Ramdas Abhirama Das - Bhajan Recordings

my fvrt

2021 Playback -what an amazing year

raseshvari

Krishna Conscious Trance

Mantras

kirtan

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Acyuta Gopi at Bhakti Center New York

<b>Just listen to the sound.</b>
If you are interested in the lyrics, you can find it below:

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cintāmaṇi-prakara-sadmasu kalpa-vṛkṣa-
lakṣāvṛteṣu surabhir abhipālayantam
lakṣmī-sahasra-śata-sambhrama-sevyamānaḿ
govindam ādi-puruṣaḿ tam ahaḿ bhajāmi

I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, the first progenitor who is tending the cows, yielding all desire, in abodes built with spiritual gems, surrounded by millions of purpose trees, always served with great reverence and affection by hundreds of thousands of lakṣmīs or gopīs.

***

veṇuḿ kvaṇantam aravinda-dalāyatākṣam-
barhāvataḿsam asitāmbuda-sundarāńgam
kandarpa-koṭi-kamanīya-viśeṣa-śobhaḿ
govindam ādi-puruṣaḿ tam ahaḿ bhajāmi

I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is adept in playing on His flute, with blooming eyes like lotus petals with head decked with peacock's feather, with the figure of beauty tinged with the hue of blue clouds, and His unique loveliness charming millions of Cupids.

***

ālola-candraka-lasad-vanamālya-vaḿśī-
ratnāńgadaḿ praṇaya-keli-kalā-vilāsam
śyāmaḿ tri-bhańga-lalitaḿ niyata-prakāśaḿ
govindam ādi-puruṣaḿ tam ahaḿ bhajāmi

I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, round whose neck is swinging a garland of flowers beautified with the moon-locket, whose two hands are adorned with the flute and jeweled ornaments, who always revels in pastimes of love, whose graceful threefold-bending form of Śyāmasundara is eternally manifest.

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cintāmaṇi-prakara-sadmasu kalpa-vṛkṣa-
lakṣāvṛteṣu surabhir abhipālayantam
lakṣmī-sahasra-śata-sambhrama-sevyamānaḿ
govindam ādi-puruṣaḿ tam ahaḿ bhajāmi

I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, the first progenitor who is tending the cows, yielding all desire, in abodes built with spiritual gems, surrounded by millions of purpose trees, always served with great reverence and affection by hundreds of thousands of lakṣmīs or gopīs.



Govindam Adi Purusham

Acyuta gopi at Radha Govinda M. New York

"Music bypasses the conceptual mind. Music does not give you food for thought..."
—Eckhart Tolle

Meditation is a method for synchronizing body and mind in the present moment. When our body and mind are in sync, we are naturally relaxed, alert, open, and aware. Listening to certain forms of music may be one of the most immediate ways for us to enter this meditative state. Meditation Music: An Invitation to Still the Mind and Open the Heart brings you nine tracks chosen from our family of artists who are especially talented at creating compositions that support contemplative practices. Please enjoy this gift.

1. "Moola Prayer" from the album Om Deeksha mixed and compiled by Maneesh de Moor
2. "Walking into the Himalaya to Meditate" from the album Tibetan Meditation Music by Nawang Khechog
3. "Safe Delivery" from the album Shakuhachi Water Meditations by Riley Lee
4. "Return to Peace" from the album Vibrational Sound Healing by Kimba Arem with Andrew Weil
5. "Immerse" from the album Tibetan Bowl Meditation by River Guerguerian
6. "Loveland" from the album Loveland by Jai Uttal and Ben Leinbach
7. "Compassion" from the album Signatures on Water by Maneesh de Moor
8. "Samadhi" from the album Kerala Dream by Shamans Dream
9. "Ek Ong Kaar" from the album The Essential Snatam Kaur by Snatam Kaur

http://www.soundstrue.com

01 - ManeeshdeMoor - MoolaPrayer

Dj Drez -  Krishna's Dub (feat. Marti Nikko & Domonic Dean Breaux)

Gaura Arati After Sunday Feast- Kadamba Kanana Swami - 6th July 2014 - Amsterdam,Nl

