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Dasa Sahitya (Kannada:ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ) is a genre of literature of thebhakti movement composed by devotees in honor ofVishnu or one of hisavatars.Dasa is literally servant inKannada and sahitya isliterature. Haridasas ("servants of God") were preachers of bhakti to Vishnu or one of his avatars. The bhakti literature of these Haridasas is collectively referred to as Dasa Sahitya. It is in the Kannada language. Dasas areDvaita scholars and poets.
The Haridasas contributed to the rich heritage ofKarnataka music. They made an indelible impression on the religious and cultural life ofKarnataka. They spread the didactic teachings in a musical form to the hearts of the common man. Like other doyens ofIndian classical music, these scholars offered pooja to Vishnu through music, callednaadopasana. Vishnu is described asSamagana priya;bhakti through music is the most preferred path to 'reach' him.
The Haridasa compositions are popularly known asDevaranamas. Compositions likeVenkatachala Nilayam, Jagadoddharana, Tamboori meetidava,Krishna Nee Begane Baaro are some of the many examples of their scholarly work.
Although the association of the Dasas is with Vishnu, they composed songs on other forms of Hindu Gods, also known as Saguna Brahma Svarupa(s). Purandaradasa for example, has composed songs in praise ofGanesha (Gajavadana Beduve),Shiva (Chandra chuda Shiva Shankara), andSaraswati (Kodubega Divyamati Saraswati).
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