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Nikki sits down with Vanamali Mataji of Rishikesh, India, while she is touring Europe. The scribe of nearly 20 books about God (from Sri Krishna to Hanuman to Shiva), Mataji starts with a powerful mantra and decree before sharing about the relationship between the apparent form and Formlessness, between Divine Ecstasy and quiet-Joy, and on living beyond time and storylines. She recommends practicing Yoga asanas daily to appear as she does- absolutely Radiant.  "You can't live in a state of ecstasy all the time because the world will pull you down. But, even though it may not be ecstatic, it's still so filled with joy, not happiness, but joy. Because everything you see is a form of Its Form, or Its Voice. The birdsong, the sunrise, the moonrise, everything is part of that enormous and amazing power that energizes the whole cosmos. Every bit. So you can't go anywhere. Can you ever run away from yourself? There is no place you can run to. So that it is everywhere. The ecstatic moments may not be always there. As I said, the world will pull you down. But that joy is always there. Underlying joy is always there. That's why people love to live, even if you're in the throes of the worst type of disease, say, you still, the longing to live is still there because of that drop of Bliss which is always present in the whole."- Vanamali Mataji     

Spotify Link for all Telugu songs discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tmlnjA6S9ZdQt9w9DfkKa?si=NvTS7dygSLyC9l7YsCZaCw&nd=1 My Journey with Telugu Music - Part 5: Present 2020: Sarileru, Ala Vakunta, Bheesma, Master, then 6 months break. Had an opportunity to write a film and compose 6 songs and its my dream project. Then just had so many free time and had sportify and made so many playlists, Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, Karthik, Shreya Ghoshal, and so much time to listen to so many old albums and see what I liked it. Mani Sharma mass - what I loved about his songs and movies, KM Radha Krishna, Chakri, SA Rajkumar, Rewatched and watched a lot of old movies like Gang leader, Rowdy Alludu, Alludu majaka, Alluri Seetha Ramaju, Rudraveena, Aha Naa Pellanta, Mayabazar, Gundamma Katha, Athadu, Pokiri, Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, Naa Autograph, Shambo Shiva Shambo, Prayanam, Vaasu, Okkadu, Arjun, Then lyricists - Veturi, Sirivennela, Ramjogayya Sastry, Chandrabose, Bhaskarbatla, Jonnavittula, Sahithi, Vanamali, Bhuvanachandra, Krishna Chaitanya, Srrimani, Krishakanth. Nowadays its about the composition and lyrics for me. If neither are good then its not a good song, thats why I didnt like Pushpa songs. Tunes were not fresh and the lyrics were not good especially Daako Daako Mekka. And taking more of an interest in what the Telugu words mean.

Contact: cosmicdancerpodcast@gmail.com I like to disseminate love, kindness and knowledge. Please respect yourself, people and earth. Take care and thanks for supporting me with Paypal. Peace! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5E6WCP8KAS4NG Podcast Episode Cover, produced by me using the Photoleap app, available on iOS and Android - Photoleapapp.com. This new series of episodes on Cosmic Dancer podcast channel, aims to disseminate the theoretical teachings of Vedanta philosophy, (dating back nearly 7,000 years), through the practical experiences of daily life. This is through the involvement of guests from the world of music, art, literature, science, etc... Vedanta is not a religion. Vedanta is a philosophy, the Mother of all world philosophies and religions. The Bhagavad Gita is the most representative text of Vedanta, one of the most widely read books ever. We celebrate the teachings of the eminent philosopher Swami Parthasarathy (he is 96 years old) who founded the organization Vedanta Global, and who has authored numerous best sellers including Vedanta Treatise - The Eternities and the invaluable commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. Topic: The Science of the Rishis, in the company of Vanamali Mataji, author of the book "The Science of the Rishis: "The Spiritual and Material Discoveries of the Ancient Sages of India" published by Inner Traditions. Vanamali Mataji is a contemporary Hindu contemplative, teacher, and author. She lives in a small ashram in Rishikesh, an ancient place of pilgrimage in the foothills of India's holy Himalayas. Vanamali Gita Yogashram is a small ashram (spiritual retreat and place of aspiration) overlooking the sacred river Ganga in North India. Vanamali is another name for Lord Krishna. It means “the wearer of a garland of wild flowers.” - Join my Facebook Group Meditation Mindfulness Yoga Mantra www.facebook.com/groups/642191676459430 - Here my short stories about Kindness (I giorni della gentilezza- Paperback - Italian version)- tinyurl.com/3vfud2c9 - Here my book Learn Māori Culture and Proverbs (paperback) tinyurl.com/6zmvz9tt - Version with Full Color Images - www.amazon.com/Learn-M%C4%81ori-…1621334435&sr=8-3 - Poster Maramataka: tinyurl.com/pht4easb - Here my book dedicated to Lo-Fi Music (ebook and paperback), tinyurl.com/r2d69dyb - on Amazon USA, UK, INDIA, JAPAN, GERMANY, BRAZIL and other countries. - Here my book with illustrated philosophical short stories (ebook and paperback), tinyurl.com/rpcd5c - on Amazon USA, UK, INDIA, JAPAN, GERMANY, BRAZIL and other countries. - Here my book Black Book Note www.amazon.com/BLACK-BOOK-NOTE-i…32&s=books&sr=1-1 - Here my journal dedicated to the great italian poet Dante Alighieri tinyurl.com/42rt7jjh. - E-book and Video on www.lofimusic.it. - Here my fashion brand dedicated to Spirituality, https://www.redbubble.com/people/Mantra-tshirt/shop

