She has since created 4 solo albums on Sequoia Records* and recently released the double disc album ‘Live at the Altar of Love’ June 2011 in collaboration with her partner Ananda. She is also known as the lead singer and songwriter for the techno-tribal group ‘Lost at Last’ that toured the US West and produced 3 albums during the years of 1997-2004. She continues to explore the format of mixing of electronica and sacred chant (‘kirtronica’) through composing and performing with Ableton LIVE.
Her ecstatic singing and kirtan leading, often accompanied by other talented artists, has had a powerful effect amongst various communities in the islands of Hawaii, the West Coast, and Europe, always creating a deep sense of intimacy with the divine. She has a unique style that blends beauty, power and purity to create a truly transcendental sound driven by her deep connection with spirit. A gifted songwriter, she weaves English, Sanskrit, and prayers of other spiritual traditions with musical influences from India, indigenous trance, Celtic, psychedelic and folk rock.
She has sang on stage with Jai Uttal, Shimshai, Tina Malia, Dave Stringer, Phil Lesh, and Benjy and Heather Wertheimer among other great artists and played for many yoga classes and retreats with well known teachers such as Saul David Raye, Sianna Sherman, Janet Stone, Pete Guinosso, and Dawn Cartwright.
* Her four solo studio albums Ocean of Mercy (2003), Jewel of Hari (2004) and Sublime (2008) and Radiance (2009) are available on Sequoia Records, all magnificently embellished by the fine guitar and sarod work of Deva Priyo and tabla master Daniel Paul. On Sublime also featured are bansuri flute player Manose, Ananta on violin, Yoko Silk on cello, and Luna Marcus on support vocals.
As a vocal artist she is featured on Steve Gordon’s Drum Prayer (2002, Sequoia Records) and William Ackerman’s Hearing Voices (2001, RCA/Windham Hill records), and co-produced the track ‘Tantroktam Devi Suktam’ with Ben Leinbach on his new compilation album ‘Sangha’ (2011 White Swan Records)
Since coming together with Ananda in November 2010, she has been steadily involved in their collaboration of sacred music projects and special events including recording, touring, retreats and teaching yoga together.
She is the mother of two beautiful daughters, a student of Anusara and Kundalini yoga, and the Special Events Representative at Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss, currently based in Eugene, Oregon.
Shiva Maheshwara
Jaya Lakshmi Lyrics
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Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Kailasa Vaasa Maheshwara
Kailasa Vaasa Maheshwara
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Kailasa Vaasa Maheshwara
Kailasa Vaasa Maheshwara
Kailasa Vaasa Maheshwara
Hare om namah Shivaja
Hare om namah Shivaja
Hare om namah Shivaja
Hare om namah Shivaja
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Jagadeeshwara Baba Mahaadeva
Jagadeeshwara Baba Mahaadeva
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Jagadeeshwara Baba Mahaadeva
Jagadeeshwara Baba Mahaadeva
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Kailasa Vaasa Maheshwara
Kailasa Vaasa Maheshwara
Hare om namah Shivaja
Hare om namah Shivaja
Hare om namah Shivaja
Hare om namah Shivaja
The song "Shiva Maheshwara" by Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda is a devotional ode to Lord Shiva, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The lyrics of the song invoke the names of the Lord in various forms, such as Shiva Maheshwara and Kailasa Vaasa, indicating his presence in the sacred mountaintop abode of Kailash. The repetition of these names creates a meditative and reverential atmosphere, demonstrating the singers' devotion to the divine.
The second part of the song pays homage to Jagadeeshwara Baba Mahaadeva, another name for Lord Shiva which means the Lord of the Universe. This reinforces the concept of Lord Shiva as the ultimate divinity who pervades all aspects of existence. The chorus of "Hare om namah Shivaja" serves as a mantra, repeating the name of Shiva as a way of invoking his grace and blessings.
Overall, "Shiva Maheshwara" is a beautiful and powerful hymn that celebrates the glory of Lord Shiva and the devotion of his followers.
Line by Line Meaning
Shiva Maheshwara Shiva Maheshwara
Repeatedly invoking and praising the divine Lord Shiva, the Supreme Being and the Ultimate Reality.
Kailasa Vaasa Maheshwara
Addressing Shiva as the one who resides in Kailash, the abode of gods, and is the ultimate controller.
Hare om namah Shivaja
Chanting the sacred mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya', which means acknowledging and connecting with the divine within oneself and honoring the great deity Shiva.
Jagadeeshwara Baba Mahaadeva
Recognizing Shiva as the Lord of the universe who is also a loving father-figure, and the ultimate deity who embodies everything in the cosmos.
Writer(s): jaya lakshmi
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.