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Check out Devotional dance fusion..awsome

2008-07-23T15:15:12Z

Just discovered some cool new chanting group, who fuse dance music, english lyrics and sanskrit chants.

Anyone heard them play live ?

www.maha-ra.com

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Seattle Kirtan?

2008-06-14T04:27:20Z

Hey does anyone know of a good kirtan group in seattle?

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NEW CD by Rasika Dasi A very talented young Kirtaniya

2008-06-11T01:42:19Z

http://rasikadasi.com/

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download free mp3s from me:)

2008-06-04T23:27:39Z

https://download.yousendit.com/220A9A966F754B1E
wont last more that 7 days

Rati Dasa
Album: Sri Yugal Bhajan

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Arjun (Arjun & Guardians) Kirtan/Harmony Fest - sat 6:30

2008-05-30T21:13:42Z

yep, i'll be having a kirtan bhajan set Sat, June 7th Santa Rosa , at the Harmony Festival 6:30 at the Devotion Dome , near main stage . this is a huge festival if you're not familiar

Fanna Fi Allah (my Qawwali group) also playing arounf 9:00, fri night , same spot

Arjun & Guardians at Casbah - probably :)

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ideas of where to chant in india mid october?

2008-05-28T15:45:23Z

Greetings lovely beings,

I am going to India for the first time this fall in October with Sylvia Brallier and a small group of folks interested in a sacred pilgrimage to the holy land of Rishikesh and surrounding areas. Plan on staying for a while for some sojourning. Anyone know where I want to go to be closer to Neem Karoli Baba , Hanuman, or anyone else connected to kirtan I should know about? Many thanks and blessings.
Namaste,
Wendy

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Temple Bhajan Band Coming to Higher Taste! JUNE 20th

2008-05-28T01:36:12Z

Temple Bhajan Band Concert:

Live at The Higher Taste
Berkeley, CA

FRIDAY EVENING
JUNE 20th 2008

Show Starts at 6PM

The Higher Taste
2556 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-593-4741
www.highertaste.org

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Bhakti is one i.e. inevitable for ultimate salvation.

2008-04-28T18:58:46Z

There are two activities which are essential for ultimate salvation. 1. Bhakti 2. Satsang i.e. meeting saintly people.

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temple bhajan band

2008-04-23T15:17:53Z

out of la is yum to my soul.

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Buying a Harmonium

2008-04-09T01:58:28Z

Hey does anyone have any advice or recommended links on buying a harmonium? I don't have tons of money to get one of the nicer ones, but even the cheap onces have differences I don't understand, reeds and stops and whatnot. Does it make any difference for a starter?

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Krishna Das Visit to Edinburgh, Tuesday 27 May 2008 - RESCHEDULED DATE

2008-04-04T15:55:39Z

Please forward information to your friends and contacts who may be interested.

Please include in newsletters, in event listings, in email circulars and on websites.

Krishna Das Visit to Edinburgh,

Tuesday 27 May 2008.

Krishna Das "the chant master of American Yoga" New York Times

Event: Krishna Das Kirtan Concert, as part of the "Flow of Grace Tour"

Organiser: Neill Walker and Krishna Das Music, supported by EICSP.

Venue: The Queen’s Hall, 87-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh.

Date: Tuesday 27 May 2008.

Time: 7pm-9.30pm. Doors open to the public from 6pm.

Event: Description: Krishna Das will present a Kirtan Concert on Tuesday 27 May 2008.

Among spiritual and cultural events held in Edinburgh during 2008, the visit of Krishna Das

will undoubtedly be one the highlights, raising the energy of the city to new heights!

Musician and chanter Krishna Das shares his spiritual message through music and call and response chanting.

Sharing his heart through music and chanting is the basis of the spiritual work of Krishna Das; his way of serving

the Divine within himself and others. Krishna Das has produced numerous internationally acclaimed recordings;

his CDs include Live on Earth, Pilgrim Heart, One Track Heart, and Breath of the Heart. He presents chanting

concerts and workshops around the world that include musical accompaniment; meditation instruction; readings

from different spiritual traditions; and teachings and discussions about the spiritual path.

Krishna Das will be accompanied by Arjun Alan Bruggeman on tabla.

For further information on Krishna Das see: http://www.krishnadas.com/

Cost: £15. £7 (Children under 12 accompanied by a responsible adult).

Contact and Booking: Booking Hotline on 0131 668 2019, or in person at the Queen’s Hall.

Queen’s Hall Website: http://www.thequeenshall.net/whatson/info.php?id=942

We are very grateful for sponsorship of the print publicity by Crystal Clear, now at 54 High Street, Edinburgh, 0131 558 8887.

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WATER WOMAN GATHERING

2008-03-15T01:12:14Z

please check out WATER WOMAN GATHERING TRIBE for sharing visions and co-creation of the potential gathering called WATER WOMAN~ or click www.waterwomangathering.blogspot.com

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Festival for the Eyes 2008

2008-03-11T06:22:12Z

Would you like to participate in creating a beautiful experience? This Gaura Purnima ISKCON News is putting together a 'Festival for the Eyes' that you're invited to help us put together.

On Gaura Purnima Day 2008 we're going to unveil a multimedia presentation featuring Gaura-Nitai deities worshiped in devotees' homes around the world.

We've set a goal to compile 108 photos so if you'd like to give our current readership of more than 3,500 weekly visitors a glimpse of the Gaura-Nitai deities who live in your home then dress them gorgeously, get the lighting just right and snap us a digital photo. (Try to avoid using a flash please.)

When you submit your entry you'll need to include the following details:

- What's your name? (Please make sure you spell this exactly how you'd like it to be presented.)

- Where do you live? (Include the name of the city and country.)

Send just one photo as an attachment to: editor AT iskconnews.com

Please try to keep the size of the file under 1 Megabyte. The best image resolution for our purposes is 800px by 600px.

Alternatively you could upload to a photo hosting site such as www.flickr.com and send us a link.

The deadline for entries is Tuesday the 18th of March 2008.

Only the first 108 photos will be presented so send them in today!

For more details please visit here: http://news.iskcon.com/node/931

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Wah! Benefit Concert New York City, April 3rd 2008

2008-03-03T19:08:22Z

Support Amma's Farmer Relief Project, come and hear Wah!

Where? Lux Studios 456 West 18th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, New York City

Indian dinner served from 6:30 to 7:45pm, music starts at 8pm.

Reserve your space at www.ammaswahnyc.eventbrite.com

Musician and spiritual seeker WAH! and her band create a unique mix of pop, world music, and reggae. Wah! has created extensive music products for yoga and meditation communities, and has performed at Omega Institute, Kripalu Center, Yoga Journal Conference and the UK Yoga Show. After touring with Krishna Das for three years, WAH! took time off to work with producer Herb Graham, Jr. on OPIUM, a dreamy R&B collection of songs about life. LOKAHA and JAI JAI JAI showcased her unique combination of hip production with mantra; UNPLUGGED captured her heartfelt English songs in a live setting. www.wahmusic.com

More about Amma’s Farmer Relief Project:

Due to economic pressures leading to irresolvable debt associated with continually failing crops, many farmers have been committing suicide by drinking the very pesticides that no longer work on their crops. Especially in South India, where the growing rise of climate changes and other factors, crop failure has become more and more common causing suicide to spread like an epidemic amongst the suffering farmers. For example, in 2006 in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra alone, there were 1,044 reported suicides – one every eight hours.

In the spring of this year, after discussions on the issue with Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, Amma found herself pledging 43 million dollars to address this problem. She admitted later the large dollar amount she had pledged surprised her, but in the moment she had felt drawn to offering at least that much to help the situation. As part of the pledge, Amma offered that the MA Math would launch a massive project to provide aid and hope for the future for these struggling farmers.

“The problem cannot be solved through economic packages alone,” Amma told the Maharashtra CM. “What is needed is social and spiritual interventions so that the farmers realize that suicide is not the way out. In fact, it only further aggravates the problem for the families.” Feeling immense compassion for their suffering due to their unfortunate circumstances, Amma felt counseling and education could really help them get through to the other side.

On September 27 2007, the Ashram inaugurated two programs responding to this dire situation: Vidyamritam and Amrita SREE. These projects focus aid on the places with higher farmer suicide rates – Maharastra, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. These two initial relief projects are aimed at lessening the financial strain placed upon such agricultural families.

Vidyamritam - Educational Scholarships

Through Vidyamritam, the Ashram is providing full scholarships for free education to 100,000 children (ages 10 to 15) of farmers living below the poverty line. Many of the beneficiaries are in fact children who have lost one or both parents to suicide. The children receive a monthly stipend until they finish their education, subject to their performance in their studies.

Since the announcement of the project, thousands of applications have been received and they continue to pour in daily. Because of the huge response, the number of beneficiaries continues to grow.

As an extension to this project, the MA Math is conducting awareness programs to inculcate life skills for personality development. A newsletter containing articles, stories and discussion forums to further facilitate the intellectual and mental growth is also being received by all the children. Furthermore, special advanced-education camps and symposiums on environmental preservation are being conducted.

Amrita SREE (Self-Reliance Education & Employment)

Through Amrita SREE, the Ashram is providing free vocational training to 5,000 different groups of women from impoverished agricultural families. Though many of these women have now incurred their husband’s debt due to suicide, the MA Math has been supporting them in building their own businesses through vocational training in various fields, including tailoring, making snacks for small scale industries, electrical repair, and making paper products. After completion of their training, the women are given the necessary start-up capital to begin small, home based businesses.

Website: www.amma.org/humanitaria...roject2.html

Link to Online Flier: newyork.tribe.net/event/Wah...0847bfe005

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Divine Visions: Padma Previ

2008-02-24T18:50:30Z

Beautiful ethereal music and divine chanting of Sanskrit mantras…

“Om Namah Shivaya” and the “Gayatri Mantra” Are my favorites.

The samples are lovely...

http://www.newearthrecords.com/web/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=1368

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BHAJANS

2008-01-28T14:29:12Z

Pl. refer to www.harikrishnamandirindiraniloy.com
BHAJANS sung by the great SRI DILIP KUMAR ROY,
BHAJANS heard by MA INDIRA DEVI are "somethings"
extra ordinary
rajiv

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DYC New Years day Hanuman Chalisa chanting ques

2008-01-26T04:02:00Z

Happy New Year!

I went chanting a bit today at DYC and have been over the yrs many x.
Ques....Keshav Das was there and then a few women chanted and absolutely loved how they chanted.
Does anyone know who these women are?

Thanks much.

namaste.

Jules

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Ecstatic Chanting with Gandharva

2008-01-21T18:11:11Z

Ecstatic Chanting with Gandharva and The Lose Your Mind Party

Wednesday January 30
8:30pm $10

Jivamukti Yoga School
841 Broadway@13th Street. NYC
www.jivamuktiyoga.com
(800) 295-6814

www.ayurvedayogainstitute.com

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new years marlyand area?

2008-01-19T18:27:44Z

Thank you for letting me join your expanding light tribe. i am wondering if there are any kirtans in maryland on new years. events to do (i dont wanna take poison just to talk to others)

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Bhajans/Kirtan Song Lyrics Books with CDs/mp3

2008-01-19T15:19:23Z

Bhajans/Kirtan Song Lyrics Books with CDs/mp3

Where can i order such thing online ?

Thanks for tips

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Happy Holiday

2007-12-24T17:15:42Z

For a whole new year is coming again. And it brings new opportunities, new dreams, fun-filled new days may each of you have the best new year .

In Love and Light

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Facebook group

2007-12-19T03:57:18Z

i just start a Kirtan and Bhajan group at facebook
let's connect each other

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7817518522

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Lakulish Yogasan Championships 2008: Feb. 22; 23; & 24th, - City of Surat, Gujarat State, India

2007-12-10T11:16:03Z

For details and application forms, please refer to: http://www.lifemission.org/ and under "New" go to item #4 and click on "World Open Yogasan Championships".