Shrinam Vanamali grew up in Mayapur and is now a thoughtful and intelligent family man, purohit, and astrologer. Namarasa sits down with Shrinam and talks gurukula, ISKCON, astrology, and parenting. Do not miss this fun conversation! **************************************************** ▶ LOVE THE PODCAST? -- DONATE HERE: https://fnd.us/31wO0e?ref=ab_69ruT1_s... ▶ WATCH ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLateMorni... ▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdx4... ▶ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/tulasi-nadia-h... ▶ LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▶ DO YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? -- FILL OUT THIS FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... ▶ FOLLOW: //Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namarasa/ //Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namarasa108/ //Email: namejuice@gmail.com

In today's episode of The Atheist Experience, Matt is joined by Everyday_Atheist to see how capable callers are answering questions this week.First caller is Dane in KS who is suggesting that a bracelet that dates back to the 14th century BCE is proof that the Bible is true. How does this bracelet confirm the Biblical stories in a way that proves god? In 2,000 years, when NY City is dug up, will it confirm that Spider Man is real?Next caller is Jamaal from CA who believes that our consciousness is our soul since we don't have a scientific explanation for consciousness. He believes that consciousness can affect the brain state and that the supernatural explains experiences. If we don't have an explanation, you don't get to make something up. Labels that religions tie to a soul are emergent properties of the brain. You can't solve a mystery by appealing to a bigger mystery. Can you prove that consciousness is magic and that it exists? How do you know that consciousness is a soul?James in SC brings up how other animals than humans are living in original sin, and how there are 450 species that engage in same sex acts. Matt puts on his Christian hat to explain that human beings are the only ones who have a duty to god and are accountable to the law. How is it there is the serpent that was cursed to crawl on his belly?Jelmer in the Netherlands wants to remove the word existence by saying if there is a god that is foundational reality, then either it is true that foundational reality has defined properties or it is not true. If your conclusion at the end is still either god exists or god does not exist, then why go through all the trouble? What is the point of presenting an argument that we ultimately agree on?Jack in FL would like to talk about the transcendental argument for god. He states that either our worldviews are going to bottom out or we are going to fall into a coherent paradigm or it will be an infinite set of justifications for our beliefs. He thinks that atheists don't have the basis for logical reasoning. Justin points out that he is begging the question. Matt asks: How do you show that logic is in fact ungrounded? How did you determine that these things must have a grounding?Jon in Canada claims that BLM is harming black people because it teaches to resist arrest and people end up getting killed. What difference does it make if BLM has any connection to Black Nonbelievers? We don't believe you have a point.Vanamali in IL wants to know what the difference is between death cults and religion. It is not about the number of people. Not everything that is under the umbrella of religion is on equal footage to its harm. Death cults hold views that isolate people ultimately resulting in their death.Thank you for tuning in! We look forward to seeing you back here again so please follow the guidelines and stay safe.

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Lyrics:Vanamali Radha Ramana Giridhari GovindaNeela Megha Sundara Narayana GovindaBhakta Hrudaya Mandara Bhanu Koti SundaraNanda Nanda Gopa Vrinda Narayana GovindaNarayana Govinda (6)Narayana Narayana Narayana Govinda(Hari Hari) Narayana Govinda (2)Meaning:Chant the names of Govinda, also called the Giridhari, beloved of Radha, the wearer of garland of forest flowers, the beautiful and dark blue Narayana, who is like the Mandara flower in the hearts of his devotees, who is beautiful and effulgent like a million Suns, the son of Nanda and one among the cowherds.

"Under the Tree" is an initiative to re - live the child hood and our lives by relating to stories by great writers of yesteryears. The objective is to rekindle the interest of reading and showcase the Indian authors work which give rebirth to the tradition, culture. Spiritual series that is rich in Indian ethos along with Management aspects increase positivity which is much needed always...

Zensar Technologies' Chief Marketing Officer, Abhishek Vanamali, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. He shares how their new re-branding campaign's target audience are the employees of Zensar. It was important for them to recognize the employees and their talents. They realized that their employees didn't connect to the old Zensar brand anymore and thus the brand change.

