Tell us about your favorite time, place, or experience you have had, while listening to Snatam Kaur's music! The writer of the best story, will win the complete Snatam Kaur Music Collection for Free! A $220 Value! Submissions must be received by Feb 24th, 2010!
I was inspired to hear other stories of Snatam experiences, when a friend relayed this one to me:
This Sikh friend of mine was recently detained while entering the United States through Atlanta, Georgia. I went to Miri Piri Academy in Amritsar with him. He is a German citizen, light skinned, and at the time, was dressed in ripped blue jeans with long hair, and his usual flare. The Border agents for The Transportation Security Administration( TSA) flagged him for additional questioning, not believing his story and reasons for entering the United States. The TSA interrogated him for a number of hours and considered deporting him as his "white Sikh story" did not seem plausible.
As the agents went for break, my friend began to hear the sound of Snatam Kaur's beautiful music softly audible through the air. Stunned that an interrogator for the TSA would relax to Snatam, my friend commented, "Are you guys listening to Snatam?" Somewhat bashful, the heavy set agent admitted, why yes, "I tend to listen to Snatam to help me relax as the interrogations create very high stress environments. How did you know?" My friend explained how he loves Snatam too, and suddenly, the whole German light skinned Sikh story, began to make sense. My friend formed a quick bond with the TSA agent and was immediately released from detention.
Post your experience in the comments section below. We will pick the best entry on February 24th 2010! Happy writing!
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In my house every day sounds your music and fills our spirit. But the most magic moment takes place every night, when my little Victory chooses ” Shanti the yogi ” to go to sleep.
The magic of your music gives her peace and serenity, and every day, she sings and repeats the mantras and practises close to my with your music.
She is very similar to your Shanti, she is the light of my soul.
We are from Argentina. Kisses!
It was 2005 in San Diego, and Snatam Kaur was on her Peace Tour. She was giving a performance at the International Professional School of Bodywork and it was to take place just a few weeks before my graduation. Personally it was a time of beautiful light and great darkness. As my graduation into my blessed healing work was beginning, the relationship that began just a year prior was ending and I was at odds with the feelings stirring deep within. I had hoped my partner (who was a musician and loved music) would join me, but he chose not to and so I went on my own. Some people there I knew, but there were other faces I did not recognize. I did see however, the love and peace in the eyes of everyone. What joy!
As I entered our small space, I knew this was to be a humbling and powerful experience for me. I’d never attended this type of musical performance and I was excited. It was beautiful. I was moved to tears so many times during that night. One song in particular stood out for me, Aakhan Jor. Truly I was sobbing at the end of that evening. That year was pivotal for me and I believe that chanting I did that evening with Snatam was a turning point for me that created great and powerful change that has stayed with me ever since!
I have enjoyed her music to this day. Recently I began riyaaz with a friend, who has studied with Snatam and others! This form of expression is moving, healing, freeing, revealing, clarifying! I feel so blessed to have experienced the pure joy and beauty of Snatam up close in the tiny personal setting that evening. I look forward to seeing her again in Sedona!
with gratitude and peace ~
lisa
My mother was very ill, on life support last year, for many months. My brothers and I finally had to make a decision, hard as it was, to take her off support on a Wednesday evening last July…I prayed so hard to all the angels, to Guru Ram Dass, to everyone to know that we were doing the right thing, that my mom would be ok with this choice, since she was not conscious…
She passed after a few hours, while I was chanting for her. It was early morning, and my heart was troubled…I arrived home and opened my facebook page, and someone, I don’t know who to this day, had sent me a song by Snatam Kaur, from a cd that was not yet released, Liberation Door…the song was in Spanish, which was the only language my mom spoke, and it is the song where a mother sings to her daughter, telling her what she wished for her…I felt such Love pouring at hearing Snatam Kaur singing the words.
The synchronicity and beauty of that moment has not left me, and everytime I hear that song, I feel a torrent of Love and Gratitude. It has become part of my connection to my mother. Thank you, Snatam , for all the gifts you have brought me, and specially for this one.
Wahay Guru!!
