Shabda : शब्द

The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the science of Kṛṣṇa, the Absolute Personality of Godhead of whom we have preliminary information from the text of the Bhagavad-gītā. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has said that anyone, regardless of what he is, who is well versed in the science of Kṛṣṇa (Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bhagavad-gītā) can become an authorized preacher or preceptor in the science of Kṛṣṇa.

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to present this English translation and commentary on Bhagavad-gita. He is the world’s foremost Vedic scholar and teacher, and he is also the current representative of an unbroken chain of fully self-realized spiritual masters begining with Lord Krishna Himself. Thus, unlike other editions of the Gita, this one is presented as it is–without the slightest taint of adulteration or personal motivation. This edition is certain to stimulate and enlighten with its ancient yet thoroughly timely message.

Somewhere between electronic and new age. Govinda uses real mantras for lyrics, which makes the music even more appealing (to me). A little bit too relaxed at moments, but still a nice album with some very good songs.

In essence, this album can be attributed to the genre of New Age and World Music, But the mantras that chanting in this album (and here not only sloka quoted from the Vedas, but also contains verses from the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads) – so organically woven into the musical accompaniment that sense of reality, or so-called modernity – just lost.

This album aims to capture that harmony which comes with the mind and body being tuned to the music of the higher spheres, creating an intensely peaceful state that produces an easy sense of beauty and tranquility for the mind, body and soul.

Wah! and her band create a seductive blend of devotional chant, pop, and world music – yet the one thread that runs through each of her songs is her heartfelt spiritual presence. Featuring favorites such as “Bolo Ram” and “Is It Love,” The Best of Wah! is an invitation to be carried away on the pure sounds and graceful spirit of this remarkable musician.

The album Chants for Children is, for those not very quick on the uptake, an album of chants for children. The collection claims to include the most essential Hindu mantras that have to be recited on a daily basis. It is marketed as the perfect guide for every child who needs a lesson in the basic mantras that govern our daily living.