No Birth, No Death

This virtual kirtan of a chant by Paramhansa Yogananda features devotee musicians from Ananda. The musicians traded tracks with each other from lockdown over the last two months, videoing themselves recording, and sharing inspiration and satsang through this divine music. Panduranga, at Ananda Village mixed and mastered the combined tracks, Baraquiel in Pune synced and edited the video and audio tracks, and Ishani in Delhi finished the editing and provided mystical visuals to enhance the experience. Enjoy!

Lyrics: (Sing each line twice)

1. No birth, no death, no caste have I.

Father, mother, have I none.

I am He, I am He; blessed Spirit, I am He.

2. Mind, nor intellect, nor ego, chittwa (feeling);

Sky, nor earth, nor metals am I.

I am He, I am He; blessed Spirit, I am He.

Optional additional verses:

3. Beyond all fancy, formless am I,

Free from dreams of all earthly life.

I am He, I am He; blessed Spirit, I am He.

4. Bondage I fear not; I’m free in Thy joy! Free!

Oh, free, Lord, free in Thy bliss!

I am He, I am He; blessed Spirit, I am He.

Vocals: Dharmadas, Nirmala, Chaitanya, Ken, Leslie

Harmonium: Dharmadas

Guitars: Panduranga

Tabla: Lewis

Recorded for Ananda Spiritual Renewal Week 2020