English lyrics put together by me, beautiful melody by Krishna Das from his song "Baba Hanuman" (in Sanskrit). I first heard the original at an event with Benjy and Heather Wertheimer (aka "Shantala") and many people singing. It had such a beautiful, devotional heart-sweetness to it. That essence inspired me to write these lyrics in English. (FYI, my lyrics are not a translation of the original Sanskrit. That traslation can be found on Krishna Das' website).
your name
your face
your heart
blessings to all being(s) for this love in (y)our heart
for your are so beautiful right here where you are
may i live and be in peace
may you live and be in peace
how i love you!
This is wonderful to sing with many people - either as an all-together chant or kirtan-style call-and-response chant. I hope to have a video recording of that to share soon.
I'll be posting more songs (including originals) and chants on this YouTube channell, as well as poems from my book "Your Face Is A Kiss"), prayers, and meditations on my forthcoming "ForTheHappinessOfIt2" YouTube channel.
For more information on my events and other offerings, my website is http://www.ForTheHappinessOfIt.com
Love and Happiness to All!
David Ronen
Thank you David ... I could not come tonight but am chanting just the same. Loretta Railing
lorettarailing 3 years ago