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.”
Mangalam
Deva Premal Lyrics
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mangalam garudadhwajah
mangalam pundareekaksham
mangalaya tano hari
Beloved Lord Vishnu is auspicious.
Auspicious is His vehicle Garuda, the image on His flag.
Auspicious are His lotus-like eyes.
The Bhakti tradition in Hinduism reveres Lord Vishnu and His avatars as divine sources of blessings, protection, and grace. The song "Mangalam" by Deva Premal pays homage to Lord Vishnu in a meditative and devotional style. The lyrics evoke the auspiciousness of Lord Vishnu and His symbols, such as Garuda - the mythical bird who is Vishnu's mount and the Pundarikaksha - the lotus-eyed Vishnu. The repetition of the phrase "mangalam" in each line reinforces the idea that everything associated with Vishnu is blessed and brings blessings to those who honor Him.
Line by Line Meaning
mangalam bhagavan vishnum
Beloved Lord Vishnu is auspicious.
mangalam garudadhwajah
Auspicious is His vehicle Garuda, the image on His flag.
mangalam pundareekaksham
Auspicious are His lotus-like eyes.
mangalaya tano hari
So auspicious, His manifestation.
Contributed by Luke R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Olga_Lyan_ps
Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnum
Mangalam Garudadhwajah
Mangalam Pundareekaksham
Mangalaya Tano Hari
Мангалам Бхагаван Вишнум
Мангалам Гарудадваджа
Мангалам Пундарикакшам
Мангалая Тано Хари
Любимый Бог Вишну - благоприятный.
Благоприятна его птица - Гаруда, рисунок на Его флаге.
Благоприятны Его глаза, подобные лотосу.
Его проявление столь благоприятно!
@miropiya_62
Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnum
Mangalam Garudadhwajah
Mangalam Pundareekaksham
Mangalaya Tano Hari
Мангалам Бхагаван Вишнум
Мангалам Гарудадваджа
Мангалам Пундарикакшам
Мангалая Тано Хари
Перевод:
Любимый Бог Вишну - благоприятный.
Благоприятна его птица - Гаруда, рисунок на Его флаге.
Благоприятны Его глаза, подобные лотосу.
Его проявление столь благоприятно!
Эта мантра - молитва Вишну, Хранителю, Богу поддержки, защиты, милосердия и добра.
Митен: "Почувствуйте с мантрой всю благоприятность момента. Мне очень нравятся слова суфийского поэта Хафиза: "То место, где ты сейчас, очерчено для тебя Богами на карте." Это благоприятный момент почувствовать себя живим в этот самый момент, почувствовать этот великий дар жизни. Все наши поступки, действия - все это благоприятное проявление Бога, которым является каждый из нас, глубоко внутри."
"Давайте посмотрим на этот момент как на семя, что начинает цвести, цвести в наших сердцах..."
"Это молитва, в которой мы ни о чем не просим. В ней мы лишь выражаем свою благодарность..."
Дэва: "Молитва развивается за пределами слов. Для меня пение слов на санскрите, неродном языке, является более ощутимым, что касается песни, не значения. Каждый из этих звуков несет вибрации благодарности, молитвы..."
"Дайте чувству благодарственной молитвы наполнить всю вашу суть..."
Самонастройка: Неся с собой звуки этой благодарственной молитвы, я открываюсь семени благоприятности, цветущей сегодня в моей жизни.
@mgarreton91
Mangalam bhagavan vishnum
mangalam garudadhwajah
mangalam pundareekaksham
mangalaya tano hari
El amado Señor Vishnu es auspicioso.
Propicio es su vehículo Garuda, la imagen de su bandera.
Auspiciosos son sus ojos de loto.
Tan auspicioso, Su manifestación.
@ca9125
That’s Deva Premal’s best interpretation! It is majestic! I made it my alarm clock to wake up every morning.....makes life magic!
@naniarkana4219
Ohh yes indeed, amazing! I chant it every day 🙏🏽🌹❤️
@carinaannamenyier7078
Deva Premal ... Namaste. I love you; & Miten, too. How can I thank you for everything you do! I an honesly say that you 2 and Manose showed me another world and it heals me.
@carinaannamenyier7078
Deva Premal ... Namaste. I love you; & Miten, too. How can I thank you for everything you do! I an honesly say that you 2 and Manose showed me another world and it heals me.
@juaneduardo3224
Mi gratitud por este...”Bellísimo y Subliminal Mantra...” me lo imagino bajando desde La Bóveda Celeste... con un mensaje para cada Alma...
Gracias... va en camino un gran abrazo.
🙏🙏🙏
@WaveHeartSoulArt
My soul dancing in my inner heart up and down with every tone of the voice of your soul.. and in the silences I fall into bliss 💚🙏🏻
@focusplane6705
Mangalam bhagavan vishnum
Mangalam garudadhwajah
Mangalam pundareekaksham
Mangalaya tano hari
@WOUTERJOYCOMPANYORG
Dear Deva Premal and miten thank you for the mantra musik it gif lot of harmonie and joy
iam so happythat you sent me new work i hope to see you on,s thank you the happiness you bring all my love wouter
@joselisouza7663
Maravilhoso mantra !,a minha alma se sente em paz ao escuta-lo. Gratidão
@1111SandraPadma
DHANYAVAD !!! MANGALAM BHAVATU !!!! SO BEAUTIFUL MANTRA