Music And Divine Communication In Religious Communication Form

3. RELIGIOUS COMMUNICATION IN OTHER COMMUNICATION FORM

Divine Communication

Religious communication is asymmetrical in nature. The divine communication between the ultimate and the human being are considered to be more powerful. In this form of communication, Gods must be open to humans. The concept of God or the sacred is expressed through behaviours, images, speeches and musical forms. In many religions, preaching is an eminent form of religious communication. The preacher, a human being, is not only a transmitter of divine messages, but also a medium through which the divine reality transmit itself. First, deity is understood as a person and presented in the form of image and speech. Reflection of the God through various media (like plastic

Protestantism evinces, religious instrumental music and songs are vital role in this form of communication. Religious songs are part of formed communication. These songs are usually heard in community connect speech with music. Each and every participant of these songs is not only mere receiver but also considered to be an understanding recipient of messages. Information can be communicated with greater ambiguity, in comparison to speech. As music is capable of generating own unique space of experiences, which not only stimulates our intense feelings but also leads toward harmony of feelings. Songs along with music is often considered to be scaffolding for appreciating religious messages. Music has a natural affinity with differing emotions. In Abraham religions like Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the religious confessions are sung. Islam is deeply connected with music as chanting of the Qur’an can be compared to a musical score. As song and music encourages mass participation, religions have taken special interest in creation of hymns and

dance. The combination of dance and music makes it possible to convey intense experiences. Dance often incorporated into rituals and combined with chants, speech and instrumental music. Bodily expression in rhythmic form held an important place for the original Polynesian inhabitants of Hawaii. Hula dance is a significant ritual expression, through whose flowing movements myths and natural powers are presented, communicated and transmitted from one generation to another. It also represents adaptation of secular ideas and exploitation of non-European religions.

Hasidism is one of the notable offshoots of Judaism. It revitalized Judaism by re-introducing elements of the Jewish Kabbalah (mystical branch of worship). The Hasidim are known for their making their connection with God through ecstatic dance.

The intention to create a strong sense of ecstasy is an extremely controversial matter in religions. But Hinduism encourages private spiritual experience of the individual through dances. For the member of the Krishna Consciousness Movement expression of such intense feeling through dance is ecstasy.