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Chapter 11
Music and Society 
Objective: Listening to stereotypes 
in the lyrics of songs and attempting 
to create alternatives.
Music can be used for social 
messaging. During the freedom 
struggle, our leaders used music to 
unite people against the British.
Activity 1: Music that 
Unites!
Our national anthem is a re??ection 
of the diversity that is India!
Nobel Laureate Rabindranath 
Tagore was the ??rst Indian and 
non-European who broke the 
stereotype and won the Nobel 
Prize in Literature, 1913. The 
national anthem was composed in 
sanskritised Bangla. It highlights 
India’s vast and diverse geographical 
landscapes.
• Understand the lyrics and the 
meaning of the song and re??ect 
on how it celebrates India’s 
diversity.
• Analyse how the composition 
makes the song feel majestic.
• Discuss the emotion that the 
song evokes both through its 
words and music.
Activity 2: Our Roots
You must have heard about the 
ancient texts, the Vedas and the 
Upanishads. They inspire us to be 
kind, truthful and loving, even when 
we are di??erent from each other .
Watch and learn to sing 
this inspirational verse from 
the Kathopanishad, which was 
also a favourite verse of Swami 
Vivekananda. 
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Chapter 11
Music and Society 
Objective: Listening to stereotypes 
in the lyrics of songs and attempting 
to create alternatives.
Music can be used for social 
messaging. During the freedom 
struggle, our leaders used music to 
unite people against the British.
Activity 1: Music that 
Unites!
Our national anthem is a re??ection 
of the diversity that is India!
Nobel Laureate Rabindranath 
Tagore was the ??rst Indian and 
non-European who broke the 
stereotype and won the Nobel 
Prize in Literature, 1913. The 
national anthem was composed in 
sanskritised Bangla. It highlights 
India’s vast and diverse geographical 
landscapes.
• Understand the lyrics and the 
meaning of the song and re??ect 
on how it celebrates India’s 
diversity.
• Analyse how the composition 
makes the song feel majestic.
• Discuss the emotion that the 
song evokes both through its 
words and music.
Activity 2: Our Roots
You must have heard about the 
ancient texts, the Vedas and the 
Upanishads. They inspire us to be 
kind, truthful and loving, even when 
we are di??erent from each other .
Watch and learn to sing 
this inspirational verse from 
the Kathopanishad, which was 
also a favourite verse of Swami 
Vivekananda. 
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Music 75
Uthishtha Jaagrata 
Uthishtha Jaagrata 
Praapya Varaan Nibodhata,
Kshurasya Dhaara Nishita
Duratyayaa, Durgam Pathastat 
Kavayo Vadanti 
Listen and Respond
Now, listen to this song. What feeling 
does it evoke?
Activity 3: Be the 
Change! 
Listen and learn this song, and think 
about how you can be a superhero 
and bring about positive change.
Activity 4: Stereotypes 
Music can also be used to create 
stereotypes. Stereotypes refer to 
preconceived ideas or generalisation 
based on culture, race, colour, gender 
or other factors. But you can change it!
Listen to the following song and 
if you are not familiar with the 
language, read the translation:
Babua Ki Murgi 
Babua Ki Murgi Bole Na
Babua Ka Murga Kukadoo Koo
Babua Ki Murgi Rooth Gayi 
Naa Maanoo Mai Naa Maanoo
Babua Ka Murgaa Kyu Akade? 
Uske Sir Par Kalgi Hai
Jiske Sir Par Taaj Nahi
Vo Bechaari Murgi Hai
Translation
Babua’s hen stays quiet,
While Babua’s rooster goes  
cock-a-doodle-doo!
Babua’s hen is upset,
Saying, “I won't agree!”
Why does Babua’s rooster strut 
around?
Extended Activity
What stereotype do these 
songs reinforce? 
Gudiya Raani Bitiya 
Raani Pariyon Ki Nagari 
Se Ek Din
Raajakunvar Ji Aaenge 
Mahalon Mein Le Jaaenge 
Translation: My princess 
doll, one day your prince 
charming will come 
and he’ll take you to his 
palace.
