I have been listening to
Shri Guru Sarikha, the
abhanga by Jnaneshvar Maharaj, as sung by Rani Doron, many times each day. I want to keep the company of this
abhanga as much as possible, since it carries me directly to the presence of the Guru within.
When I heard it for the first time, my longing to be in the presence of the inner Guru was so intense that I recognized that is where I want to be constantly. Every time I hear it, it is like gazing at the full Gurupurnima moon, having my entire being illumined by its brightness and seeing the Guru clearly in my mind’s eye. It is like feeling my divine inner flame with clarity, breathing completely freely, and understanding, for a moment, the oneness that connect us all. It is like being in this place beyond space and time where only peace, joy, and love exist.
I recognize these experiences as an encounter with my inner divinity.
Oregon, United States
To help give myself support during this time when I am facing some difficult family issues, I keep on listening to
Shri Guru Sarikha. As I do so, I reach a deep state of peace and silence where all my worries disappear, and where I float in the grace and love of my Guru.
Naples, Italy
Rani's nectarean voice and the sweet melody of the
abhanga, along with the resounding words of each stanza, permeated my entire being and I felt deep love for my Guru, Gurumayi.
This music evoked in me a strong and yet sweet longing that I have been experiencing ever since I heard the music this morning. Filled with gratitude and love for my Guru, I stand resolved to further strengthen my
sadhana.
Mumbai, India
As I heard Rani's voice and read the verses of this
abhanga, tears welled up in my eyes. Yes, I am truly grateful to have found my Guru, and that she has found me and my wife. Our marriage has been so rich with Gurumayi and the Siddha Yoga practices in our lives.
Truly, as the second verse suggests, we lack for nothing. We have Shri Guru's grace as we continue on our path of
sadhana, and so our lives continue to unfold in sweet and blessed ways.
Florida, United States
Last night, when I heard this beautiful abhanga during the “Be in the Temple” satsang for Gurupurnima, I was filled with a feeling of calm, safety, and peace.
Recently I’ve been given a new role in my work—supporting early childhood educators impacted by last summer's bushfires here in Australia. To my surprise I have watched old thoughts of “I can't do this” arise, as well as feelings of anxiety, grief, and trauma. And yet I feel sure that this is the work I am meant to be doing.
This morning as I listened to Rani sing Shri Guru Sarikha, I again felt that sense of safety and deep peace; after reading the meaning of the words, I understood why. I now intend to make this beautiful abhanga a part of my morning practice for the month of July, the month of Gurupurnima, reminding myself again and again that, with “a protector like Shri Guru,” what more do I need?
I am filled with love and gratitude for the Guru’s constant grace and protection.
Hurlstone Park, Australia
This has been the year that I have begun to know Jnaneshvar Maharaj and I have fallen in love. Before listening to this exquisite
abhanga of his, I chanted the mantra with the intention to palpably experience God within and without. Then, in listening, my intention was fulfilled. Siddha Yoga music often gives me a feeling that is like being immersed in heaven on earth and heaven in heaven—all with the awareness that Gurumayi has brought this experience forth for all of us.
I listened to this
abhanga about twenty times in a row! I did hatha yoga with it playing and I sang with it. This experience of being fully in the Guru’s world of pure sweetness, all goodness, and boundless love—all this and more came flowing forth from this beautiful song. I was also profoundly moved to hear Rani singing this
abhanga; it gave me a sense of Gurumayi's intention and work flowing forward for generations to come.
Connecticut, United States