This album is a chance collection of songs from 2013 - present.
 It is an ode to and reflection on, friendship.

For friends separated and connected by time and space. For friends lost to distance, addiction, homelessness, death.  For cosmic friends, spiritual friends, angels and guides.
For friends we’ve never met. For friends in everyday things.
For friends in the world beyond…
Friends of isolation, friends of belonging.
Friends with the best and worst parts,  of ourselves and each other…

Coming and going,
We dance into and out of each others arms. All in the same ship…
A Friendship.

Thanks to it all
Enjoy
I love you

All songs written, performed, mixed and produced my Madeleine Sullivan (Bachan Kaur)
www.instagram.com/bachan.music/

Viola on track 3 and 4 by Greg Allen
www.instagram.com/greg.owln/

Hammered Dulcimer on track 4 by Mike Tamburo
soundseternal.com/home

Tracks 3,4,6,7 final mix and master by Matthew Dorko
www.TheMixFixer.com

All tracks (except 5) final master by A.S Durow
www.instagram.com/deaddurow/

Bachan ~ Friends We Don't Often See

Ardas Prem
A prayer for Divine Love

This album is a collection of some of my favourite Shabads (mystical Sikh poetry), that I have recorded over the past 8 years or so. This is likely my last album as the artist Bachan Kaur, and is a big Thank You to this incredible tradition. 

Settle in ~ soar between the rhythms and melodies of these meditations on Divine love. You will hear a spectrum of lo-fi meditative renditions and improvisations, alongside explorative, electronic compositions.

A special thanks to Harman Singh and Nora Wright who played tabla, Dilruba and harp on three tracks. 

I lay these songs at the feet of the Guru and the Sangat. 
For the beings of ALL faith and humanity, on the path of the heart. 
May we awaken our innocence, love, compassion, healing, liberation and wholeness again and again, forever and ever … 

🪷💛🙏🏽💛🪷
Bachan Kaur
Madeleine


A side note: 
I am not a Sikh (or any religion). 
Simply a mystical girl who found this sacred path as a teenager, spiritually awakening. 
The songs of this faith gave me a language to express my devotion. I am forever grateful for its beauty, sacredness and the wonderfully generous, humble, inspiring Sikh people I have met in my life. Thank you. 


CREDITS:

Original Gurbani lyrics are all from the Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

(you can view the lyrics, Gurmukhi, transliteration and English translations under each track)

Vocals, composition, production, mixing and mastering by Madeleine - Bachan Kaur, 2023.

Tabla (track 4): Harman Singh (@harmansg)
Dilruba (track 7): Harman Singh (@harmansg)
Harp (track 8): Nora Wright

Album art: Madeleine Sullivan (Bachan Kaur)

Stream anywhere

Ardas Prem

Download all songs here:
http://bachan.bandcamp.com/album/magdalena-mariposa

Canciones de medicina - gracias!
magical medicine songs, mostly learned in Mexico...
rough recordings of songs I learn along the way.

thank you to all the sacred fountains of inspiration - peoples, places that birthed these songs of love. may they soar and dance far and wide,
for the holy mother - father  - child - heart divine ONE within ALL...

want to learn to sing / play these songs?
many of them can be found at this AMAZING resource:
http://www.ayahuasca-wasi.com/medicine-songs/
you can download the bible of sacred songs, for free!

I LOVE YOU RAINBOW - GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS

Bachan ~ Medicine Songs

In memory of my strong, brave, beautiful and loving mother, 
Hilary Gidney Sullivan. Your spirit lives on.... 

This album is dedicated to her, to our mother earth, and to all beings suffering from depression and other mental illnesses. 
May darkness widen the heart to an ever deeper and richer love. 
May we know our beauty, in tears and joy. 
May we have the courage, strength and love to embrace life. 
May all beings be free - Tiawi! 

Thank you to everyone who made this possible, I love you.
credits
released June 4, 2016 

Production and Mixing: 
Bachan (all), Anthony Molina (2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10), Ben Bromley (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10) 
Mastering: 
Anthony Molina at White Light Studios 

www.whitelightrecording.com 
www.benbromley.com 

Musicians 
Bachan Kaur - vocals, piano (1,4,6,10), guitar (2,5,7), percussion, synths & production 
Ben Bromley - vocals on 1, 6, 10, percussion, synths & production on 2, 4, 6, 10 
Leonardo Har Prakash - Sitar on 9 bolemusica.com 
Greg Allen (Jaskaran) - viola and violin on 4, 10 jaskaranallen.com 
Aj Block - didgeridoo on 2 didgeproject.com 
Katsuya Yuasa - clarinet on 5 katsuyayuasa.wix.com/clarinet 
Joel Schnaper - trumpet on 6 
Kathryn O’Connor, Chakpina, Natalie Elizabeth Weiss - vocals on 10

Bachan ~ Many Moons

(shortened version)

Abuelita (Spanish for “grandmother”), is an earthly yet cosmic hymn from deep within the artist’s heart and connection to Mother Nature.

This Spanish prayer, invites soulful travellers on an immersive experience of inner renewal and refreshed inspiration. Responding to delicate times, Bachan translates the earth’s benevolence through her unique vocal embrace, nuanced poetics, and transcendent production. Align yourself from head to toe - past, present, and future - with music that sparkles with divine love and star dust.