Please note, to optimize your India trip and your experience of Lakulish Yoga you could attend or participate in the Yogasan Championships and also take in the 3 week Certificate Yoga Training Course being offered at Swami Rajarshi Muni's Malav Ashram from January 30 -February 20th. For details on the training go to http://www.lifemission.org/ and under "New" click on item # 5 " "Overseas Students Annual Yoga Certificate Training Program"

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Riksharaj / Riksaraj Audio Tapes

2007-12-08T02:53:28Z

1. Riksharaj - Heart of Nadian Villages
Riksaraj

2. Riksharaj - Songs from the Forest of Braja
Riksaraj

i own the above two audio tapes
i wish to convert them into mp3 files for listening and storage

but i have no audio tape player and my PC is old

If you have these tapes too
can you help convert them to mp3 files and share with me

Thanks a lot

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Kirtan: The Great Mantra from the Himalayas, Vol. 1

2007-11-30T12:42:50Z

Kirtan: The Great Mantra from the Himalayas, Vol. 1
http://snurl.com/1uf2z

Do you know who do the recording /making of this song CD ?

Can we find out or contact the creator of this CD ?
asking if there is Vol 2, 3 or 4 coming in future ?

Thanks

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If You Could Only Have One Yoga Book

2007-11-22T05:33:15Z

If one could only have one book on yoga, the new book, Classical Hatha Yoga by Swami Rajarshi Muni would likely be it. This is the only book on yoga the practitioner or teacher would ever need. It is probably the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject of yoga and, most important, it is written by a highly advanced Yogi, based on his personal Kundalini sadhana. Check it out on Amazon's Inside the Book Program, where you can actually see its contents as well as its summary. It can also be purchased at the Kripalu Book Store.

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Kirtan Connection

2007-10-13T05:53:18Z

NAMASTE

Here is a link i thought i would post that helps share kirtan whalas and events
in North America.

http://www.kirtanconnection.com/

In Love and Light

Pritam

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Benifits of chanting the 1000 names of the Divine Mother ( Lalitha Sahasranamam )

2007-09-27T04:19:58Z

NAMASTE

Beifits of chanting the thousand names of the Divine Mother

( Lalitha Sahasranamam )

In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind devoted to mankind, sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid hatred and animosity towards our enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the ancient Brahmanda Purana, forms an integral part.

It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set backs in our life. However, it is our will to conquer them makes us successful in our endeavors. We should have the Belief, Confidence and Determination to try for this. Some cases these qualities are in-born. But for many these are developed. A useful and beneficial method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting prayers knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous benefits if one chants keerthans and namavalis with their meanings in mind. He/She will be able to express more and get closer to God.

May I with the blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise called as Durga ma, Kali ma, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, etc) list some of the benefits of regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranamavali.

This is the most favored form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and it is also very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra or Mantra.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as visiting religious places, taking bath in a holy river, offering food, offering materials. It is an indirect blessing to those who cannot do these kind of offerings to God.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil from uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a way of penance.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature death, will provide a long and contended healthy life. Fever can be cured by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching on a persons forehead. The number of times you chant the more benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used for Sree Lalitha Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which will give much relief to fever and headache.
It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam keeping a glass of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it over the head, all sorts of troubles related to once planetary positions and from evil spirits will be warded off.
It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping in mind a picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean which contains `Amrut' , he will be cured from any kind of disease related to poison.
It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency and will have children.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any kind of evil deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who chants the namam. The power derived from the chanting supersedes all other forms of prayers and the person will no more require to consult astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He will have tremendous self confidence in himself.
Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the atmosphere will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be invigorated and subtle energies will be awakened in the person.
Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy and will make him victorious in all his good deeds.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person blessed with word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance should be given to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's which is very auspicious for the blessing of Devi.
Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and every one can chant at any time and every time. It does not matter if one could not complete it. Because each of the namam in itself is powerful and will provide all sorts of benefits. It depends on what you wish and how you go about it.
It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as chanting the name of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the name of Devi once is as good as chanting the name of Siva, a thousand times. And of which Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the most important one to Sree Lalitha Devi herself.
It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever time permits. A family that prays together stays together. It will bring about unity, peacefulness, clear mind to perform and by thus prosperity.
In homes where Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is chanted regularly there will never be any shortage of the basic necessities of life. This is the reason why the ancient Gurus would instruct their desciples to chant Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam even after initiating them into the mantras of other deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and other Gods and Goddesses.
It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namavali, we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, who is also called Kalima, Durga ma, Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi etc, who in turns is the universal mother. And how can a mother ignore her children when they are in distress or duress or troubles of any sorts? So keep utmost faith in her and start chanting.
Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts of day-to-day problems. The importance and benefits and related stories of each one of them will be listed successively in our page as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika.
Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in many different ways. In Stotram form, all 1,000 namams are separated into stotrams of a few namams each and recited in this way. In mantra form, each namam is said individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. In the homam form, homam is conducted by ending each namam with Swaha: Homam is the most powerful form of offering and considered as the most revered solution for all problems of the man kind.

In Love and Light

Pritam

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Translation

2007-09-19T19:34:56Z

Namaskar dear brothers and sisters,

I was wondering if there are any bhaktas out there who can possibly translate the meaning of this bhajan. I cannot seem to get it out of my mind, which i am glad for, though it would be nice to have the translation. Here is it typed out minus the hyphens(sp.?) etc...)

Sri Rama Namamu

Sri Rama Namamu
Yento Manchi Madhuramu
Madhuradi Madhuramu
Mana Kande Amritamu

Tata Kama Jim Jim Munula
Kapadina Namamu
Ravanadi Rakshasulanu
Gedi Inchina Namamu

I believe it is speaking of Sri Rama's sweetness and nectar though wondering if anyone else can depict the rest...

Maha Bhav Ki Jai... ;o)

Bala

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Naam Sankirtan - Jet Plane to God

2007-09-11T15:20:21Z

NAMASTE

Naam Sankirtan - Jet Plane to God

By Swami Vibhooti Saraswati

Music has so much power that it can free your ego. Through kirtan you can reach the highest pinnacle of spiritual experience. Not by yoga or by any other means but by kirtan alone can you have the vision of the Divine.
-Swami Satyananda Saraswati

The tradition of naam sankirtan is very ancient. Naam means 'name', sam means 'complete' and kirtan is the chanting of simple mantras set to music, together in groups, with rhythm, energy and devotion. The prefix 'sam' implies that one should sing kirtan with full feeling (bhava), love (prem) and faith (shraddha). Naam sankirtan is one of the nine forms of bhakti. In Kali yuga, the present age, the simplest way of attaining peace and God is through naam sankirtan. "There is no other path, panacea or way out in the present era," says Sri Swamiji.

The singing of God's name is a science which has been perfected in India over thousands of years. It is a part of nada yoga, the yoga of sound, in which you produce sound waves and follow them with your awareness. Nad means 'flow of sound vibrations', yoga means 'to unite or merge with', so nada yoga is uniting or merging with these sound vibrations in an attempt to transcend the mind. Kirtan is mantra or eternal sound. When the mind becomes one with the nada or sound and the mantra, there is no difference between the mind and the mantra.

Mantras do not belong to any religion, caste or creed. They transcend all borders and the chanting of mantras associated with the various religions opens up the heart to an acceptance of the brotherhood of man. It is of little importance whether one sings Rama, Krishna, Chandi, Durga, Allah or Christ, as all are the names of the One Supreme Being. Singing these mantras to the accompaniment of music, with the correct pronunciation, beat, rhythm, tune and pitch, and with the whole heart, enables one to withdraw from the body and the external environment, leaving the mind and all the prejudices that go with it behind.

Swami Satyananda Saraswati has said, "In the past, I thought that if people wanted to learn yoga, then it should be taught to them. But now I say teach naam sankirtan to young and old. The whole atmosphere will be purified. There will be peace, happiness and well being wherever kirtan is sung. Kirtan will be the yoga of the 21st century. Just as you have taken an interest in yoga, you will also take an interest in kirtan. It is my dream."

Channelling the emotions
Emotions are the eyes through which you can experience a greater love and awareness. If you want to experience peace and God, you have to develop the emotional side of your nature.
-Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Kirtan is concerned with the emotional personality. It bypasses the mind altogether. Emotions are very powerful tools in the hands of the aspirant, and one should conserve and channel the emotional energy very carefully. Through the intellect you cannot go very deep; you cannot realize the consciousness. But, using the fuel of the emotions through kirtan, you can just soar up beyond the mind like a plane taking off into the open night sky. However, the singing of kirtan is an art and not simply an emotional outburst. Neither is it only a song by means of which we express our feelings in an uncontrolled way. Rather, it is the means, the method, by which we can dive into our emotions, without any interference from the mind, and experience our inner expansiveness, our inner universe.

The singing of God's name is one way of developing bhakti or one-pointed devotion towards God. In fact, the relationship between devotee and God should start with singing of the name. Name or mantra is a method, but actually it is your own inner feeling, your emotion, that is important. These emotions, which are usually so unruly, uncontrollable and dissipated, can be focused and channelled towards the object of devotion or God through the means of naam sankirtan.

When one sings without ego, with fully focused awareness and intensity, straight from the seat of the emotions at anahata, one can ignite and unite the hearts of others/ and help them transcend through the combined power of the emotions. Regarding the emotions and kirtan, Sri Swamiji says, "When you practise kirtan you are travelling by the jet of emotions and therefore you do not confront the mind at all. If your emotions are charged just by hearing the name of God, you can go into a trance."

Bhava samadhi - trance
The point of singing God's name is divine intoxication, divine ecstasy. 'Harinaam ka pyala peekar aur pilakar ban ja tu matavala' - Drink the glass of wine filled with God's name yourself serve it to others and become ecstatic. If you could sing just one line of kirtan for three to four hours, you would go into bhava samadhi.
- Swami Satyananda Saraswati

When total harmony between body, mind and prana takes place, together with the mantra, it is known as bhava samadhi, or ecstasy, where action and emotion fuse into one, and we develop awareness of the inner spirit, or atman. When kirtan is sung correctly with the right rhythm and harmony, it restructures the whole pranic flow, as the body and mind move with the rhythm of the music and mantra. If you continue singing kirtan with devotion in the same rhythm, slowly and steadily, and build to a climax very slowly, you will go into a trance, into bhava samadhi. Chaitanya

Mahaprabhu - and many other saints - used to move about in this state. Intoxicated by the name of God, he would be followed by a gathering of villagers, singing and dancing in ecstasy.

Effects of kirtan
God's name is like a detergent that cleans the karmas. It cleans the dross of the soul which you have accumulated during the course of this life and of many past lives. By constantly remembering the name, man can cross over the ocean of life to the other side. The Lord's name is the redeemer of all physical, mental and social illnesses.
-Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Kirtan opens up the heart and purifies the atmosphere. As Sri Swamiji says, "It is like waving a stick of incense in the air." It creates such pure, positive energy that no evil spirits or negative influences can enter the environment where it is sung. In the house where kirtan is done regularly, both mental and physical sickness will be warded off. Kirtan is also the best way to relax and to raise your energy. It helps to make you free from tension, high blood pressure and other stress-related diseases, bringing about happiness and mental peace. So, when you come home tired and strained from a stressful day at the office, just sit down quietly, close your eyes and sing a few kirtans with your friends or family and see the effect.

Kirtan removes the fears, inhibitions, suppressions and neuroses, from which the people of the 21st century suffer so acutely. Regarding this Sri Swamiji says, "When you sing kirtan you must come down from the pulpit of the ego and think, 'I am nothing'. Then you can transcend the complexes and blocks. You should have no inhibitions about two things: eating and singing God's name."

