Shri Shri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Bhupendra Nath Kundu [Hardcover]

"The songs from 'Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita' are sung in math, mission, and everywhere. However, the contributions of the lyricists, composers, and singers who created these songs are rarely discussed. Often, the presence of Thakur (Sri Ramakrishna) during the creation of these songs is noteworthy. Sometimes he sang himself, or a singer sang for him. The exception is the songs mentioned in the appendix of Kathamrita after Thakur’s earthly departure. Among the lyricists were renowned poets, writers of that time, Vaishnava poets, mystics, playwrights, and Bauls. The rhythms of the songs included both the talas used in Hindustani classical music and those used in Kirtan. The book 'Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita: Songs, Singers, Lyricists' presents an analysis of the daily songs described in Kathamrita, mentions each singer, provides details of time and place, biographies of the lyricists, and introductions to the ragas and talas used. This book is a valuable resource for interested readers."