On Spring Equinox, March 21st - Play, Download, stream and add “Abuelita” to your spiritual sonic toolkit. Fresh Soul power for your playlists on the personal and collective evolution journey!

released March 21, 2021

Written, performed and produced by: Bachan Kaur
Final Mix & Master by: Gurusangat Singh

LYRICS

Abuelita cura
cura cura nos
canto en la tierra
canto en mi voz

Arco - arcoiris 
cura cura nos
colores infinitos
agua danzando con el sol

(Vocal tones)

Paja-pajaritos
cura cura nos
volando en el cielo
alas en el corazón


Cada momento 
camino contigo en amor
Respira despierta
cada instante es amor


Estre-estrellitas
cura cura nos
despiertan la noche
brillando, luminosas


Flore-florecitas
cura cura nos
aromas perfumadas
sonrizas de Diós


(Vocal tones)


Abuelita cura
cura cura nos
canto en la tierra
canto en mi voz

Abuelita cura
cura cura nos
danza en la tierra
danza en mi voz


Cada momento 
camino contigo en amor
Respira despierta
cada instante es amor


Translation:

Abuelita

Dear Grandmother 
cure cure us
sing through the earth
sing through my voice

Rainbow, rainbow
cure cure us
infinite colors
water dancing with the sun

(Vocal tones)

Birds, sweet birds
cure cure us
flying in the sky
wings in the heart


Every moment
I walk with you in love
Breathe, awaken
Every moment is love


Stars little stars
cure cure us
wake up the night
shining, luminescent

Flowers little flowers
cure cure us
perfumed aromas
You are the smiles of God

(Vocal tones)


Dear Grandmother 
cure cure us
sing through the earth
sing through my voice

Dear Grandmother 
cure cure us
dance on earth
dance in my voice

Every moment
I walk with you in love
Breathe, awaken
Every moment is love

Abuelita

listen full version

Friends We Don't Often See

5. Soul Power Shower

4. Quanyin

3. Catch Me

2. Dust In The Wind

1. When Things Fall Apart

Many Moons

Bachan ~ Lord Will Set You Free

Bachan ~ Beauty And The Beast

Bachan ~ Healing Nation

recorded under the moonlight at Jen's in York, PA while I was praying for a friend who was sun dancing.
lyrics
danza de la luna danza de la luna
mis abuelas mis abuelas mis abuelas
mis abuelas mis abuelas mis abuelas

milliones de plumas milliones de plumas
mis abuelas mis abuelas mis abuelas
mis abuelos mis abuelos mis abuelos

canto de la tierra canto de la tierra
mis abuelas mis abuelas mis abuelas
mis abuelas mis abuelas mis abuelas

cascadas que canta cascadas que canta
mis abuelas mis abuelas mis abuelas
mis abuelas mis abuelas mis abuelas

escucha escucha escucha escucha
mis abuelos mis abuelas mis abuelas
mis abuelas mis abuelas mis abuelas

Bachan ~ Danza De La Luna

This beautiful healing water song of the Divine mother comes from Peruvian Artist Miguel Molina
miguelmolina-art.com

Many Moons ago I recorded and shared it with the world, and Lagartijeando made this amazing re-mix that has been enjoyed by so many. We are finally sharing it now with the world through online streaming platforms with the blessing of Miguel. Enjoy!

Proceeds from this music go towards funding projects that are working to preserve, empower, heal and regenerate Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth in different ways and inspire the world:

www.theboafoundation.org
takiwasi.com

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Esta hermosa canción de agua curativa de la Divina madre proviene del artista peruano Miguel Molina
miguelmolina-art.com

Hace muchas lunas lo grabé y lo compartí con el mundo.
Lagartijeando hizo este increíble re-mix que ha sido disfrutado por tantos. Finalmente lo estamos compartiendo ahora con el mundo a través de plataformas de transmisión en línea con la...  more
lyrics
En tus ojos de agua infinita
se bañan las estrellitas mamá
Agua de luz, agua de estrellas
Pachamama vienes del cielo
Limpia, limpia, limpia corazón, agua brillante
sana, sana , sana corazón, agua bendita
calma, calma, calma corazón, agua del cielo, mamá
English Translation:
In your infinite eyes of water
the stars are bathing, mother
water of light, water of stars
Pachamama you come from heaven

Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse the heart, brilliant water
Heal, heal, heal the heart, blessed water
Calm, calm, calm the heart, water from heaven, mother
credits
from Pequeño gran Corazón, released January 7, 2022
Written by / letra : Miguel Molina
Performed by : Bachan Kaur ~ Madeleine
Remixed by: Lagartijeando

Agua de Estrellas - Remix

Agua De Estrellas - Remix - Bachan Kaur Y Lagartijeando

This album is an offering of spacious, simple compositions that offer a deep meditative space of healing and relaxation. Bask in the power of ancient mantras, sounds that transform consciousness. Woven within the guitar, harmonium and Bachan Kaur's voice, is a deep sense of love and prayer. The purity in the sound invites surrender into a place of resolution and integration. This entire album is perfect for meditation and relaxation; whether for yoga, healing arts or simply anytime you need to slow down and reconnect with your infinite essence and simplicity. Let these soulful sounds carry you into the place within where the un-struck sound, Anahat, resounds with unconditional love and a healing embrace.

Magic exists in the moment...


* all tracks composed and produced by Bachan Kaur,
except Prabhujee Daya Karo, written and composed by Ravi Shankar

Cosmic Cycles

I have all these songs/ prayers on my hard drive with the intention of fleshing them out, collaborating and recording them professionally one day.... 
but the time is now!  Flap your wings friends, we are making it! One heart, One Love

here we are:
LO-Fi Blessings for Love & Liberation

dedicated to the rainbow star nation!
In-Joy

Bachan - Freedom prayer

This is a classic Shabad from the Sikh tradition…
A meditation and reminder of the great One that creates and holds all things.
That One that is the ever-present Father, Mother, Sibling and Friend.

To me, this song helps me to feel the innocence and liberation of being a child of the Divine…
It awakens the beauty of being able to let go, surrender and call upon a force greater than myself to heal, hold, align, nurture and love.

It also awakens in me, an inquiry I have within most spiritual traditions…the age old question of personal and Divine will :)

When I get to the line “All things are your doing, we can do nothing ourselves”…
I am brought into a profound state of contemplation.