Kirtan is a great aid to meditation. The higher the velocity, the lower the frequency and the higher the frequency, the lower the velocity. Velocity pertains to the mind, which is very active. The mind must lose its velocity and attain frequency. This is possible through kirtan. After singing kirtan for half an hour or an hour, the brainwaves slowly convert to alpha, so kirtan is an important method for obtaining pratyahara, the state in which the mind is withdrawn from the external senses and becomes tranquil. In this way many minds become as one mind. The brainwaves also affect the heart and blood circulation. In fact, the name of God influences both the mental and physical chemistry. After a session of kirtan it is very easy to concentrate the mind. In the words of Swami Satyananda, "Sing kirtan for about half an hour, then sit quietly for meditation. If you have involved yourself completely in the kirtan, when you sit for meditation you will find that the highway is clear. There will be no traffic jams on the mental plane."

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda was a great sankirtanist. He also developed a unique way of teaching through simple songs and kirtans (in both Hindi and English) into which he wove his fundamental teachings. According to Swami Sivananda, "Singing the names of God is the quickest, safest, cheapest, surest and best way to reach God." He had so much faith in the name that he used to turn up an hour early at his friends' functions just to purify the atmosphere with his kirtans.

Let us end with a message from him regarding the power of naam sankirtan: "Friend, the glory of the name of God cannot be established through reasoning. It can certainly be experienced through faith, devotion and constant repetition of the Name. Have reverence and faith for the Name. Every Name is filled with countless powers. Take refuge in the Name and cross this formidable ocean of birth and death. Name and nami (one who chants the name) are inseparable. Glory to the Lord. Glory to his Name."

In Love and Light

Pritam

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The Glories of Sankirtan

2007-09-11T15:11:23Z

NAMASTE

The Glories of Sankirtan

From the teachings of Swami Sivananda Saraswati

Sankirtan brings darshan of God, or attainment of divine consciousness, in this Kali yuga. Sankirtan develops love. Sankirtan is the easiest, surest, safest, quickest way to attain God consciousness. Those who do sankirtan in the beginning for the sake of mental enjoyment will realize the purifying effects of sankirtan after some time and then they will themselves do it with bhava (intense feeling) and shraddha (faith). There is a mysterious power in the name of the Lord. Man cannot live on bread alone, but he can live on the name of the Lord.

The harmonious vibrations produced by the singing of the names of the Lord help the devotee to control the mind easily. They produce a benign influence on the mind. They elevate the mind at once from its old ruts or grooves to magnanimous heights of divine splendour and glory. If one does sankirtan from the bottom of one's heart with full bhava and prem (divine love), even the trees, birds and animals will be deeply influenced. They will respond. Such is the powerful influence of sankirtan. Rishis and siddhas visit the place where sankirtan is held. You can see brilliant lights all round the pandal where it is held.

The mind is purified by constant sankirtan. It is filled with good and pure thoughts. Daily sankirtan strengthens the good samskaras. The mind of a person who trains himself to think good, holy thoughts develops a tendency to think good thoughts. His character is moulded and transformed by continuous good thoughts. When the mind thinks of the image of God during sankirtan, the mental substance actually transforms into the form of the image of God. The impression of the object is left in the mind. This is a samskara. When the act is repeated very often, the samskara gains strength by repetition and a tendency or habit is formed in the mind. One who entertains thoughts of divinity actually becomes transformed into the divinity by constant thinking and meditation. The bhava and disposition is purified and divinized. The meditator and the meditated, the worshipper and the worshipped, the thinker and the thought, become one and the same. This is samadhi. This is the fruit of sankirtan.

Love - the answer to God's mystery
God is a mystery. The mind is a mystery. The world is a mystery. How sankirtan transmutes human nature into divine nature, how it overhauls the old vicious samskaras, how it changes the mental substance, how it transforms or metamorphoses the demonic, asuric nature into the pure sattwic nature and how it brings the devotee face to face with God is also a mystery. Science and reason can hardly explain the modus operandi of sankirtan. Reason is an imperfect instrument; reason cannot explain many of life's mysteries.

Love or prem is a mighty power. It indeed exercises a wonderful power over the beings that come under its masterful influence. Love is a great leveller. The lover and the beloved are placed on the same level. All differences between the two vanish. Pure unselfish love can turn God into a human and a human into God. There is no power on earth greater than love. Rules are broken by the power of love.

Love is the immediate way to truth or the kingdom of God or the vast domain of perennial peace and joy. It is the life-principle of creation. It is the highest expression or soul force. It is the magic wand with which the devotee conquers the whole world.

In Love and Light

Pritam

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Swami Krishnananda Chants The Devi Mahatmya

2007-09-11T14:12:54Z

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Swami Krishnananda Chants

The Devi Mahatmya

http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/devi-audio.html

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Pritam

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Bhajans on Devi

2007-09-08T03:50:38Z

JAI MA

Aadi Divya Jyothi Mahaa Kaali Maa Namo
Devi Shakthi Mahaa Shakthi Kaali Maa Namo
Kaali Maa Namo, Sathya Sai Maa Namo
Shringa Shaila Vaasini Kaali Maa Namo
Sankata Haarini Mangala Kaarini Kaali Maa Namo
Kaali Maa Namo, Sathya Sai Maa Namo

(Oh Eternal, Effulgent Divine Light, Great Goddess Kaali, Oh Great Power, dweller of the snow-clad mountain tops, You have guarded us against pain and misery; You have brought auspiciousness into our lives. You are called by the name Kaali. You are also called by the name Sai. We bow to Thee, Divine Mother Sai.)

Aananda Mayi Brahma Mayi
Aananda Mayi Brahma Mayi
Athulitha Saundarya Roopini
Aananda Mayi Brahma Mayi

(Oh blissful One, Oh absolute One; Oh blissful One, Oh absolute One; whose Form is unsurpassed Beauty; Oh blissful One, Oh absolute One)

Akhilaandeshwari Amba Parameshwari
Sakala Jagat Ko Paalaya Maa
Sab Sukha Daayini Kashta Nivaarini
Vibhuda Vilaasini Paalaya Maa
Paalaya Maa Sai Paalaya Maa (2)

(Oh Goddess of the universe, please protect the whole world. You are the Goddess who gives mankind its happiness. You are the Goddess who removes pain and misery from all living creatures. You are the all-pervading Goddess. Protect us Mother. )

Akhilaandeshwari Maa
Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Jaya Jaya Maa ..(Akhilandeshwari Maa)
Sai Shubhankari Hey Parameshwari (2)
Parthipureeshwari Maa
Annapoorneshwari Hey Jagadeeshwari
Krupa Karo Maa Dayaa Karo (2)
Krupa Karo Maa Raksha Karo

(Oh Mother, You who reigns over the universe, Victory to Thee! Oh Mother Sai You always bring auspiciousness into our lives; You always give everything in plenty; We adore Thee. Please give us Your Grace and protection.)

Akhilaandeshwari Raajaraajeshwari
Durgabhavaani Naaraayani
Mahamaaya Shiva Shakthi Swaroopini
Veda Vilaasini Naaraayani

(Goddess of the Universe! The Queen of all Goddesses! Durga, Bhavaani and Naaraayanai are all different appellations for Parvathi, the Shakthi/feminine aspect of Godhead; You weave the web of Maya; You are the form of Shiva Shakthi; You are resplendent as the Vedas, Oh Naaraayani!)

Amba Manda Haasa Vadani Manohari Sai Jagat Janani
Matha Matha Matha Jagat Janani
Jagat Janani Shubha Karini
Sathya Sai Jagan Matha

(Worship the auspicious Mother of the Universe, Mother Sai and Amba who has an enchanting face with a charming smile.)

Amba Matha Jagan Matha Veera Matha Sathya Prema Matha
Amba Mayi Jagan Mayi, Veera Mayi Sathya Prema Mayi

(Oh Divine Mother, Oh Mother of the World! Oh valorous Mother, You give us eternal Truth and divine Love)

Amba Parameshwari Akhilaandeshwari
Aadi Para Shakti Palayamaam
Tribhuvaneshwari Raajaraajeshwari
Ananda Roopini Paalayamaam

(Oh Goddess Amba (Parvati) Oh Divine Mother of the entire creation! Oh Queen of the Universe! Thy form is bliss. Thou art the nourisher, sustainer and protector.)

Amba Shankari Sashi Shekhari Parameshwari Amba
Sarveshwari Jagadeeshwari Parameshwari Amba
Sundari Guna Manjari Shiva Shankari Amba
Kaadambari Shwetambari Hari Sodari Amba

(Oh Mother, Consort of Shankar, Giver of Bliss, Thou art the universal Mother Thou art the Cause of all and Queen of this world, Oh Mother Beautiful beyond words, Thou art the Repository of all traits and dearest to Lord Shiva Universal Effulgence emanates from You and being the ultimate Power, You are clad in brilliant white The Sister of Hari, Oh Mother of the universe, Oh Mother!) sai

Ambey Bhavani Maa Jai Ambey Gauri Sai Maatha
Kasht Nivaaro Maiyya Bhakth Janonke
Sankatahaarani Maa Jai Ambey Gauri Sai Maatha
Kasht Nivaaro Maiyya Bhakt Janonkey
Parthipuri Sai Maa Jai Ambey Gauri Sai Maatha
Prem Bhaav Sey Pooja Karey Theree

(Victory to Mother Bhavani, Mother Sai. We pray to You with love. Kindly remove the difficulties of Your devotees, Oh Mother)

Ambey Janani Abhiraami
Abhayapradaayini Shiva Kaami
Ambey Janani Abhiraami
Shaambhavi Shankari Sarveshwari
Shaantha Swaroopini Shiva Shankari
Sathya Swaroopini Sai Maatha
Shaashwatha Ananda Daayini Maatha

(Hey Mother Ambe (Parvathi); The One who gives protection, Parvathi; Shambhavi, Shankari (Appellations of Parvathi), the supreme Goddess; The embodiment of peace, Parvathi; The embodiment of Truth, Mother Sai; The Mother who bestows ever lasting happiness)

Ashta Bhujangini Divya Swaroopini Kaali Kapaalini Maa
Duritha Nivarini Bhava Bhaya Harini Mangalakaarini Maa
Janani Shubha Janani Parthi Pureeshwari Shankari Maa (2x)

(Oh heavenly beauty, Goddess Durga, with eight arms, Mother Kaali, Kapaalini! You always help us quickly overcome our problems. You have encouraged us to overcome the fear of existence and getting entangled in the endless cycle of births and deaths. You have always brought auspiciousness into our lives. Oh Mother, Oh Divine Mother, Goddess of Puttaparthi (we adore You).)

Bhaja Mana Maa Maa Maa Maa Bhaja Mana Maa Maa Maa Maa
Aananda Mayi Maa Maa Aananda Mayi Maa Maa
Aananda Mayi Maa Maa Aananda Roopa Maa Maa
Aananda Roopa Maa Maa
Aananda Mayi Maa Maa

(Oh mind, chant the name of Mother; Mother-full of bliss, Mother-Whose Form is blissful Mother-full of bliss)

Bhajorey Maa Bhajorey Maa
Bhajorey Bhaja Mana Sai Maa
Bhajorey Saraswathi Shankari Maa
Bhajorey Chandi Maheshwari Maa
Parvathi Bhava Bhaya Haarini Maa
Pankaja Lochani Sai Maa

(Oh Mind! Worship the Lotus-eyed Mother Sai, Destroyer of evil, fear and bondage of birth and death. Goddess Saraswati - bestower of knowledge.)