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For most people around the world, the excitement of attending an in-person event has been replaced by sitting in front of a computer screen. As the coronavirus pandemic cancels in-person events of all sizes around the world, more companies than ever before are taking their events online. But staring at a screen isn't nearly as engaging as seeing something in person, and many companies and event attendees have struggled with the new format.  Abhishek Vanamali, CMO of Zensar Technologies, is a strong believer in virtual events. Although they can't exactly replicate in-person events, he believes virtual events are the future and have the potential to offer amazing, engaging experiences for organizers and attendees.  Vanamali's advice to create an amazing virtual event comes down to this: stop thinking about limitations and embrace what's possible.  Many organizations focus on what virtual event platforms can't do—things like not being able to network one-on-one, raise a real toast or test out new products. But to plan a successful virtual event, no matter if it is a huge conference or a small team meeting, organizers must change their thinking to see what's possible. Vanamali says that everything we thought isn't possible virtually is actually possible in some form. The first step for event organizers and marketers is to educate themselves and discover the possibilities of virtual events.  Virtual event technology has come a long way in recent years, even before the pandemic hit. There are numerous platforms available that offer features like registering attendees, facilitating breakout sessions and allowing attendees to chat with each other during sessions.  When looking at the possibilities of virtual events, the sky's the limit. Technology makes it possible to create nearly any kind of event in a unique and memorable way. Vanamali shared the example of a high-end auction house that was forced to take its auction online. Instead of being weighed down by the idea of selling high-end art without customers seeing it in person, the company created a full-blown production. It ran an all-day virtual event complete with green screens, professional lighting, expert auctioneers and interactive content to tell the story of the art. The virtual auction wasn't simply a recreation of an in-person auction—it was a new type of event that leveraged technology and helped the company sell $420 million of art online.  One of the biggest challenges of virtual events is keeping participants engaged. It's one thing to sit in a room with hundreds of other people and absorb a presentation, but it's completely different to be alone at home with dozens of distractions. The Zensar Technologies annual sales meeting addressed this challenge when it added a gamification element for its 300 attendees. While the event was happening virtually on one screen, attendees were also using a companion mobile app to scan AR markers on presentation slides. The person who scanned the most markers over the three-day meeting won a grand prize, and participants got competitive as the leaderboard changed. Zensar also used the app for trivia contests and quizzes between sessions. Vanamali says participants were engaged by the unique gamification piece, which led them to pay more attention to the content and have a better experience.  The global pandemic has put virtual events at the forefront of business, and they aren't going away any time soon. Now that companies have seen the potential of virtual event technology, more events will stay virtual or adopt a hybrid model. To create a great virtual event, remember to embrace technology and consider its many possibilities instead of getting weighed down by its limitations. This week's podcast is sponsored by Zendesk. Things are a little weird right now. The sudden change in the world—and the world of business—has created new challenges. A lot of companies are struggling to keep up with what matters most: their customers. Zendesk is here to help. They put together a six-month complimentary Remote Support Bundle. To learn more visit www.Zendesk.com/modern.

 Vanamali Hermans joined Marijo Požega to discuss the current Black Lives Matter movement, what abolition could look like from a disability justice perspective, the role of social workers (if any) in abolitionist politics and her experiences in mutual aid organising. Vanamali (Mali) Hermans is a Wiradjuri, Irish & Flemish woman living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land. She is a disabled organiser and writer and has had work published in Overland, The Guardian and New Matilda, and has appeared on podcasts such as Living the Dream and Movement Memos with Kelly Hayes, among others. Mali is a board member of Women with Disabilities ACT, and currently works in gender-based violence policy alongside studying a Master of Social Work.  You can find Mali on twitter at: @vanamalihermans

How do you organize against a pandemic or a wildfire? Kelly talks with organizer Vanamali Hermans about mutual aid, catastrophe and how we survive. 

In this episode we discuss:  How religious fundamentalism is problematic Many gods and choosing one god to workshop The key to finding heaven here and now is the recognition of an omniscient God that is available to everyone at all times and in all spaces Distortion of the Hindu way of life by colonialism and the spread of a more open-minded approach to the divine Yoga of constant union    Defining features of the Vedic way of life Being in an age of darkness and transition Vanamali Mataji resides in Vanamali Ashram, Rishikesh. Vanamali is one of the names of Lord Krishna and she is an ardent Krishna Bhakta. Mataji always dresses in lavender as that is the colour of Krishna in transcendence. She has published many books on the Hindu gods - The Complete Life of Krishna, The Complete Life of Rama, Shiva - stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana, Hanuman - Devotion and Power of the Monkey God, The Science of the Rishis, In the lost city of Krishna, Nitya Yoga - (Essays on the Bhagavad Gita) etc. Mataji regularly conducts classes on the Vedic Way of Life and the Sreemad Bhagavad Gita both in the Ashram and abroad. The Ashram is run by her brother - Mohanji who is an exemplary Karma Yogi. The Ashram does a lot of charitable work in both Rishikesh and in a small Himalayan village called Gaja. About a hundred widows are being given rations and many have also been adopted by various philanthropists all over the world. They also help in running a small village school in Gaja and a tribal school in the Wyanad district of Kerala.

In this episode Dave (@withsobersenses) chats with Vanamali Hermans (@VChristabel) about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Whilst billed as ‘the most significant economic and social reform since the introduction of Medicare in the 1970s’ Vanamali shows how the NDIS often means the reduction in services for those with disabilities and bureaucratic hellishness. We discuss why this is so, the compounding issue of inequality in regional health delivery and the struggles and strategies both developing and possible. This is the first of possibly a few episodes on the NDIS.   Due to incurable idiocy Dave’s levels are still too low. (Sorry)   Articles mentioned incomed: Vanamali Hermans  Behind Closed Doors Our Healthcare System is Failing Us Market-Models Like the NDIS Are Failing People With Disabilities Tim Lyons: Organising Ourselves: rebuilding Australian unions   Precarias a la Deriva A Very Careful Strike - Four hypotheses.