Yes - it is liberating, humbling and redemptive to Surender oneself to the will of the “Divine”.
Yet simultaneously, I feel that this orientation to life can lead us to become complacent, avoidant or detached from the present world and suffering.
It risks denial of our own agency to tend to our lives and create change and choices in ourselves and the world in which we are a part.
I guess that is why I have never found myself fitting into any “Religion”.

That being said, I truly I love this poem from the Sikh faith, and other world hymns like it.
It helps awaken the feeling of myself as a tiny, fumbling being, amidst a vast and kind embrace of the One who created it all.
It is nice to be a child, to relax, to let go and allow in love and care.
And is also nice to take responsibility for caring for ourselves and the world in turn.

Enjoy!

Ps. I am very thankful to Harman Singh (@harmansg) who came all the way to Mexico many years ago to record tabla on this track.
In my opinion it makes the track. That heartbeat felt in temples, homes and hearts around the world. Thanks Harman :) 


LYRICS:

Unfortunately I cannot figure out how to show the original Gurmuki Script here on Soundcloud :) 
Here is the Roman Transliteration and English Translation of this Shabad.
To view the beautiful original Gurmukhi Script, go the following link:
https://www.igurbani.com/shabad/avnv?verse=qsn3

Maajh mehalaa 5 ||
Maajh, Fifth Mehl:

Thoon maeraa pithaa thoonhai maeraa maathaa ||
You are my Father, and You are my Mother.

Thoon maeraa bandhhap thoon maeraa bhraathaa ||
You are my Relative, and You are my Brother.


Thoon maeraa raakhaa sabhanee thhaaee thaa bho kaehaa kaarraa jeeo ||1||
You are my Protector everywhere; why should I feel any fear or anxiety? ||1||

Thumaree kirapaa thae thudhh pashhaanaa ||
By Your Grace, I recognize You.

Thoon maeree outt thoonhai maeraa maanaa ||
You are my Shelter, and You are my Honor.

Thujh bin dhoojaa avar n koee sabh thaeraa khael akhaarraa jeeo ||2||
Without You, there is no other; the entire Universe is the Arena of Your Play. ||2||

Jeea janth sabh thudhh oupaaeae ||
You have created all beings and creatures.

Jith jith bhaanaa thith thith laaeae ||
As it pleases You, You assign tasks to one and all.

Sabh kishh keethaa thaeraa hovai naahee kishh asaarraa jeeo ||3||
All things are Your Doing; we can do nothing ourselves. ||3||

Naam dhhiaae mehaa sukh paaeiaa ||
Meditating on the Naam, I have found great peace.

Har gun gaae maeraa man seethalaaeiaa ||
Singing the Glorious Praises of the Creator, my mind is cooled and soothed.

Gur poorai vajee vaadhhaaee naanak jithaa bikhaarraa jeeo ||4||24||31||
Through the Perfect Awakening, congratulations are pouring in-Nanak is victorious on the arduous battlefield of life! ||4||24||31||

Toon Mera Pita Toonhai Mera Mata (Divine Protection)

I've always loved this simple yet powerful Mantra.
It takes me straight into the joy and peace of remembering that I and we are One with the Creator....full unity, no separation.
I feel it is this truth we are awakening to more and more throughout the journey of our lives....
lyrics
Humee Hum Brahm Hum

”We are we and we are God”
credits
from Ardas Prem, released November 13, 2023
Vocals, composition, production, mixing and mastering by Bachan Kaur, 2023.

Bonus - Humee Hum Brahm Hum - Union

This is the prayer that comes at the end of Japji Sahib by guru Nanak.
I've always loved it as it's a short poem that contains so much.
It connects me with the elements of the Universe (wind, water and earth) and places me in the hands of the Divine Mother and Father, as a child.
It reminds me of the liberation, peace and joy that comes from meditating on the Creator and Creation and harmonizing myself with it's vastness.

A special thank you to Nora Wright who played the beautiful harp on this track back in 2015. We recorded it in her family's eco-village in Vera Cruz, México. She has been such a sister and joy to play music with.

You can read the Gurmuki here:
www.igurbani.com/shabad/cily?verse=jkxm
lyrics
Pavan guru paanee pitaa
Maataa dharat mahat
Divas raat du-i daa-ee dayaa
Khaylai sakal jagat

Wind is the teacher, Water is the father,
and Earth is the great mother.
Day and night are the two kind nurturers,
and (the world) plays under them..

Changi-aaiaa Buri-aaiaa
Vaachayi dharam hadoor
Karmee aapo aapanee kay neday kay door

The record of good and bad deeds is read out
In presence of the Lord of Dharma.
According to their own deeds, some draw closer, some are driven away.

Jinee naam dhiaaiyaa
Gey masakat ghaal
Nanak tay mukh ujalay
Kaytee chhootee naal

Those who have meditated on the Name of the Lord,
And departed after having worked by the sweat of their brow,
O Nanak, their faces are radiant (when in God's court)
And many others are saved along with them.
credits
from Ardas Prem, released November 13, 2023
Original Gurbani poem: Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Vocals, composition, production, mixing and mastering by Bachan Kaur, 2023.

Harp: Nora Wright

Pavan Guru Pani Pita - Creation & Surrender

I've always loved this Shabad.
For whatever reason, it is very calming, soothing, regenerative.
It is like a healing water from the soul of life.
That compassionate embrace that welcomes you back again and again to be renewed, held and restored.

A special thank you to Harman Singh who played beautiful Dilruba on this track way back in 2015. Your heart and devotion is always so calming and inspiring, thank you brother.


