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Hare Krishna Mahamantra - Bengali Style

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The Hare Krsna Mahamantra performed by the world renowned Hare Krishna Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Srila Prabhupada Bhajans: Hare Krsna Mahamantra 1

English Translation:

SRI GURV-ASTAKAM:
The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers the materially afflicted world by extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is an ocean of auspicious qualities.
Chanting the holy name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing musical instruments, the spiritual master is always gladdened by the sańkīrtana movement of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Because he is relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind, sometimes his hair stands on end, he feels quivering in his body, and tears flow from his eyes like waves. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
The spiritual master is always engaged in the temple worship of Srī Srī Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa. He also engages his disciples in such worship. They dress the Deities in beautiful clothes and ornaments, clean Their temple, and perform other similar worship of the Lord. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
The spiritual master is always offering Kṛṣṇa four kinds of delicious food [analyzed as that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked]. When the spiritual master sees that the devotees are satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasāda, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
The spiritual master is always eager to hear and chant about the unlimited conjugal pastimes of Rādhikā and Mādhava, and Their qualities, names, and forms. The spiritual master aspires to relish these at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
The spiritual master is very dear, because he is expert in assisting the gopīs, who at different times make different tasteful arrangements for the perfection of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa's conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vṛndāvana. I offer my most humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord, because he is the most confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledged in all revealed scriptures and followed by all authorities. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is a bona fide representative of Srī Hari [Kṛṣṇa].
By the mercy of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of Kṛṣṇa. Without the grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make any advancement. Therefore, I should always remember and praise the spiritual master. At least three times a day I should offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master.
One who, with great care and alteration, loudly recites this beautiful prayer to the spiritual master during the Brahma-muhurta hour obtains direct service to Krsna, the Lord of Vrndavana, at the time of his death.

From: "Stavamrta Lahari" by  Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura.

Srila Prabhupada Bhajans: Sri Sri Gurv-Astaka ~ Prayers To The Spiritual Master

Song Name: Madhuram Madhurebhyo ‘Pi
Official Name: Kevalastakam
Author: Anonymous
Book Name: None
Language: Sanskrit
 
LYRICS:
(1)
madhuraḿ madhurebhyo ‘pi 
mańgalebhyo ‘pi mańgalam 
pāvanaḿ pāvanebhyo ‘pi 
harer nāmaiva kevalam
 
(2)
ābrahmā-stamba-paryantaḿ
sarvaḿ māyā-mayaḿ jagat 
satyaḿ satyaḿ punaḥ satyaḿ
harer nāmaiva kevalam
 
(3)
sa guruḥ sa pitā cāpi 
sā mātā bandhavo ‘pi saḥ 
śikṣayec cet sadā smartuḿ
harer nāmaiva kevalam
 
(4)
niḥśvāse nāhi viśvāsaḥ
kadā ruddho bhaviṣyati 
kīrtanīya mato bālyād 
harer nāmaiva kevalam
 
(5)
hariḥ sadā vaset tatra 
yatra bhāgavatā janāḥ
gāyanti bhakti-bhāvena 
harer nāmaiva kevalam
 
(6)
aho duḥkhaḿ mahā-duḥkhaḿ
duḥkhād duḥkhataraḿ yataḥ
kācārthaḿ vismṛtam ratna- 
harer nāmaiva kevalam
 
(7)
dīyatāḿ dīyatāḿ karṇo 
nīyatāḿ nīyatāḿ vacaḥ
gīyatāḿ gīyatāḿ nityaḿ 
harer nāmaiva kevalam
 
(8)
tṛṇī-kṛtya jagat sarvaḿ
rājate sakalopari 
cid-ānanda-mayaḿ śuddhaḿ
harer-nāmaiva kevalam
 
TRANSLATION
1) More sweet than all other sweet things; more auspicious than all other auspicious things; the greatest purifier of all purifying things—The holy name of Sri Hari alone is everything.
 
2) The entire universe, from exalted Brahma down to the lowly clump of grass, is a product of the illusory energy of the supreme Lord. The only thing that is reality, reality, again I say reality—The holy name of Sri Hari alone is everything.
 
3) That person is a true preceptor, or a true father, a true mother, and a true friend also only if they teach one to always remember—The holy name of Sri Hari alone is everything.
 
4) There is no certainty when the last breath will come and put an abrupt halt to all one’s material plans; therefore it is wise to always practice chanting from very childhood—The holy name of Sri Hari alone is everything.
 
5) Lord Hari eternally dwells in that place where truly exalted, spiritually advanced souls sing in the mood of pure devotion—The holy name of Sri Hari alone is everything.
 
6) Aho! What a sorrow, what a great sorrow! More painful than any other misery in the world! Mistaking it as a mere piece of glass, the people have forgotten this jewel—The holy name of Sri Hari alone is everything.
 
7) It should be heard again and again with one’s ears; It should be uttered over and over with one’s voice; It should be perpetually sung and sung anew—The holy name of Sri Hari alone is everything.
 
8) It makes the entire universe seem insignificant as a blade of grass; it splendorously reigns supreme over all; it is full of eternally conscious divine ecstasy; it is supremely pure—The holy name of Sri Hari alone is everything.

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Kevalastakam- by Bada_Hari_Das

Yadubara Prabhu and Family

This Album does not belong to me. This is a devotional album Ten Million Moons by Gaura Vani & As Kindred Spirits.

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ABOUT THE ALBUM

This album was manifested by the mercy and inspiration of Guru and Vaishnavas, under the guidance of Srila Gurudeva Bhaktivedanta Vana Goswami Maharaj who also gave it's name, Bhajan Lahari - Waves of Spirituality. The album has 9 Tracks and each song is like an wave of spirituality. As an offering unto the Lotus feet of Srila Gurudeva Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja the album will be realeased on the day we celebrate his centennial anniversary - 11/02/2021. The purpose of this album is that it may serve as a source of remembrance, inspiration and nourishment to the heart of all the devotees.

MUSICIANS

Krsna Krpa dasa: Vocals, Harmonium, Mrdanga, Kartals and Whampers
Vrndavana Chandra dasa: Harmonium, Guitar, Percussion and MIDI Instruments
Rajat Prasanna: Bass Flute and Small Flute
Sankirtana Dharma: Sitar
Kula Shekara: Violin
Balarama Tirtha (Bali): Esaraja

Backup Vocals: Amala Harinama dasa, Kishori Mohan dasa, Sudevi Devi dasi, Taruni Gopi dasi, Thakura dasa and Vrndavana Chandra dasa

SPECIAL THANKS

I would like to thank everyone who helped, participated and contributed in each and every way. First of all, both of my Srila Gurudevas, Bhaktivedanta Vana Goswami Maharaja and Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja, who are the source of my inspiration and to whom I dedicate this album.

Now I will just name a few devotees who have helped in different ways: Vrindavana Chandra for producing this album and giving me all support needed (also a place to stay and prasada). Taruni Gopi Dasi (Rio de Janeiro) who gave so much inspiration, encouragement and facilitated so that other devotees could help us. Radha Dasi, Madhavananda Prabhu, Vrindavana Palika Didi and Thakura Dasa who donated to the project, Radha Govinda Dasa who made the art for the album cover, Taruni Gopi Dasi (Sto Antonio do Pinhal), who cooked everyday while we recorded, and also, all of my friends, family and all the devotees.

(Please forgive me and dont be upset if I forgot to mention you, I am thankful to everyone)   

Nitai Gaura Premanande Hari Haribol!

Hare Krishna Mahamantra - Bengali Style

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