Ashton Szabo is a yoga teacher, a self-described anatomy geek and host of the Anatomy of Living Podcast. Ashton is based in Encinitas California, so we were very lucky to have the opportunity to record a conversation with him online. I'm a huge fan of Ashton's work as a podcaster and he is one of my inspirations for starting this podcast, so we are super excited to be able to share this episode with you! In this conversation, we talk about Ashton's story growing up, and how he found yoga through an interest in martial arts. We hear how he packed up his life in the US and moved to a small island in Thailand, and what his life was like there. We learn how Ashton's interest in thinkers like Joseph Campbell and Alan Watts, and the influence of teacher Douglas Brooks lead to him becoming the inspirational storyteller he is. We also learn how Ashton uses his extensive knowledge of both eastern philosophy and anatomy in the classes he teaches. As well as that, there is plenty more good stuff in this interview. Now normally we release our podcasts on a fortnightly schedule, but we were getting too far ahead with our interviews, so this week we have an extra special bonus episode! We have entered the Australian Podcast Awards! Now we know it's a longshot, as we are up against some pretty big competition, but if you could vote for us, that would be amazing - you can vote here: https://australianpodcastawards.submittable.com/gallery/2829f195-1021-4d7c-853f-f0ce775f4fa4/9573623/ Links: Ashton - Hanuman: The Devotion and Power of the Monkey God by Vanamali, and Sri Krishna Das http://amzn.to/2DkrYOw The Shiva Sutras translation by Swami Lakshmanjoo - http://amzn.to/2p7NQI6 Rane - One Simple Thing by Mitch Horowitz - http://amzn.to/2GlUXVD Jo - Square Credit Card processing - https://squareup.com/

People in the West often think that karma is an impersonal force of judging good and evil. The assumption being that if you do good things, good things will happen to you, and if you do bad things, bad things will happen. But is that what karma really is? Where does reincarnation fit into the conversation? Join us with return guest Vanamali Mataji as we explore the Laws of Karma and Reincarnation. Vanamali has written numerous books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Hanuman, Shiva, Shakti, The Complete Life of Krishna and more! She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service too children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, India. Special Guest: Vanamali Mataji www.vanamaliashram.org Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/

Often called the Hindu Bible, the Bhagavad Gita is considered by many to be the greatest spiritual text from India. What is this story about? When and where does it take place? What are its most important and relevant messages and can we apply them to our modern daily lives? Join us with Vanamali Mataji as we discuss the Gita and why it's more important now than ever. Vanamali has written numerous books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Hanuman, Shiva, Shakti, The Complete Life of Krishna and more! She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service too children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, India. Special Guest: Vanamali Mataji www.vanamaliashram.org Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/

Vanamali Mataji is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yogashram in the foothills of the Himilayas, dedicated to charitable service to children.  She is visiting the U.S. sharing how the timeless insights of her spiritual path can have a very real, approachable impact on all of our lives. Vanamali's new book Shiva: Stories and Teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana has been praised by Library Journal as "seductive, full of the charm of myth retold with sincerity and with a minimum of intellectualization".  She has written eleven books, including The Science Called Hinduism, as well as translating the Bhagavad Gita.  Vanamali will be appearing at Ananda Los Angeles Jan. 27-29, Ananda Center of Laurelwood in Gaston, Oregon Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 and Feb. 7-9, as well as New Renaissance Bookshop in Portland, Oregon Feb. 5. Vanamali's web site: VanamaliAshram.org Frontier Beyond Fear music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer, www.larryseyer.com, included in this podcast with his permission.  

Sri Ram Lila- Book 2 Canto 3 - The Banishment - Mataji Vanamali sings her originallove poem...ANAATHAYAKKARUTE IVALE(Raga – Bhim Plas)Annatheyakkarute ivale, annatha rakshakaneShoure, anaatha rakshakane!Ee marubhumiyil ninne thediJanma janmangalayi jaan alayunnu,Vadi kozhinjoru ajnatha pushpam jaanNin sannidanathil vannu chernu,Ninte poojayil engine cherkkum,Nin thirumumbil jaan engine nilkkumAnnatheyakkarute ivale…Jeevitha melayil vazhi thetti vannu jaan,Bheekara swapnathil, samvatsarangalai,Kai neeti enne karakayattan nee,Arukil varille karunanithe,Odi varille Lakshmi pathe,Annatheyakkarute ivale…Mata Pathi bandu enikku nee maatram,Putra poutratikal neethan kanmani,Chorabandangale samthyajichittu jaan,Nin paadam maatram aashrayichu,Sweekarikille nee priya Vanamali,Odi varu Kanna! Priya Vanamali!Annatheyakkarute ivale…O Shoure (Krishna)! Please don’t make me an orphan!O thou who art the sole support of the abandoned!Please don’t make me an orphan!Birth after birth have I wandered through the desert of life,Searching for Thee,I’m but an unknown flower, faded and worn,Unknowingly I have reached thy doorstep,How can I offer myself to thee?How can I be used in they puja?O Shoure! (Krishna)! Help of the helpless! Please don’t abandon me!In the carnival of life I missed my wayAnd fell into a nightmare that lasted for eons!O Lord of Lakshmi! Wilt thou not stretch thy hand and haul me to the shore?O Ocean of compassion! Wilt thou not come running to save me?O thou delight of my eyes!Thou alone art my mother, husband, friend and relation,No sons or grandsons do I have other than thee!Having given up all my blood relations,I have sought refuge at thy feet alone,Will thou not accept me O Beloved Vanamali,Wilt thou not come running to me, my darling Vanamali!

