A spiritual song is a type of Buddhist song that expresses aversion to cyclic existence in a melancholy mood. In other words, it is a sad song that generates renunciation for cyclic existence and recalls the teachings of the dharma. The main content of the spiritual song reveals the transgressions of worldly life. It also laments the essence of previous and present lives and encourages the listener to believe in Buddhism. Some examples are the spiritual songs of Shabkar, Milarepa, and others.