Criticisms of a Devotee – A.R. Rahman
As hardcore lovers of music it is understandable that sometimes we can’t help but ask, how can we stop finding faults in our favourite artists? We feel this is some sort of unwanted behaviour from our side but we have to see if we are getting any gain from this. If we fail to acknowledge faults then our mind will give up criticising.
Generally, there are many factors that contribute to the motivation for being critical. I think the main reason is explained by the tit for tat theory. Another reason includes proving superiority.
It is fair to say that most of us listen to Rahman Ji’s music with good intentions and if by chance we do identify a fault unintentionally then it takes a lot of courage to share this with other fans but ultimately we should respect everyone’s opinions as being honest.
If we continue to pour unnecessary praise from every angle then will we ever see change? It’s good to have equality between positive and negative vibes. When we are born, our original nature is uncontaminated and free from finding faults and we see the whole world as being superior then us. When we mature we often depart from this untampered state of consciousness and feel the need to be more sophisticated in our social interactions.
Rahman Ji is a personification of spiritual progress towards our original identity i.e. when we are born. He hasn’t ever criticised anybody and I feel he certainly respects everybody as being superior. We fans definitely need to take a leaf out of his book.
Recently I’ve been listening to “Moongil Thottam” and “Enga Pona Raasaa” back to back and the feel generated by these two beauties gives me uncontrollable goosebumps. Rahman Ji has proven his spirituality through and through with countless songs which cause meditation in me. I feel we must have done some serious good deeds to be fortunate enough to be born in this age. For me this age is not “Kalyug” it is in fact “Rahman Ji Yug”.
With so many egoistic, bombastic and narcissistic people in the media a true humble leader in the form of our Rahman Ji has emerged victoriously. Ego arises from competition… people take over other’s positions so they think they are powerful and we often get fingers pointed at us for trying to undermine so and so but that depicts we are entering the material world. Whenever I feel that my mentality is hindering my spiritual progress, I often listen to Rahman Ji’s soulful songs and I get my answers in ways unimagined.
Will we reap the same spirituality as Rahman Ji if we avoid faultfinding? I believe so!
Happy Listening!
Caught In The Musical Storm 
“If we continue to pour unnecessary praise from every angle then will we ever see change?” Thank you Sunil! =)…something that really had to be said and read and furthermore understood….that is why i often throw caution to the word of “fan” after all in the full form of fanatic, reason seems to take a backseat.
I very much agree as a lover of music (or one’s musical creations) one can experience growth by acknowledging 1) that an artist is fallible 2) as a fan it is not betrayal for disliking or “not getting” a work of your favourite artist 3) overpraising or worse putting down other artists only narrows your own views and appreciation of music in general.