Sri Rama Lila: Ramayana... Book 2: Ayodhya Kanda - Book of Ayodhya...Canto 1: Impending Coronation...Canto 2: Kaikeyi Contrives...Vanamali Mataji sings her original love poems...ANAATHAYAKKARUTE IVALE(Raga – Bhim Plas)Annatheyakkarute ivale, annatha rakshakaneShoure, anaatha rakshakane!Ee marubhumiyil ninne thediJanma janmangalayi jaan alayunnu,Vadi kozhinjoru ajnatha pushpam jaanNin sannidanathil vannu chernu,Ninte poojayil engine cherkkum,Nin thirumumbil jaan engine nilkkumAnnatheyakkarute ivale…Jeevitha melayil vazhi thetti vannu jaan,Bheekara swapnathil, samvatsarangalai,Kai neeti enne karakayattan nee,Arukil varille karunanithe,Odi varille Lakshmi pathe,Annatheyakkarute ivale…Mata Pathi bandu enikku nee maatram,Putra poutratikal neethan kanmani,Chorabandangale samthyajichittu jaan,Nin paadam maatram aashrayichu,Sweekarikille nee priya Vanamali,Odi varu Kanna! Priya Vanamali!Annatheyakkarute ivale…O Shoure (Krishna)! Please don’t make me an orphan!O thou who art the sole support of the abandoned!Please don’t make me an orphan!Birth after birth have I wandered through the desert of life,Searching for Thee,I’m but an unknown flower, faded and worn,Unknowingly I have reached thy doorstep,How can I offer myself to thee?How can I be used in they puja?O Shoure! (Krishna)! Help of the helpless! Please don’t abandon me!In the carnival of life I missed my wayAnd fell into a nightmare that lasted for eons!O Lord of Lakshmi! Wilt thou not stretch thy hand and haul me to the shore?O Ocean of compassion! Wilt thou not come running to save me?O thou delight of my eyes!Thou alone art my mother, husband, friend and relation,No sons or grandsons do I have other than thee!Having given up all my blood relations,I have sought refuge at thy feet alone,Will thou not accept me O Beloved Vanamali,Wilt thou not come running to me, my darling Vanamali!

Sri Rama Lila Book 2- Ayodhya Kanda- Book of Ayodhya--Canto 2 - The Avatara...Rama had the glory of the moon and Sita its beauty.Rama had the gait of an elephant and Sita a Swan.Vanamali Mataji sings her original love poem...PRIYE EVIDE THEDUNNI(Raga – Poorvi)O Love! Where have you been searching for Me?I do not dwell in the temple or ashram,I dwell in your heart.I cannot be found in rituals and flowers,Nor in chants and austerities.I don’t live in houses nor do I live in forests.My residence is your heart alone!O Love! Where have you been searching for me?From the temple of Guruvayoor up to the temple of Badrinath you have been looking for me,Don’t you know that I am not to be found in temples or holy rivers?All through your journey, I was walking beside you.In fact I have always lived in the temple of your heartIn the form of Vanamali!O Love! Where have you been searching for Me?Priye evide thedunni, evide thedunnni,Ambalathilla jaan ashramathilla jaan,Jan ninte hridayathil vasikkunnu,Poojayil illa jaan,Pushpathil illa jaan,Japathil illa jaan,Tapasil illa jaan,Grihathil illa jaan,Vanathil illa jaan,Jaan ninte hridayathil vasikunnuPriye! Krishna priye! Krishna priye!Guruvayoor ambalathil, Badarikashramam vare,Nee enne thedi nadannuvallo,Kshetrathil alla jaan, theerthathil alla jaan,Jaan ninte koode nadannirunnu.Nin mano mandirathil vasikkunnu,Vanamali rupathil thilangunnuPriye evide thedunni, evide thedunnni, evide thedduni!