I love Snatam Kaur! She’s an angel that I have ever met…I had had a brief time learning the Sikh music with her in a women’s camp 2007, this was a beautiful memory ever in my life! I would not have believed that I’d have met her and learned the instrument Hamonium with her in person. She’s provided the loving care, gentle, patient but compassionate hearts with her spiritual mind. This would be one of the best spiritual gifts I have ever had, along with the companies with other yogi friends. The time when I was being with her, felt like the angel’s voice came down from the heaven and penetrated into me. It was a speechless experience, which is worthy and extraordinary great! By practicing the Kundalini Yoga with my first Yoga teacher SatWant Kaur, through her introduction, I had started my yogi journey by attending the Yoga teacher training 2006 in New Mexico, and by attending women’s camp and Summer Solstice 2007. I had found that the rivering rhythm of love and spirit comes from the flow of music. Especially, when the time I heard of Snatam Kaur’s music, it has truly brought the spiritual sensations, enthusiastically, entered into my bottom of heart! I will never, never be forgotten the time when I had studied the music with her, and along with so many beautiful angels at the time that’s ever shared in a happy, holy and healthy environment! I wish I could attend any further events she’s joined, wish the time and space is not so hard to reach for us!
I was introduced to your amazing music while receiving a healing massage and chakra balancing, about one year ago. I have to say that it felt like “going home”, or to heaven, or any place that is filled with total LOVE. My past year was a total awakening and personal ascension, resulting from an experience with a soul connection and disconnection. I was in “soul shock”. My healing consisted of meditation, grounding while sitting in the sand, mesmerized by the ocean, the sky, the birds, and your music. It became a daily ritual. As an artist, it has helped to open up my creative channels, and it touches me in a way that I don’t think possible to articulate. We all have songs we “can’t get out of our heads”, but in your case, I am always happy when it plays in continual loop! Ek Ong Kar is my night time lullabye . Your music transcends the ages and culture – even my teenage son heard your music one day, and became fascinated with you! Thank you for being an Earth Angel.
Sat Nam,
While attending my Kundalini Yoga teacher training during 2005, I was introduced
to Snatam Kaur’s Grace album. It soon became my favorite Kundalini Yoga music for my spiritual healing journey. I was very excited to hear she was coming on tour during Spring 2005 to Denver. My very close friend and oldest niece was also falling in love with Kundalini Yoga and Snatam Kaur’s music so we both attended her concert.
We both introduced ourselves to Snatam Kaur after the concert and took a picture with
her, which is now a cherished picture on my alter. My niece/friend was so inspired by
that concert and the teachngs that she went through the Kundalini Yoga teacher training the following Fall of 2005 and became a Kundalini Teacher too!
Snatam Kaur carried the beautiful legacy of Yogi Bhajan and that in turn was
carried to my family & more importantly my women lineage, which I am eternally grateful,
In Infinite Gratitude and Blessings,
Sat Akal Kaur
Santum is my living angel! I am eternally grateful for what you have given me and how you have helped me heal in my most trying time in life. In december of 2009 I faced one of the most painful, intensely challenging and spiritually transformative times in my life.
Last year was a particularly challenging time in my life. I struggled with my emotional, physical and spritual health. I ended a very turbulent and abusive realtionship and tried to recover my health and sanity from it all. I began to practice yoga more intensely and was studying to become a yoga teacher.
I threw my whole self into it, and then threw out my back. Looking back on the injury now, I can see how it was the most natural thing that could have happened to me. I was overworking myself in every area of my life, as a way to compensate and not feel the pain I was desperately avoiding. I did not rest, eat properly or sleep for months. I just kept going, and going. Till my back, forced me to stop. AND stop I did. Full flat on my back for 10 days.
I was in so much pain, that I could not sit, stand, walk or move without cringing. I was in such agony I could not leave my home to get therapy from my acupuncturist or osteopath. I literally layed on my hardwood floor for more 2 weeks.
So as I laid on the floor, I played Snatam’s music and mantras over and over and over again. All day and all night. It was the only thing that soothed my agony and anguish.
Snatam helped me when nothing else comforted me. I was able to cry, and release the suprressed emotions I had been forcing down for so long. Every note she sang resonated with my internal being. So much so I felt healing right from the moment I heard her voice. I was able to go INWARDS, REFLECT and truly absorb the loving messages of her music.
The song “Ong Namo” has been my daily mantra since my injury. I have regained my soul, and inner connection. Snatam’s energy comes through every melody with grace and deep resonance with my soul. I truly experienced a transformation and evovled to a greater state of being.
I AM eternally grateful to you Snatam Kaur. I am eternally your fan, admirer and truly believe you are my earth angel in this lifetime.
Thank you for helping me heal my pain and suffering. Thank you for enlivening my heart. Thank you for allowing me to face my vulnerability and fear. Thank you for opening my heart to love.
Love and infinite blessings to you!!!
Namaste
Piera
Actually I don`t hear so much music. When I hear, I listen to piano music or Snatam`s
songs. I found her CDs in our local new age store -and was deeply impressed by her fine, subtle voice. I enjoy her simplicity, spiritedness and purity.
