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Good Mornings with CurlyNikki - Daily Meditations & Christian Prayers for HealingGoOD Friends w/ Vanamali Mataji - Saints on the PathNikki 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 e...
2023-11-1417 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 32 | Book 7, Canto 2 | Dharma Triumphs | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliIn this final episode of the Ramayana, we see that Rama was true to his principle of dharma to the bitter end. He spared neither himself nor anyone else, not even those closest to him. His rule is remembered to this day as one in which the very laws of nature bowed to the will of this saintly man who sacrificed his own happiness for the sake of dharma. The kingdom prospered and thrived, and the citizens rejoiced. Rama and Sita had paid for this glory with their unceasing tears and immeasurable sacrifices. Let us see what we have...
2021-08-2439 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 31 | Book 7, Canto 1 | Sita Abandoned | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliMany years passed while Rama reigned with Sita by his side, helped by his beloved brothers and able ministers. One day, in the course of their light banter, Rama turned to his friend Bhadra and asked what the people said about him and Sita. This is one of the most heart-breaking episodes of the Ramayana.
2021-08-2121 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 30 | Book 6, Canto 9 | Return to Ayodhya | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliThe way back to Ayodhya was long and hard and the fourteen years were coming to a close. Bharata had sworn that he would take his life if Rama did not reach Ayodhya by the end of the stipulated time. Vibhishana offered the aerial vehicle Pushpaka, and soon the party left for Ayodhya.
2021-08-2015 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 29 | Book 6, Canto 8 | Trial by Fire | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliTurning to Hanuman, Rama told him to go to the grove of ashoka trees where Sita was sitting and give her the happy tidings. It is to be noted that despite his intense desire to see his wife, Rama did his duty to Ravana first. This is the story of the momentous meeting of Rama and his beloved whom he had been yearning for for so long.
2021-08-1912 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 28 | Book 6, Canto 7 | The End of Ravana | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliThe vanaras were watching the four gates, but Ravana came through the illusory gate in the sky and landed in their midst with a thud. As he emerged from the gate, it is said that the sun lost its luster and the birds started to scream discordantly. Clouds rained drops of blood and horses tripped and fell. Ravana’s face lost its customary glow and his voice became hoarse. His left arm and eye started to throb. All omens were indicative of death. This is the story of how the mighty rakshasa king fell.
2021-08-1825 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 27 | Book 6, Canto 6 | Indrajit | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliLakshmana armed himself and took the blessings of Rama before proceeding. Vibhishana and Jambavan, with his army of bears, joined him. Vibhishana took Lakshmana to the secret grove where Indrajit was conducting his ritual. He touched Lakshmana, who was then able to see Indrajit kneeling before an altar in the grove. This is the story of the ferocious battle between Lakshmana and the demon prince.
2021-08-1614 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 26 | Book 6, Canto 5 | Hanuman to the Rescue | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliFar from appreciating Rama’s generosity in letting him go, Ravana was humiliated and consumed by thoughts of revenge. He began to recollect all the painful incidents in his life when he had insulted so many people and been cursed by them. He aroused himself from these mournful thoughts and ordered his brother Kumbhakarna to be roused from sleep. This is the story of the battle that claimed thousands of lives.
2021-08-1523 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 25 | Book 6, Canto 4 | The Mighty Battle | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliThe vanara army with bloodcurdling cries charged the eastern gate of Lanka. They clambered up the walls and broke the ramparts. Very soon they made inroads into the other three walls. The whole place was alive with a mass of leaping and screaming vanaras bent on destruction. This is the story of their mighty battle.
2021-08-1416 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 24 | Book 6, Canto 3 | The Siege of Lanka | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliRavana sent two of his spies disguised as monkeys in an effort to discover Rama's plans. He then tried to torture Sita with another of his magic tricks. In the meantime, Rama decided which of his commanders should go to which gate. He himself, along with Lakshmana, decided to go to the north gate, which was being guarded by Ravana himself.
2021-08-1311 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 23 | Book 6, Canto 2 | Causeway to Lanka | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliAfter leaving his brother Vibhishana went to the opposite shore and approached Rama’s camp. He surrendered at Rama's feet and Rama could never refuse anyone who had taken refuge in him. Rama then asked Vibhishana for his advice on how to cross the ocean. This is the story of how the vanara army made it across to Lanka's shores.
2021-08-1214 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 22 | Book 6, Canto 1 | March of the Monkeys | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliNow that Sita had been found, Rama’s next worry was how best they could invade the island and rescue her. Finally, he reached the ocean and wondered how they could cross it. Meanwhile in Lanka, Ravana had learnt of the arrival of the monkey army at the opposite shore and held council with his ministers.
2021-08-1015 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 21 | Book 5, Canto 3 | Hanuman's Wrath | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliHanuman was so angry at the way Sita was being treated that he decided to show his prowess to Ravana before he left. He wanted him to realise the might of the army he would have to face. He proceeded to destroy Ravana's favourite parts of the palace and waited for the rakshasas response. He didn't have to wait long. This is the story of how Hanuman's encounter with Ravana and the subsequent burning of Lanka.