Bhajorey Sada Bhajo Durga Bhavaani
Bhava Bhaya Bhanjani Sai Bhavaani
Bhajorey Sada Bhajo Durga Bhavaani
Mahishaasur Mardani Bhavaani
Dayaa Sagari Hey Jagajanani

(Always worship Mother Durga Bhavani. She is the destroyer of fear and cycle of birth and death. She is slayer of demon Mahisasur. Oh Mother of the Universe! Thou art full of mercy)

Bhavaani Jai Jai Bhavaani Jai Jai
Kailaasha Shakthi Shiva Shankari Jai Jai
Namah Shivaayo Namah Shivaayo (2X)

(Victory to the Mother of the Universe; The highest divine Energy of the Universe Who lives on Mount Kailash with Shiva; I bow to the Divine Power of Shiva)

Dayaa Karo Dayaa Karo Dayaa Karo Maa
Rakshaa Karo Rakshaa Karo Sathya Sai Maa
Hey Maa Hey Maa
Dayaa Karo Krupaa Karo Sathya Sai Maa
Sathya Sai Maa Sathya Sai Maa

(Oh Mother Sathya Sai! Kindly have mercy and protect us.)

Dayaa Karo Hey Poorna Jyothirmayi
Shiva Shakti Mayi Krupaa Karo
Brahma Sanaathani Dayaa Karo
Anthar Jyoti Jalao Sai
Brahma Sanaathani Dayaa Karo
Shivashakthi Mayi Krupaa Karo
Deena Dayaamayi Patheetha Paavani
Shree Jaga Janani Rakshaa Karo

(Have mercy, Oh Lord - the One full of effulgence; Have kindness, Oh Lord - the One with Shiva's powers; Have mercy, Oh eternal Brahman; Sai, please light my inner lamp; Have mercy, Oh eternal Brahman; Have kindness, Oh Lord - the one with Shiva's powers, The One with compassion, the One with the powers to salvage the fallen, Oh Mother of the Universe, please protect us!)

Dayaa Sudha Barasaavo Maata Jaya Jaya Jaya Ambe
Prem Sudha Barasaavo Maata Jaya Jaya Jaya Ambe
Devi Niranjani Sai Bhavaani Jaya Jaya Jaya Ambe
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ambe

(Oh Mother! Shower Thy mercy! Victory to the Mother! Oh Mother! Shower Thy Love! Victory to the Mother! Oh Blemishless Mother Sai! Shower Thy Love! Victory to the Mother! (Devi, Bhavaani etc are various names of Parvathi))

Dehi Sharanam Simha Vaahini
Dehi Sharanam Asura Vinaashini
Dehi Sharanam Bhava Bhaya Haarini
Dehi Sharanam Hari Naaraayani
Dehi Sharanam Brahma Sanaatani
Dehi Sharanam Sai Naaraayani

(Grant me protection: Oh Goddess Durga, Whose vehicle is Lion; Oh destroyer of demons! Oh destroyer of fear of cycle of birth and death! Oh Consort of Lord Narayana! Oh Infinite One! Oh Sai Naaraayani!)

Devi Sai Maa Devi Saraswathi Maa
Durga Bhavaani Maa Kaali Kapaalini Maa
Jagadoddhaarini Maa Sai Dayaakari Maa

(Worship mother Sai who is none other than Saraswathi, Durga, Bhavani, Kali and Kapalini. She is the merciful One who frees us from the endless cycle of births and deaths and lets us finally merge into Her.)

Devi Bhavaani Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa
Dayaa Karo Sai Maa Krupaa Karo Sai Maa
Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Jaya Sai Bhavaani Maa
Jaya Parthi Nivaasini Maa
Jaya Sai Bhavaani Maa

(Victory to Goddess Bhavaani, Sai Bhavaani! Oh Mother Sai, bestow Thy Grace on us and lead us on the spiritual path. May You be victorious in this task.)

Devi Bhavaani Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa
Parthi Nivaasini Jaganmaata
Deena Dayaakari Parama Kripaakari (2)
Hey Jaga Vandini Maata
Mangala Kaarini Moksha Vidhaayini
Deena Samrakshini Maata

(Oh Mother Bhavani, Oh Mother Sai, dweller of Puttaparthi, Oh kind and compassionate One, adored by one and all, doing good all the time, conferring liberation to everyone, protecting the meek and forlorn, Oh universal Goddess, we bow to Thee.)

Devi Dayaa Karo Maa Jai Matha Gauri Kaali Maa
Dukha Nivaaro Maayaa Devi Bhaktha Janomke Maya
Mangala Karini Maa Jai Matha Gauri Kali Maa

(Oh Divine Mother, have mercy on me Victory to You, Oh Mother Gauri and Mother Kali (forms of the Divine Mother) Remove all my sorrows, Oh compassionate Mother of all devotees Oh auspicious Mother, victory to You, Mother Gauri and Mother Kali)

Durga Bhavani Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa
Kaali Kapaalini Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa
Parama Shivayani Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa
Jagatodhaarini Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa

(Victory to Mother Durga, Bhavani, Kali and Sai. Victory to Mother Sai, Who is supreme Shivayani (Power). Victory to Mother Sai, Who has come to save and deliver mankind.)

Durga Lakshmi Saraswathi Sai Jaganmaatha
Sai Jaganmaatha Maam Paahi Jaganmaatha
Sai Jaganmaatha Maam Paahi Jaganmaatha

(Glory to Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Sai; Sai, Divine Mother of the Universe, protect me.)

Durgati Nashini Durga Jai Jai
Kaala Vinashini Kaalini Jai Jai
Uma Rama Sarvaani Jai Jai
Seetha Radha Rukmini Jai Jai
Jai Jai Jai Hari Narayana Jai
Jai Jai Gopeejana Vallabha Jai Jai
Bhaktha Vatsala Sai Naathha Jai Jai

(Victory to Goddess Durga, who destroys misfortunes and distress. Victory to Goddess Kali, who is destroyer of death (time). Victory to Goddess Uma, Seetha, Radha and Rukshamani. Victory to Lord Sainath, who is affectionate, tender and loving towards devotees)

Durgey Durgey Durgey Jai Jai Maa
Karuna Saagari Maa
Kaali Kapaalini Maa
Jagadoddharini Maa
Jagadambey Jai Jai Maa (repeat)

(Victory to Mother Durga (Kali)! Oh Mother, the Ocean of compassion, Oh Mother Kali, Who is adorned with the garland of human skulls (a symbol of Her annihilation of our egoism), Oh Mother, You uplift the world Victory to the Divine Mother who is the Mother of the Universe )

Durgey Jaya Durgey Durgey Jaya Sai Matha
Durgey Jaya Durgey Durgey Sai Maa
Karuna Saagari Maa
Kaali Kapaalini Maa
Jagadoddharini Maa
Durgey Jaya Jai Maa
Jaya Durgey Sai Maa

(Victory to Thee, Oh Goddess Durga (Parvathi)! Oh Mother Sai, Victory to Thee! Thou art the ocean of mercy; Mother Thou art Kali (Parvathi) wearing a garland of skulls; Mother, Thou art the uplifter of the Universe! Mother, Victory to Thee, Oh Durga; Victory to Thee, Oh Mother Sai!)

Durgey Jaya Jaya Durgey Jaya Jaya Duritha Nivaarini Durgey Jaya Jaya
Durgey Jaya Jaya Durgey Jaya Jaya Bhava Bhaya Harini Bhavani Jaya Jaya

(Victory to Durga; victory to Durga; victory to Durga, the Remover of all sins Victory to Durga; victory to Durga; victory to Bhavani, the Remover of fear of this world)

Gaanapriye Sai Karunaamayi
Kaadambari Amba Karthyaayini
Hari Vallabhe Sukha Daayini
Omkara Roopini Narayini
Bhuvaneshwari Jaganmohini
Shree Chakra Vaasini Sayeeshwari

(Oh Sai, the lover of music, the compassionate One! Oh Mother, Kadambari, Kaarthyayini (different names for Parvathi)! Oh Mother You are the consort of Hari (Vishnu), the bestower of happiness! Oh Narayani, You are the primal form of Om! You are the Goddess of the world, Jaganmohini (One who beautifies the world) Oh Sayeeshwari (the Shakthi aspect of Sai), the One living in Sri Chakra!)

Hey Amba Hey Amba Hey Amba Bol
Eeshwara Sat Chitta Ananda Bol
Saamba Sada Shiva Saamba Sada Shiva Saamba Sada Shiva
Bol Paalaka Preraka Satpathi Bol
Amba Amba Jaya Jagadamba Akhilaandeshwari Jaya Jagadamba

(Sing "Oh Mother, Oh Mother, Oh Mother"; Sing "Lord, Existence, Awareness. Bliss Absolute"; Sing "Eternally Auspicious One"; Sing "Protector, Inspirer and Lord of All"; Hail to Mother, the Mother of the world; Hail to the Mother of the entire Universe )

Hey Chinmayee Sai Janani
Maatha Jaganmayi Sai Janani
Thathwa Brahma Mayi Sai Janani
Paraathparaamayi Sai Janani
Shiva Shakthimayi Sai Janani
Nithyaanandmayi Sai Janani

(Hey Mother, the One who captivates the mind, Oh Mother Sai who captivates the world, Thou art the embodiment of the creation itself, Oh Mother Sai, the all pervading effulgent One. You are endowed with the power of Shiva, Oh Mother Sai; You are ever immersed in supreme Bliss)

Hey Rambha Janani Shree Sai Janani
Bhavaani Jagadambe Maa Bhavaani Jagadambe Maa
Tribhuvana Paalini Hey Karunaamayi Uma Shaaradaamba
Raksha Karo Sai Maa

(Oh Mother, Oh Sai Bhavani, Jagadambe (all appellations of the Supreme Mother, the feminine aspect of Godhead), You protect the three worlds; You have supreme compassion. Oh Uma, Sharada (different names for Parvathi), please protect us)

Jaago Jaago Maa Shankari Maa
Shankari Maa Abhayankari Maa
Ambha Bhavani Parvati Maa
Devi Dayaa Karo Shiva Ramane
Janani Thriloka Paalini Maa
Jai Jai Bhavaani Maa

(Oh Mother Parvati and Amba! Oh Sustainer of three worlds and destroyer of fear! Please wake up. Victory to Thee Oh Mother Bhavani! We seek Your Grace. (Wake up means to be aware of the atmic reality latent in us.)).

Jagadambey Ambey Bhavani
Jagan Matha Mangala Dhayini
Jagadeeshwari Sai Janani
Parameshwari Parthi Shivani
Naaraayani Mangala Karini
Sayeeshwari Sankata Harini
Sarvesahwari Sai Janani

(Chant the many names of Mother of Universe, who removes danger and grants auspiciousness. Mother: Ambey; Bhavani; Sai Janani; Parmeswari; Parthi Shivani; Naaraayani; Sayeeshwari; Sarveswari.)

Jagadambikey Jai Mano Mani
Karunya Nilaye Kaadambari
Amba Karunya Nilaye Kaadambari
Karuna Kari Amba Parmeshwari
Mohan Roopa Mayi Jagadeeshwari

(Victory to Mother Amba, Mother of Universe. Chant the name of Mother Saraswati (Kadambari: Goddess who moves about in Kadamba vana), who is embodiment of compassion; Mother Amba Mother of Universe, who is enchanting and mericful.)