But when I first heard her “Mother`s Blessing” in spanish, I was deeply touched.
It´s my favourite song. It`s full of heart nectar. There is not just purity but warmth
and love in it.
Thank you Snatam.
I would personally like to see the free collection go to someone who has not yet had the experience of Snatam’s music. Her music is already a big part of my life and since I bought her DVD for my children she is now a huge part of our whole family.
I have four sons and family life is usually loud and, I admit, chaotic. It can be particularly challenging when I have been out at work all day and we are all feeling disconnected from each other. So it was tasting heaven the other evening when I arrived home feeling frazzled to find my youngest three had laid out woollen blankets in the lounge and were singing their hearts out to “Feeling Good Today”.
I immediately joined in and felt such overwhelming love for us all as I did the celestial communication that Snatam illustrates so well. Seeing them safely to bed that night went smoothly and simply.
Please, please produce more!
Thank You,
Rachael
Everyday I rub my belly, where our first little one is for another 3 months, while listening to Snatam’s music. I usually tear up as I wait for his arrival and share in the peace and love of Snatam’s music. While we were trying to get pregnant I would rub my belly with the intention, love and hope that one day I will meet our little one and share listening to her wonderful voice together.
My birth plan is currently being put together and at the top of the list is listening to Snatam throughout to assist in keeping me calm, focused and relaxed. When our little man makes his first appearance he will be brought into the world with the Long Time Sun.
Thank you Snatam for your wonderful music and voice. you continue to spread the message of peace around the world, and everyday are in my heart.
Blessings
Amanda
I was invited to Snatam Kaur’s concert in Los Angeles by Guru Ganesha Singh.
I had been to see them play in early May at Kripalu and as I’m a photographer,
I was requested by Guru Ganesha to take photos at the intimate setting in Redondo Beach, California.
After nearly a two hour drive in LA traffic on a Friday night, I arrived at the concert and went to the dining room to say hello to Guru Ganesha Singh. I walked into the room where Snatam Kaur, her husband, baby and a small group were having dinner. I didn’t know one person in the room and thought it best to leave them to their meal. Snatam Kaur, upon seeing me immediately got up, went to get a chair across the room and brought it back right next to her, asked me if I had eaten yet and to please sit down. We then had a nice conversation about her baby. She encouraged me to have the last piece of dessert; homemade pie.
I was so moved by her hospitality, humility and grace with me; a complete stranger.
That is who Snatam Kaur is. Not only is her voice angelic but she is humble and egoless. I was impacted by her obvious caring for me. She clearly understands the sutras of the Aquarian Age and Yogi Bhajan’s message of “Recognize the other person is You”.
Her music has left a handprint on my heart as well as her spirit of caring.
I am grateful for you Snatam Kaur.
Sat Nam.
Hannah
Hannahkozak@earthlink.net
I ACTUALLY NEVER USE 2 STUDY BUT ONE DAY IN 2005 i opened this website ihueus.com n i saw snatam kaur singing praises for god . at that moment of time i was shocked to hear an amazin voice. then i went to google n typed snatam kaur. then after that i went to her website and heard her all shabads. i was like she someone from heaven with such a beautiful voice. after that day i use to hear her shabads at low volume which use to give me peace in my mind and i use to study while i heard her shabads. she gave meaning to my life. i think what i m today is just because of her. thnx snatam kaur
can anyone tell me where will i find her lyrics of all shabads
Satnam! One evening, Summer 2006, Leicester, UK.
Like many 19 year olds, I was at university attempting to find ‘myself’ and in doing so was blessed enough to begin cultivating a love for the Guru and Sikhi. Needless to say this wasn’t an instant a devotional relationship.. I have a lot to work on so it’s still evolving
… rather events made me realise I needed to understand that the Guru is in my life.
Sometime before this journey consciously took off, I remember it had been a really tough month.. year even. I felt disconnected, homesick and my mind was occupied with pre-exam dread. I found out Snatam was coming to the city and I hadn’t had darshan of Guru Jee for a few days so I literally dropped everything to go Gurdwara.
To try and express how centred, connected, comforted and content I felt whilst in Guru Jees Darbar would just be foolish. In the days that followed I regained perspective. On reflection I remind myself a) how great and liberating it can be to perceive the truest presence in worship and b) through sharing Guru Jees Bani in sangat some keertani’s have the ability to heal.
I think I emailed Gurumustak a week later to thank her.
Peace Jeeo,
Jagdeep Singh
Hi Harpreet!
You can find of the words to her shabads and lyrics to her songs on SnatamKaur.com and then the link albums.