“Place the name RAMA as a jeweled lamp at the door of your lips and there will be light both inside and out..." Sri Tulsi DassThe seventeenth of July Dakshinayanam starts, the 6 months of the year when the sun starts its northward journey. This is a very important month spiritually.The first 7 days are normally given to reading the Ramayana. Vanamali Ashram is grateful to carry on this ancient tradition and offer this reading of Sri Rama Lila, Vanamali’s translation of this timeless legend.Sri Rama Lila Book 1- Bala Kanda- Book of Boyhood-- Canto 1 -ValmikiThis is the story of the Lord’s descent on earth as Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, scion of the race of Raghu, pinnacle of human perfection."Anyone who reads this wonderful book cannot help but be moved to tears. It will make him or her ecstatic. The beauty of this book is that it is  written by one who has great love and devotion for Sri Rama. It touches some subtle chords in the readers heart... The more we read it, the more devotion we develop". --Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj, Anandashram, Kanhanghad"With prose as verdant as the Indian forest, Vanamali lovingly renders the timeless epic, the Ramayana... Prepare to be transported!" -- Richard Schiffman, Author of Mother of All Vanamali is a contemporary Hindu contemplative, teacher, and author. She lives in a small ashram in Rishikesh, an ancient place of pilgrimage in the foothills of India's holy Himalayas. Vanamali Mataji is the author of The Lila Hindu World Heritage Library. Her books include: a translation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Nitya Yoga, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna Lila, Sri Rama Lila, Sri Shiva Lila, Sri Devi Lila, Sri Hanuman Lila, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, Gurudeva and The Taste Divine. Sri Devi Lila is published in the U.S. as Shakti: Realm of The Divine Mother , Sri Hanuman Lila as Hanuman: The Devotion and Power of The Monkey God.Vanamali Mataji sings her original love poem... ANAATHAYAKKARUTE IVALE(Raga – Bhim Plas)O Shoure! Please don’t make me an orphan!O thou who art the sole support of the abandoned!Please don’t make me an orphan!Birth after birth have I wandered through the desert of life,Searching for Thee,I’m but an unknown flower, faded and worn,Unknowingly I have reached thy doorstep,How can I offer myself to thee?How can I be used in they puja?O Shoure! Help of the helpless! Please don’t abandon me!In the carnival of life I missed my wayAnd fell into a nightmare that lasted for eons!O Lord of Lakshmi! Wilt thou not stretch thy hand and haul me to the shore?O Ocean of compassion! Wilt thou not come running to save me?O thou delight of my eyes!Thou alone art my mother, husband, friend and relation,No sons or grandsons do I have other than thee!Having given up all my blood relations,I have sought refuge at thy feet alone,Will thou not accept me O Beloved Vanamali,Wilt thou not come running to me, my darling Vanamali!Annatheyakkarute ivale, annatha rakshakaneShoure, anaatha rakshakane!Ee marubhumiyil ninne thediJanma janmangalayi jaan alayunnu,Vadi kozhinjoru ajnatha pushpam jaanNin sannidanathil vannu chernu,Ninte poojayil engine cherkkum,Nin thirumumbil jaan engine nilkkumAnnatheyakkarute ivale…Jeevitha melayil vazhi thetti vannu jaan,Bheekara swapnathil, samvatsarangalai,Kai neeti enne karakayattan nee,Arukil varille karunanithe,Odi varille Lakshmi pathe,Annatheyakkarute ivale…Mata Pathi bandu enikku nee maatram,Putra poutratikal neethan kanmani,Chorabandangale samthyajichittu jaan,Nin paadam maatram aashrayichu,Sweekarikille nee priya Vanamali,Odi varu Kanna! Priya Vanamali!Annatheyakkarute ivale…This is the story of the Lord’s descent on earth as Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, scion of the race of Raghu, pinnacle of human perfection."Anyone who reads this wonderful book cannot help but be moved to tears. It will make him or her ecstatic. The beauty of this book is that it is  written by one who has great love and devotion for Sri Rama. It touches some subtle chords in the readers heart... The more we read it, the more devotion we develop". --Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj, Anandashram, Kanhanghad"With prose as verdant as the Indian forest, Vanamali lovingly renders the timeless epic, the Ramayana... Prepare to be transported!" -- Richard Schiffman, Author of Mother of All Vanamali is a contemporary Hindu contemplative, teacher, and author. She lives in a small ashram in Rishikesh, an ancient place of pilgrimage in the foothills of India's holy Himalayas. Vanamali Mataji is the author of The Lila Hindu World Heritage Library. Her books include: a translation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Nitya Yoga, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna Lila, Sri Rama Lila, Sri Shiva Lila, Sri Devi Lila, Sri Hanuman Lila, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, Gurudeva and The Taste Divine. Sri Devi Lila is published in the U.S. as Shakti: Realm of The Divine Mother , Sri Hanuman Lila as Hanuman: The Devotion and Power of The Monkey God.

Sri Krishna Lila Chapter 4. The Butter Thief...Vanamali Mataji sings her original love poem...VARUMO THOZHI VARUMO (Raga – Bhim Plas)O Friend! Will my beloved ever come?Will the lotus-eyed one come?Will he come in the chariot of my heart?I will garland him with a Vanamala made of Tulasi, jasmine and white flowers.I will garland my love with a Vanamala (garland of wild flowers).O beautiful dark Kanna (Krishna)Will thou not come to me in the form of my beloved Vanamali?I will prepare a sweet of milk and bananas,And grape juice mixed with honey,I will scatter lotus buds on his path, And sprinkle sandalwood oil.O Friend! Will my Vanamali ever come?I have waited so long that my legs are giving way,I have gazed for such a long time that my eyes are brimming with tears.The oil in the evening lamp is coming to an end,The flowers in the Vanamala (garland) are fading and falling.O friend! Will my Vanamali ever come to me?Varumo thozhi varumo prema swaroopan varumo,Thamara kannan varumo, en manorathathil varumo,Varumo….Tulasi kunda mandaram cherthu, vanamala jaan charthum thozhi,Kannanu vanamala charthum,Sundara shyamala kanna nee ente vanamali roopathil varumo,Varumo…Panchamritavum paalum, mundiri charum thenum, Thamara mottukal vitharum vazhiyil,Chandana tailavum thalikkumVarumo…Kaathu katthente kaalukal thalarnu,Nokki nokki ente kannukal niranju,Sandhya deepathil enna kazhinju Vanamala poovukal vadi kozhinjuVarumo…

