Song for Mahalakshmi

from A New Day by MahaMaya Band

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Emam wrote this melody for me, Mahalakshmi (the singer). Since it was aptly titled “Song for Mahalakshmi”, I chose to write the lyrics to the great goddess Mahalakshmi based on sacred text and my own experience with this divine force at the center of life. Goddess Mahalakshmi's mystery is unfathomable; She creates all life from the void, as It Is. She is the combination of Kali, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. She is also depicted as a goddess like Durga, with 18 arms, fierce to the causes of our suffering and full of love. If you ask who She is, people will tell you many different things! However, mostly, people will reference money, as “Lakshmi” is the goddess of wealth. “Maha” means great, and the greatest wealth we can truly receive in this life is to find Her presence in everything. This song serves as a window into Her mystery and a call to Her for guidance and protection.

lyrics

2) Song for Mahalakshmi
Lyrics by Mahalakshmi

You are the formless & You are the sacred;
You are the source of all creation.
You are the Mother of all righteous action;
You are the teacher of great compassion.

Impossible to comprehend You,
beyond all words You are All That Is.
In Kali Yug, people think You give money.
You are much more; You are Maha Shakti,
Mahalakshmi, Prakriti, Saraswati.

You are the Ruler, granting Protection.
You carry our boat 'cross the turbulent sea.
You are the moonlight, cooling the flames
and by calling Your Name, we fulfill every need.

Into our fear, we can see You inside.
You're everywhere, in everything.
This whole world's in Your watchful eye.
You destroy my trouble, misfortune, and pain.

Deep inside with our anger or sadness,
to You we give it so we can be happy.
Your endless love, You never stop filling
our empty cup. You are eternal living.

You are the formless & You are the sacred;
You are the source of all Creation.
You are the One who fills our mind.
You are the One who flows down our spine.

Into our life, many worlds collide.
In Your heart, we always reside.
With faith, You are teaching us slowly;
patiently still as all is unfolding.
Mahalakshmi, Prakriti, Saraswati.

Oh Queen!
You are the one desire in life,
to make all amends.
Oh Queen!
Turn this wheel and bring light to our life
again & again!

Let us be calm as we live in Your sphere.
Help us to hear You, to understand.
You free our hearts; we remember Your promise.
Recalling Your Name we are saved again.

Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayai Viche.
Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayai Viche.

credits

from A New Day, released October 15, 2023
Music by Emam; Lyrics by Mahalakshmi

Mahalakshmi - vocals, keyboard
Mukesh Sharma - sarod
Zoltan Lantos - violin
Robert Szydło - bass
Jim Dooley - drums
Emam - tabla, dumbak

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Eternal Music GA, India

My name is Emam and I've been performing/producing music for over 45 years. In 2013 I was joined by singer/songwriter Mahalakshmi, now my wife. Soon after, we started working together to produce more great music! Over the years, we have been fortunate to work with some amazing musicians for our albums.
We specialize in World Fusion music and Indian classical music. We hope you enjoy the music. ... more

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