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Guddu Rangeela’s “Mata ka Email” song is making itself heard on the popularity charts these days, thanks to its blend of devotion with technology (there are references to chatting and sharing photos with “Mata”). But it is certainly not the first time that artistes have leaned on technology to reach out to the almighty in their songs.
Bringing computers and phones into devotional songs has been a regular feature, particularly in north India. Here are six other bhajans (devotional songs) that are notable not just for their dedication to the Almighty but also for stressing the technological angle of this worship: (we could not get the names of the artistes in some cases, so do let us know if you know their names)
Maa Ne Telephone Kiya Hai by Narendra Chanchal
Perhaps the first bhajan that tapped on tech to reach the Almighty, albeit a landline!
Ek Computer Mangwale by Haryanvi Hits
A high-tech bhakt advises Lord Shiva to get a computer, and an Internet connection and chat away with his devotees.
Baje phone pe tone by Baba Jotram
A divine ringtone indeed – the Lord’s name resonates with every call.
Bhole Kar Phone Tu Attend Mera from NDJ Film official
A demand for a divine call centre? You never know.
SMS Baba Ne from Gathjoda Ki Dhoke
Send an SMS or a missed call to the Lord. And see what happens.
La de phone mein aisi ghanti by Kesarmal Bawri
Once again, pretty much a tribute to the divine power of the ringtone.