This is the first CD in our Bhajan series; a small collection of Kirtans composed by our Vaisnava Saints rendered in very sweet and beautiful melodies. 
The Kirtaniyas offer this devotional CD at the lotus feet of their beloved Gurudeva - Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja and for the pleasure of all. 
Just one week after the divine departure of our Srila Gurudeva, this album was recorded in a very simple enviroment in Sri Vrindavan, India by The Kirtaniyas: Vijay Krsna das, Sarasvati dasi, Rasika dasi and engineered and mixed by Kishori Mohan Das. We are also very honored to feature Kishori Mohan Das and Sudevi dasi (vocals, mridanga, Karatalas) on the album, we look up to them as our older brother and sister

Ohe Vaisnava Thakura - (Bhajan series 1)

This composition by Prashant is based on the Mantra 
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
“May All Beings Be Happy”

It was recorded in Prashant’s home except for the trumpet recorded in Toronto by Gary Diggins. The singers and musicians are from the local Calgary community and consist of non professional and some professional musicians.  Mastered at Profile Sound Studios in Vancouver by Sean Hollowaychuk.
Tiffiny Chine: Voice, Keyboard
Amchok Gompo: Voice
Sanghavasini: Voice
Anick: Voice
Pamela Alexander: Voice
Helmer Kuskanox (Two Youngmen) : Mouthbow, Spoken word
Ferron: Native Chant
Khoji Vihara: Silver flute
Trevor Uruski: Didgeridoo
Steve Gertz: Didgeridoo
Prashant: Composition, Guitars, Bamboo and Native American flutes, Beats

Intro quotes:
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace".
Jimi Hendrix 

"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind".
Mahatma Gandhi 

"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other".
Mother Teresa

Sanskrit Mantras
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (May all beings be happy)

Sarvesham svastir bhavatu (may everyone experience wellness)
sarvesham shantir bhavatu        ( " " peace) 
sarvesham poornam bhavatu    ( " " fullness)
sarvesham mangalam bhavatu  ( " " auspiciousness)
 
SpokenText (Black Elk)

The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes from within the souls of men when they realize their relationship, their oneness, with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells Wakan-Tanka, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us. This is the real peace, and the others are but reflections of this. The second peace is that which is made between two individuals, and the third is that which is made between two nations. But above all you should understand that there can never be peace between nations until there is first known that true peace which is within the souls of men.
Black Elk in The Sacred Pipe: Black Elk's Account of the Seven Rites of the Oglala Sioux (1953).

Peace Mantra

Please enjoy another humble offering of uplifting sound vibration opening the window to the spiritual world by your servant Jasomati Nandan Das

Hare Krishna Psy Ambient Dub Vol 2

Produced & Mixed by Jag
www.the-alternative-producer.com/

Written & Sung by - Hari Kirtan
Kishi - Bass & Rhythm Guitar
Jagat Pita - Drums, Keys, Percussion
Murlidhara - Rhythm Guitar & Solo Guitar
Shammi Pithia - Bansuri Flute
Ananda Monet - Backing Vocals
Colin - Sax

Reggae Krishna

Hare Krishna & Jay Govinda Jay Gopal live in Vrindavan 2009

BB Govinda Swami Hare Krishna & Jay Govinda Jay Gopal Live In Vrindavan 2009

To download the full album, please visit: https://swamibvmuni.bandcamp.com/album/sri-mangala-arati

Song Name: Sri Mangala Arati
Author: Srila Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Goswami
Language: Bengali
 
LYRICS:
(1)
mańgala śrī guru-gaura mańgala mūrati
mańgala śrī rādhā-kṛṣṇa-yugala-pīriti
 
(2)
mańgala niśānta-līlā mańgala udaye
mańgala ārati jāge bhakata-hṛdaye
 
(3)
tomāra nidrāya jīva nidrita dharāya
tava jāgaraṇe viśva jāgarita haya
 
(4)
śubha dṛṣṭi kara ebe (prabhu) jagatera prati
jāguka hṛdaye mora sumańgalā rati
 
(5)
mayūra śukādi sāri kata pikarāja
mańgala jāgara-hetu kariche virāja
 
(6)
sumadhura dhvani kare jata śākhī-gaṇa
mańgala śravaṇe bāje madhura kūjana
 
(7)
kusumita sarovare kamala-hillola
mańgala saurabha vahe pavana kallola
 
(8)
jhājhara kāsara ghaṇṭā śańkha karatāla
mańgala mṛdańga bāje parama rasāla
 
(9)
mańgala ārati kare bhakatera gaṇa
abhāgā keśava kare nāma-sańkīrtana
 
TRANSLATION
1) Glories to the auspicious forms of Sri Guru and Gaura, and all glories to Sri Radha-Krsna’s auspicious amorous love.
 