Yashomati Maiya Se Bole 
Nandlala
Radha Kyon Gori Main 
Kyon Kala
Translation: Nandala 
asked Yashodha, why am 
I dark and why is Radha 
fair?
Can you recall a song in 
your native language that 
reinforces a stereotype? 
Write down the original 
lyrics and share how you 
would alter them.
“Arise! Awake! and
Stop not until the  
goal is reached.”
— Swami Vivekananda
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Chapter 11
Music and Society 
Objective: Listening to stereotypes 
in the lyrics of songs and attempting 
to create alternatives.
Music can be used for social 
messaging. During the freedom 
struggle, our leaders used music to 
unite people against the British.
Activity 1: Music that 
Unites!
Our national anthem is a re??ection 
of the diversity that is India!
Nobel Laureate Rabindranath 
Tagore was the ??rst Indian and 
non-European who broke the 
stereotype and won the Nobel 
Prize in Literature, 1913. The 
national anthem was composed in 
sanskritised Bangla. It highlights 
India’s vast and diverse geographical 
landscapes.
• Understand the lyrics and the 
meaning of the song and re??ect 
on how it celebrates India’s 
diversity.
• Analyse how the composition 
makes the song feel majestic.
• Discuss the emotion that the 
song evokes both through its 
words and music.
Activity 2: Our Roots
You must have heard about the 
ancient texts, the Vedas and the 
Upanishads. They inspire us to be 
kind, truthful and loving, even when 
we are di??erent from each other .
Watch and learn to sing 
this inspirational verse from 
the Kathopanishad, which was 
also a favourite verse of Swami 
Vivekananda. 
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Music 75
Uthishtha Jaagrata 
Uthishtha Jaagrata 
Praapya Varaan Nibodhata,
Kshurasya Dhaara Nishita
Duratyayaa, Durgam Pathastat 
Kavayo Vadanti 
Listen and Respond
Now, listen to this song. What feeling 
does it evoke?
Activity 3: Be the 
Change! 
Listen and learn this song, and think 
about how you can be a superhero 
and bring about positive change.
Activity 4: Stereotypes 
Music can also be used to create 
stereotypes. Stereotypes refer to 
preconceived ideas or generalisation 
based on culture, race, colour, gender 
or other factors. But you can change it!
Listen to the following song and 
if you are not familiar with the 
language, read the translation:
Babua Ki Murgi 
Babua Ki Murgi Bole Na
Babua Ka Murga Kukadoo Koo
Babua Ki Murgi Rooth Gayi 
Naa Maanoo Mai Naa Maanoo
Babua Ka Murgaa Kyu Akade? 
Uske Sir Par Kalgi Hai
Jiske Sir Par Taaj Nahi
Vo Bechaari Murgi Hai
Translation
Babua’s hen stays quiet,
While Babua’s rooster goes  
cock-a-doodle-doo!
Babua’s hen is upset,
Saying, “I won't agree!”
Why does Babua’s rooster strut 
around?
Extended Activity
What stereotype do these 
songs reinforce? 
Gudiya Raani Bitiya 
Raani Pariyon Ki Nagari 
Se Ek Din
Raajakunvar Ji Aaenge 
Mahalon Mein Le Jaaenge 
Translation: My princess 
doll, one day your prince 
charming will come 
and he’ll take you to his 
palace.
Yashomati Maiya Se Bole 
Nandlala
Radha Kyon Gori Main 
Kyon Kala
Translation: Nandala 
asked Yashodha, why am 
I dark and why is Radha 
fair?
Can you recall a song in 
your native language that 
reinforces a stereotype? 
Write down the original 
lyrics and share how you 
would alter them.
“Arise! Awake! and
Stop not until the  
goal is reached.”
— Swami Vivekananda
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Because he wears a fancy plume, 
Unlike the poor hen, with no crown!
One way you can change the 
above song is: 
Babua Ki Murgi Kyon Khush Hai, 
Kyon Khush Hai? Kyonki Anda Deti 
Hai, Deti Hai!
Translation: Why is Babua’s hen 
happy? Because she gives eggs!
Music helps us to bring people 
together but it can also create 
stereotypes. Find a song that uplifts 
you. Learn and teach it to your 
friend. Consider creating a book 
with songs that motivate you.
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