Jagadeeshwari Dayaa Karo Maa
Shivashankari Kripaa Karo Maa
Partheeshwari Rakshaa Karo Maa
Sayeeshwari Dayaa Karo Maa
Shivashankari Kripaa Karo Maa

(Oh Divine Mother of the Universe, Mother Partheeswari Sai! Have mercy on us and shower us with Your blessings)

Jagadodhaarini Maa Vishwavilaasini Maa
Sthirasukha Daayini Maa
Jaya Jagadeeshwari Jaya Parameshwari
Jaya Partheeswari Parvathi Maa
Jagadodhaarini Maa Vishwavilasini Maa
Parthipureeswari Parvathi Maa
Bhava Bhaya Haarini Bhairavi Maa
Shambavi Maa Gauri Maa
Jaya Bhuvaneshwari Jaya Jagadeeshwari
Jaya Partheeshwari Parvathi Maa

(Hey Mother, the One who uplifts the world, The One who illumines the whole world, The One who bestows ever lasting happiness, Victory to Thee, Goddess of the world, Victory to Thee, the One whose abode is at Puttaparthy, Oh Mother Parvathi, Thou art the dispeller of the cycle of birth and death, Victory to You, Bhairavi, Shambhavi, Gauri (all are differenet names for Parvathi) Maa, victory to Thee! Victory to Thee Parvathi, whose abode is at Puttaparthi)

Jagadodhaarini Matha Durga Jagadodhaarini Maa
Jaago Jaago Maa, Jaago Jaago Maa, Jaago Jaago Maa, Jananee
Hey Durga Devi Rana Chandi Devi Hey Shiva Ramana Jaago Ma
Hey Shiva Ramana Jaago Ma
Jaago Jagadodhaarini Ma

(This is a "Praana-prathistaapana" song. The Deity has been sculptured in clay, dried, draped in the finest silk garments, decked with gold and diamond jewelry and placed in the shrine. Before beginning formal worship, devotees chant the "Prana- prathishtapana" song and pray " Goddess Mother, we have prepared the clay statuette. Please infuse it with Your presence. Please breath life into it and make it wake up and come to life" The meaning of the song is: Mother, uplifter of the universe, please wake up. Durga, chandi, consort of Lord Shiva, please make the image wake up into a living vibrant You.)

Jagan Maathey Jagat Janani
Jaya Jagadambe Devi Bhavaani
Devi Saraswathi Durga Lakshmi
Mahishasura Samharini Maatha

(Oh Mother of the Universe, Victory to Thee, Oh Jagadambe, Devi, Bhavani (all appellations of Parvathi), Oh Devi, Saraswathi, Durga, Lakshmi (different names for Parvathi), Oh Mother You are the destroyer of the demon Mahisha)

Jagan Maathey Jagat Janani
Parthi Nivaasini Jagadambe
Abhaya Pradaayini Duritha Nivaarini
Durgati Naashini Jagadambe
Jaya Jagadeeshwari Parthipureeshwari
Umaa Maheshwari Jagadambe
Jaya Jaya Devi Jaya Jaya Durge
Jaya Jaya Matey Jagadambe

(Oh Mother of the universe, dweller of Puttaparthi, Sai Matha, Protector of all creation, saviour of mankind from sin, destroyer of penury or destitution, Oh divine Goddess, victory to Thee.)

Jagan Mohini Jaya Jaga Janani
Jagatodhaarini Ambe Bhavaani
Aadi Paraa Shakti Brahma Swaroopini
Vedaa Gamaney Bhava Bhaya Haarini
Naaraayani Patheetha Paavani
Parthipureeshwari Sai Janani

(Oh Mother, You have bewitched the whole world; You are the mother of the entire universe; You are uplifting the whole world; You are the primeval Goddess of great power; You are the Creator, You are the originator of the Vedas; You are the One who dispels from the minds of people the fear of the endless cycle of births and deaths; You also bring salvation to those who have sinned, Oh Goddess Sai Matha of Puttaparthi, Victory to You!)

Jagat Janani Jagadambey Bhavani
Matha Maheswari Sai Naaraayani
Tribhuvana Dharini Shakti Swaroopini
Abhaya Pradayini Sai Naaraayani

(Chant the names of Mother of Universe, Mother: Ambey; Bhavani; Maheswari; Sayeeshwari. Oh Mother Sai Naaraayani! Thou art the bestower of blessings of fearlessness. Thou, in the Form of energy, pervades Three Worlds.)

Jagat Janani Sai Janani
Aadi Puja Sanathani
Jagat Janani Sai Janani
Maha Vidya Daayini
Tribhuvani Dhaarini
Bhakthi Mukthi Daayini Maa
Bhava Bhaya Dukha Haarini

(Oh Mother of the universe, Mother Sai! Oh eternally pure One! Thou art Grantor of great wisdom. devotion, and liberation and Bearer of the three worlds and Destroyer of miseries and fear of the cycle of birth and death)

Jagat Janani Shiva Sai Shankari
Matha Maheshwari Parvathi Maa
Abhaya Pradayini Aananda Roopini
Maatha Bhavani Maa
Jaya Jaya Maa
Kali Kapalini Ma Jaya Maa
Kali Kapalini Maa

(Oh Mother, the Creator of the Universe! Oh Shankari, Maheshwari, Parvathi (all appellations of Parvathi), Thou art the form of Bliss, Thou art the One bestowing protection on all of us. Victory to Thee, Mother, Oh Kali (another name for the supreme Mother))

Jai Jai Bhavaani Maa Ambey Bhavaani Maa
Ambe Bhavaani Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa
Jai Jai Bhavaani Maa Ambey Bhavaani Maa
Shirdi Bhavaani Maa Parthi Nivaasi Maa
Atma Nivaasini Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa

(Glory to the Divine Mother, to Parvati! The Divine Mother of Shirdi now dwells in Puttaparthi The Divine Mother, Parvati, indweller of every soul)

Jai Jai Devi Ambey Bhavaani
Durga Saraswathi Lakshmi Naaraayani
Jai Jai Devi Ambey Bhavaani
Abhaya Pradaayani Tribhuvana Dhaarini
Parthi Nivaasini Sai Janani

(Victory to Thee, Oh Divine Mother! Thou art the embodiment of Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati. Mother Sai, You are the dispeller of fear and the supporter of the entire Creation.)

Jai Jai Devi Girija Maatha
Jai Jagadambey Pranava Swarupini
Ashta Bhujangini Akhilaa Dhaari
Jai Yogeeswara Hrudaya Vihaari

(Victory to Goddess Girija - Mother of Universe; Mother Amba, whose form is "OM", who has eight hands (poised in blessings) and who is omnipresent and supremest, residing in the hearts of everyone.)

Jai Jai Durge Jai Bhavaani
Shaambhavi Shankari Jai Bhavaani
Jaya Jagadambe Jaya Mangalye
Shaambhavi Shankari Jai Bhavaani
Jaya Jagajanani Maha Kali Jai
Shaambhavi Shankari Jai Bhavaani

(Victory to the Divine Mother, called Durga, Bhavani, Shambhavi, Shankari, Kali; She Who is auspicious, the Mother of the universe)

Jai Jai Jai Devi Jagadamba
Sankata Harani Mangala Karani
Jnana Shakti Vijnana Mayi
Prema Mayi Kalyana Mayi
Subha Dey Maatha Devi Jagan Maatha

(Victory to Goddess Amba- Mother of Universe: who is grantor of auspiciousness and prosperity and destroyer of dangers; who confers knowledge, power and supreme wisdom; who is embodiment of auspiciousness and love. Oh Mother of Universe ! Kindly bestow prosperity.)

Jai Jai Jai Devi Naaraayani
Sai Janam Maran Bhaya Haarini
Dukha Nivarini Jag Pari Paalini
Jai Jai Jai Sai Jag Janani
Jag Janani Subha Janani
Jai Jai Jai Sai Jag Janani

(Victory to Goddess Naaraayani. Oh Mother Sai of the entire Universe ! Thou art the destroyer of fears of birth and death and all miseries. Victory to auspicious Mother of Universe, Mother Sai.)

Jai Jai Jai Jaga Vandini Maa
Jai Paramesha Hridaya Vaasini Maa
Aadi Shakthi Para Brahma Swarupini
Jai Janani Chathur Veda Vilaasini
Shaambhavi Mohini Maatha Bhavaani
Shaambhavi Shankari Moksha Pradaayini

(Victory to Mother, residing in our heart and to Whom the entire creation pays obeisance. Oh Mother of the Universe! Oh Giftor of Four Vedas! Thy Form is infinite bliss and infinite power. Oh Enchanting Mother Bhavani, Shambhavi and Shankari! Thou art bestower of liberation and salvation.)

Jai Jai Jai Mahadevi
Jai Jai Devi Naaraayani
Maheshwari, Maheshwari
Jai Jai Jai Mahadevi
Hey Maa Shree Maa Jai Maa
Sai Maatha Jagan Maatha
Sai Maatha Durga Maatha

(Glory to the great Goddess. Glory to the Goddess Lakshmi, Almighty God in the form of Parvati, Glory to the great Goddess, Glory to the most auspicious mother, Sai Baba, Mother of all creation)

Jai Jai Janani Sai Janani Ambey Bhavaani Maa
Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa
Sathya Sai Bhavaani Maa
Jai Jai Janani Sai Janani Ambey Bhavaani Maa
Simha Vaahini Thrishoola Dhaarini Ambey Bhavaani Maa
Jai Jai Janani Sai Janani Parthy Nivaasini Maa

(Victory to Thee Mother, Ambe, Bhavaani (appellations of Parvathi); Victory to Sai, the Mother, victory to Sathya Sai - the Mother; Victory to the One who rides in a lion and weilds a trident; Victory to Mother Sai residing at Parthi)

Jai Jai Sai Maa Jai Sai Saraswathi Maa
Veena Vaadini Maa Vidya Daayini Maa
Jai Jai Sai Maa Jai Sai Saraswathi Maa
Mukthi Pradaayini Maa Shakthi Pradaayini Maa
Veena Vaadini Maa Vidya Daayini Maa

(Victory to Mother Sai Saraswati: Player of (heart soothing music on string instrument) Veena; Bestower of wisdom; Grantor of energy (life) and liberation.)

Jai Jai Saraswathi Maatha Thujhko Laakho Pranaam
Laakho Pranaam Thujhko Koti Pranaam
Jai Jai Lakshmi Maatha Thujhko Laakho Pranaam
Laakho Pranaam Thujhko Koti Pranaam
Jai Santoshi Maya Thujhko Koti Pranaam
Laakho Pranaam Thujhko Koti Pranaam
Govardhana Giridhari Thujhko Laakho Pranaam
Laakho Pranam Thujhko Koti Pranaam
Parthi Nivaasi Sai Thujhko Laakho Pranaam
Laakho Pranaam Thujhko Koti Pranaam

(Victory, Victory to Mother Saraswati, Goddess of Divine Knowledge, Millions of prostrations to You, Victory, Victory to Mother Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and prosperity, Millions of prostrations to You, Victory , Victory to Mother Santoshi, Millions of prostrations to You, Millions of prostrations to Shree Krishna, Who lifted Govardhana Mountain, Millions of prostrations to You, Millions of prostrations to Sai, Resident of Parthi, Millions of prostrations to You )

Jai Jai Shankari Jai Parameshwari
Jai Shiva Shankari Maa
Jai Vishweshwari Jai Sarveshwari
Vibhoothi Sundara Maa
Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Puttaparthi Pureeshwara Maa
Vibhooti Sundara Maa

(Victory to Mother of Universe : Shankari, Parmeswari, Shiva Shankari, Sarveyswari, Puttaparthipuriswari. Victory to charming Mother.)

Jai Maa Aananda Mayi Janani
Sub Par Kripaa Karo Janani
Bhaktha Janon Key Mangala Karini
Mangala Karo Janani
Maa Mangala Karo Janani
Thum Ho Prema Daayani
Sub Par Kripaa Karo Janani

(Victory to Thee Mother- the embodiment of bliss! Shower Thy grace on all. Thou art the bestower of auspiciousness on all the devotees. Oh Embodiment of Love! Shower Thy grace on all.)

