Music to take you on a journey into the heart, where deep peace and inner joy reside. Into the realm where Spirit inspires, heals and uplifts. Music to remind us that life is sacred.
Tracks
01. Ganga Ki Jai Jai
02. In the Vastness of Your Grace
03. Om Guru Deva
04. Holy Mother
05. Earth’s Child
06. Om Mani Padme Hum
07. One Heart, One Earth
Story
‘Heartbeat’ comes out of a year of music. A journey of many miles, travelling through Australia, into the sacred desert at Uluru and along the East coast, then through Barcelona en route to Denmark, Iceland and Ireland. The journey’s completion, recording in Amsterdam. Arjuna travelled with Lawrence Lindhardt Christensen, singing sacred songs from many traditions, ancient and more recent.
Artists
Arjuna Govinda – lead vocal, rhythm guitar.
Lawrence Lindhardt Christensen – lead guitar, backing vocals.
Benjamin de Murashkin – co-producer & keyboards.
Songs
‘Ganga Ki Jai Jai’ a traditional song from India, transports me also, deep into the intense landscapes of Iceland. A song that opens the way for many sacred traditions to merge, and bridges to be formed.
‘In the Vastness of Your Grace’ sings to the Lady Yasodhara. Her presence blessing our concert Tour on many occasions.
‘Om Guru Deva’ allowed me to go deep within my heart and sing of my gratitude.
‘Holy Mother’ came from Tarajyoti Govinda. The words found after her death, Easter Monday 1999. A song of deep devotion and surrender.
‘Earth’s Child’ speaks to a new day dawning on Earth, a day of innocence and renewal. This day birthing, through us and within us.
‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ is an ancient mantra with Tibetan origins. It takes us deep within as well as into soul prayer.
‘One Heart, One Earth’ honours our Mother the Earth, our body. As we love the land we walk upon, our hearts beat in rhythm with the One Heart of Earth. Ben’s keyboard improvisation soaring at its conclusion.
01. GANGA KI JAI JAI
(traditonal)
Ganga ki jai jai
Yumna, ki jai jai
Kailash Pati Shiva
Shankar ki jai jai
02. IN THE VASTNESS OF YOUR GRACE
(lyrics: Inger Marie Moller. music: Arjuna Govinda)
Chorus
Lady Yasodhara,
Oh peaceful Mother
Let my heart, unite with You
Lady Yasodhara.
Chorus
In the vastness of Your grace
we are healed in Your embrace
Chorus
In the silence of Your smile
I hear the song of Love and Joy
In the beauty of Your eyes
I see the Peace You give to Earth
Chorus
03. OM GURU DEVA
(traditional)
Om Guru Deva
Om Guru Deva
Om Guru Deva
Narayana.
Narayana, Narayana.
04. HOLY MOTHER
(lyrics: Tarajyoti Govinda. music: Arjuna Govinda)
Holy Mother
Your Love pours forth and embraces me
Holy Mother
Your Love pours forth and embraces me
I have the arms to do Your will
I have the eyes to hold your vision
I have the mouth to speak your words
of compassion and comfort
I have the will to walk upon your path
O Holy Mother
I open my ears to receive you
I open my eyes to see you
I open myself to you
I sit within your silence
I breathe in your Light
I am the stillness of the night
Thank you, O Holy Mother
Thank you, O Holy Mother
I am your vehicle
Use me as you will.
05. EARTH’S CHILD
(lyrics: Chandra Easton. music: Arjuna Govinda)
Where Dark meets Light; where Life ensouls
There spirals turn and hearts enfold.
It’s there I await you, Son of the Sun.
It’s there I adore you – Mother Divine.
United, arisen, created anew
By Flame and Fire, hearts burn true.
It’s there I adore you, Son of the Sun.
It’s there I receive you – Mother Divine.
Chorus
Beyond the beyond the beyond the beyond
Dragon’s breath it spirals on, – ever on.
It’s there we are One in God’s holy sight
Father-Mother Divine; Son-Daughter of Light.
Galaxy Mother, milk flowing free
Her majesty, heartbeat, Her womb blessed be.
Child of His Heart, awaited, adored.
Child of His Heart, to earth – now restored.
Chorus
Beyond the beyond the beyond the beyond
Dragon’s breath it spirals on, – ever on.
Child of His Heart, awaited, adored.
Child of His Heart, to earth – now restored
06. OM MANI PADME HUM
(traditional)
Om Mani Padme Hum
07. ONE HEART, ONE EARTH
(lyrics: Chandra Easton. music: Arjuna Govinda)
This heart, this Light; One Heart, One Light.
Returned again to Thee.
This land, my heart; this land, my soul.
This land, I bless for thee.
From deepest space, through holy grace,
Returned to the Great I Am.
This land, this heart of sacred Fire,
This land, I bless for thee.
This heart, this light; One Heart, One Light.
This Earth I bless for thee.
This heart, this light; One Heart, One Light,
Returned, redeemed to Thee.
Land of my heart, my soul’s desire,
Land of Michael’s holy Fire, *
Land of my blood, of Isis Light,**
This land, I bless for Thee.
Dedication
My heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to bringing this music into the world. To all who have taught and given me love in one form or another over many decades. To my beloved family, friends, mentors, teachers, partners and fellow musicians. May this music bless you always.
* Michael refers to Archangel Michael
** Isis Light refers to the goddess Isis referred to in ancient Egyptian times.