2021-08-0921 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 20 | Book 5, Canto 2 | The Ashoka Grove | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliAs the moon was setting, Hanuman suddenly spots Sita in a small temple. He knew just by looking at her that this was the beloved of Rama. As he ponders upon her dishevelled condition and how to make contact with her, Ravana makes his way to the Ashoka grove. This is the story of Sita's comforting meeting with Hanuman.
2021-08-0828 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 19 | Book 5, Canto 1 | Leap to Lanka | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliHanuman stood on the mountain and saluted the presiding gods. He repeated the glorious mantra, “Rama, Rama, Rama,” and concentrated on Rama. He took a flying leap and coursed through the air like a thundercloud. Soon he arrived at the island city of Lanka and began his search for Sita.
2021-08-0714 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 18 | Book 4, Canto 4 | The Eagle's Counsel | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliIn one of the caves nearby lived an old eagle called Sampati, who was the brother of Jatayu. When he heard the monkeys mention Jatayu's name, he enquired about his brother. He was distraught upon hearing about the tragic death of his brother and sought to help them by telling them about Ravana's whereabouts - across the sea on the island city called Lanka. When faced with the prospect of crossing the sea, the wise old Jambavan is remembers that only Hanuman can save them from despair.
2021-08-0608 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 17 | Book 4, Canto 3 | The Search for Sita | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliAfter years of exile, Sugriva was intoxicated by his new life of luxury. Having been deprived of proper food and women for many years, he could think of nothing else. The monsoon months had passed by and Sugriva seemed to been lost in his ardour. Hanuman urged the king to remember his duty to Rama. Meanwhile in the cave, Rama and Lakshmana grew agitated at Sugriva's tardiness. Rama sent Lakshmana to Kishikanda and remind Sugriva of his promise or be prepared to face arrows!
2021-08-0516 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 16 | Book 4, Canto 2 | Pact with Sugriva | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliThough he was quaking inside, Sugriva went up to the fortress gates and roared, summoning Vali to a duel. Vali rushed out with a roar and the brothers locked themselves in fierce combat. It was time for Rama to fulfil his promise to Sugriva. This is the story of one of the most controversial episodes in the Ramayana.
2021-08-0421 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 15 | Book 4, Canto 1 | The Famous Encounter | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliSugriva was seated on one of the peaks of Rishyamukha with his four ministers, anxiously watching the ascent of the two strangers. He had been beaten so badly by his brother Vali that he lived in constant dread of Vali’s spies. He sent Hanuman - his chief advisor and son of the wind god, to meet them and discover their intentions. This is the story of their momentous meeting.
2021-08-0315 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 14 | Book 3, Canto 8 | The Painful Trek | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliThe meeting with Jatayu seemed to have put some hope in Rama’s heart; at least now he knew where Sita had been taken. As they walked south, they came across many sights that would have delighted Sita. Everything about the trek made him long for her, and he was unable to bear the pain. Their next two encounters would eventually bring them some comfort in the form of the rakshasa Kabandha and the austere and loving old Shabari.
2021-08-0214 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 13 | Book 3, Canto 7 | Rama Bereft | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliBack at the ashrama, Rama frantically searches for Sita. He is filled with grief and despair. He believes he's fated to bring misfortune to those close to him. Lakshmana tried to rouse him from his sorrow, and they search the forests for Sita. Soon they meet a fallen Jatayu who was hanging on to his life in the hope of seeing Rama before drawing his last breath.
2021-08-0119 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 12 | Book 3, Canto 6 | The Abduction of Sita | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliAs soon as Lakshmana was gone, Ravana donned the garments and makeup of an aged sannyasi and shouted out “Biksham dehi,” which was the usual call for alms made by mendicant sannyasis. Timidly Sita came to the door of the ashrama. She took him to be an elderly sannyasi and it was against the code of conduct to be rude to those who wore the ochre robe. This is the story of her abduction by Ravana.
2021-07-3121 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 11 | Book 3, Canto 5 | The Demon King | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliMaricha took on the form of a resplendent golden deer and began to beguile Sita. Sita who had never seen such a magnificent creature, could not avert her eyes from the little deer. Her efforts to catch the deer were in vain. At last she appeals to Rama, who could deny his beloved nothing. Suspecting that the deer was actually a rakshasa, Rama promised to capture the him dead or alive. As he followed the deer into the forest, he turned around to look at Sita. It was the last time he was ever to see her so happy.
2021-07-3013 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 10 | Book 3, Canto 4 | The Demon King | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliRavana was furious when he learned that his outpost at Janasthana has been routed and his sister maimed by a mere mortal named Rama. Beckoned by fate, he visits his uncle Maricha to enlist his help in a conniving plan to punish Rama.