You can also check here spiritvoyage.com/mantrahome.aspx
Snatam’s music has truly touched my life and that of my family! Her beautiful voice and chants helped me through a very, very difficult pregnancy, where I was in and out of the hospital and on constant medications and IV’s for many of the early months. My son, while in the womb, was exposed constantly to her music. Throughout my labor and delivery my iPod speakers played many of the songs from her “Anand” CD, helping me to forget the pain and physical exertion of delivering an 8lb 10oz baby! I even sang along with some of the mantras in early labor. After my son was born, each night my husband and I would lull him to sleep by playing her music. My son is a wonderfully calm, serene and centered child even at just age 2, and I can’t help but think its due in part to his exposure prenatally and in infancy to Snatam’s wonderful music. He continues to listen at home, and I bought her Anand CD for his daycare provider to play in his room at daycare after I returned to work. Favorites are Ek Ong Kar, Mul Mantra and Suni-ai, but we love all that we have, and would love to have our exposure enriched by having more of her songs!
I signed up for a prenatal yoga course at Omega Institute in 2005. I had done some hatha yoga during my first pregnancy, but had not heard of Kundalini yoga or even the weird sounding name of the lead teacher -Gurumukh. I knew I wanted to serve moms & babies so it sounded like a place to network and meet some others who were doing what I wanted to do even if I did not care for the yoga part. When I arrived at the main teaching room I slowly entered and was over come with such a feeling of being “at home”, music was playing and people were talking and getting settled in. I did not know anyone there and there were some people wearing turbans and odd looking clothes. I sat down and began listening more closely to the singing…wow,….that voice and that music…I had never heard anything like it. Later I found out it was a Snatam Kaur CD called Grace. Wow, I was hooked. I learned and experienced alot that week. Sadhana. Kundalini yoga, the significance of 40 days, honoring The Great Mother, etc. That week transformed my life. When I got home I immediately called Spirit Voyage and orderd CD’s. I received my spiritual name, began my first 40 sadhana and set up my business: Sacredbelly:Resource Center for Conscious Parenting. I played Snatam’s music non-stop, my kids began chanting away with me, and I shared Kundalini yoga and spirit voyage music with everyone I met .Now in 2010…I am trainining to work as a Birth Advocate in my community and am looking to take Teacher’s Training. Wahe Guru!
My favorite Snatam Kaur moments come weekly when I teach kids yoga and the kids ask for the “I am the light of my soul” song. After 6 months they still ask for this song!
Two year old kids will sing the whole song with the moves we made up. But the VERY BEST is that more than one parent has told me they hear their child playing and singing to their self, “Beauuuutiful, I am I am, Bountiful, I am I am…”
We’re so happy knowing this message is planted in these kids hearts and minds, and also relieved to know that in this sometimes crazy world, these kids know who they are.
Thank you Snatam for sharing your gifts with us and future generations of yogis.
I purchased the ‘Live in Concert’ CD/DVD set for my partner Malaya and took the CD with me to work one day for travel. I had an hour-and-a-half drive to make that day and I listened as I drove along the Klamath river road. It was an amazing and beautiful experience. I felt touched to my core and my soul awakened as if I was remembering a long lost secret, the joy of being. Snatam Kaur, Guru Ganesh and the other musicians are masters at sharing the love of the God within thru these chants and their music. They tap into the essence of life, that blissful energy, the oneness that connects us all as they play. I found myself connected to that presence too, and laughed/cried with joy as I listened with an open heart and mind. I looked at my surroundings as I drove and listened and was struck by the incredible beauty of all the living things that I hadn’t really noticed before that moment. I decided then that I want to change my life and find ways to share my love and the gift of that presence within me.
Listening to Snatam Kaur’s music continues to be a deeply healing experience to my soul and keeps opening me to an inner happiness. I often find the words singing inside as I go through my day like a mantra and it feels good. I love this music! What can I say? It’s familiar, joyful, touching? It’s like a reunion with old friends, coming home to your self. I am inspired by their great devotion and willingness to share this love through their music. May it continue to awaken souls everywhere..
Years ago at an Acroyogi’s house, I discover Snatam. My friend and I practiced flying while “Hari Hari” grounded and lit our movements. The air in her grandroom aglow with energy and consistent beat.
That same year, that yogi friend and I went to a Snatam concert in Boston. The concert was for Peace. I’d never seen her in person, only having felt her magnitude through speaker waves, I had no idea what to expect. Walking into the dim light of the church, where the concert was held, I felt spirits already floating, arms waving. The crowd of voices piping as best they could “Someday the day shall come…”; tears streaming faces, including mine. When I left that evening, after the concert, the same high vibrations that had moved me in my friend’s abode made us float out of the santurary, carrying us home.