Chapter 3. The Divine Infant...Vanamali Mataji Sings her original love poem...KETTU JAN MURALI GAANAM(Raga – Tilang)I heard, I heard the sound of the flute,I saw, I saw the form of Vanamali,I even touched his soft handsO Kanna (Krishna)I even touched his soft hands.I saw the beauteous dark blue form of my beloved, I heard him play the melody known as Mohana,I kissed his beloved lotus feet. I heard, I heard the sound of the flute.KETTU JAN MURALI GAANAM(Raga – Tilang)Kettu jaan murali gaanam,Kandu jaan Vanamali rupam,Thottu jaan mriduvaaya hasthamKanna! Kanna,! Kanna!Thottu jaan mriduvaaya hastham.Sundara Ghanashyama rupam,Kandu jaan vanamali veshamKettu jaan mohana raagamChumbichu priya paada padmam,Kettu jaan murali gaanam…

Sri Krishna Lila 8. Krishna Lifts The Mountain...Vanamali Mataji Sings her original love poems...ENGINE VARUM NEEO Beloved Vanamali! How will you come to me?Will you come on a raft or on a cloud or in the chariot of my mind?How should I welcome the King of kings?What can I offer the God of gods?I have only my tears, caught in the cup of my heartIn the bridal hall of life, I have wandered far and wideHolding the wedding garland in my hand,Searching for a suitable groom,Many births have I taken and many times died,Countless are the garbs I have donned.Searching desperately for my lover.But never did I find the perfect person. (Uttama Purusha)O Help of the Helpless!,Sole support of the abandoned!Wilt thou not accept my wedding garland?Wilt thou not wed this jeevatma (embodied soul)And place the garland round her neck.?O beloved Vanamali!How will you come to me?ENGINE VARUM NEE(Raga—Charukesi)Engine varum nee, priya Vanamali,Odathilo, carmekhathilo,Athava en manorathathilo.Vanamali….Vanamali…..Athava en manorathathilo.Rajathirajane engine sweekarikkum,Devathidevane entu jaan kazhchavekkumKannunir maatram hridaya thalikayil.Vanamali…Vanamali,Kannunir maatram hridaya thalikayilJeevithamayoru swayamvara pandalil,Varane thedi jaan vanamala kai pidichum,Palavattam janichum, palavattam marichum,Pala vesham dharichum thiranju nadannu jaan,Uttama purushane kandethiyilla jaan,.Uttama purushane kandethiyilla jaan,Vanamali…Vanamali,Uttama purushane kandethiyilla jaan,Aashritha valsala, anaatha rakshaka,Ivalude vanamala sweekarikille nee,Jeevatmavine swayamvarikille nee,Vanamali…Vanamali,Ee jeevatmavine swayavarikille nee.Vanamali…VanamaliEngine varum nee?

Chapter 7. The Enchanting Flute...Mataji sings her original love poems...ORU MUKHAM MATRAMOne face alone do I see,One melody alone do I hear.O Vanamali! Thy beauteous form alonedo I nurse in my heart.O thou enchanting blue baby,Wilt thou come and be rocked in the cradle of my heart?Wilt thou remove the darkness of my ignorance?Wilt thou come and play in the courtyard of my mind?One face alone do I see,One song alone do I hear.ORU MUKHAM MATRAM(Raga – Bairav)Oru mukham maatram kaanunnu jaan,Oru swaram maatram kekkunnu jaan.Vanamali ninte prema swarupam,Eppozhum hridayathil laallikkum jan.Oru mukham maatram…..Shyamala komala unni kanna,En mana thotilil chanchatumo,En andhakarathe neekidumo,En nadumittathil vilayadumo.

The Bondage of the Boundless...Mataji sings her original love poem...KETTU JAN MURALI GAANAM(Raga – Tilang)I heard, I heard the sound of the flute,I saw, I saw the form of Vanamali,I even touched his soft handsO Kanna (Krishna)I even touched his soft hands.I saw the beauteous dark blue form of my beloved, I heard him play the melody known as Mohana,I kissed his beloved lotus feet. I heard, I heard the sound of the flute.Kettu jaan murali gaanam,Kandu jaan Vanamali rupam,Thottu jaan mriduvaaya hasthamKanna! Kanna,! Kanna!Thottu jaan mriduvaaya hastham.Sundara Ghanashyama rupam,Kandu jaan vanamali veshamKettu jaan mohana raagamChumbichu priya paada padmam,Kettu jaan murali gaanam…

Sri Krishna Lila Chapter 1. The Advent....Mataji Vanamali sings her original love poem...VANAMALI KRISHNA MURAREE(Raga – Chakravakam)O Vanamali! Krishna! Muraree!Reveal thyself to me.O flute-bearer with the entrancing dark blue complexion,Let me hear the music of thy flute.Thou art the ocean and I am the wave,Thou art Krishna and I thy vanamala (garland of wild flowers).Thou alone art my lover,My beloved Vanamali.Vanamali! Krishna! Muraree!VANAMALI KRISHNA MURAREE(Raga – Chakravakam)Vanamali Krishna Muraree,Darshana dedo mere pyaara…Vanamali.(repeat)Ghanashyama Sundara, Muralidhara,Sunare mujuko bansuria…….Vanamali.Tum ho sagara me hum taranga,Tum ho kaanha me vanamala.Tum ho saavaria mere pyaara…..Vanamali.Vanamali, Krishna Muraree,Krishna Muraree,Krishna Muraree.