2021-07-2915 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 9 | Book 3, Canto 3 | The Night Rangers | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliOne day the three companions were sitting outside under a beautiful champaka tree. This is the story of the events that unfolded when Shurpanekha, the sister of the demon king Ravana spied the two handsome men.
2021-07-2811 min
The Lilas of VanamaliSri Rama Lila: Episode 8 | Book 3, Canto 2 | Panchavati | Ramayana book reading by VanamaliMonths and years passed in happy companionship as Rama, Sita and Lakshmana wandered the forest, going from ashrama to ashrama. After fulfilling his promise to Sudeekshana, to visit his ashrama once again, the three of them set out to pay their obeisance to the great sage Agastya.
2021-07-2715 min
Chronically ChilledVanamali Hermans: Black Lives Matter, Abolition & Mutual AidVanamali 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 Disabili...
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CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)Vanamali on Sanatana Dharma & Religious Fundamentalism (#100)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 a...
2019-11-2654 min
The Frontier Beyond FearVanamali Mataji: Reflections on Hinduism & ShivaVanamali 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 Gi...
2014-01-241h 04Ganesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam12 Ganesha PujaI worship Lord GaneshaWho removes all obstaclesWho gives all Siddhis (spiritual perfections).
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam11 Conquest of the PasionsBow to Lord Ganesha, the son of Gauri (Parvati),Think constantly of Him who dwells in the heart of his devotees,And you will get good health, long life and the fulfillment of all desires.
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam10 The Eight PassionsAll three great powers are invested in you (creation. maintenance and destruction)You have a permanent abode in Muldahara Chakra;Yogis constantly meditate on you.
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam9 Incarnations in Other EpochsO Lord you are beyond the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas)You are above the three bodies (casual, subtle, gross)You are beyond the three states of consciousness ( waking, dreaming, and deep sleep)You are beyond the three periods of time (past, present and future).
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam8 Forms of GaneshaSalutations to Vighnesha,Who is in the form of Brahman,Who is the giver of all perfections.
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam7 Stories of GaneshaYou are the trinity, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.You are Indra, Agni and Vayu.You are the Sun and the Moon.You are Brahman.You are the three worlds.You are the sound of Aum.
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam6 Ganesha's WivesAum, salutations to the auspicious first cause,Who is the very theme of the Vedas.Glory to him who is the Supreme Truth,in supreme awareness of himself.
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam5 Birth of Lord GaneshaI bow to lord Ganesha, the destroyer of all afflictions, Who is the Supreme Brahman according to Vedanta,Who is know as the foremost being or the root cause of the creation of this universe. Sri Ganapati Stotram
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam4 Attributes of GaneshaYou alone are the invisible manifestation of the essence of the words, THAT THOU ART. You alone are the doer; you alone are all this, because you are Brahman. You are the eternal Atman in bodily form. Ganapati Upanishad
2009-08-2400 minGanesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire.The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman.Sri Ganesha Sthavsam1-3 Lord Ganesha - The FormShri Ganapati StotramWe worship thee O Ganesha!Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless,The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss.The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire,The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman Sri Gasnesha-Sthavsam
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2009-07-2100 min2009-07-2000 minSri Rama Lila RamayanaBook 2 Canto 3 BanishmentSri 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 ival...
2009-07-2000 minSri Rama Lila RamayanaBook 2 Canto 1 & 2Sri 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...
2009-07-1900 minSri Rama Lila RamayanaBook 1 Canto 2 AvataraSri 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 an...
2009-07-1800 minSri Rama Lila RamayanaBook 1 Canto 1 Bala Kanda-Book of Boyhood“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 Kand...
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Sri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 10Chapter 10. The Lord of Vraja.“It's what Krishna taught, what he represents, that matters, not whether these beautiful lessons came from a real man who lived long ago in the past, a man whose life story has become mostly the work of myth, or someone who is entirely a fictitious creation. Vishnu decided to take on this avatar for the same reason he always decides to take on a human (or earlier, animal) avatar-not to try to save the world and to redeem humanity from sinning, but to help people, to teach them, to be a he...
2009-07-0500 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 9Sri 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!...
2009-07-0500 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 8Sri 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...
2009-07-0500 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 7Chapter 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...
2009-07-0500 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 6Chapter 6 ...Brahma Bemused...Mataji Vanamali sings her original love poem... NEELOTPALA NAYANA(Raga- Yemen Kalyan)O Kanna (Krishna) with eyes like the petals of the blue lotus!Wilt thou not reveal thyself to me?Wilt thou not appear before me?I am drowning in a sea of sorrow,O remover of all sorrows! Wilt thou not rescue me?O lotus-eyed dweller of Ambadi (Vrindavan),O Thou who sleeps on a peepul leaf!O Thou of blissful countenance!O Krishna!Thy name...
2009-07-0500 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 5The 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.
2009-07-0500 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 4Sri 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?
2009-07-0400 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 3Chapter 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.
2009-07-0400 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 2Sri 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...
2009-07-0400 minSri Krishna LilaSri Krishna Lila 1Sri 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)Vana...
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