Years later, when I walk into yoga studios or even practice in my home, when I am engulfed by the grand lyrical display to God that I am happy to have flown into contact with, Snatam’s voice is heard. I am lifted once again into a peaceful swarm and reminded of my true practice.
Early 2008 I ended up chipping my front tooth on a piece of Granola.
Over the many years prior to this incident I maintained good oral health,
so I skipped out on yearly cleanings and have not gone to the dentist in
years.
Naturally because of the chipped tooth I had to visit the Dentist Asap.
Seeing I’ve not gone in many years I have built up a bit of fear and anxiety.
It was so bad I even though about living with the chipped tooth….
My friend a few months prior introduced me to Snatam’s music.
I feel in love instantly! This was at a time in my life when I was listening to
a lot of Ravi Shankar and Azam Ali “Vas”.
I choose to buy a download of Snatam’s Grace album off Amazon.com
The day before my Dentist appointment, I asked the Dentist if I could
listen to my mp3 player while he work on my tooth. Much to my
surprise he let me (I had to keep one earphone out). It was Snatam’s
music that allowed me to channel out where I was and what was happening.
Allowing me to become relaxed and not so fearful of the whole process.
Everything worked out great and I truly don’t think I could have gotten through
it without Snatam’s music playing in my ear. If I ever have to go to the Dentist
again, there is no doubt that Snatam’s angelic voice will be playing.
Thanks for listening to my story.
Namaste~
About a year ago I went to see Snatam Kaur in Boulder, CO, where I was living at the time. It was my very first experience with her. All I knew about her was that I was very interested in Sacred Chant and she had been recommended by a clerk at a local bookstore.
I came to her concert by myself and sat down near the front to wait. Everyone there seemed to know everyone else, and there was a great deal of socializing. The noise was pretty overwhelming. The concert wasn’t starting quite on time, so I decided to meditate. Despite all the noise my meditation was very tranquil. My awareness settled quite easily into the Transcendent and I found myself just enjoying the Bliss of Being, very deeply. After some time (which I later discovered to be about 20 minutes) I opened my eyes and found to my surprise that Snatam Kaur and the others had just appeared on stage. (No one else seemed to notice this; there was no announcement and the conversation was still in full uproar.) It was as if she came directly out of the Absolute, in tune with my awareness. I remember thinking, “Wow! This is going to be someone worth getting to know.” And she certainly is. Her music, which I have listened to extensively since that time, has a transcendent quality which does seem to come directly from the Absolute, just like she did the first time I saw her.
I’m from Santiago, Chile. And my favorite time and place where I have listen to Snatam Kaur’s music, was exactly the first time I listen to her voice.
It was the wedding of a dear friend, she is a kundalini yoga practicioner, and soon to be instructor, and she and her husband design an amazing and intimate evening. We where only 80 persons, frinds and family, and the entire place was decorate with white fabrics, flowers, and a lot of Indian objects, and tradicional indian music too.
I have never been to a wedding like this. The bride and groom where in pure white. After they got married, came the blessing. A few words, and suddenly we heard the Mul Mantra. That was the first time I’ve heard a mantra, and it just moved me. I couldn’t stop singing it, and it was the main soundtrack of the entire evening.
After that day (Sept 9, 2009), I ask my friend about the mantra, and she told me your name and lend me disc. I carry it with me since then.
The mantras I’ve listen that niight took me to this stage of my life, where I’ve participarte in a Kundalini Yoga Festival in Chile (january 2010), and now to search and found the connection with my soul.
This is a story about our fifteen year old dog Buttercup and the reassuring magic that Snatam Kaur’s rendition of ‘Long Time Sun’ brought to our family.
After six months of steady decline, our family finally decided that it was time to call the vet in order to give Buttercup’s physical body a much needed rest. The vet came to our home on Jan. 8th. Our girl peacefully closed her eyes as Snatam’s voice rang true “Satttttt Nammmmmm” and the final notes of the song movingly came to an end….
An hour later, as I prepared to leave for a previously scheduled appointment, I could see two family members gently lowering Buttercup into her final resting place (beside her buddy, Benny).
As Anty flicked her wrist to release the corner of the white sheet (that held Buttercup’s body) it slowly flickered down into the grave as the final notes (with Snatam’s lovely voice ringing in my ears) of the song ended, once again.