2) All glories to Their auspicious nisanta-lila which heralds the end of night and Their auspicious awakening, bringing auspiciousness to all! Glories to mangala-arati, which awakens a sphurti of that nisanta-lila within the devotees’ hearts!
 
3) While You sleep, the jivas lie sleeping deep in their ignorance, but upon Your rising, the whole world awakens! [Meaning, if You manifest in their hearts, then all tattva and all siddhanta will be revealed to them.]
 
4) (Prabhu!) Shower Your kind glance upon the world now. Awaken in my heart that most auspicious rati.
 
5) The peacocks, parrots, suka, sari, and cuckoos (by Vrnda-devi’s order) are singing the reasons for Your auspicious awakening.
 
6) Sitting on the branches of the trees, all the birds sing their supremely sweet morning melodies which resound throughout the forest. Those sweet, soft, auspicious sounds come and grace everyone!
 
7) In the pond, which is filled with many varieties of flowers, the lotuses sway in the center. The breezes spread their auspicious aromas in all directions, bringing pure delight and joy to all.
 
8) Large cymbals, gongs, bells, conches, karatalas and auspicious mrdangas play the supreme rasa.
 
9) Performing mangala arati within the company of devotees, the unfortunate Kesava (the servants of Sri Kesava) sings nama-sankirtana.

Sri Mangala Arati

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02 - SRI MANGALA ARATI & VIBHAVARI SESA

By Shrīmad Shrīnivas Āchārya

Perpetually immersed in singing, dancing, and heartfelt singing, Kīrtan [of the name, form, qualities, pastimes, associates, and realm] of Shrī Krishna, the six Goswāmīs embody the ocean of nectarean love. Dear to both gentlemen and ruffians, always engaged in pleasing activities, and completely free from envy, they are adored by all. They are the recipients of Shrī Chaitanya’s mercy, and they therefore remove the burden of the earth. I worship Shrī Rūpa, Shrī Sanātana, Shrī Raghunātha Bhatta, Shrī Raghunātha dāsa, Shrī Jīva, and Shrī Gopāla Bhatta [the six Goswāmīs].
 
They are distinctively expert in ascertaining the essence of all revealed scriptures, and they establish the supreme occupation of the soul, devotion to God. They are the true benefactors of the people, worshipful for the three worlds, and affectionate to those who have taken shelter of them. Due to the bliss of divine service, bhajana, on the lotus feet of Shrī Rādhā-Krishna, they have become like intoxicated honeybees. I worship Shrī Rūpa, Sanātana, Raghunātha Bhatta, Raghunātha dāsa, Jīva, and Gopāla Bhatta Goswāmīs. 

They fully abandoned at once the association of kingly aristocracy, deeming it insignificant, and out of compassion became poor, accepting only loincloths and ragged quilts. Thereafter, they repeatedly immersed themselves in the delightful, billowing waves in the nectarean ocean of rasa—the bhāvs, spiritual emotions, felt by the gopīs. I worship Shrī Rūpa, Sanātana, Raghunātha Bhatta, Raghunātha dāsa, Jīva, and Gopāla Bhatta Goswāmīs.

Crowded with sweetly cooing cuckoos, swans, and cranes, as well as groups of peacocks, Vrindāvan a is shining beautifully with trees that have many transcendental gems inlaid beneath their roots. There, day and night, the Goswāmīs intensely worship Shrī Shrī Rādhā and Krishna, thus endowing all the souls with the ultimate benefit of life. I worship Shrī Rūpa, Sanātana, Raghunātha Bhatta, Raghunātha dāsa, Jīva, and Gopāla Bhatta Goswāmīs.

They would pass their time by daily chanting a fixed number of holy names, singing particular songs, and offering regulated obeisances [prostrating themselves to the ground like a stick in reverence thousands of times in a day to all the Saints, Deities, and Lord’s pastime places]. Thus they fully conquered the urges of eating, sleeping, recreation, and so forth. Always considering themselves to be unlimitedly lowly and insignificant, they became enchanted in sweet rapture by remembering Shrī Rādhā-Krishna’s qualities. I worship Shrī Rūpa, Sanātana, Raghunātha Bhatta, Raghunātha dāsa, Jīva, and Gopāla Bhatta Goswāmīs.

