Bapuji's Mantra

from nilanjana by Sitara

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This is a mantra of surrender to Divine. “Gu” means darkness, “ru” means light. Guru refers to the forces of awakening consciousness, the inner or external teacher that takes us from darkness to light.

This mantra was received by Swami Kripalvanandji, also known as Bapuji, at a time when he was in an ecstatic state from intense spiritual practice and accidentally walked into the Narmada River in India. As he struggled for his life in the raging waters, he suddenly heard the voice of his Guru telling him to “Stop the struggling. Surrender.” This mantra spontaneously emerged and Swami Kripalu was able to float safely to the shore through the grace of his Guru and Lord Shiva.

lyrics

Guru Om, Guru Om, Guru Om, Guru Om

Om Namah Shivaya Guruve,
Satchidananda Murtaye,
Namastasmai, Namastasmai,
Namastasmai, Namo Namaha

Om Namah Shivaya, Om Namah Shivaya

Shiva Om, Shiva Om, Shiva Om, Shiva Om

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from nilanjana, released November 22, 2013
Sitara: vocals, harmonium, kartals, tambourine
Rob Selmanovic: guitars
Ian de Souza: bass
Kevan McKenzie: djembe, percussion
Benjy Wertheimer: tabla
Gary Diggins: vocals, percussion
Lucas Tensen: cello
Ann-Marie Boudreau: sitar
Chaula Hopefisher: backing vocals
Anthony Garcia: backing vocals
Shantdeep Françoise Roy: backing vocals
The Kirtan Choir

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