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.”
Om Hraum Mitraya
Deva Premal Lyrics
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May the light of friendship shine through
me, drawing noble companionship.
Om Eim Saraswatiyei Namaha
Om and Salutations to the feminine
Saraswati principle.
The opening lyrics "Om Hraum Mitraya Namaha" in Deva Premal's song "Om Hraum Mitraya" are a tribute to the divine qualities of Mitra, the Vedic god of friendship, who is believed to bring harmony, cooperation, and mutual trust among individuals. This hymn invokes the blessings of Mitra by chanting his name followed by "Hraum," which is a seed syllable that is believed to resonate with one's inner being, purify negative emotions and instill a sense of calm and positivity. By reciting this mantra, one seeks to imbibe the qualities of friendship within oneself and attract trustworthy companions in life.
The subsequent lyrics, "May the light of friendship shine through me, drawing noble companionship" are an invocation seeking to radiate the qualities of friendship and compassion to others so that one can attract virtuous companionship in life. The final lyrics, "Om Eim Saraswatiyei Namaha," are a salutation to the goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of knowledge, creativity, and the arts. This chant seeks blessings from Saraswati to imbibe her qualities of intelligence, wisdom, and eloquence, and to help bring forth the creative potential within individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Om Hraum Mitraya Namaha
Let the divine light of friendship radiate through me, attracting and nurturing noble companionship.
Om Eim Saraswatiyei Namaha
I offer my humble salutations to the divine feminine Saraswati principle, the embodiment of knowledge, creativity, and intellect.
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