On Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, a unique musical tribute to Bapu

While the whole country paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs Day, West Bengal had an an artistic tribute for the father of the nation.

Gandhiji's words and bhajans have been given the shape of a video by musical duo Soumyojit and Sourendro.

Endowed with remarkable talent, the melodious duo Soumyojit and Sourendro paid their homage by singing Bapu's most loved bhajan 'Vaishnava Jana To'

'Vaishnava Jana To' is one of the most popular Hindu bhajans, written in Gujarati. The bhajan was included in Mahatma Gandhi's daily prayer.

An artistic tribute in the honour of the 69th death anniversary to father of the nation was released by former FICCI Chief and Industrialist Harshavardhan Neotia along with musical duo, Soumyojit and Sourendro on Monday.

Neotia commentig on the video said, "This heartfelt homage to revered Gandhi ji is perhaps a unique soulful remembrance of him and his wisdom. Gandhiji's exemplary teachings of peace and brotherhood are inspiring ideas to live up to even in today's world."

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"It speaks about the life, ideals and mentality of a Vaishnava Jana (a follower of Vishnu). This video has been interspersed with the all-time famous words of Gurudev Tagore from Gitanjali: "Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high...," he added.

The video shot in Apeejay School in Kolkata premises where the students join them in the chorus makes the tribute even more special.

The musical homage to Bapu also reiterates his quintessential teachings of peace and brotherhood.

'Vaishnava Jana To' - one of Bapu's most favourite bhajans, which speaks of respect, equality, renunciation and faith - the immortal virtues he drew inspiration from in this new version truly keeps the essence intact with a new fragrance.

Watch the video here:

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