It is written by Guru Arjan Dev Ji and you can find the full Gurmukhi and translation here: www.igurbani.com/shabad/t9nm?verse=o2b7
naam niranjan neer naraa-in.
rasnaa simrat paap bilaa-in. ||1||
rahaa-o.
naaraa-in sabh maahi nivaas.
naaraa-in ghat ghat pargaas.
naaraa-in kahtay narak na jaahi.
naaraa-in sayv sagal fal paahi. ||1||

naaraa-in man maahi aDhaar.
naaraa-in bohith sansaar.
naaraa-in kahat jam bhaag palaa-in.
naaraa-in dant bhaanay daa-in. ||2||

naaraa-in sad sad bakhsind.
naaraa-in keenay sookh anand.
naaraa-in pargat keeno partaap.
naaraa-in sant ko maa-ee baap. ||3||

naaraa-in saaDhsang naraa-in.
baaraN baar naraa-in gaa-in.
basat agochar gur mil lahee.
naaraa-in ot naanak daas gahee.



Translation:
The Name of the Immaculate Lord is the Ambrosial Water.
Chanting it with the tongue, sins are washed away.
||1||Pause||

The Lord abides in everyone.
The Lord illumines each and every heart.
Chanting the Lord’s Name, one does not fall into hell.
Serving the Lord, all fruitful rewards are obtained. ||1||

Within my mind is the Support of the Lord.
The Lord is the boat to cross over the world-ocean.
Chant the Lord’s Name, and the Messenger of Death will run away.
The Lord breaks the teeth of Maya, the witch. ||2||

The Lord is forever and ever the Forgiver.
The Lord blesses us with peace and bliss.
The Lord has revealed His glory.
The Lord is the mother and father of His Saint. ||3||

The Lord, the Lord, is in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.
Time and time again, I sing the Lord’s Praises.
Meeting with the Guru, I have attained the
incomprehensible object.

Slave Nanak has grasped the Support of the Lord. ||4||17||19||.

Narayan - Regeneration & Healing

"So Purkh Niranjan, Har Purkh Niranjan, Har Agamaa Agam Apaaraa"

"That Primal Being is Immaculate and Pure.
The One Primal Being, is Immaculate and Pure.
The One is within all and beyond all.”

So Purkh - Primal Innocence

View original Gurmukhi Lyrics here:
https://www.igurbani.com/shabad/yiye?verse=c8bw


jis simarath sabh kilavikh naasehi pitharee hoe oudhhaaro ||
Remembering Him, all sins are erased, and ones generations are saved.

so har har thumh sadh hee jaapahu jaa kaa anth n paaro ||1||
So meditate continually on the Lord, Har, Har; He has no end or limitation. ||1||

poothaa maathaa kee aasees ||
O son, this is your mother's hope and prayer

nimakh n bisaro thumh ko har har sadhaa bhajahu jagadhees ||1|| rehaao ||
That you may never forget the Lord, Har, Har, even for an instant. May you ever vibrate upon the Lord of the Universe. ||1||Pause||

sathigur thumh ko hoe dhaeiaalaa santhasang thaeree preeth ||
May the True Guru be kind to you, and may you love the Society of the Saints.

kaaparr path paramaesar raakhee bhojan keerathan neeth ||2||
May the preservation of your honor by the Transcendent Lord be your clothes, and may the singing of His Praises be your food. ||2||

anmrith peevahu sadhaa chir jeevahu har simarath anadh ananthaa ||
So drink in forever the Ambrosial Nectar; may you live long, and may the meditative remembrance of the Lord give you infinite delight.

rang thamaasaa pooran aasaa kabehi n biaapai chinthaa ||3||
May joy and pleasure be yours; may your hopes be fulfilled, and may you never be troubled by worries. ||3||

bhavar thumhaaraa eihu man hovo har charanaa hohu koulaa ||
Let this mind of yours be the bumble bee, and let the Lord's feet be the lotus flower.

naanak dhaas oun sang lapattaaeiou jio boondhehi chaathrik moulaa ||4||3||4||
Says servant Nanak, attach your mind to them, and blossom forth like the song-bird, upon finding the rain-drop. ||4||3||4||

Poota Mata Kee Asees - Mother's Blessing

This is a classic Shabad from the Sikh tradition…
A meditation and reminder of the great One that creates and holds all things.
That One that is the ever-present Father, Mother, Sibling and Friend.

To me, this song helps me to feel the innocence and liberation of being a child of the Divine…
It awakens the beauty of being able to let go, surrender and call upon a force greater than myself to heal, hold, align, nurture and love.

It also awakens in me, an inquiry I have within most spiritual traditions…the age old question of personal and Divine will :)

When I get to the line “All things are your doing, we can do nothing ourselves”…
I am brought into a profound state of contemplation.

Yes - it is liberating, humbling and redemptive to Surender oneself to the will of the “Divine”.
Yet simultaneously, I feel that this orientation to life can lead us to become complacent, avoidant or detached from the present world and suffering.
It risks denial of our own agency to tend to our lives and create change and choices in ourselves and the world in...  more
lyrics
Unfortunately I cannot figure out how to get Bandcamp to show the original Gurmukhi Script:)
Here is the Roman Transliteration and English Translation of this Shabad.
To view the beautiful original Gurmukhi Script, go the following link:
https://www.igurbani.com/shabad/avnv?verse=qsn3

Maajh mehalaa 5 ||
Maajh, Fifth Mehl:

Thoon maeraa pithaa thoonhai maeraa maathaa ||
You are my Father, and You are my Mother.

Thoon maeraa bandhhap thoon maeraa bhraathaa ||
You are my Relative, and You are my Brother.


Thoon maeraa raakhaa sabhanee thhaaee thaa bho kaehaa kaarraa jeeo ||1||
You are my Protector everywhere; why should I feel any fear or anxiety? ||1||

Thumaree kirapaa thae thudhh pashhaanaa ||
By Your Grace, I recognize You.

Thoon maeree outt thoonhai maeraa maanaa ||
You are my Shelter, and You are my Honor.

