Sri Guru Gita is an hour-long, ancient, gentle yet powerful Sanskrit chant that evokes peace of mind and heart, describing and honoring the Universal Power of Grace called Guru, and the beautiful forms through which that power flows. This rendition of Gurugita captures and invokes the deep gratitude one experiences from being blessed by, in this singer's case, two divine forms of the Universal Guru.
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We are also offering a video of the Shree Guru Gita sung in Sanskrit with the English translation for each phrase on screen. It is similar to the experience of chanting with a book in the ashram, and a great way to study and explore this esoteric work of Grace!
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If you have only one minute, you may want to click forward randomly and see what contemplation teaching shows up. For those who have not been initiated into an understanding of the Universal Guru, that is what this esoteric text refers to, as well as the beautiful forms through which that Universal Guru shines.
A taste of Sri Rudram from a Sacred Music Concert:
Sri Rudram is a powerful ancient Sanskrit Vedic text that honors the aspect of God that is "Terrific, great, dreadful, and which drives away evil, destroys illusion, and is worthy of praise," and asserts that God exists in everything, everything, and everything else!
Play the full text:
A transliteration of Sri Rudram is available on the
Kumuda's bhajan in honor of her Guru, with translation:
Maha Lakshmi is the goddess of good fortune, and this powerful hymn praises and invokes her blessings and abundance
Watch a video of Sharon singing
"Bhaja Govindam" with translation
The great mantra
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
"I honor the great Self of the Universe
as my own innermost self"
From the new Spirituality For Dummies CD
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Or, performed in audio as a soulful, freestyle vocal dance:
Workshop:
A Taste of a Day of Ashram Chanting
A chanting tour through a day in the ashram,
including stories and a variety of chanting styles
Sanskrit Wedding Mantras of Blessing
These auspicious mantras can be played during a wedding ceremony. After each verse section, traditionally, all the guests sing the chorus line of "Shubha Mangala Saavadhaan!" while blessing the couple with rice and rose petals.
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A multileveled choral-style version of Hallelujah to the tune of Pachelbel's Canon from the new 2nd Edition Spirituality For Dummies CD:
The Lord's Prayer (Our Father) with a surprise response back!
TRACK 13. Amazing Grace
Sharon Janis, Christian devotional
In 1772, John Newton was moved to write about his intense spiritual conversion from slave-ship captain to Anglican clergyman by composing the song “Amazing Grace,” which has blessed and inspired so many through the centuries.
New for 2013: Amazing Grace with Sanskrit Mantras
Lord Don't Move the Mountain
Sung by Sharon Janis (Written and originally sung by Mahalia Jackson)
This empowering and inspiring song was written and originally performed by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who is regarded as the “Queen of Gospel Music” (She was a mentor for Aretha Franklin!) This song is a great antidote to some of today's ego-driven materialistic spiritual fads.
Watch a video of "Ave Maria":
O Holy Night Music Video
Play a video of Amazing Grace from a Concert at the Sun Valley Opera House
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Listen to the song Hallelujah (composed by Leonard Cohen)
Click the arrow to play audio of the song
Bhajans, Kirtan Chants, and Abhangas
This is a chant to honor Ganesh, represented as
the elephant-faced God who removes obstacles.
Chorus:
Om Shree Ganesha, Jaya Shree Ganesha,
Jaya Guru Ganesha, Namo Namo
Verses:
Ganapati Paarvati Suta Lambodhara
Jaya Guru Ganesha, Namo Namo (chorus)
Vijna Raajaa Ekadanta Ganesha
Jaya Guru Ganesha Namo Namo (chorus)
Jnaana Devataa Siddhi Veenaayaka
Jaya Guru Ganesha Namo Namo (chorus)
Kabir's blessing of spiritual wisdom, beginning with English translation. "In the palace of the heart, a light shines; never move from that divine awareness."
ABA MAIN KAHAN (Hindi Bhajan, sung acapello: "Now where can I take refuge, leaving your feet? O my Beloved, I have become Yours, giving up all distinction between You and me.")