Wandering along the banks of Rādhā-kunda or the Yamuna, and sometimes at Vamshivata, they would be forever seized by limitless transcendental states, intoxicated by the utter madness of prema. Blissfully overwhelmed, they would jubilantly sing about the exalted qualities of Shrī Hari. I worship Shrī Rūpa, Sanātana, Raghunātha Bhatta, Raghunātha dāsa, Jīva, and Gopāla Bhatta Goswāmīs..

“O Rādhā, queen of Vrindāvan a! O Lalitā! O son of Nanda Mahārāj! Where are You? Are You beneath the wish-fullfilling trees of Shrī Govardhana Hill? Or are you in the forests on the banks of the Kalindi river?” Thus calling out, greatly overwhelmed in separation, they would wander throughout the length and breadth of Vraja-mandala. I worship Shrī Rūpa, Sanātana, Raghunātha Bhatta, Raghunātha dāsa, Jīva, and Gopāla Bhatta Goswāmīs.

Six Goswamis Ashtakam - Eight Prayers to the Six Goswami Saints

This is a little taste of an album i co-produced/composed for a Holistic company called Ila-spa.
<a href="http://www.ila-spa.com/shop/home-gifts/dream-time-journey-cd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ila-spa.com/shop/home-gifts/dream-time-journey-cd</a>
The CEO of the company, Denise Leicester is the singer with her very beautiful voice.
This album is used during Ila-spa treatments, and many yoga teachers in the UK are using it during there classes.
If you have trouble going to sleep then this CD can help.
Om namah Shivai



Dreamtime Journey excerpt

Gaura Arati Kirtan with Ojasvi at Gauranga Festival Ukraine on 2016.06.09

Gaura Arati Kirtan with Ojasvi

A very powerful mantra to invoke protection, both physically and spiritually. I've been meditating with this mantra for 5 years now with amazing results. It's downloadable so you can take it with you ^_^

Nrsimha Kavaca

The Sweetheart Of The Gopis - "Vande Krishna Nanda Kumara" is performed by Jahnavi Harrison.
The song lyrics and English translation follow....

VANDE KRISHNA NANDA KUMARA:
Traditional Bengali bhajan:

(1)

vande kṛṣṇa nanda kumāra
nanda kumāra madana gopāla
madana gopāla mohana rūpa
mohana rūpa nanda kumāra

(2)

govinda hari gopāla hari
govinda hari gopāla hari
jaya jaya deva hari
jaya jaya deva hari
jaya jaya deva hari
jaya jaya deva hari

(3)

jaya prabhu dīna doyāla hari
govinda hari gopāla hari
govinda hari gopāla hari

(4)

jaya rāma hari jaya kṛṣṇa hari
jaya jaya śacī nandana gaura hari

1) I worship Krsna, the son of Nanda Maharaja (Nanda Kumara)! Nanda Kumara! Enchanter protector of cows, Madana Gopala! Madana Gopala! The One with the Enchanting Form (Mohana Rupa)! Mohana Rupa! Nanda Kumara!

2) Govinda Hari! Gopala Hari! All glories to the defeater of the demigods, Hari!

3) All glories to the Lord who is merciful to the fallen souls! Govinda Hari! Gopala Hari!

4) All glories to the Reservoir of Pleasure (Rama)! Hari! All glories to the All Attractive One (Krsna)! Hari! All glories to the son of Sacidevi, Gaura Hari!

Mantra Lounge ~ The Sweetheart Of The Gopis ~ Vande Krishna ~ Jahnavi Harrison:

Relaxing soundscapes create a safe space for deep meditation. 
 
Japanese Shakuhachi and Chinese Dizi flutes, echoed with Tibetan chanting, take the listener on a peaceful and meditative journey through the essence of Zen. 
 
The open space within the music can help facilitate deep spiritual reflection making it ideal for any meditation practices or energy work.

Zen Relaxation

Stillness of Mind

Searching within Zen - 11:00 (Sample)

10. Track - MSR

Sacinandana Swami - Hare Krishna Kirtan IV

"Electrokirtan" has arrived. Please accept this humble amateur attempt at bringing the ancient maha-mantra further into the modern age, by aspiring Krishna devotee Jasomatinandan Das, Cape Town. 

Hare Krishna Psy Trance vol 1

RKC Live Stream - Svarupa Damodar das - Jaya Radhe Jaya Krishna

This beautiful recording of the traditional bhajan Shri Vraja Dhama Mahimamrita was recorded by Ramdas Abhiram Das (Kevin Yee) in Florence, Italy in his painting studio. 