I knew then, that we had done the right thing…Thank you Snatam for the musical prayers that you channel for us through the marriage of your humility and natural gift…you were there with us when we needed you…Wha Hay Guru
Snatam Kaur is truly my favorite singer of all time. When I read that she would be performing a concert in Santa Cruz on May 14, 2008, I was so delighted. For my birthday celebration, I invited a small group of friends to join me for dinner and the concert at Inner Light Ministries.
The music and chanting that evening were phenomenal, so pure and uplifting. Earlier that year, a lifelong friend of mine passed away suddenly after a severe asthma attack. I was in a deep state of shock and grief for months. During that concert, I felt such an influx of healing and light and joy. At one point, I looked at the stage and Snatam appeared to be a being of light. It was a great blessing that I will always cherish.
“I bowed my head to god and god took all of me” Finding this place inside of me is all I really want or need. Just about everyday for the last six months I listen to Snatam’s live album and she reaches me with this song. Sometimes it’s easy and I can quiet my mind and move into a space and surrender. On some days I feel unreachable. Those are my bad days. Even on these days I will take the time to listen, focus and thankfully surrender. It takes awhile, but I know if I’m patient with myself it will come. On the days I’ve felt like giving up, this is the only time where I feel the peace and quiet I know will save me. My life is worth my effort and yours Snatam. Thank you.
Paula
I was quiet in my flat ,looking through the window ,glancing at the St-Laurence’s river ,enjoying the meeting with Eric.We had known each other for years but life had brought us together at last.I had these kind of little bursts of apprehension ,and a running mind,as you do often when you are facing a crucial step into your path.
Anyway ,things where flowing though,electricity was in the air ,and a silence was breaking through.
It was a time where secrets can be revealed if you just pay attention .
A dear friend of mine had talked to me about Snatam Kaur. that she had discovered through a yoga workshop.
So ,I surfed on the net and felt like listening to :Is thy grace.
The song came straight at us ,supporting what was happening into the room where we were still a bit out of comfort almost over loaded with the strength of our sentiments.
We felt all the joy and the blessings contained in the song passing through us and pushing our spiritual journey to be shared by souls only when they meet.
This was a true recognition ,when you have the impression of unfolding in a pure,profound and delicate bliss.
Like if all doubt and ,insecurity were lifted from our bodies.
There we were totally,absolutely.
It was so simple ,so powerful.
Like life for real!
Gratitude
Marlo(Marie-Claude L’Or)
I’m so grateful .
My three year old (Tahlia) and I listen to Snatam in the car when we are driving. Our favorite song right now is “Azure Salver.” There is a line in the song, “and the Breeze is thy …..” – My daughter thinks Snatam is singing “And the breeze is thy THIGH.” So she belts it out there in her car- seat, “And the breeze is thy THIGH.” I thought it was “Thigh” for a while too, but then heard “Fan” finally. So we looked it up, and asked some of our Snatam fan friends, and I told Tahlia that it’s “The Breeze is thy FAN.” I explained what a Fan is, and explained the song. One night I said to Snatam “I feel like I’m in the presence of a true Goddess. She said “Right back at Ya!” I thought that was so cute. So now, I’ve taught Tahlia, when someone tells her that she is so pretty, to say “Right back at Ya.” Snatam is a great Teacher in many, many ways.
ps: sorry for my english! I just found an error: when I wrote “The bride and groom where in pure white”, I me meant “The bride and groom were in pure white”
I am born and raised in Hong Kong. Moved to Maui for over 25 years now and have been teaching Kundalini Yoga since the 90′s. Kundalini yoga first entered my life when i was on my date. The mantra Guru Ram Das was playing in the background and my tears would not stop as it touched my soul. I could not understand then why or what is my soul? Then i was introduced to what Kundalini Yoga is about. I was guided to launch the first Kundalini Yoga Day Spa Center on Maui and called it,” Beyond Heaven.”
My relationship with my Dad has always been acceptance and honor. Growing up in Hong Kong is complete opposite of learning of your Infinite self as in a material world we live in. My Dad has watched me from entering in a fashion model material world to a yoga teacher in Hawaii. Time has gone by and my Dad would visit me , smoke his cigarette, drink his brandy. Then about three years ago, my Dad was dying in Hong Kong with lung cancer.I went back for a month to be with him. I watch him suffered in a great deal of pain and seeing into his eyes asking for help and mercy. Then he remembers i used to play the mantra for my children whenever they were sad or ill. I did not know how to react when he asked me to play ‘ Guru Ram Das for him to release his pain and help him rest. So I did. As the music played, i can see his tears flowing as his soul has found a resting place. I played Snatam Kaur cd for him until he passed. As i touched him as his body turns to ice. My remember how cold the water was when i first bathed at the Golden Temple. Again the sensation of the cleansing dawned on me and Guru Ram Das has taken my Dad to Heaven. It meant a lot to me as my Dad really acknowledge who I am and he never lost sight of what I do and love.
