Although he had been drawn to music as a child and played in bands as a teenager, he chose to study graphic design as a career. However, after attaining his degree, Karunesh - a Sanskrit name meaning "compassion" - was involved in a serious motorcycle accident. His brush with death prompted him to rethink his life and embark on a spiritual journey of sorts, and in 1979 he travelled to India and became an Osho sannyasi (disciple). His accident also prompted him to choose music as a career instead of graphic design.
In 1984, Karunesh released his first album entitled Sounds of the Heart, which was met with success, followed by Colours Of Light the following year and Sky's Beyond the year after that. Songs from his album 'GLOBAL SPIRIT' are also released on several 'Buddha Bar' compilations. Three of his albums made it into the 'Top Ten Billboard Charts'. As of 2007 Karunesh has released 16 albums. Karunesh's last album is 'Path of Compassion released in 2010 from Real Music Label.
Karunesh has lived in Maui, Hawaii, since 1992.
Solitude
Karunesh Lyrics
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kya karoon dum nikalta nahin hai
The above lyrics of Karunesh's song 'Solitude' are in Hindi language, and they translate to "I can tolerate death but what can I do, my breath doesn't cease". This line encapsulates the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness of the singer who is struggling with the concept of solitude. It is a common theme in Karunesh's music, where he explores the emotions of loneliness and isolation that we all experience at some point in our lives. The opening line suggests that the singer is not afraid of death, but as he is still breathing, being alive in solitude is proving difficult to bear.
The repetition of the phrase "Dum nikalta nahi hai" throughout the song further highlights the singer's struggle to cope with a life of solitude. The line translates to "My breath doesn't cease", which could be interpreted as a metaphor for his feelings of longing and the impossibility of escaping his solitude. The juxtaposition of the singer's willingness towards death and his struggle to cope with solitude creates a specific emotional depth in the lyrics. The song 'Solitude' inspires listeners to reflect on the impact of isolation on mental and emotional health while exploring common emotions we all can identify with at some point in our life such as loneliness, helplessness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
maut mujhko gawara hai lekin,
I can bear death, but,
kya karoon dum nikalta nahin hai
What can I do when I have no strength left,
Contributed by Ryan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.