Thujh bin dhoojaa avar n koee sabh thaeraa khael akhaarraa jeeo ||2||
Without You, there is no other; the entire Universe is the Arena of Your Play. ||2||

Jeea janth sabh thudhh oupaaeae ||
You have created all beings and creatures.

Jith jith bhaanaa thith thith laaeae ||
As it pleases You, You assign tasks to one and all.

Sabh kishh keethaa thaeraa hovai naahee kishh asaarraa jeeo ||3||
All things are Your Doing; we can do nothing ourselves. ||3||

Naam dhhiaae mehaa sukh paaeiaa ||
Meditating on the Naam, I have found great peace.

Har gun gaae maeraa man seethalaaeiaa ||
Singing the Glorious Praises of the Creator, my mind is cooled and soothed.

Gur poorai vajee vaadhhaaee naanak jithaa bikhaarraa jeeo ||4||24||31||
Through the Perfect Awakening, congratulations are pouring in-Nanak is victorious on the arduous battlefield of life! ||4||24||31||
credits
credits
from Ardas Prem, released November 13, 2023
Original Gurbani poem: Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Vocals, composition, production, mixing and mastering by Bachan Kaur, 2023.

Tabla: Harman Singh (@harmansg)

Album art: Madeleine Sullivan (Bachan Kaur)

Thoon Mera Pita Thoonhai Mera Mata - Divine Protection

This beautiful Poem is one my of my all time favourite Shabads and comes from the Sufi Mystic Bhagat Kabir. He was a contemporary of Guru Nanak in breaking down old patterns of caste, idolatry, ritual and superstition. His poetry is shared in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Scriptures) and is a beautiful example of the diversity of spiritual faiths and paths present in the scripture. That is exactly why I love this song, as it speaks to the inclusion and unity of all paths, faiths and beings in this mysterious and beautiful blossoming life.
lyrics
Maulee dharatee mauliaa akaas ||
The earth is in bloom, and the sky is in bloom.

GhaT ghaT mauliaa aatam pragaas ||1||
Each and every heart has blossomed forth, and the soul is illumined. ||1||

Raajaa raam mauliaa anat bhai ||
My Sovereign Lord King blossoms forth in countless ways.

Jeh dhekhau teh rahiaa samai ||1|| rahaau ||
Wherever I look, I see Him there pervading. ||1||Pause||

Dhuteeaa maule chaar bedh ||
The four Vedas blossom forth in duality.

Si(n)mirat maulee siau kateb ||2||
The Simritees blossom forth, along with the Koran and the Bible. ||2||

Sa(n)kar maulio jog dhiaan ||
Shiva blossoms forth in Yoga and meditation.


Kabeer ko suaamee sabh samaan ||3||1||
Kabeer's Lord and Master pervades in all alike. ||3||1||
credits
from Ardas Prem, released November 13, 2023
Original Poem: Bhagat Kabir

Vocals, composition, production, mixing and mastering by Bachan Kaur, 2023.
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Maulee Dhartee - Blossoming

This version of "Bhand Jameeai" is about celebrating the unique qualities of a woman, her power to bring all life into being and nourish creation. No human is alive that did not come through a woman (at least not that I know :)

Soft vocals, ambient sounds, crisp clacks and solid beats…
May you reflect, enjoy and contemplate the full spectrum beauty of the Feminine.  Her sharp bold courage, gentle loving kindness, and everything in between.   Thank you woman, you are so beautiful and divine in every way 🌸🙏🏽🌸

May the feminine in all beings, all faiths, cultures and lands be cherished, respected, protected, listened to, and loved.

For all and any who have been connected to 3HO or kundalini yoga….
I dedicate this first single to all the woman and girls who were abused, manipulated or taken advantage of in any way.
May the healing and empowerment continue breath by breath, hand in hand 🙏🏽

Love,
Bachan ~ Madeleine

Here is a link to this Shabad from the Siri Guru Granth Sahib:
www.sikhitothemax.org/shabad?id=1748&q=bjbn&type=7&source=all&highlight=21284
lyrics
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Transliteration

Bhand jammee-ai
bhand nimmee-ai
bhand mangan vee-aaho.
Bhanda-ho hovai dos-tee
bhanda-hu cha-lai raahu.
Bhand mu-aa bhand bhaalee-ai
bhand hovai ban- dhaan.
So ki-o man-daa aakhee-ai jit ja-meh raa jaan.
Bhanda- ho hee bhand oop-jai, bhandai baajh na ko-ay.
Naanak bhandai baa-hraa ayko sachaa so-ay.
Naanak bhandai baa-hraa ayko sachaa so-ay.
Jit mukh sadaa salaa hee-ai bhaagaa ratee chaar.
Nanak tay mukh ooj – lay tit sa-chay dar-baar.


(English Translation, adapted by Bachan Kaur)

From woman, all humans are born;
within woman, we are conceived;
to woman one becomes engaged and married.

Woman becomes a friend;
through woman, future generations are born.
When woman dies, one seeks another woman, to woman we are bound.

So why do we call her bad?
From her, all great ones are born?
From woman, even woman is born;
without woman, there would be no one at all.

O Nanak, only the infinite is without a woman.
Blessed and beautiful is the mouth that continually praises the Source of all.
O Nanak, those faces shall be radiant in the Court of the Divine.
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Original Words come from the Sikh Holy Scriptures, the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. This section is: Raag Aasaa - Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - Ang 473

You can find it here: www.sikhitothemax.org/shabad?id=1748&q=bjbn&type=7&source=all&highlight=21284
credits
from Ardas Prem, released November 13, 2023
Original Poetry: Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Vocals, composition, production, mixing and mastering by Bachan Kaur, 2023.

