Deva's parents are a mystic/artist father and a musically talented mother, she was taught violin, piano and received voice training. By the time she was five years old, she was already chanting the Gayatri Mantra daily, and since that time she continues to integrate meditation into her life.
She has studied Shiatsu, Reflexology, CranioSacral Therapy and Massage, but music remains her first love. The influence of Indian classical music is evident in her singing, although she has never attempted to copy or steal from the tradition. "It just comes naturally," she says, "as if I'd heard it all before, in another life."
Among the numerous letters of appreciation she has received since the release of her albums, many describe how her music has been used to accompany and enhance the sacred passages of birth and death. In fact, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the world famous author of On Death And Dying, requested that Miten and Deva bring their music to accompany her passing. "We have played for many people," says Deva, "but to play personally for Elizabeth was something I will never forget.”
Gaté Gaté
Deva Premal Lyrics
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Para---gate
Parasam----gate
Bodhiswaha
Gone, gone beyond.
Gone altogether beyond.
Oh, what an awakening.
(from the Heart Sutra of Buddha)
The lyrics to Deva Premal's song Gaté Gaté are taken from the Heart Sutra of Buddha. The mantra is intended to evoke the concepts of emptiness and detachment, and it is recited with the intention of reaching enlightenment. The idea behind the lyrics is that we must rid ourselves of all attachments and illusions in order to reach a higher spiritual state.
The first line, "Gate gate," means "gone, gone," or "gone beyond." The repetition of the word emphasizes the idea that the singer has gone beyond all distractions and is completely focused on the spiritual journey. The second line, "Para---gate," means "gone beyond the other shore," indicating that the singer has left behind the cycle of suffering and entered a new state of being. The third line, "Parasam----gate," means "gone beyond the most distant shore," indicating an even more advanced state of spiritual enlightenment. The final line, "Bodhiswaha," means "Oh, what an awakening!" and represents the completion of the spiritual journey.
Overall, the lyrics to "Gaté Gaté" are a powerful reminder of the importance of detachment and the journey towards enlightenment. They encourage us to let go of our attachments and illusions in order to reach a higher spiritual state.
Line by Line Meaning
Gate gate
Gone, gone;
Para---gate
Gone beyond;
Parasam----gate
Gone altogether beyond;
Bodhiswaha
Oh, what an awakening.
Contributed by Aaliyah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Suzana Mijailović
We listened to you yesterday in Zurich, Switzerland, live.
It was a blessing seeing you for the first time and hearing you sing and chant.
The places we went yesterday were of deep transformation, stillness and joy.
Thank you for all that you do Deva.
<3
lylangel
My spirit guides sent me here. I cried listening to this, you took me on a wonderful healing journey. Thank you
Yannis Prema
God Loves everyone, let's move on to the Light of the Unconditional Love of God❤️
K Gen
Gods Absolute Love for all!
H2eleN
I have absolutely no words to describe what I feel listening to this song....
K.D R.H
este mantra me calma por completo,la voz de deva es simplemente maraillosa
Aqueous Anomaly
Very beautiful song Deva Love and peace to all !
Chantal Rathgeb
🕊🕊🕊Énergie mahatma gaia love ❤️🎇🐬🎇❤️🕊❤️🌍❤️🕊🕊🕊❤️🎇🕊🌍🕊🎇🕊🌍🕊🕊🎇🌏🎇🕊🕊❤️❤️🎇🎇🎇🕊🌏🕊🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇Namaste 🙏🎇❤️thank you
Alice. organiza
Adoro essa música 😍 gratidão
Renata Ribeiro
Perfeito 💓