ഓം ജഗത് ജ്യോതി
Ōm Jagat Jyōthi

CMSI Ref. Number MA-MAL-02-DCS-21
Title Ōm Jagat Jyōthi
ഓം ജഗത് ജ്യോതി
Language Malayalam
Author of text Fr. Johny Manavalan, C.M.I.
Composer of melody Fr. Anto Amarnad, C.M.I.
Performer(s) Fr. Joseph Palackal, CMI

Source text- Christian Bhajans


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Typesetting by Sherin Joseph
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Recordings DCS-021 Om jagath jyōthi- Christian Bhajans by Dr. Joseph J. Palackal
Comments We prayerfully post this video on the fortieth death anniversary of Fr. Johny Manavalan, CMI, who wrote the unique lyrics of this chant. Fr. Manvalan and Dr. Anto Amarnad, CMI, the composer of the melody, were part of an experiment of simple living in a small hut within the compound of Dharmaram College, Bengaluru. Our philosophy professor, Dr. Francis Vineeth Vadakkethala, proposed the revolutionary idea and guided the seminarians who joined with him in the experiment. The group celebrated liturgy in the Indian style inside the hut. The inspiration for the lyrics of this bhajan came from that context. ... Read More