you can only give 100%, not more. Church is a fine place to start, make sure that she joins up with her school choir.
2007-03-15 11:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jedi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes its true. Caste system did exist before but the purpose and the way it was managed was totally different. People were divided into different castes according to their nature of work. This was very important for the smooth functioning of a society. There was no hatred in this system. Each caste had its own particular importance and significance. For ex. if Shudras did not exist, the whole cleaning system of the society would stumble . Similarly Brahmins were responsible for the education system, the Kshatriyas for the security of the city or state and the Vaishyas would deal with the business. So it was not according to birth initially but according to the nature of work. But slowly the Britishers using their divide and rule policy fanned the sentiment which showed hatred towards the lower castes. It would benefit them, since they would recruit the lower caste people and convert them to Christians. Since the lower caste people did not get any respect in Hinduism, they would get converted easily. Sati pratha was already stopped by Prahlad Maharaj. When Hiranyakashapu was killed, he did not let her mother jump in the flames of her husbands pire. So I don't know who instigated it to start again. Before the Britishers came, India was called 'golden bird'. The Britishers looted and stole everything making India poor. I don't think India is trying to get back her lost glory. I would have been very happy if India did so. On the other hand its becoming more and more westernised. India may be able to improve her financial backwardness but it has lost its spiritual heritage. The situation may improve if educated youngsters who are spiritually advanced make efforts.
2016-03-29 00:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First correct your question please...Poor Indian Hindu dad
sind HIS (not HER) vocally talented daughter......
Now poverty is not a hindrance for the natural talents and we have seen all talents (mostly) came to the light from the poor lot came out as Gold with better shine from the fire of sufferings. Anyway... God does not discriminate between poor and rich. One can sing when heart springs with feelings.
Church or Temple ....God is in the mind and heart ...dear.
2007-03-15 14:01:14 · answer #4 · answered by vasudev s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long as she isn't only pretending, she should be fine. Don't pretend to be a Christian just to be taught by a Christian. However, not only Christians can sing gospel songs. How many women out there sing songs that are normally sung by guys and vice versa? Any women sing "My Girl" just to be singing? It doesn't necessarily mean you are singing about being in love with a woman. Just like singing a gospel song doesn't mean that you believe it. It's for the sake of the music. But she should be honest with herself, and her dad should encourage her to be honest.
2007-03-15 11:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by Guvo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am that dad, I will not send her to a temple also. There is no place in any church or any temple where God is available.
He is available every where but, a true saint's guidance is needed to see Him.
But what she may be doing for the pleasure of her heart, is something for her to decide. I am nobody, till I get what I desire.
2007-03-15 19:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by Vijay D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this incident is true, which i doubt(since the question mentions a "black church",a term not used in India),I think the father is a vey sensible man.
2007-03-15 13:33:15 · answer #7 · answered by Sister S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if the girl has potential to make something of her self with her voice, why should religion play an issue? unless the religion was some kind of canabalistic, sacrificial, homicidal kinda deal...but last time i checked, christians are pretty safe most of the time.
2007-03-15 11:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by squirrelman9014 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be better to send your daughter to a real singing class, instead of just a place for religious indoctrination. Otherwise, she won't get the training to really hone her singing voice.
2007-03-15 11:21:15 · answer #9 · answered by nondescript 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. Goddes Saraswati lives where music is taught.
2007-03-15 12:10:40 · answer #10 · answered by Sari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