Jai Maa Kaali Durgey Maa Kaali Maa
Jai Maa Kaali Durgey Maa Kaali Maa
Jai Maa Durgey Maa, Jai Maa Durgey Maa

(Victory to Kali and Durge - the Divine Mother)

Janani Janani Sathya Sai Shubha Janani
Jagat Kaarini Paripoorini Sayeeshwari Janani
Sathya Swaroopini Janani
Dharma Samvardhini Janani
Shaanta Swaroopini Janani
Prema Pradaayini Janani

(Oh Mother Sathya Sai, You are the great Goddess who ferries the entire world across the ocean of life and death. You give in abundant measure. You are the very embodiment of Truth. You, mother, are the one who promotes right conduct in people. You are the embodiment of blissful peace. You give selfless love in abundance.)

Janani Kripaa Karo Ambey
(Sai) Janani Jaya Jagadambey
Janani Kripa Karo Ambey
Janani Janani Janani Janani
Maatha Maheshwari Mangala Dayini Ambey
Mangala Daayini Tripureeshwari Jagadambey
Abhaya Daayini Amrita Bhaashini Ambey
Janani Janani Janani Janani

(Give us Grace, Oh Janani (Mother) Ambe; Victory to the Mother of the Universe; Oh Maheshwari Who grants auspiciousness, Who is the Goddess of the three worlds, Grantor of fearlessness, Bestower of the sweet nectar of Life )

Janani Sai Devi Dayaa Mayi
Janani Ma Kripalini Ma
Thumaho Prema Swaroopini Maa
Dayaa Karo Sathya Sai Maa
Janani Prema Sai Ma (2X)a

(Dear Mother Sai, You give us everything; Mother, You grant us Your Divine Grace You are the Highest Form of Love; Mother Sathya Sai, You grant us Mercy Glory to You, Sai, Mother of boundless Love! )

Jaya Jaga Janani Maa
Jaya Maa, Jaya Maa, Jaya Maa
Sai Shiva Shankari, Sai Parameshwari
Ambey Bhavani Maa
Jaya Ambey Bhavaani Maa

(Victory to the Mother of Universe, Mother Sai. Chant the name of Mother Sai Shiva Shankari, Sai Parameswari and Ambey Bhavani.)

Jaya Jaga Vandini Maatha Saraswathi
Jaya Jaya Devi Sakala Kalaavathi
Jaya Jaya Sai Sakala Kalaavathi ..(Jaya Jaga..)
Veena Dhaarini Vidya Roopini
Vaani Saraswathi Aja Raani

(Victory to Thee, Oh universally adored Mother! Victory to Thee, most artistic Mother Sai! You are none other than Saraswathi, who plays on the Veena. You are Higher Knowledge itself. You are that great Goddess Parvathi, consort of Lord Shiva.)

Jaya Jagadambey Gauri Maatha
Gauri Maatha Sai Maatha
Jaya Jagadambey Gauri Maatha
Kaala Vinaashini Jagadodhaarini
Parthi Nivaashini Sai Maatha

(Glory to the Mother of the universe, Mother Gauri, Mother Sai, destroyer of the bondage of time, dealer and sustainer of the universe, resident of Parthi, Mother Sai)

Jaya Jagadambey Maatha Bhavaani
Hey Bhuvaneshwari Triloka Paalini
Jaya Jagadambey Maatha Bhavaani
Hey Shiva Shankari Uma Maheshwari
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
Namo Namo Hey Jagadeesha Maatha

(This bhajan is dedicated to God in the form of the Divine Mother or Shakti in her various forms: Amba (Mother), Maheshwari (Consort of Shiva), Mahishasura Mardini (Destroyer of the demon Mahisasur), Jagadeesha Matha (the Universal Mother))

Jaya Jagadeeshwari Maa
Jaya Partheeshwari Parvathi Maa
Shaanta Swaroopini Sumadhura Bhaashini
Sundara Roopini Suguna Manohari
Akhilaandeshwari Aadi Paraa Shakthi
Annapoorneshwari Maa
Aananda Daayini Maa
Sadaananda Daayini Maa

(Oh Goddess of the universe, Sai Matha, Oh Parvathi, Embodiment of bliss, of gentle and soothing speech, of divine looks, brimming with divine qualities, Oh Goddess of the universe, Oh Primeval Power, Oh Perennial provider, Oh Bestower of eternal bliss, Victory to Thee, Mother.)

Jaya Jagat Janani Jagadambey
Maatha Bhavaani Maatha Ambey (2)
Jai Jai Jai Jai Jai Jagadambey
Jai Jai Jai Jai Jai Maatha Ambey
Jaya Jagat Janani Jagadambey
Vaishnavi Maatha Maatha Ambey
Maatha Ambey Maatha Ambey Maatha Ambey

(Glory to the Divine Mother of all beings; mother of the universe; Victory to the Divine Mother Lakshmi.)

Jaya Jagat Janani Maa Jaya Maa
Jaya Shiva Shankari Jaya Parameshwari
Parthipureeshwari Jaya Sai Maa
Jagadhodhaarini Jaya Sai Maa

(Glory to the Divine Mother of all beings; Parvati, the supreme Goddess who lives in Puttaparthy; sustainer of the universe.)

Jaya Jaya Maa Janaki Maa
Jagadodhaarini Sai Maa
Jaya Jaya Maa Janani Maa
Bhava Bhaya Haarini Bhaarathi Maa
Shiva Naaraayani Shankari Maa

(Glory to the Divine Mother Seetha, sustainer of the universe, Divine Mother Sai, Saraswati, destroyer of fears of worldly existence, Narayani (Narayana's consort), Parvati, Divine Mother.)

Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Dayaa Karo Sai Maa
Mukthi Pradayini Prema Pradayani Shanti Pradayini Maa
Janani Maa Janani Jaga Janani Sai Maa
Dayaa Karo Sai Ma Jaya Maa
Kripa Karo Sai Maa

(Hail Mother, compassionate and merciful Mother Sai who grants Liberation, Love and Peace, Janani Ma, Mother of the Universe, Compassionate Sai Ma, Merciful Sai Ma, Hail to Thee, Mother Sai)

Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Jagadeeshwari Sai Maa
Jagadeeshwari Maheshwari Sayeeshwari Sai Maa (2)

(Victory to Mother of Universe, Mother Maheswari and Sayeeshwari)

Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Jaya Maa
Prema Mayee Sai Maa Jnana Mayee Sai Maa
Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Jaya Maa
Shiva Shakti Roopini Sai Maa Sadaananda Roopini Sai Maa
Jaya Maa Jaya Maa
Parabrahma Roopini Sai Maa Thumhi Moksha Pradaayini Maa
Jaya Maa Jaya Maa

(Victory to Mother Sai who is the Embodiment of Love and Wisdom. Oh lotus-faced Mother Sai, You are in the form of Shiva Shakthi, You always enjoy absolute bliss. Thy infinite Form is Auspiciousness and Power and Thou art the Grantor of liberation)

Jaya Santhoshi Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa
Mangala Kaarini Maa Sai, Sankata Haarini Maa
Thriloka Paalini Maa Sai, Trishooladhaarini Maa
Jaya Santhoshi Maa Sai, Jai Jai Sai Maa
Therey Dwar Khadaayi Maa, Merey Paar Karo Sai Maa
Shirdi Nivaasini Maa Sai, Parthi Nivaasini Maa

(Victory to Thee, Hey Santhoshi Ma (a form of Shakthi). Victory to Thee Mother, the bestower of auspiciousness. Thou art the protector of the three worlds (earth, heaven and nether world) Victory to the One who weilds the trident. We stand at Your door step, help us cross the ocean of samsaara. You are the One who lives at Shirdi and Parthi)

Jaya Shiva Nandana Jaya Jaga Vandana
Jaya Gauri Sutha Paahi Gajaanana
Pranava Swaroopa Para Shiva Nandana
Parthipureeshwara Sai Gajaanana
Jaya Sarveshwara Shambho Nandana

(Victory to Lord Shiva's son Ganesha who is adored by the whole world. Victory to You, son of Parvathi. Protect us Oh Lord. Oh Primeval Spirit, son of Shiva, Thou hast come to us in the form of Sai Baba. Victory to Thee (in Your efforts to redeem the world))

Jaya Shiva Shankari Jaya Sai Maa
Parthipureeshwari Jaya Sai Maa
Jaya Hey Jaya Hey Jaya Sai Maa
Jaya Hey Jaya Hey Jay Sai Maa
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Sai Maa
Jaya Sai Ma Jaya Sai Maa

(Victory to the Mother (who is Shiva's half). Victory to Mother Sai of Puttaparthi. Victory to Thee, Mother Sai)

Kaali Kaali Mahakaali Kapaalini
Durga Durga Devi Durga Bhavaani
Mangala Gauri Maatha Maheshwari
Raaja Raajeshwari Lakshmi Naaraayani

(Chant the various auspicious names of Mother Kali.)

Maa Hey Maa
Sai Matha Jagat Janani ... (Maa)
Veena Vaadini Saraswathi Maatha
Jagat Paalini Gauri Maatha
Amba Bhavaani Lakshmi Maatha
Sai Maatha Jagat Janani

(Oh mother Sai, You are the mother of the universe; You are Saraswathi, goddess of learning who plays on the veena (musical instrument); As Gauri, You are the protector of the world; You are Bhavani, the divine mother; You are Lakshmi, goddess of wealth. Mother Sai, mother of the universe, You are all these Goddesses. (Let me prostrate before Thee))

Maa Jaago Maa Anantha Roopini Maa
Abhaya Pradaayini Duritha Nivaarini
Durgati Naashini Maa, Kaali Kapaalini Maa ...(Maa Jago Maa)
Jaya Jagadeeshwari Parthipureeshwari
Shakthi Maheshwari Maa, Sai Shakthi Maheshwari Maa

(The great Goddess is in divine slumber. Devotees on the earth are being tormented by innumerable forces common to the world. They rush to Mother and implore Her to wake up and come to their rescue. The meaning of the song is: Oh Mother, of infinite forms, You have taught us to be fearless, You have shielded us from pain and penury. You have guarded us against misfortune. Oh Great Goddess of the universe, Goddess of Puttaparthi, Oh Great Power, please continue to keep us under Your shelter.)

Maatha Maheshwari Durga Bhavaani
Jagatodhaarini Sai Janani
Parthipureeshwari Ambey Bhavaani
Jagadambey Maatha Sayeeshwari

(Meditate on the Supreme Goddess Sai Matha. She is none other than Durga or Bhavaani.)

Madurapuri Namaye Meenakshi
Kamakoti Namaye Kamakshi
Kashipuraari Paaye Viswveshwari
Parthipuraari Paaye Sayeeshwari

(Bow to : Mother Minakshi of Madura; Wish-fulfilling Mother Kamakshi; Mother Vishwaveswari of Kashi; and, Mother Sai of Partipuri.)

Mangala Gauri Maatha Maheshwari
Samba Vinodini Shiva Sai Shankari
Akhilandeshwari Raaja Raajeshweri
Dayaa Sagari Parama Krupaa Kari
Samba Vinodini Shiva Sai Shankari

(Gauri, our auspicious Divine mother, spouse of Shiva in the form of Sai, Mother of all worlds, queen of queens, Ocean of compassion and supreme bestower of grace.)

Mangala Maya Vardey Bhavaani
Maatha Maheshwari Amba Bhavaani
Ajaya Amara Maya Brahma Swaroopini
Peeda Paar Thoo Hey Jag Janani

(Oh Goddess Bhavani ! Thou art the bestower of auspiciousness and destroyer of pain and misery. Chant the name of infinite and victorious, Mother Amba and Maheswari.)

