How do the lyrics of the song relate to the Hindu religion? Cite some of the song text that illustrates the religious nature of the music (see Text, “Devi Niye Tunai,” Worlds of Music p. 308). (Examples may vary.)

What will be an ideal response?


• The song text "praises Devi Meenakshi, a beautiful [Hindu] goddess . . . who is worshipped in . . . [a] great temple." "O Devi! ("Goddess") with fish-shaped eyes (that is, her eyes are always open) . . . protect me."
• "[L]yrics in classical music are touchstones to Hindu mythology."

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