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.”
Nandana Gopala
Deva Premal Lyrics
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nandana gopala
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
tejasvi moha haro
karuna sagara prema bharo
karuna sagara prema bharo
prema bharo
prema bharo
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
karuna rasa prema bahara
karuna rasa prema bahara
prema bahara
prema bahara
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
tejasvi moha haro
tejasvi moha haro
karuna sagara prema bharo
karuna sagara prema bharo
prema bharo
prema bharo
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
karuna rasa prema bahara
karuna rasa prema bahara
prema bahara
prema bahara
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
tejasvi moha haro
tejasvi moha haro
karuna sagara prema bharo
karuna sagara prema bharo
prema bharo
prema bharo
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
karuna rasa prema bahara
karuna rasa prema bahara
prema bahara
prema bahara
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
nandana gopala
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
ananda svarupa
tejasvi moha haro
tejasvi moha haro
karuna sagara prema bharo
karuna sagara prema bharo
prema bharo
prema bharo
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
karuna rasa prema bahara
karuna rasa prema bahara
prema bahara
prema bahara
The song "Nandana Gopala" is a devotional mantra that worships Lord Krishna. The repetitive phrases "nandana gopala" and "ananda svarupa" refer to Krishna as the eternal source of joy and happiness. The lyrics describe Krishna's beauty and power, invoking feelings of awe and reverence in the listener.
The next part of the lyrics, "tejasvi moha haro karuna sagara prema bharo," further praises Krishna as a transcendent being with the power to remove all illusions and fill the heart with love and compassion. The phrase "karuna sagara" means "ocean of compassion," expressing Krishna's boundless mercy and grace towards his devotees.
The final lines, "gali gali hi nay tere dhwara karuna rasa prema bahara," emphasize the omnipresence of Krishna and how his compassion and love permeate every corner of the world. The phrase "prema bahara" means "flowing with love," suggesting that devotion and love for Krishna can bring happiness and contentment to the devotee's life.
Overall, "Nandana Gopala" is a powerful mantra that invokes feelings of wonder and worship towards Lord Krishna, emphasizing his divine beauty, power, and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
nandana gopala
Oh dear child Gopala, the one who brings happiness and joy
ananda svarupa
The embodiment of divine bliss
tejasvi moha haro
You dispel darkness and the illusions of the mind with your radiance
karuna sagara prema bharo
You are an ocean of compassion, overflowing with divine love
prema bharo
Fill my heart with your love
gali gali hi nay tere dhwara
In every lane, your presence is felt
karuna rasa prema bahara
Your compassion and love pours like a sweet nectar
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.