Mangala Shubha Kari Maatha Maheshwari
Ambey Bhavaani Akhilandeshwari
Mangala Shubha Kari Maatha Maheshwari
Rajeevalochani Raaja Raajeshwari
Aadi Paraa Shakthi Shree Parameshwari
Aananda Roopini Hey Shiva Shankari

(Hey Mother, chief of Goddesses, the One who bestows auspiciousness, Hey Mother, Ambe, Bhavani (all different names for Shakti - the feminine form of Godhead), Goddess of the Universe, You are the One with beautiful eyes. You are the supreme Goddess, the ancient One, the embodiment of supreme Bliss)

Matha Annapoorneshwari
Shree Sathya Sayeeshwari
Matha Annapoorneshwari
Matha Saraswathi Maatha Mahalakshmi
Maatha Annapoorneshwari
Shree Shiva Shaktheeshwari (2)

(Eulogise the power (Shakti) or Mother aspect of God, known by feminine names :- Matha Annapoorneshwari - Goddess of plenty - Mother Durga; Shree Sathya Sayeeshwari; Matha Saraswati - Goddess of Learning and knowledge; Matha Mahalakshmi - Goddess of wealth and Shree Sai Shaktishwari - Shree Sathya Sai - representating all types of powers.)

Naada Brahmamayee Sayeeshwari
Bhagavathi Maatha Kripa Saagari
Naada Brahmamayee Sayeeshwari
Varaahi Vaishnavi Vageeswari
Maathangi Mahaamaye Mookambikey
Parameshwari Hari Sodari
Bhava Bhaya Haarini Sathya Sayeeshwari

(Hey Mother Sai, You are the form of the sound of Brahman (Om). You are the ocean of compassion, You are Varahi, Vaishnavi, Vageeshwari, Mathangi, Mahamayee and Mookambike (all different names for Parvathi). Oh Mother Sathya Sai, You are the destroyer of the fear of the cycle of birth and death)

Naaga Bhooshani Sai Naaraayani
Shaambhavi Shankari Parama Shivani
Himagiri Nandini Durga Bhavaani
Bhagavathi Bharati Brahma Sanaathani
Tripura Sundari Aananda Roopini

(Worship Mother: Naaraayani - who is decorated with a snake around the neck; Shambhavi; Shankari; Shivani; Nandini; Durga; Bhavani; Bhagavati; Bharati; Brahma Sanatani; Tripura Sundari. Oh Mother ! Thy Form is Bliss and Thou art a resident of Himalayan mountain. )

Namo Shaarada Namo Shaarada Namo Shaarada Maatha
Hey Vidya Jnana Pradaayani
Maa Veena Pusthaka Dhaarini
Bhava Bhanjani Mana Ranjani
Sathya Sayeeshwari (3) Maatha
Sathya Sayeeshwari Maatha (high)

(Salutations to the Divine Mother Sarada, Giver of knowledge and wisdom; The one who holds the veena and the book; The Goddess who removes fears of worldly existence from the mind; Divine Mother in the form of Sathya Sai Baba who is Mother herself.)

Narayini Veda Paaraayani
Karunaantarangini Narayini..(Narayini)
Kaamaakshi Sundari Kaarthyaayini
Vaani Saraswathi Vijayaambike
Vaageshwari Vaag Devi Janani (2)
Kaarunya Laavanya Gunashaalini

(This song describes Goddess Parvathi or Lakshmi. She is Naaraayani or the consort of Lord Narayana. She is the Vedas. She is our kindhearted intimate friend and mother. She is known by many names, Kaamaakshi, Kaarthyaayini, Vaani, Saraswathi, Ambike, Vaageshwari, Vaag Devi Etc. She is our Goddess Mother and is full of kindness, charm and all the finest qualities.)

Om Bhadra Kaali Namo Namo Shree Bhadra Kaali Namo Namo
Om Bhadra Kaali Shree Bhadra Kaali, Jaya Bhadra Kaali Namo Namo

(Om Kali, the Destroyer of evil, and Protector; Prostrations to Kali the Preserver giving security; Shree Kali Hail Hail Shree Kali; Worship the Name of Badhra Kali; Om Shree Badhra Kali )

Om Jaga Janani Sai Maatha
Omkaara Roopini Sai Maatha
Abhaya Pradaayini Sai Maatha
Sai Maatha Sathya Sai Maatha
Anaatha Rakshaka Sai Maatha

(Oh Mother of Universe Sai ! Thy form is of Pranava. Thou art destroyer of fear and protector of destitute.)

Om Sathya Sai Matha
Onkaareshwari Sai Matha ..(Om Sathya Sai Matha)
Sathya Sanathani Sai Narayini
Sundara Vadane Sai Matha..(Om Sathya Sai Matha)
Divya Swaroopini Deena Samrakshini
Devi Sureshwari Sai Matha
Mangala Kaarini Moksha Vidhaayini
Manjula Bhaashini Sai Matha

(This is a description of Mother Sai. Mother Sai is the primeval Goddess. She is the embodiment of the "Pranava" Sound Om and of Truth. She is a divine beauty. She is the protector of the meek and humble. She always brings auspiciousness into our lives, rids us of the bondage of life and death so that we can revert to our true status of divinity. She is our Supreme Goddess, Sai Matha the soft spoken Goddess.)

Om Shakthi Om Shakthi Om Shakthi Om
Brahma Shakthi, Vishnu Shakthi, Shiva Shakthi Om
Om Shakthi Om Shakthi Om Shakthi Om
Iccha Shakthi, Kriya Shakthi, Jnaana Shakthi Om
Om Shakthi Om Shakthi Om Shakthi Om
Aadi Shakthi, Paraa Shakthi, Mahaa Shakthi Om
Om Shakthi Om Shakthi Om Shakthi Om
Shirdi Shakthi, Sai Shakthi, Sathya Shakthi Om (2X)
Om Shakthi, Om Shakthi, Shiva Shakthi Om

(This bhajan praises Shakthi, the regal power which comprises the three worlds, the active power of energy of a Deity, especially Shiva. It is in Brahma (creative power), in Vishnu (sustaining power), in Shiva (destroying of evils), in Iccha Shakthi (power of Willing and Wishing), Adi Shakthi (the beginningless, primeval, causeless power), Para Shakthi (power unlimited, Supreme Power), and Maha Shakthi (power of powers).)

Para Shakthi Param Jyothi Paraathpare Radhey Devi
Jaya Radhey Jaya Radhey, Raaja Raajeshwari Priya Priye (2X)
Jaya Radhey Jaya Radhey, Radhey Shyaam Radhey Shyaam (2X)

(Oh supreme Power, supreme Light, Oh supreme One, Divine Mother Radha, Hail to Radha! Oh Goddess of the Rasa Play, Beloved of the Beloved, Victory to Radha! Oh Radha and Krishna! )

Parthipureeshwari Karunaa Saagari Maa
Jagadambe Sai Janani
Tribhuvana Paalini Bhava Bhaya Haarini
Jagatodhaarini Maa Vishwa Vilaasini Maa
Durgati Naashini Maa Sadgati Daayini Maa

(Oh Goddess of Puttaparthi, veritable ocean of kindness, Mother Sai, ruler of the three worlds, destroyer of the fear of the eternal cycle of birth and death, saviour of the entire world, Oh omnipresent One, Oh Mother You have always protected us from misfortunes that strike us and have assured us a life of truth and bliss. We bow to Thee Mother.)

Pranamaami Shree Durge Sai Naaraayani
Jai Jagadambe Devi Bhavaani
Mahishasura Samhaarini
Maha Maaya Dukha Haarini

(I pay obeisance to Mother Durga, Sai Naaraayani, Jagadambe - Mother of Universe - Mother Amba and Devi Bhavani - destroyer of cycle of birth and death; destroyer of demon Mahishasura and remover of miseries and vast illusion or Maya or ignorance)

Raja Raajeshwari Jaganmohini
Jagadambe Mangala Kaarini
Jagatodhaarini Vishwa Vilaasini
Chira Sukha Daayini Sai Janani

(Queen of Goddesses, bewitching the entire world, providing auspiciousness in our lives, saviour of the world, Oh omnipresent One, bestower of eternal bliss, Mother Sai, our salutations to You.)

Sad Guru Sai Saraswathi
Brahma Devi Sathi Bharathi
Mangala Manjula Vaag Vilaasini
Veena Vaadini Kalaavathi
Hansa Vaahini Vidya Daayini
Veda Maatha Sai Bhagavathi

(Worship the Supreme Teacher, Sai - the auspicious embodiment of all learning and wisdom, adept in the art of producing sweet melodies on veena (Saraswathi), bestower of all knowledge, who has the celestial swan as vehicle. Oh Lord Sai, You are the Mother of Vedas.)

Sadaa Shiva Ranjani Sai Janani
Sambhavi Shankari Durga Bhavaani
Sada Shiva Ranjani Sai Janani
Akhilandeshwari Raja Rajeshwari
(Sai) Maatha Maheshwari Naaraayani

(Eternal joy of Lord Shiva, wife of Shiva, giver life, mother of all worlds, queen of queens.)

Sai Bhavaani Sai Bhavaani Sai Bhavaani Maa
Subhankari Abhayankari Jai Sai Bhavaani Maa
Durga Lakshmi Saraswathi Jai Bhavaani Sai Bhavaani Maa
Gayathri Shiva Gauri Maheshwari Sai Bhavaani Maa

(Victory and salutations to Mother Sai, destroyer of bondage of life and death, remover of fear, Durga, Laxmi, Saraswati and Gayatri.)

Sai Matha Jaya Jagadambe Jaya Jagadambe Maa Oh Sai Maa
Guru Devi, Namo Namah
Lakshmi Devi, Namo Namah
Sai Matha, Jaya Jagadambe, Jaya Jagadambe, Maa Oh Sai Maa
Brahmani Maa Shiva Shankari Maa, Girija Maheshwari Vaishnavi Maa
Guru Devi, Namo Namah
Lakshmi Devi, Namo Namah

(Glory to Mother Sai, Mother of the Universe; We bow down again, and again to our Goddess and guru; Oh Mother Saraswati, Mother Parvati, great Goddess Mother Lakshmi; We make obeisance to our Guru, the Goddess, to Lakshmi herself.)

Sai Shankari
Sathya Sai Shankari
Vaani Saraswathi Maatha Bhavaani
Jagatodhaarini Sai Janani
Saama Gaana Priye Vaani Janani
Sangeetha Rasike Jagat Janani
Veena Dhaarini Vidya Daayini

(Oh Mother Sai, you are none other than Saraswathi, the patron Goddess of music and learning, that resplendent beauty with the Veena in her hand, the saviour of the entire universe, and bestower of knowledge and learning. We bow to Thee.)

Sai Shiva Shankari Sai Parameshwari
Amba Bhavani Maa
Jaya Jagat Janani Maa
Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Jaya Maa

(Sai who is Parvati, Supreme Goddess, Mother and giver of life, Victory to the mother of the Universe)

Sarva Mangala Sai Janani
Parthi Niwaasini Parama Shivaani ..(Sarva Mangala..)
Devi Saraswathi Durga Lakshmi
Jagadeeshwari Jaganmaata Bhavaani
Jagat Janani Jaya Lakshmi Naaraayani

(Our most auspicious mother Sai who dwells in Puttaparthi is none other than Parvathi the supreme Goddess and consort of Lord Shiva. She is also Saraswathi (Goddess of learning), Durga (The Goddess who vanquished the demon Mahishasura), Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth), Bhavani (another name for Durga), Naaraayani (Consort of Narayana). She is the supreme Goddess and Mother of the universe. Victory to Thee Mother (in Your task of redeeming mankind).)