I feel that your voice in the mantra has paved the way to take him to being Blissful, Beautiful and Bountiful until his last breath.
Aloha,
amarsharan
I’ve had several wonder-full memories of listening to Snatam’s music. The one that stands out is the first time I ever heard Snatam’s music.
I saw a picture of Snatam in a local magazine advertising that she was coming to Calgary to perform and I looked at her face, not knowing who she was and thought – “wow, what radiance – I have to go to this concert!” I went to the store that was selling the tickets and walked in and Grace was playing on the sound system…I felt myself being transported in that moment into an amazing, heart-expanding joy…I stopped everything and just listened.
Thank-you Snatam, for being such a clear, pure channel for Grace to move through you – it touches everyone you meet.
Blessings,
Solandra
My church has provided many opportunities for revelation and growth. As a science of mind church, we know that god is happening through us, that spiritual energy moving through and as us all the time. I had attended Inner Light Ministries for about six years when I heard that Snatam Kaur was going to be in concert there.
At the concert I saw so many friends, my family, opening to Snatam Kaur’s music. As she sang and as the band’s musicians channeled their energy into the sacred music, the sacred space in our church sanctuary built. And then, as Snatam Kaur and her band, on the altar, sang “Long Time Sun,” I felt an expansion of consciousness, a deepening connection to myself, to the world and everyone in the world. I had been struggling, physically and emotionally, but during that song I experienced an upliftment of energy, a letting go of darkness, and a recommitment to a spiritual path. I knew then, in my body and spirit, that the vibration of music can heal.
Today, that concert—which must have happened two years ago or so—is a touchstone for me. I have only to close my eyes and remember the feeling of the music, to see GuruGanesha Singh joyfully playing and singing, to hear Snatam Kaur’s voice resonating through the sanctuary at Inner Light, to know that we are all one, that god is here now, and that the energy of pure perfect spiritual life shines, like the long time sun, on, in and through us all.
I feel that concert helped, as the song says “guide my way home.” Thank you.
Snatam Kaur’s music has truly changed my life. In the past year, I have experienced a grand and still-evolving transformation; I am in recovery from an eating disorder and substance abuse which is an ongoing process, and for which Snatam’s music has aided me in indescribable and profound ways.
In the beginning of 2009, I was struggling intensely and I had honestly felt like giving up. However, things began to change…come the spring, I began working with a therapist who also became my spiritual mentor. In one of our sessions she had some music playing in the background, as she often does–but this music was…different. As I was sharing, I stopped myself mid-sentence and said to her, “This is an absolutely beautiful CD! Who is it?” She told me it was Snatam Kaur, a Sikh musician and singer whom she had seen live in concert before; she told me her music was “divinely inspired.” She said I could borrow the CD, and I immediately put it into my car’s CD player while I drove home; it was Snatam’s “Live in Concert” album.
As “Azure Salver” resonated throughout my car, I could not believe what I was hearing–the most angelic, pure, divine voice singing words I felt I had longed to hear for so long…”Divine music resounds within…it is Thy Light which lives in every heart, and Thy Light which illumines every Soul…” It was as though I could finally hear the truth as I really knew and believed it. I got home and listened to “Ong Namo.” Listening to her glorious voice, I began to cry and cry–it was a cleansing. I listened to that album on repeat for weeks, and listened to absolutely nothing else. Snatam’s music allowed me to feel so connected, inspired, enlivened, REAL.
Over time, my life gradually shifted in a more positive direction and Snatam’s music always seemed to be in the background. I began meditating and connecting to my higher self as I chanted with Snatam. I brought my ipod with me and sat on the beach, chanting to the moon. I started practicing Kundalini yoga. I felt the truth and all that I had longed to feel but did not know how to reach; I had been stuck for what had seemed like an eternity in complete darkness. But I gradually began to see, feel, and connect with the light.
Now, in early 2010, I am creating the reality of my dreams. I launched my website (www.herpower.org) about my recovery and I publicly speak in order to advocate for the power of creative expression in recovery, and to inspire others to connect with their creative power. I just recently requested my spiritual name, and after a deeply meditative Kundalini class (and much anticipation!), I checked my email and discovered it had finally arrived: Ad Purkh Kaur, “the Princess/Lioness of God who is a pure being and who is a part of God’s original, primal power, a part of God’s absolute purity.” I realized this most definitely is the truth as I know it.