Bhand Jameeai - Feminine Respect

This passage is sung before the final prayers of any devotional Sikh service as a prayer of supplication and humility.
It comes from Sukhmani Sahib in the "Siri Guru Granth Sahib", the sacred scriptures of the Sikhs. It was composed by the 5th Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji and is a very soothing prayer to support connection with the great doer of all things and surrender to the care and protection of the Divine.

You can view the Gurkmukhi Script and Translation of this Shabad here:
www.igurbani.com/shabad/jbuk?verse=r0lf
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Tu Thaakur Tum Peh Ardās || 
You are our Master; to you, I offer this humble prayer.

Jio Pind Sabh Tayree Raas || 
This body and soul are all your belonging.

Thum Maata Pithaa Ham Baarik Thaerae || 
You are our mother and father; and we are your children.

Tumaree Kirpaa Meh Sukh Ghanayrey ||  
In your grace, we experience ultimate peace!

Koe Na Jaanay Tumraa Unt || 
No-one knows your infinite vastness.

Oochay Tey Oochaa Bhagavant || 
O highest of the high, most generous God,

Sagal Samagree Tumaray Soothr Dhaaree ||  
The whole creation is strung on your thread.

Tum Tey Hoe So Aageyakaaree || 
That which has come from you is in your will.

Tumaree Gath Mith Tum Hee Jaanee ||  
You alone know your existence and vastness.

Nanak Daas Sadhaa Kurbaanee ||
Nanak, Your slave, is forever surrendering to you. ||
credits
from Ardas Prem, released November 13, 2023
Original Poem: Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Vocals, composition, production, mixing and mastering by Bachan Kaur, 2023.
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Toon Thakur Tum Peh Ardaas - Invocation

Pura medicina de amor.
Una offrendita que encontré en mi computador.
Canto de la selva <3

Pure love medicine.
A humble offering that I just found on my computer.
Song from the jungle <3

bird song (sim sim sim)

Listen and download full version here for free / donation:
https://bachan.bandcamp.com/album/japji

Japji is the song of the soul 
- a prayer, an infusion into the celestial sound current that was channelled by Guru Nanak in his 3 day journey under the water. It invites us to clear the universal confusion of the mind, come back to the magic, wonder and bliss of the present moment available through the remembrance of the holy Naam. 

It is normally recited in the early ambrosial hours (4-7am) but can be enjoyed anytime. 

This recording was done in the ambrosial hours with love in Phoenix Arizona, 2011 with the birds and wind chimes. There's a few pronunciation errors, sorry! 
enjoy:) 

Link with the prayer in original Gurmukhi, transliteration and transliteration to follow along: 
www.goldenbridgeyoga.com/pdf/japjitransliteration.pdf

Japji (shortened)

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbD9PXIhw0s
music / música: Madeleine Bachan Kaur - http://huemanbeing.com/
co-produced by / co-producido por: Anthony Molina - http://anthonymolina.com/
cello & melodica: Nicholas Patterson
Sitar: Leonardo Har Prakash - http://www.bolemusica.com

Original Spanish lyrics  by Adrian Freedman. 
Bachan learned "Luz del Bosque" in Mexico and this new melody came to her while dancing in the forest under the light of the full moon.
Also contains Gurmukhi and english offerings. 
May we always remember who we are, and dance!

Lyrics / Letras

somos la luz del bosque
espíritu de todas las edades
somos la luz divina
sabeduria de los mares
transformamos el dolor
trayendo todo a luz
con el espíritu de amor
todo el día y la noche
(letra de un canto tradicional de México / words from a traditional song in Mexico)

translation:
we are the light of the forest
spirit of all ages
we are the divine light
the wisdom of the seas
we transform pain
bringing all to the light
with the spirit of love
all day and night

(((------::o::-----))))

Aad guray Nameh
Jugaad guray Nameh
Sat guray Nameh
Siri Guru Devay Nameh 

translation:
I bow to the primal wisdom.
I bow to the wisdom true through the ages.
I bow to the true wisdom. I bow to the great unseen wisdom.

Me inclino ante la sabiduría primordial
me inclino a la sabiduría a través de los siglos
me inclino ante la Verdadera Sabiduría
me inclino ante la grande sabiduría que no se ve 

(((------::o::-----))))

We’re all trying to find some peace of mind
in this labyrinth of space and time
that we find ourselves, can feel like such a bind
sometimes the illusion and confusion passing by
just remember it’s a moment, just a blink of an eye
but that moment lasts forever so we got to treat it fine
like a diamond in the rough, we’re gonna make it shine
find the curtains to your windows, open up them blinds
cause the world outside’s a waiting and it’s full of surprise 
and a brand new wind that will help you realize
all the beauty and the lovin, that you’ve got inside


(((------::o::-----))))

todos estamos buscando
felicidad y cantando
podemos re-encontrar y 
amando nuestra naturaleza bailando
esta canción esta vibrando
en el corazón despertando
la fuente de amor desbordando
pura vida brillando

translation:
we are all looking for happiness
singing we can rediscover
and loving our nature we dance
this song is vibrating
in the heart, awakening
the fountain of love, overflowing 
pure life shining
Video

directed & edited by / dirigido y editado por: Madeleine Bachan Kaur - http://huemanbeing.com/
Produced by / produced por: Alfonso Gorrido http://residenciagorila.com
co-producer & director of photography / co—predictor y director de fotografía : Catalina Ausin
2nd unit director of Photography / segundo operador de camera: Igor Cedeno
underwater photography / fotografía submarina: Ernesto Ortega https://www.facebook.com/eoophoto
make-up / maquillaje: Cunti

Cast / Actores

Prema Diez Gutiérrez Cuevas
Ixchel Cuevas Lara 
Kin Sac Be Cuevas Lara
Sergio Diez Gutiérrez (Tatanka)
Teotli Tutis Miranda
Cunti
Kytzia Vasquez M
Jap Dharam Kaur
Shiho
Sarah

