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.<\/i><\/p>\n
Tracks<\/b><\/p>\n
01. Ganga Ki Jai Jai
\n02. In the Vastness of Your Grace
\n03. Om Guru Deva
\n04. Holy Mother
\n05. Earth\u2019s Child
\n06. Om Mani Padme Hum
\n07. One Heart, One Earth<\/p>\n
Story<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2018Heartbeat\u2019 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\u2019s completion, recording in Amsterdam. Arjuna travelled with Lawrence Lindhardt Christensen, singing sacred songs from many traditions, ancient and more recent.<\/p>\n
Artists<\/b><\/p>\n
Arjuna Govinda<\/b> – lead vocal, rhythm guitar.
\nLawrence Lindhardt Christensen<\/b> – lead guitar, backing vocals.
\nBenjamin de Murashkin<\/b> – co-producer & keyboards.<\/p>\n
Songs<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2018Ganga Ki Jai Jai\u2019 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.<\/p>\n
\u2018In the Vastness of Your Grace\u2019 sings to the Lady Yasodhara. Her presence blessing our concert Tour on many occasions.<\/p>\n
\u2018Om Guru Deva\u2019 allowed me to go deep within my heart and sing of my gratitude.<\/p>\n
\u2018Holy Mother\u2019 came from Tarajyoti Govinda. The words found after her death, Easter Monday 1999. A song of deep devotion and surrender.<\/p>\n
\u2018Earth\u2019s Child\u2019 speaks to a new day dawning on Earth, a day of innocence and renewal. This day birthing, through us and within us.<\/p>\n
\u2018Om Mani Padme Hum\u2019 is an ancient mantra with Tibetan origins. It takes us deep within as well as into soul prayer.<\/p>\n
\u2018One Heart, One Earth\u2019 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\u2019s keyboard improvisation soaring at its conclusion.<\/p>\n
01. GANGA KI JAI JAI
\n<\/b>(traditonal)<\/p>\n
Ganga ki jai jai
\nYumna, ki jai jai
\nKailash Pati Shiva
\nShankar ki jai jai<\/p>\n
02. IN THE VASTNESS OF YOUR GRACE
\n<\/b>(lyrics: Inger Marie Moller. music: Arjuna Govinda)<\/p>\n
Chorus<\/b><\/p>\n
Lady Yasodhara,
\nOh peaceful Mother
\nLet my heart, unite with You
\nLady Yasodhara.<\/p>\n
Chorus<\/b><\/p>\n
In the vastness of Your grace
\nwe are healed in Your embrace<\/p>\n
Chorus<\/b><\/p>\n
In the silence of Your smile
\nI hear the song of Love and Joy<\/p>\n
In the beauty of Your eyes
\nI see the Peace You give to Earth<\/p>\n
Chorus<\/b><\/p>\n
03. OM GURU DEVA
\n<\/b>(traditional)<\/p>\n
Om Guru Deva
\nOm Guru Deva
\nOm Guru Deva
\nNarayana.<\/p>\n
Narayana, Narayana.<\/p>\n
04.<\/b> HOLY MOTHER
\n<\/b>(lyrics: Tarajyoti Govinda. music: Arjuna Govinda)<\/p>\n
Holy Mother
\nYour Love pours forth and embraces me
\nHoly Mother
\nYour Love pours forth and embraces me<\/p>\n
I have the arms to do Your will
\nI have the eyes to hold your vision
\nI have the mouth to speak your words
\nof compassion and comfort<\/p>\n
I have the will to walk upon your path
\nO Holy Mother
\nI open my ears to receive you
\nI open my eyes to see you
\nI open myself to you
\nI sit within your silence
\nI breathe in your Light
\nI am the stillness of the night
\nThank you, O Holy Mother
\nThank you, O Holy Mother<\/p>\n
I am your vehicle
\nUse me as you will.<\/p>\n
05. EARTH\u2019S CHILD
\n<\/b>(lyrics: Chandra Easton. music: Arjuna Govinda)<\/p>\n
Where Dark meets Light; where Life ensouls
\nThere spirals turn and hearts enfold.
\nIt\u2019s there I await you, Son of the Sun.
\nIt\u2019s there I adore you – Mother Divine.<\/p>\n
United, arisen, created anew
\nBy Flame and Fire, hearts burn true.
\nIt\u2019s there I adore you, Son of the Sun.
\nIt\u2019s there I receive you – Mother Divine.<\/p>\n
Chorus <\/b><\/p>\n
Beyond the beyond the beyond the beyond
\nDragon\u2019s breath it spirals on, – ever on.
\nIt\u2019s there we are One in God\u2019s holy sight
\nFather-Mother Divine; Son-Daughter of Light.<\/p>\n
Galaxy Mother, milk flowing free
\nHer majesty, heartbeat, Her womb blessed be.
\nChild of His Heart, awaited, adored.
\nChild of His Heart, to earth – now restored.<\/p>\n
Chorus<\/b><\/p>\n
Beyond the beyond the beyond the beyond
\nDragon\u2019s breath it spirals on, – ever on.
\nChild of His Heart, awaited, adored.
\nChild of His Heart, to earth – now restored<\/p>\n
06. OM MANI PADME HUM
\n<\/b>(traditional)<\/p>\n
Om Mani Padme Hum<\/p>\n
07. ONE HEART, ONE EARTH
\n<\/b>(lyrics: Chandra Easton. music: Arjuna Govinda)<\/p>\n
This heart, this Light; One Heart, One Light.
\nReturned again to Thee.
\nThis land, my heart; this land, my soul.
\nThis land, I bless for thee.<\/p>\n
From deepest space, through holy grace,
\nReturned to the Great I Am.
\nThis land, this heart of sacred Fire,
\nThis land, I bless for thee.<\/p>\n
This heart, this light; One Heart, One Light.
\nThis Earth I bless for thee.
\nThis heart, this light; One Heart, One Light,
\nReturned, redeemed to Thee.<\/p>\n
Land of my heart, my soul’s desire,
\nLand of Michael’s holy Fire, *
\nLand of my blood, of Isis Light,**
\nThis land, I bless for Thee.<\/p>\n
Dedication<\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/i><\/p>\n
* Michael refers to Archangel Michael
\n** Isis Light refers to the goddess Isis referred to in ancient Egyptian times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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