DESCRIPTION:
Live acoustic performance of the song "Guru Brahma" from new studio album Return to Shiva Station out now.
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Jai Uttal re-envisions his groundbreaking Shiva Station. This wholly new album brings us closer to the music itself with unadorned, intimate arrangements that illuminate directly the spiritual heart of each composition.

"Shiva Station," reflects Jai, "is about the power and mystery of Shiva, the dancing Lord of Transformation and Protector of Devotees, and His primordial home, Tibet's legendary Mount Kailash." With Return to Shiva Station, Jai reveals new dimensions of its inner essence—the seed of Bhakti that gave birth to them all.

Lyrics and Translation:
Akhanda Mandala Akaaram, Vyaaptam Yena Cara Acaram Tat Padam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah

Salutations to the Guru whose form is everything, and who pervades the entire animate and inanimate creation, who—out of Grace—gives us the Darshan of His Lotus Feet. Salutations to that Guru.

Ajnyaana Timirandhasya, Jnyaananjana Shaalaakayaa Cakssuunmilitam Yena, Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah

Salutations to the Guru who removes the darkness of ignorance from our blind eyes by applying the collyrium of knowledge. By whom our inner eyes are opened; salutations to that Guru.

Gurur Brahmaa, GururVishnu, Gururdevo Maheshvarah Guru Sakshat Param Brahma, Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah

The Guru is Brahma, the creator. The Guru is Vishnu, the preserver. The Guru Deva is Maheswara Shiva, the destroyer. The Guru is truly the Para-Brahman (Supreme God); salutations to that Guru.

Dhyaana Muulam Gurur Muurtih Puujaa Muulam Gurur Padam Mantra Muulam Gurur Vaakyam Moksha Muulam Guruur Krpaa

The Root of Meditation is the Form of the Guru. The Root of Worship is the Feet of the Guru. The Root of Mantra is the Word of the Guru. The Root of Liberation is the Grace of the Guru.