Luz del Bosque (single)

Title track from Bachan's newest album "Many Moons"
http://bachanmusic.com/album/many-moons

Many Moons, released June 4, 2016 
co-produced: Bachan Kaur, Anthony Molina, Benjamin Bromley
www.whitelightrecording.com 
www.benbromley.com

Piano recorded in Susan Creek, OR, vocals in Mexico. 
Mega thanks Greg Jaskaran for his beautiful viola and violin playing in our friends basement in Portland, OR. www.jaskaranallen.com 
And to Ben Bromley for all his magic and skill bringing it all together.

lyrics
Many moons I have seen 
many dreams I have dreamed 
many times I have fallen I have fallen I have fallen 
many roads have i followed 
many prayers have i swallowed 
many times I have fallen I have fallen I have fallen 
many hearts have been broken 
many tears left unspoken 
many times I have fallen I have fallen I have fallen 

we will rise with the breaking of the day 
the sun within shines follow its rays 
we will rise after we fall 
love comes running with the breaking of dawn 

everything’s moving with you 
there ain’t nowhere I can step that you won’t follow 
there ain’t no time for regrets one breath get hollow

Track from "Many Moons" - Bachan's latest album released Jun 4th, 2016
http://bachanmusic.com/album/many-moons

This song popped out with the "stick" instrument in a few minutes while staying in the holy lands of the T'Sou-ke nation, in the home of Paisley and Lulu Love Rose.  

Features the sacred waters of the T'Sou-ke inlet and the beautiful clarinet of Katsuya Yuasa (www.katsuyayuasa.wix.com/clarinet) 

lyrics
didn’t you know? 
didn’t you know? 
didn’t you know? 
didn’t you know? 
that there is no place I would rather be 
than here with you 

doesn’t it show? 
doesn’t it show? 
doesn’t it show? 
doesn’t it show? 
that there is no place I would rather be 
than here with you


Many Moons, released June 4, 2016 
co-produced: Bachan Kaur, Anthony Molina, Benjamin Bromley
www.whitelightrecording.com 
www.benbromley.com 


Bachan ~ Temple Heart

This is an adapted cover version of the song by Singh Kaur which is originally translated from Sukhmani Sahib (Peace Lagoon) of the Sikhs. 
I was inspired to sing it after hearing a dear friend Khalsa Kaur sing it in the ambrosial hours under the stars in the New Mexico desert during the rensabhai (all night devotional music). 
I recorded it the next day up the mountain through my laptop speakers.

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My eyes are damp with the Nectar of the Lord. 
 My Soul is filled with your Love. 
 you tested my Heart with your Touchstone,  
and Found it to be Pure.  

Through the Guru, I am dyed a Deep Crimson.   

This body and mind are wet with the Love of the Lord.  
Nanak, the slave has been drenched in your Fragrance,  
and this life of mine has been blessed.   

The song of the Lord's Love is like the piercing arrow. 
 It has struck deep into my Heart.  
Those who have felt Love's pain know how to withstand it. 
  The one who dies to this life while yet alive,  
has achieved Liberation in their lifetime.   

Oh, God, make thy slave to meet with the True Guru.  
So we can cross the difficult ocean... 
 So we can cross the difficult ocean...  
So we can cross this difficult ocean of the world. ...   

My eyes are damp with the Nectar of the Lord... 
My eyes are damp with the Nectar of the Lord...  
My Soul is filled with your Love. 
 you tested my Heart with your Touchstone,  
and Found it to be Pure.   

Through the Guru, I am dyed a Deep Crimson.

Bachan - crimson (Singh Kaur)

one track from the collaborative EP "MADA Love" with Mahan Kalpa Singh.
listen to full album at www.huemanbeing.com

Bachan - We all want love

Check out the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrxqUvubj4o

Lyrics:
"Child I can see in your eyes covering your soul dark cloud 
weight hanging heavy and low got you pinned down to the ground 
far far away all them things that you used to find beautiful 
life water slip through broken hands nothin you can hold 
oooo oooo oooo oooo 

don’t you know you’re beautiful? 
beauty and the beast gonna dance tonight 
don’t you know you’re beautiful? 
beauty and the beast gonna make it right"

Bachan ~ Beauty & the Beast

healing song inspired by my dear friend - Flor- colibri del Fuego...

AMOR AMOR AMOR

intend to record in good quality soon with real tamboricito etc....:)

Bachan - Doriah

download full album here:
http://bachan.bandcamp.com/album/magdalena-mariposa

beautiful healing water mama song from Peruvian Artist Miguel Molina
http://miguelmolina-art.com/

En tus ojos de agua infinita
se bañan las estrellitas mamá 

Agua de luz, agua de estrellas  
Pachamama vienes del cielo 

Limpia, limpia, limpia corazón, agua brillante 
sana, sana , sana corazón, agua bendita
calma, calma, calma corazón, agua del cielo, mamá 

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TRANSLATION:

In your infinite eyes of water 
the stars are bathing,  mother

water of light, water of stars 
Pachamama you come from heaven 

Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse the heart, brilliant water 
Heal, heal, heal the heart, blessed water 
Calm, calm, calm the heart, water from heaven, mother

Bachan - Agua de estrellas

prayer to the water...aho!

*I believe written by Irina Flores
I've never heard it sung, only the read the words and the melody came to me when I was in el Jardin meditating on the water / storms and rain :)

Bachan - Aguita que vienes (original words by Irina Flores)

recorded in a Kiva (Mayan temascal / sweatlodge)
that I stumbled across in a the jungle in Chichen Itza.
What a deep healing cave womb space...had to sing this song.

It's a prayer about being in the house of the ancestors...
remembering, praying, singing, healing, connecting
medicine for the people...shivers down the spine, and up:)

*Original song by Alonso del Río.
gracias abuelos y medicina de la kiva!

