Part of being in Satsang with Sri Mahaprabu is singing along with him and melting in devotion. He sings and sings with joy. Hours will fly by, tears will flow. He picks up whichever book IT asks him to. Paramahamsa’s Gospel, Vallalar’s Thiruvarutpa, Manickavchagar’s Thiruvasagam, Bharathiyar’s Songs, Sadhu Om’s Ramana Geetham, the list goes on. He opens the page that comes to him, gives one look at the song and starts singing. Where from the tune comes he does not know, but it always fits the song perfectly, both in metre and mood. At the end of the song he often goes into deep Samadhi.
He always reminds us: “The meaning of the song is not important. You don’t even need to know the language. The feeling of devotion, surrender is. Just melt. It will take care, he says. It has created the world. It has created you and given you food and shelter. What more do you want, or what else can you do? Just sing His praise.”
This song was originally sung by the great Ramakrishna Parmamahamsa himself, on November 15th 1882. This great Jnani is melting in devotion to the Lord, saying what can I do without you. Sri Mahaprabu sang this song in the tune that came to him at that moment, and (at 3:00) he points out that if the great Paramahamsa is begging God to be with him, what to say about all of us. At 4:00 he points out how quickly the illusion can take us over, so how alert we need to be. He ends with his blessings.
See how beautifully apt the tune is for this song that Sri Paramahamsa sang on May 7th 1885. The first line means, God you are my Father. I am your child who knows nothing. Meaning I'm helpless without you, and I surrender to you. Mahaprabu is singing this song from the Tamil translation of Paramahamsa's Gospel.
A short clip of Sri Mahaprabu singing Sri Sadhu Om's song in praise of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi, from the collection called Ramana Geetham. This was from October 26th, 2021. You can see the outpouring of gratitude he has for Bhagavan. Mahaprabu attributes his Jnana experience entirely to Bhagavan. Idhu Avar Potta Pichha he says often, meaning 'It is the alms (for a beggar) that he gave me.'
Sri Mahaprabu singing a song sung by Narendra (who would become Swami Vivekananda) in front of Sri Ramakrisnhna Paramahamsa on October 16th 1882. The tune is made up by Mahaprabu spontaneously. At 3:54 the song ends with blessings and a stillness prevails. Around 6:30 the gist of the song is explained. At 8:02 Sri Mahaprabu talks about how the tune comes automatically for each song.
Sri Mahaprabu singing the song Vinnor Thozum Thiru (in praise of Annamalayar) during Satsang on July 16th 2022.
Sri Mahaprabu singing the song in praise of Unnamulayale (Goddess Parvathi) during Satsang on July 16th 2022.
Sri Mahaprabu singing the song Namo Namo Maheshwara Girishwara, a devotional song on Lord Shiva, during Satsang on July 16th 2022.
Sri Mahaprabu singing the song Deepa Dharisanam Theriyude Nam theemai yaavume vilagudhe (our sins go away at the sight of the Deepam (light)), during Satsang on July 16th 2022.
Sri Mahaprabu singing the song Arunachalane Isane Anbe Sivamana nadhanae, in praise of Lord Shiva during Satsang on July 16th 2022.
A song from Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa's Gospel. This song was sung originally on June 15th 1884.
A song from Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa's Gospel. This song was sung originally on August 5th, 1882.
A song from Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa's Gospel. This song was sung originally on Sunday, March 2nd, 1884.
Sri Mahaprabu during Satsang, singing this song Krishna Un Naamam Thane, from a Tamil movie. These type of devotional songs from films often find their way into Satsang with Sri Mahaprabu.
A song from Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa's Gospel
A song from Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa's Gospel. This was sung originally on Saturday, March 11th 1882.
A song from Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa's Gospel. This was sung in front of Paramahamsa on Saturday, March 11th 1882.
Words cannot describe the feeling with which a Jnani can melt in devotion. Nothing more needs to be said.
During Satsang Sri Mahaprabu singing Unna Unna Thevittadhe. Which means the more and more I taste it, the more satiating it is. i.e. Ever sweet, Ever blissful, referring to the Supreme Power.
Another gem of a devotional song finds itself entering Satsang with Sri Mahaprabu. The gist of song is this. The poet says: When death is nearing, when the body is about to perish I don't know if I will be able to think about you my Lord. So from now itself I am chanting your precious name Lord Narayana.
Just like Sri Paramahamsa would cry while singing devotional songs, Sri Mahaprabu melts in tears uncontrollably while singing this song from The Gospel of Ramakrishna.
Just like Sri Paramahamsa would cry while singing devotional songs, Sri Mahaprabu melts in tears uncontrollably while singing this song from The Gospel of Ramakrishna.
Thayumanavar a great saint, his songs are full of the divine bliss which he enjoyed and transmitted in abundance. The songs on the theme of the Atman craving for the union with the Supreme, are famous for their authenticity, simplicity and easily remembered language. Sri Mahaprabu singing one of them.
The above video is a dedication to Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi and Sri Sadhu Om, by Sri Mahaprabu. We hope you enjoy listening to the song Vododum Nenjam Oyadho which means, 'Won't my heart stop wandering' It is from the collection Ramana Geetham by Sri Sadhu Om.
The above video is a dedication to Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi and Sri Sadhu Om, by Sri Mahaprabu, a Brahma Jnani who attained Liberation in 2003 by the Grace of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. We hope you enjoy listening to the song Thannai Unarvadhu Jnanam in the holy voice of Sri Mahaprabu.
The above video is a dedication to Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi and Sri Sadhu Om, by Sri Mahaprabu. We hope you enjoy listening to the song Varama Ondru Ramanesan Thandhaan which means 'A boon given by Bhagavan Ramana.' It is from the collection called Ramana Geetham by Sri Sadhu Om.
Sri Mahaprabu during Satsang, singing a few verses from Thiruvasagam, a composition by the great Saint, Sri Manickavasagar. The tune is made up spontaneously by Sri Mahaprabu.