He sang and played all the instruments on this piece - flute, santoor, sarod, tabla and more...

This beautiful recording has never been publically released, but is uploaded with a desire to share the lesser known, but no less sublime, creative work of this lifelong devotional artist, who passed away in July 2020. 

I feel extremely indebted to Ramdas and his wife Dhrti, for their many decades of artistic service. Their paintings have offered inspiration and spiritual connection to countless people all over the world, and as teachers, they have gifted their students with instructions to be treasured for life. 

I was grateful to study with them for a month in India in 2007. Though many years ago, the experience is one I have returned to time and time again for fresh inspiration and guidance.

More on Ramdas:
Born in 1951 in Maui, Hawaii, as Kevin Albert Yee, Ramdas Abhiram Das, graduated with a degree in Fine Art from California State University at Fullerton. He began his career by doing illustration work, first for an international publishing company and later for the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). In 1980 he relocated to Florence, Italy, where he studied at the Academia de Siena and the Academia de Arte Firenze and learnt the art and techniques of fresco and egg tempera. He was the Art Director for the Italian BBT for six years. Though trained initially in classical art and illustration, over the years he has developed his own style, marked for its spontaneity and mystique. Narratives set amidst nature, he has painted more than 300 oil paintings and his work has been exhibited in Italy, France, Belgium, England, South Africa, and India.

Teaching in India: https://vimeo.com/58238789

To view more of the artistic work of Ramdas and Dhrti: www.sosacredart.com

Jaya Radhe, Jaya Krishna (Shri Vraja Dhama Mahimamrita) -  Ramdas Abhirama Das

This beautiful recording of the traditional Bengali bhajan written by Bhaktivinoda Thakur was recorded by Ramdas Abhiram Das (Kevin Yee) in Florence, Italy in his painting studio. 

He sang and played all the instruments on this piece - flute, santoor, sarod, tabla and more...

This beautiful recording has never been publically released, but is uploaded with a desire to share the lesser known, but no less sublime, creative work of this lifelong devotional artist, who passed away in July 2020. 

I feel extremely indebted to Ramdas and his wife Dhrti, for their many decades of artistic service. Their paintings have offered inspiration and spiritual connection to countless people all over the world, and as teachers, they have gifted their students with instructions to be treasured for life.

I was grateful to study with them for a month in India in 2007. Though many years ago, the experience is one I have returned to time and time again for fresh inspiration and guidance. 

More on Ramdas:
Born in 1951 in Maui, Hawaii, as Kevin Albert Yee, Ramdas Abhiram Das, graduated with a degree in Fine Art from California State University at Fullerton. He began his career by doing illustration work, first for an international publishing company and later for the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). In 1980 he relocated to Florence, Italy, where he studied at the Academia de Siena and the Academia de Arte Firenze and learnt the art and techniques of fresco and egg tempera. He was the Art Director for the Italian BBT for six years. Though trained initially in classical art and illustration, over the years he has developed his own style, marked for its spontaneity and mystique. Narratives set amidst nature, he has painted more than 300 oil paintings and his work has been exhibited in Italy, France, Belgium, England, South Africa, and India.

Teaching in India: https://vimeo.com/58238789

To view more of the artistic work of Ramdas and Dhrti: www.sosacredart.com

Gopinath Mama Nivedana Suno - Ramdas Abhirama Das

This beautiful recording of the traditional bhajan Bhaja Hure Mana was recorded by Ramdas Abhiram Das (Kevin Yee) at his painting studio in Florence, Italy.

He sang and played all the instruments on this piece - flute, santoor, sarod, tabla and more, and recorded it himself layer by layer on a simple 8-track recorder.

This beautiful recording has never been publically released, but is uploaded with a desire to share the lesser known, but no less sublime, creative work of this lifelong devotional artist, who passed away in July 2020.

I feel extremely indebted to Ramdas and his wife Dhrti, for their many decades of artistic service. Their paintings have offered inspiration and spiritual connection to countless people all over the world, and as teachers, they have gifted their students with instructions to be treasured for life.

I was grateful to study with them for a month in India in 2007. Though many years ago, the experience is one I have returned to time and time again for fresh inspiration and guidance.