Sathya Swaroopini Maa Sai Prema Swaroopini Maa
Ananda Daayini Hrudaya Vihaarini, Parthi Nivaasini Maa
Vighna Vinaashini, Bhava Bhaya Haarini Kaalika Paalini Maa
Hey Tribhuvana Dhaarini Mangala Kaarini Moksha Pradaayini Maa
(Param) Ananda Daayini Hrudaya Vihaarini Parthi Nivaasini Maa

(Mother Sai, embodiment of truth and love; Blissful, compassionate mother, she dwells within the heart and as Mother Sai she resides in Puttaparti; Remover of obstacles and destroyer of worldly fears, Goddess Kali the protector; Bearer of the three worlds, the giver of auspiciousnes and granter of liberation; Blissful, compassionate mother, Mother Sai who resides in Puttaparti.)

Sayeeshwari Amba Jagadeeshwari
Kalyaani Kaancheepuri Kaamaakshi
Partheeshwari Amba Parameshwari
Maatangi Madhurapuri Meenakshi

(Pray and worship Divine Mother Sai, Mother of Universe; Mother Kalyani of Kanchipuri; Mother Matangi of Madhurapuri; Mother Kamakshi and Mother Meenakshi)

Shaamba Vinodini Shiva Sai Shankari
Mangala Gauri Maatha Maheshwari
Akhilandeshwari Raaja Raajeshwari
Dayaa Sagari Parama Krupa Kari

(Oh Sai Shankari! You are confering joy to Lord Sambha Shiva. Chant the names of Mother: Gauri, Maheshwari, Akhilandeswari (all pervading), and Raja Rajeswari. Oh ocean of mercy and extremely graceful Mother! Bestow auspiciousness)

Shambhavi Shankari Namo Namo
Shanta Swaroopini Namo Namo
Sathya Sai Maheshwari Namo Namo
Namo Namo Namo Namo
Namo Namo Namo Namo

(Pay obeisance by bowing to Mother: Shambhavi, Shankari, Sathya Sai Maheswari, whose Form is Bliss. Bow again and again.)

Shankari Shambhavi Shivankari Abhayankari
Shree Karee Kripa Mayee Maheshwari Manoharee
Paahi Paahi Maheshi Ambe Durge Shiva Paahi Maam

(This bhajan calls to the different Names and forms of Shakti - Shankari, Shambhavi, Shivankari - for protection: Abhayankari - Who grants fearlessness Shree Kari - Who grants prosperity; Kripa Mayi - Who grants Grace Maheshwari - Name of Shakti; Manohari - Who attracts or charms and destroys the mind Pahi Pahi - Who protects devotees; Maheshi, Ambe, Durge, Shiva - Names of Shakti Pahi Mam - Protect me )

Sharadey Hey Shuka Vaani
Bharati Janani Bhaagya Vidhaayani
Sharadey Hey Shuka Vani
Mangala Daayini Madhura Vaani
Vishwa Vimohini Sai Janani

(Oh Goddess of Speech and Knowledge, Mother Saraswathi! Oh Bharati! Thy speech is auspicious, sweet and bestower of fortune. Oh Mother Sai! Thou enchants entire creation.)

Sharadey Jaya Sharadey Vaag Vilaasini Sharadey
Sharadey Jaya Sharadey Vidya Daayini Sharadey
Sharadey Jaya Sharadey Veda Maatha Sharadey
Veda Matha Sharadey

(Oh Mother Sharada (Parvathi), hail to Thee! Victory to Thee, Mother, who bestows intelligence. Victory to Thee, Mother, who bestows wisdom. Victory to You, Mother of Vedas)

Shree Maatha Jagan Maatha Sai Maatha Shashi Gauri Maatha
Dharanee Maatha Pari Poorani Maatha
Jagat Dhaarani Maatha Bhava Haarini Maatha

(Divine mother of creation, Mother Gauri with a moon-like face, who supports the world, source of abundance, who frees us from the cycle of birth and death.)

Shreekari Kripaakari Kshemamkari Sayeeshwari
Shankari Abhayankari Shubankari Sayeeshwari
Thandava Keli Priya Kari Bhairavi Priyankari
(Amba) Sarveshwari Sundari Daya Kari Maheshwari

(Oh Mother Sayeeshwari! You are the bestower of auspiciousness and grace. You forgive our faults and destroy our fear. Oh Mother Bhairavi! You are fond of the cosmic dance. Oh all pervading beautiful Mother Maheswari! Please grant mercy and compassion)

Simha Vaahini Trishoolini
Sthritha Jana Paalini Shiva Shankari
Simha Vaahini Trishoolini
Chidaanandamayi Shiva Mayi
Sadaa Shiva Mayi Sayeeshwari
Sathya Sayeeshwari

(Oh Mother Durga! Oh Holder of Trident ! Thy vehicle is Lion. Oh Shiva Shankari(consort of Lord Shiva) thou art sustainer and protector of good and virtuous persons. Chant the name of ever blissful Sathya Sayeeshwari.)

Sumadhura Bhaashini Bhava Bhaya Haarini
Tribhuvana Paalini Sai Janani Sai Janani
Geeta Manohari Sathya Sayeeshwari
Divya Swaroopini Sai Janani
Ananda Daayini Bhava Bhaya Haarini
Jagatodhaarini Sai Janani

(Oh Mother Sai, soft-spoken Goddess, who rescues us from the endless cycle of births and deaths, ruler of the three worlds, patron of music, embodiment of Divinity, the Divine Mother who confers on us eternal bliss, saviour of the whole world, we prostrate at Your Feet.)

Sundara Vadani Suguna Manohari
Mandahaasa Mukha Shashi Vadani
(Sai) Sundara Vadani Suguna Manohari
Chandana Kumkuma Alankrita Vadani
Sai Maheshwari Raaja Raajeshwari
Om Shakthi Om, Om Shakthi Om, Om Shakthi Om, Om Shakthi Om (2x)

(With beautiful face and the purest of virtues the Divine Mother enchants us; Her smiling face is radiant and tranquil as the full moon; Adorned with sandalwood paste and kum-kum; Supreme Goddess, queen of queens, Divine Mother Sai.)

Thejo Mayi Bhavataarini Janani
Koti Soorya Prakaashini Janani
Brahma Mayi Atma Swaroopini
Charaa Chara Mayi Maatha Bhavaani
Karuna Saagari Jagadaatri
Namosthuthe Namosthuthe
Namosthuthe Sai Naaraayani

(Oh Effulgent One, Oh Bhavatarini, Oh Mother, with radiance of a million suns, You are creation itself, You are the eternal undying principle, You encompass the moving and unmoving, the universe itself, Oh Divine Mother Sai, Oh ocean of compassion, we bow to Thee.)

Triloka Paalini Jagadeeshwari
Sadaananda Roopini Sayeeshwari
Kaarunya Laavanya Kaadambari
Partheeshwari Amba Shiva Shankari

(Oh Sai! Mother of the Universe - ever in blissful form is the protector of the Three Worlds. Dweller in Parthi. Thou art charming and compassionate.)

Tripura Sundari Maa Amba Dayaa Saagari Maa
Sundara Vadani Maa, Amba Suguna Manohari Maa
Jaya Jaga Jananee Maa, Amba Jagatodhaarini Maa
Parthi Nivaasini Maa, Amba Paapa Vimochini Maa

(Oh Mother, Oh bewitching beauty, destroyer of the three worlds, Satwa, Rajas and Tamas; You are an ocean of kindness and compassion; You have such a lovely and radiant face; You are so charming and so full of great qualities; You are the uplifter of the whole world; You provide salvation to those that have sinned; Oh Mother who lives in Puttaparthi, victory to You (in your efforts to redeem mankind))

Tripura Sundari Sai Bhavaani
Parthi Pureeshwari Parama Dayaa Mayi
Tripura Sundari Sai Bhavaani
Tribhuvana Dhaarini Bhava Bhaya Haarini
Bhava Bhaya Haarini (2)
Sharanam Sharanam Maa Sai Maheshwari

(Eulogise the power (Shakti) or Mother aspect of God, known by faminine names: Beautiful complexioned Sai Bhavani; Extremely compassionate Parthipurishwari; Tribhuvana Dahrini - Resident of three worlds, who destroys the fear of cycle of birth and death. I surrender to Thee.)

Uma Maheshwari Raajeshwari
Jagadeeshwari Dayaa Saagari
Partheeshwari Paahi Parameshwari

(Chant the name of the Mother of the universe - Uma, Maheshwari, Rajeswari and Jagadeeshwari. Oh ocean of Mercy! Oh supreme Mother Parthiswari! Kindly protect me)

Vaishnavi Maa Varaahi Maa
Vishweshwari Maa Vaani Maa
Vaishnavi Maa Varaahi Maa
Shakthi Swaroopini Sai Maa
Sathya Sai Maa
Shanti Pradaayini Santhoshi Maa

(Mother Lakshmi, gives us bliss, Mother Saraswathi, Queen of the Universe, Mother Sai, embodiment of divine power who gives us peace and happpiness)

Veena Pusthaka Maala Dhaarini
Sai Saraswathi Shvetaambari
Sayeeshwari Patheetha Paavani
Parteeshwari Parameshwari
Vishnu Mohini Lakshmi Naaraayani
Shiva Shakthi Roopini Sai Naaraayani
Sai Saraswathi Shvethaambari
Veena Pusthaka Maala Dhaarini

(Oh Mother Sai You are Saraswathi (Goddess of learning), with veena (a musical instrument) in one hand and a book in the other. You are wearing a white dress with a garland around Your neck. You are Parameshwari (Parvathi), You are Vishnu, You are Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth), You are the embodiment of Shakthi )

Veena Vaadhini Saraswathi Maa
Jaya Jagadambey Janani Maa
Veena Vaadhini Saraswathi Maa
Amba Bhavaani Sai Maa
Jaya Jagadeeshwari Rakshaya Maa

(Victory to Mother Saraswati, holding the Veena, mother of all creation, giver of life, Mother Sai protect us)

Vidya Daayini Veena Vaadini
Namo Namo Namo Sai Naaraayani
Chinmaya Roopini Naada Swaroopini
Namo Namo Namo Sai Naaraayani

(Bow to Sai Naaraayani, who is bestower of knowledge and wisdom. Bow to Sai Naaraayani, who is embodiment of pure spiritual intelligence and whose form is 'Om'.)

Vinathi Suno Vinathi Suno
Vinathi Suno Vinathi Suno
Oh Vinathi Suno
Sankat Harani Santoshi Maa
Saadhu Jana Priya Sai Maa
Sadaa Ananda Daayini Maa
Sada Shiva Priya Sai Maa
Sathya Sai Maa

(Listen to my prayer. Listen, please listen, again and again to my prayer, Oh Mother! Grantor of contentment and fulfilment and destroyer of danger. Oh Blissful Mother Sai! Thou love good and virtuous persons. Worship enchanting Mother Sai.)

In Love and Light

Pritam

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Kirtan @ Yoga For Peace Day - Edgewood Park New Haven CT 9/8/07

2007-09-06T23:54:41Z

Kirtan @ Yoga For Peace Day - Edgewood Park New Haven CT 9/8/07

Dear Friends -

A reminder that this Saturday, September 8 is Yoga for Peace day at Edgewood Park in New Haven CT. People will gather to do yoga for 2 hours with the intention of increasing peace within and without. Registration is 11 to noon. Yoga is from noon to 2.

Kirtan chanting will be happening throughout the yoga practice. Please join me if you can to chant. Bhakti yoga masters say that when people chant together the power of the mantra is multipled by a hundred for each one chanting! So let's chant together for peace.

The gazebo at Edgewood Park is where this will be happening. The gazebo is near the intersection of West Rock Avenue and Whalley Avenue. I hope to see you there.

There is a small fee if you are doing the asanas. I don't believe there is a fee if you are there just to chant. For more information on Yoga for Peace Day visit their site at:

http://www.yoga-for-peace.org/

Please do not register for this event via the online registration through the site. Registration will be in person and start at 11am.

Blessings -

Jacq

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