Had it not been for Snatam’s music, I would not have endeavored upon the spiritual journey and path I have found myself walking. I am infinitely grateful for the profound effect her music has had on my life, for all that it has allowed me to realize and experience. I can now say that I am looking forward to all that I will create as my journey continues. Thank you so very much, Snatam. Your divinity has been an inspiration for mine.
Sat Nam,
Ad Purkh Kaur
First: sorry for any mistakes I make: English is not my mother tongue and I hardly find someone to talk to in English.
By chance I found Snatams CD Liberations Door and bought it, so when she came for a concert in my hometown Munich, I decided to buy a ticket and spend a nice evening with her music. The weeks before the concert turned out to be one of the hardest I had in a long time: my father passed away, my beloved cat died, who was my best friend for nearly 18 years and at work the pressure increased. So when I walked towards the building where her concert was to take place, my heart was at the bottom, not being sure if it was a good idea to listen to music while my heart was mourning. Also I felt completely isolated from the folks who where there, standing infront of the building, chatting, laughing and getting to know each other. Everyone except me.
When the music started to play I felt slowly my feelings change. After a time my heart felt lighter and I remember it was the song „Liberation door“ when there was a sweetness surrounding us. I could see Snatam onstage and I knew that the room was filled with love and angels.
I went home knowing (because I felt it) that I am not isolated at all.
A little over two years ago, I lost two wonderful friends to an act of violence in Richmond, Ca. These Sikh brothers, Ravinder/Ravi and Paramjit/Pami were such sweet friends and I had gotten to know them well over the years that I was living in Richmond. They owned an Indian restaurant and I was there many times a week (it was within walking distance of my home). I watched them giving generously to our Richmond community and to their religious community with meals from their kitchen, as well as with their loving ways, smiles and joyfulness. After their murders I was stunned in to a deep depression. I didn’t have a Spiritual community to share my grief and anguish over their loss, but had a friend gift me Snatam’s “Anand Bliss” cd and my healing began. Every day I would play the Mul Mantra and in singing and dancing along with it, I could begin to feel my friends laughing and joining me, within my heart. After two years, I still feel them with me each time I play Mul Mantra. I know they are well and blessed and I am in deep gratitude for Snatam’s gift, which was/is the dearest path to help bring me to such Peace. With Love, Diane
“Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace”…was my prayer. It was 10 O’clock when my water broke, and it would be nearly 12 hours before my daughter would be born. Snatam’s Servant of Peace was my river guide, as the waves of labor flowed to and fro. Her voice was the divine mother, nurturing me, holding me, bathing me in Spirit’s holy light, supporting me as I surrendered fully to the miracle of childbirth. Her words echoed eternal reminders to bring faith where there is doubt, hope where there is despair, and light where there is darkness. Through tears and laughter, and everything in between, I sang along, through contraction after contraction, and shortly after the first light of dawn I sensed I was close. Soon my daughter was born. I feel a profound connection to Snatam’s music and love to play it for my baby, wondering if she recognizes her birth anthem.
In loving gratitude,
Danielle
Wow! Amazing stories. Comments are now closed for the entry, but we will be giving everyone a $20 gift certificate for sharing their stories. We are reviewing the stories and will announce the winner shortly.
Many blessings
This is a really tough process! I have read through all the stories 3 times now. The process of awakening and dying are so powerful and intermixed through many of these stories. How can we say one is more profound than the next. Choosing a winner at this point actually feels a bit awkward, so we will be honoring everyone with a gift of thanks .
I greatly enjoyed Guru Rattan’s entry – and not just because she called us here at Spirit Voyage!
Julie’s entry on the breeze being “thy thigh” made me laugh.
Yogi Bhajan taught a meditation with the song ” I am thine in mind my self, Waheguru”. One guy misinterpreted it for the duration of the meditation as, “I am blind and by myself, Waheguru.” Gotta love it.
The story that moved us the most here at Spirit Voyage was by Ruby Amarsharan as it displayed the power of letting go, transformation and liberation.
Congratulations Ruby!
Snatam Kaur means for me: Long Time Sun, Guru Ram Das Raakho Saranaa-Ee, Jap Man Sat Nam, Anand, Mul Mantra, Ong Namo, Ong Sohum, Gobinda Hari, By the Grace, Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Aad Guray Nameh, Servant of Peace, more, more, more and more
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Namaste
Enrique
I know the contest is over, but would add to this that I discovered Snatam’s music during a period of high stress. I couldn’t breathe calmly. I was lost out of control. I started listening to her music every morning, during every break, and at night before bed. I’m calm now…and inspired
. You can’t be negative with her music in the background. It’ s just impossible 
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