Lyrics:
Aqui en la casa de mis abuelos, voy recordando, voy recordando
Aqui en la casa de mis abuelos, vengo llamando, vengo llamando


La medicina de mis abuelos, voy recordando, voy recordando
La medicina de mis abuelos, voy levantando, voy levantando

Aqui en la casa de mis abuelos, voy recordando, voy recordando
La medicina de mis abuelos, voy levantando, voy levantando

Aqui en la casa de mis abuelos, me voy curando, me voy curando
Aqui en el fuego de mis abuelos, vengo sanando vengo sanando
Aqui en el fuego de mis abuelos, me voy curando me voy curando
Aqui en la casa de mis abuelos, vengo rezando, vengo rezando

Por la memoria de nuestra gente, vengo rezando, vengo rezando Toda la fuerza de mis abuelos, vengo llamando, vengo llamando
Toda la fuerza de mis abuelos, voy entregando, voy entregando

Aqui en la casa de mis abuelos, voy recordando, voy recordando
La medicina de mis abuelos, viene cantando, viene cantando

La puerta roja voy recorriendo, voy recorriendo y voy recordando
Puerta amarilla voy recorriendo, voy recorriendo y voy recordando
La puerta negra voy recorriendo y el gran misterio me esta esperando
La puerta blanca voy recorriendo, voy recorriendo, resucitando

Las cuatro puertas voy recorriendo, voy recorriendo y voy recordando
Aqui en la casa de mis abuelos, vengo rezando, vengo rezando
Por los caminos de nuestra gente, vengo rezando, vengo rezando

Aqui en el fuego de mis abuelos, vengo curando, vengo curando
Aqui en la kiva de mis abuelos voy recordando, voy recordando

Bachan - Casa de mis abuelos

Illumina
an Ayahuasca prayer for Ilumination 
calling on the central sun, moon, stars, forest...
changed the words a bit into a mix of Spanish and Portuguese.
recorded in the jungle / garden with the birdies in Chichen Itza.

Original song written by Guilherme Henrique Mendonça da Silva



o grandioso sol, sol central
illumina, Ilumina, Illumina, Illumina
o grandiosa, luna en el cielo
illumina, Ilumina, Illumina, Illumina
o grandiosa, todas las estrellas
illumina, Ilumina, Illumina, Illumina
o grandiosa, reina de floresta
illumina, Ilumina, Illumina, Illumina

Bachan - Illumina

This track is from the album illumine*nation 
www.huemanbeing.com

Bachan - Wahe Guru Bliss

download full album here:
http://bachan.bandcamp.com/album/magdalena-mariposa

A song from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, dedicated to Oshun, the Goddess of Love. 
It speaks of a necklace as a symbol of initiation into love.

Melody written by Praful and performed by Deva Premal
http://www.prafulmusic.com/ 

lyrics:
Idé weré weré nita Oshun 
Idé weré weré 
Idé weré weré nita Oshun 
Idé weré weré nita ya 
Ocha kiniba nita Oshun 
Checké checké checké 
Nita ya
Idé weré were

learn to play it and all of these medicine songs in the great book!
www.ayahuasca-wasi.com/medicine-songs/

Bachan - Idé weré weré

spread the bliss
from album "Soul Songs" also a bonus track from her sadhana album "Angels in the Amrit"
full albums - www.huemanbeing.com

Bachan - Bountiful, Blissful, Beautiful

A friend asked for a recording of this song.
It will be awhile before my next album is released ... so I did a little phone recording to share in the meantime, enjoy!

:: recorded by the waters of Ontarí'io on Ganounkouesnot / Wolfe Island, 2020
:: Written by the waters of the Metolius River, Oregon, 2014)
By Madeleine ~ Bachan Kaur

Una Flor :: LYRICS

voy caminando, por el camino
dejo espacio, para el misterio

mi guía, es una estrella, en mi pecho
que brilla, con cada respiración del infinito

hay una flor, cantando mi corazón

voy caminando, por el camino
escucho, el repuesto, en el viento

mi alma, es como el agua
dando vida, a cada ser vivo
y luz refleja

hay una flor, cantando mi corazón

paso a paso 
la vida es una danza
beso a beso
el rezo esperanza
paso a paso 
la vida es una danza
beso a beso
el rezo pura esperanza

✨🌹✨

I’m going walking 
Along the path
Giving space
For the mystery
My guide is a star in my chest
That shines with every breath of the infinite

There is a flower 
That sings my heart
There is a flower that sings my heart

I’m going walking
Along the path
I listen for the answers in the wind
My soul is like the water that is flowing
Giving life to all living things
Reflecting the light


There is a flower 
That sings my heart
There is a flower that sings my heart

Step by step
Life is a dance
Kiss by kiss
My prayer is hope

Una Flor

Una Flor (lo-fi version)

The sound of Bachan Kaur’s voice can make you forget what you’re doing and remember who you are.

Diverse cultural, spiritual and musical influences infuse her sound, weaving a tapestry of kaleidoscopic luminescence. 
You'll hear multiple languages dance between sparse dreamy electronica, organic earthy acoustics, soul stirring poetics, and the occasional boom and clack. Bachan’s sincerity invites you into the mystical nature of your soul where complexities, dissonance and sorrows are welcomed and soothed. Mother earth and the human heart are the bread and butter of this artist’s intention and you can taste it in every song.

Bachan has self-produced and released 8 albums alongside singles and musical videos that are cherished in yoga studios, sacred ceremonies and earbuds around the globe. Primarily a visual artist, her sound breathes with the immersive quality of a painter chasing rainbows while singing lullabies.  She collaborates frequently with electro world music producers, so be sure to check some of those out. In 2023 she's sharing a collection of devotional Sikh songs, as an ode to the sacred influence of this spiritual path in her life. Stay tuned ! ✨

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