More on Ramdas:
Born in 1951 in Maui, Hawaii, as Kevin Albert Yee, Ramdas Abhiram Das, graduated with a degree in Fine Art from California State University at Fullerton. He began his career by doing illustration work, first for an international publishing company and later for the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). In 1980 he relocated to Florence, Italy, where he studied at the Academia de Siena and the Academia de Arte Firenze and learnt the art and techniques of fresco and egg tempera. He was the Art Director for the Italian BBT for six years. Though trained initially in classical art and illustration, over the years he has developed his own style, marked for its spontaneity and mystique. Narratives set amidst nature, he has painted more than 300 oil paintings and his work has been exhibited in Italy, France, Belgium, England, South Africa, and India.

Teaching in India: vimeo.com/58238789

To view more of the artistic work of Ramdas and Dhrti: www.sosacredart.com

Gopinath

Bhaja Hure Mana - Ramdas Abhirama Das

This beautiful recording of the traditional bhajan Jaya Radha Madhava was recorded by Ramdas Abhiram Das (Kevin Yee) at his painting studio in Florence, Italy.

He sang and played all the instruments on this piece - flute, santoor, sarod, tabla and more, and recorded it himself layer by layer on a simple 8-track recorder.

This beautiful recording has never been publically released, but is uploaded with a desire to share the lesser known, but no less sublime, creative work of this lifelong devotional artist, who passed away in July 2020.

I feel extremely indebted to Ramdas and his wife Dhrti, for their many decades of artistic service. Their paintings have offered inspiration and spiritual connection to countless people all over the world, and as teachers, they have gifted their students with instructions to be treasured for life.

I was grateful to study with them for a month in India in 2007. Though many years ago, the experience is one I have returned to time and time again for fresh inspiration and guidance.

More on Ramdas:
Born in 1951 in Maui, Hawaii, as Kevin Albert Yee, Ramdas Abhiram Das, graduated with a degree in Fine Art from California State University at Fullerton. He began his career by doing illustration work, first for an international publishing company and later for the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). In 1980 he relocated to Florence, Italy, where he studied at the Academia de Siena and the Academia de Arte Firenze and learnt the art and techniques of fresco and egg tempera. He was the Art Director for the Italian BBT for six years. Though trained initially in classical art and illustration, over the years he has developed his own style, marked for its spontaneity and mystique. Narratives set amidst nature, he has painted more than 300 oil paintings and his work has been exhibited in Italy, France, Belgium, England, South Africa, and India.

Teaching in India: vimeo.com/58238789

To view more of the artistic work of Ramdas and Dhrti: www.sosacredart.com

Jaya Radha Madhava - Ramdas Abhirama Das

This beautiful recording of the traditional bhajan Nitai Pada Kamala was recorded by Ramdas Abhiram Das (Kevin Yee) at his painting studio in Florence, Italy.

He sang and played all the instruments on this piece - flute, santoor, sarod, tabla and more, and recorded it himself layer by layer on a simple 8-track recorder.

This beautiful recording has never been publically released, but is uploaded with a desire to share the lesser known, but no less sublime, creative work of this lifelong devotional artist, who passed away in July 2020.

I feel extremely indebted to Ramdas and his wife Dhrti, for their many decades of artistic service. Their paintings have offered inspiration and spiritual connection to countless people all over the world, and as teachers, they have gifted their students with instructions to be treasured for life.

I was grateful to study with them for a month in India in 2007. Though many years ago, the experience is one I have returned to time and time again for fresh inspiration and guidance.

More on Ramdas:
Born in 1951 in Maui, Hawaii, as Kevin Albert Yee, Ramdas Abhiram Das, graduated with a degree in Fine Art from California State University at Fullerton. He began his career by doing illustration work, first for an international publishing company and later for the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). In 1980 he relocated to Florence, Italy, where he studied at the Academia de Siena and the Academia de Arte Firenze and learnt the art and techniques of fresco and egg tempera. He was the Art Director for the Italian BBT for six years. Though trained initially in classical art and illustration, over the years he has developed his own style, marked for its spontaneity and mystique. Narratives set amidst nature, he has painted more than 300 oil paintings and his work has been exhibited in Italy, France, Belgium, England, South Africa, and India.

Teaching in India: vimeo.com/58238789

To view more of the artistic work of Ramdas and Dhrti: www.sosacredart.com

Jaya Radhe, Jaya Krishna (Shri Vraja Dhama Mahimamrita) - Ramdas Abhirama Das

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