AISA JNANA (Hindi Bhajan: "This is my knowledge...the whole world has arisen from Consciousness and it is not distinct from Consciousness.")
BHAGYA BADE (Hindi Bhajan: Brahmananda says, "How great is my fortune that I found my Satguru!)
BHAJA GOVINDAM (Shankaracharya teaches about the nature of life and death in the powerful text -- includes Sanskrit and English translation)
EK MASTANA YOGI ("A blissful yogi has come!" A beautiful tribute to Baba Muktananda, composed by Hari Om Sharan, and sung by Hari Om Sharon Janis ;) CLICK HERE to read the translation.
GURU CHARANA KAMALA (Hindi Bhajan by Brahmananda: "The ocean of worldliness is so deep and unfathomable. I couldn't reach the other shore and I was drowning. Then I received Guru's grace, and in a moment I was saved.")
HANUMAN CHALISA (Sanskrit Prayer by Tulsidas to the God Hanuman, which inspires courage and strength)
HARI NARAYANA (Group chanting about the joys of Lord Rama)
JO BHAJE HARI KO SADA (Another great Hindi bhajan by Brahmananda: "Only if you remember God and chant His Name all the time, will you attain the Supreme. ")
JOGI MATA JA (Hindi Bhajan: Mirabai says, "O Yogi, don't leave, don't leave! Strange and sublime is the path of love and devotion. Reveal its intricasies to me before you leave.")
KRISHNA GOVINDA (Group chanting about the delights of Lord Krishna)
KUNDALINI STAVAH (Kundalini Stavaha is a hymn to the great Universal Energy of Powerful Creation and Transformation - with interspersed Sanskrit and English translation)
MERE BABA (Hindi Bhajan about Swami Muktananda, "This is my Baba's message - Bow to your self, worship your self, your God dwells within you as you.")
MOHANA RE MADHAVA (Marathi abhanga by Tukadyadas: "O Mohana! Please come and meet me. O my beloved, please come!")
MORE MANA RAMAHI (Hindi Bhajan by Mirabai, sung in both Hindi and English, "The Name of the Lord resounds in my heart day in and day out.") This translation is by Ajit Bond.
NAHI KELI TUJHI SEVA (Hindi Bhajan by Janabai: "Lord, out of compassion for your devotee, you have borne all the suffering that came to me in the world, all the troubles that people have piled upon me. You have stayed with me day and night. But I have not served you at all, so I am full of pain.")
PASAYADAN A beautiful prayer for the good of humanity by Jnaneshwar Maharaj
SABA KE LIYE (A bhajan by Tukadyadas, "In our temple, everyone is welcome!")
SARASWATI STOTRAM (A Sanskrit hymn to honor and invoke Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, the arts, and eloquent speech.)
SHANKARJI KA DAMARU BOLE (A kirtan chant about how different saints sing the name of God in their own ways, including Mirabai, Tukaram, Ramdas, Muktananda, Shankar, and Guru Nanak.)
Oh Wine of Spiritual Ecstasy! (with English translation)
This 20-minute qawwali poem of a Sufi lover of God takes us from gratitude, through devotion, into divine madness, then a touch of doubt, before coming back to supreme gratitude and trust. The English translation is included, interspersed with the heartfelt Urdu lyrics:
"Banish this Cup of worldly wine from my sight!
I have not taken a vow to abstain from drinking, but you have not lowered your eyes, and your intoxicating glance fills me so completely that it leaves no room for any mortal wine."
“Agara Hai Shouka Milane,” composed by the ecstatic Sufi Bayazid Al Bastami, who lived in the 9th century Iran. The sage refers to himself as “Mansur Mastana,” one who is ecstatic and victorious by divine aid. This song includes both the Urdu lyrics and the English translation.
"He is not God, it is true; but he is not different from God either.
Then what is he and what is he not?
It is a matter between the lover and the beloved."
O Holy Night Music Video
