Om Namo Bhagavate Muktanandaya in Jivanpuri Raga
Chanting with Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
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The full recording of this namasankirtana is available in the Siddha Yoga Bookstore.
Yesterday I went to a Siddha Yogi’s house for a Christmas gathering and, with a group of fifteen people, we chanted this namasankirtana. I felt such bhakti, such devotion, in my heart, as if a new awakening was unfolding from within; it was such a blessing after a recent time of hardship.
I am so grateful for this opportunity to practice the yoga of the heart in all the ways it comes to me—in nature, in hatha yoga, and in satsang and chanting.
Hørsholm, Denmark
As I listened to Gurumayi chanting, I closed my eyes and momentarily saw the Blue Pearl. Then I felt as if my awareness shifted swiftly to the church I went to when I was a child. My head bowed. I experienced that God was so alive and filling that space as I listened to Gurumayi’s voice. I understood that I hadn’t just longed for God when I was a child, but that I had been longing for God for eons. As I contemplated this experience further, I understood that this church is one of the symbols I’ve equated with the temple of the Heart. I realized that I wasn’t alone as a child—nor am I now.
Kentucky, United States
The state of deep devotion I experience arising from this chant is like the softest rain falling upon my face. I had a vision of myself offering full pranam before the Guru, and I was filled with intense gratitude for all the teachings, grace, and love this path has brought into my life.
Hørsholm, Denmark
I close my eyes to chant with Gurumayi, and in her voice I hear her deep love for Baba. A voice inside me says, “Stay here, live here, where else do you need to be?” A small tear swells in my eye, and in my heart I know everything is good.
Maine, United States
When I listen to this mystical raga, I feel as though my heart is expanding across the oceans, across the galaxies, transcending time and space. The longing in my heart seems to melt into oneness with all creation. I feel Baba’s love engulf my entire being.
New York, United States
How sublime to chant Baba’s name with Gurumayi! I absorb myself in listening to Gurumayi chant Baba’s name and in chanting Baba’s name myself.
Washington, United States
Just after I woke up, I visited the Siddha Yoga path website and found this beautiful chant. The moment I started listening and chanting with Gurumayi, the first word I uttered was “Wow!” I felt I was sitting at the meditation center, chanting with Gurumayi. Listening to this chant has given me so much energy to do whatever work I have today.
Nagpur, India
Whenever I listen to this chant, deep longing arises, longing to merge with the Blue Pearl in the sahasrar. At times I start dancing. At times, all activities slow down, silence dawns, and I am pulled deep inside. I merge in universal Consciousness. This is the power of chanting Baba ji’s name.
Lucknow, India