1. Koan
The repetitive character of this song reminds me of a prayer wheel that sends blessings of Love and compassion into the darkness of these times . A koan is a question that stretches the ability of the mind beyond its limits of duality.Through a recognition of its limitations arises the possibility of a letting go and a surrender to a knowing that comes from a deeper more real and profound level of being.
What arises will one day vanish
so I am asking ,what does not change
what is continuous,what is eternal,
what transcends this human play
What is a Quiet mind,love unconditional
what keeps in balance the stars in the sky
what is continuous,what is eternal
where is our true home, who am I
I let go of all these questions now
and turn to silence for a reply
and I am showered by a power
that is vaster than the sky
Songs of the ages ,light upon light
carry our blessings into the night
2. Crossroads
The idea for the theme of this songs came through some words I heard spoken at a seminar and I realized how truly interdependent and fragile we are and that giving love starts out with being love.
When you adopt the viewpoint
that all that exists within your circle of life
is nothing but another part of you
When you come to the conclusion
that there is no one who exists,who is not a part of you
You will wisely extend to yourself
an unconditional love that will be
the light of your day,the light of your night
the light that lightens up this world of ours
When you come to the crossroad
where you can choose which road to take
for the highest good of all
when you stand at the seashore
and your boat is ready to take of and sail
to follow an inner call
You will wisely extend to yourself
an unconditional love that will be
the light of your day,the light of your night
the light that lightens up this world of ours
3. Window To Your Heart
This song took form after a long phone call with a dear friend and really exists because while we were speaking I could not find the words. I only felt that there was more that I needed to say.
Today you revealed yourself to me
telling stories of your inner and outer world
You told me you are doing fine just fine ,
but the longing in your voice said : I want to be free
There was grace sometimes,sometimes elation
there was pain sometimes and hopelessness too
I listened to you and I felt you so deeply and all I could say was :
I love whatever you do
but I wanted to say
Stop the words now and open the window to your heart
and let the spirit fly in and out ,out and in ...
There was grace sometimes,sometimes elation
there was pain sometimes and hopelessness too
If you make friends with these guests,with all comings and goings
you're at home in the moment embracing it all
Stop the words now and open the window to your heart
and let the spirit fly in and out, out and in...
4. At A Time Like This
There are times in our life when things come into perspective and one comes face to face with what truly matters. Out of this encounter arises a gratitude for the gift of being alive.
Come together in a circle here today
to find the heart from where we love and where we pray
from where we discover the endless source of grace
from where we meet ourselves in each other in this place
The past has done it's mission,it has brought us here today
the past has done it's work for us forever
the future is waiting at the crossroads patiently
in this moment there is nothing that can keep away
the tenderness and love that we share
At a time like this when all is said and done
and there is nothing to be lost or won
at a time like this when grace comes showering down
and all you can say is Haleluia
You can let go now and rest in your breath
you c an find out what truly matters
the future is waiting at the crossroads patiently
in this moment there is nothing that can keep away
the tenderness and love that we share
At a time like this when all is said and done
and there is nothing to be lost or won
at a time like this when grace comes showering down
and all you can say is Haleluia
6. In Your Eyes
Eyes can reveal the unspeakable truth of existence and into eyes one sometimes can disappear. I have been so fortunate in my life to look into eyes that carried me through the hurricane into the heart of silence and further... this song wants to express this journey.
The flame that never dies
the jewel without a prize
the truth beyond all lies
I mean the luminous inner light I see in your eyes
The face of the eternal friend
the song without an end
the sky so open and wide
I mean the luminous inner light I see in your eyes
Just one look into your eyes
now I'm forever falling into the silence inside
The lighthearted walk alone
when the longing has found a home
in the heart of hearts it abides
I mean the luminous inner light I see in your eyes
Just one look into your eyes
now I'm forever falling into the silence inside
7. Be Welcome
Rumis's poetry is an invitation to the heart of the lover of life who welcomes all home to themselves. This song is born out of a poem by Rumi ,that starts: Come, oh come who so ever you are... Even if you have broken your vows a thousand times Kavita is a poet of today and a friend.she wrote the part: And someday you will meet yourself at your own door to give your heart back to the self to the stranger who has loved you all your life
Be welcome here, be welcome here
whoever you are, be welcome here
even if you have broken your vows a thousand times or more
be welcome here
may you be in peace may you be at ease
may you be free from all suffering and may you be in peace
and may gods grace shower upon you
and may you find the peace within and live your truth
And you'll see the day will come
when with elation you will greet
yourself at your own door
to give your heart back to yourself
to the stranger,who has loved you all your life
be welcome here ,be welcome here
whoever you are ,be welcome here
even if you have broken your vows a thousand times or more
be welcome here
8. Forever Here
Dedicated to and about Ramana Maharshi, a saint who lived in southern India whose inner silence and peace is still a blessing to this planet today more than forty years after he passed away.
He was loved he was adored regarded highly by all
even worshipped as a messenger from above
He was simple he was pure he was silent and vast
he was an incarnation of love
The mountain was his friend and his beloved
his inspiration and soul
he was one with the mountain and so is he now
I am forever here
He was lying on his deathbed his body was spent
it was dying everyone knew
People around him were sad because they thought
when his body is gone he is gone too
Where do you think I am going?
The mountain is my home always
Why do you believe I am leaving?
I am forever here
If you go and visit the mountain today
and listen to the wind in the trees
or now,if you look a little deeper into silence
and embrace this moment with ease
Can you feel the presence ,can you sense the grace?
the hidden treasure within
what never was born will never die!
I am forever here
9. Just One Glimpse
In a fleeting moment,in a glimpse of something or someone one's heart can be penetrated and a life can be changed forever. This song celebrates such rare moments which reveal the vast inner sky in which they appear and the nourishment that comes from silence.
Evening sun a gentle breeze golden light reflected in trees
we have fallen into a place where everything is music
breath the air,drink the wine
feel the breeze and see the light
of the one through whose hands galaxies run like beads
upon a string of love
Just one glimpse of the inner sky
and the walls of desperation tumble down
and we move with the spirit of kindred heart
and goodness to all beings alive
there is so many ways to kneel down and kiss the ground in thankfulness
Watch the dust grains moving in the light
near the window ,their dance is our dance
though we rarely hear the inward music
we're dancing to it anyway
directed by the one who teaches us the pure joy of the sun
our music master
Just one glimpse of the inner sky
and the walls of desperation tumble down
and we move with the spirit of kindred heart
and goodness to all beings alive
10. The Breeze At Dawn
This short poem of Rumi Has been Like a companion with me in the last few years (or maybe lifetimes) and when if appeared as a tune, I could not help combining it with "Be a light unto yourself" which were the last words that Buddha spoke.
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you don't go back to sleep
you must ask for what you really want don't go back to sleep
people are going back and forth between the door sill
where the two worlds meet
the breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you don't go back to sleep
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