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Gayatri Mantra

from Bliss of Kirtan by Natesh

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There is also much written about this ancient mantra from the Rig Veda, and the first line (which is considered to be an invocation rather than part of the mantra). I show one of the simpler interpretations following the lyrics.

This composition has two melodic parts. The track opens with a cello intro by Eddie Young. After a couple of passes through the typical call-response-call-response for each melody, the chant then goes to one pass through each melody, with Gina Salá and I singing each part together, which would be the equivalent of shifting to everyone singing together rather than singing call and response.

Note that the mantra does not traditionally close with 'Om" but doing so in this composition creates a powerful 'pause' between each iteration.

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Om Bhur Bhuvaha Svaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam*
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yonaha Prachodayaat OM

* pronounced like 'Vareniyam'


Meaning:

O Supreme One, who pervades all matter, space and consciousness,
Whose Radiance illumines Existence, deserving all worship,
Pure and resplendent, we meditate upon you.
Lead our Intellect (towards Illumination).

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from Bliss of Kirtan, released January 2, 2014
Features: Gina Salá - call, response and additional vocals; Eddie Young - cello; Ben Leinbach - bass guitar, drums and hand percussion; Natesh - call and response vocals, guitar, drums and hand percussion.

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Natesh Sedona, Arizona

Natesh has been chanting in the kirtan tradition for over 40 years, first connecting with it in 1979 in the Oakland ashram of Baba Muktananda. He's led regular kirtan in Sedona, Arizona since 2004 and has appeared at numerous festivals, including BhaktiFest and ShaktiFest. His 190+ chant compositions have been called “some of the most beautiful melodies" and his singing "deeply soulful." ... more

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