Sri Krishna Lila 2. The Birth of the Unborn...Vanamali Mataji sings her original love poem...PARTHASARATHI(Raga Bhim plas)This is a song to the universal Guru, Krishna, who was also the charioteer of Partha or Arjuna, who has given us the immortal teaching of the Bhagavad Gita.Hail to Lord Krishna, the preceptor of the world,Whose broad chest is adorned with the mark called the srivatsa.Who carries the conch and discus in his hands,And who is resplendent with a vanamala (garland of wild flowers), round his neck.O Parthasarathy, You are the Lord of Guruvayoor,The Lord of Vanamali,The Lord of the temple of winds (the human body).You saved the sons of Pandu in the mighty war,You saved Draupadi, the princess of Panchala,O charioteer of Arjuna, teacher of the Gita ,O Krishna! You are the supreme Guru and I am your disciple.Hail to the Guru,Hail to the true Guru,Hail to the beloved Guru,Hail to my own Guru,Hail to Krishna, the preceptor of the world!Ref. Guruvayoor is a town in Kerala, which has a famous temple of Krishna.PARTHASARATHI(Raga Bhim plas)Parthasarathe, Pavanapuresha,Vanamaleeswara vaathalayesha,Pandu putraanam rana sampaalaya,Paanchala raajakumari rakshaka,Arjuna saarathe geethacharya,Parama guro Krishna shishyastheham.Vande Sri guro, vande sad Guro,Vande priya Guro, vande mama Guro,Krishnam vande jagat Guro Krishnam vande jagat Guro Krishnam vande jagat Guro

Sri Krishna Lila Chapter 9. The Divine Lover...Vanamali Mataji sings her original love poems...Vanamali Krishna MurareeVanamali, Krishna Muraree,Krishna Muraree,Krishna Muraree.O Vanamali! Krishna! Muraree!Reveal thyself to me.O flute-bearer with the entrancing dark blue complexion,Let me hear the music of thy flute.Thou art the ocean and I am the wave,Thou art Krishna and I thy vanamala (garland of wild flowers).Thou alone art my lover,My beloved Vanamali.Vanamali! Krishna! Muraree!VANAMALI KRISHNA MURAREE(Raga – Chakravakam)Vanamali Krishna Muraree,Darshana dedo mere pyaara…Vanamali.(repeat)Ghanashyama Sundara, Muralidhara,Sunare mujuko bansuria…….Vanamali.Tum ho sagara me hum taranga,Tum ho kaanha me vanamala.Tum ho saavaria mere pyaara…..Vanamali.

Chapter 18. The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation...“Surrender your ego which is a myth of your own making, together with the duties imposed on you by that ego to Me the Lord sitting within the chariot of your body and I will cary you... as I carried Arjuna... I give you my absolute assurance that I Myself will lead you beyond sorrow to the highest abode”.VANAMALI KRISHNA MURAREE(Raga – Chakravakam)O Vanamali! Krishna! Muraree!Reveal thyself to me.O flute-bearer with the entrancing dark blue complexion,Let me hear the music of thy flute.Thou art the ocean and I am the wave,Thou art Krishna and I thy vanamala (garland of wild flowers).Thou alone art my lover,My beloved Vanamali.Vanamali! Krishna! Muraree!Vanamali Krishna Muraree,Darshana dedo mere pyaara…Vanamali.(repeat)Ghanashyama Sundara, Muralidhara,Sunare mujuko bansuria…….Vanamali.Tum ho sagara me hum taranga,Tum ho kaanha me vanamala.Tum ho saavaria mere pyaara…..Vanamali.Vanamali, Krishna Muraree,Krishna Muraree,Krishna Muraree.

Chapter 18. The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation..... “Abandon all dharmas..give yourself to the Lord alone... Fix your mind on Me, be devoted unto Me, worship Me, prostrate unto Me. I give you my solemn pledge that you shall attain Me for you are indeed dear to me.”Mataji sings her original love poems....ORU MUKHAM MATRAM(Raga – Bairav)One face alone do I see,One melody alone do I hear.O Vanamali! Thy beauteous form alone do I nurse in my heart.O thou enchanting blue baby,Wilt thou come and be rocked in the cradle of my heart?Wilt thou remove the darkness of my ignorance?Wilt thou come and play in the courtyard of my mind?One face alone do I see,One song alone do I hear.Oru mukham maatram kaanunnu jaan,Oru swaram maatram kekkunnu jaan.Vanamali ninte prema swarupam,Eppozhum hridayathil laallikkum jan.Oru mukham maatram…..Shyamala komala unni kanna,En mana thotilil chanchatumo,En andhakarathe neekidumo,En nadumittathil vilayadumo.

The Yoga of The Distinction Between Divine and Demonic Qualities. ...the advice of the Gita is given by an avatar or God incarnate. The recipient of the message is Arjuna, the prototype of the struggling human soul who is ready to receive the great knowledge by his close companionship and increasing nearness to the divine Self within himself. This symbolic companionship of Krishna and Arjuna, the divine and the human soul is further dramatized by the fact that their dialogue takes place amidst the din and clamor of a battlefield. The teacher in the Gita is therefore not only the God who is transcendent but also the God in man who unveils Himself through through an increasing knowledge... Vanamali, Nitya YogaMataji sings her original Love songs to Lord Krishna at the end of each talk. This music is available as Vanamali Love Songs. Mataji's books & music are available at the ashram's on-line Book & Music Store.