They come from different parts of the world. Markus is East German. Angelika was born in Tucson, Arizona, and grew up in a small village near Mexico City, the daughter of a Mexican mother and German father.
Together, Angelika and Markus have forged engaging new style of world devotional music blending Gurmukhi mantras from the Kundalini Yoga tradition with original songs in English and Spanish that reflect a Native American influence and also draw words of wisdom from Rumi, Thich Nhat Hanh, Guru Nanak and Yogi Bhajan.
Through exquisitely crafted recordings like their CD A Hundred Blessings, Mirabai Ceiba weave a beguiling tapestry from these diverse influence and sources. And that’s what the music feels like: a beneficent and abundant gift from the universe. In concert, they inspire all present to chant together in a spirit of compassionate love and Oneness.
Even the name Mirabai Ceiba embodies the influences of both India and Native Latin America. Mirabai (1498-1547) was a Hindu mystical singer. Her songs express the longing of the individual self to be one with the universal self, represented by Krishna. For Angelika and Markus, the name Mirabai “is the exploration, the devotion, the inspiration in all the different aspects of divinity.”
And the Ceiba is a sacred tree of Latin America which is never cut and grows very tall. “We wish our music could be like the Ceiba tree,” say Markus and Angelica, “with roots deep in Mother Earth and branches extending far and wide into Father Sky.”
Mirabai Ceiba have published several albums with Spirit Voyage Music.
Ardas Bhaee
Mirabai Ceiba Lyrics
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Amar Das Guru
Amar Das Guru
Ardas Bhaee
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Sachee Sahee
Ardas Bhaee
Amar Das Guru
Amar Das Guru
Ardas Bhaee
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Sachee Sahee
Ardas Bhaee
Amar Das Guru
Amar Das Guru
Ardas Bhaee
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Sachee Sahee
Ardas Bhaee
Amar Das Guru
Amar Das Guru
Ardas Bhaee
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Sachee Sahee
Ardas Bhaee
Amar Das Guru
Amar Das Guru
Ardas Bhaee
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Sachee Sahee
Ardas Bhaee
Amar Das Guru
Amar Das Guru
Ardas Bhaee
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Ram Das Guru
Sachee Sahee
The lyrics of "Ardas Bhaee" by Mirabai Ceiba are in Gurmukhi, a script used for writing the Punjabi language, and they are a mantra for meditation and prayer. The mantra repeats the names of two Sikh gurus, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das, along with the phrase "Sachee Sahee," which means "true and eternal." The phrase "ardas bhaee" means "prayer is the divine order."
The repetition of these words creates a meditative atmosphere, and they are said to bring a sense of calm and inner peace. It is believed that by meditating on these words, one can connect with the spirit of the Sikh gurus and receive their blessings. The mantra is often used in Kundalini yoga and Sikhism, and it is also used for healing and for overcoming obstacles in life.
In singing the lyrics of "Ardas Bhaee," Mirabai Ceiba creates a beautiful and soul-stirring rendition of this traditional mantra. The soft and soothing melody, combined with the repetition of the words, encourages the listener to focus on the divine and find a deeper sense of peace within themselves. The song is a reminder to trust in the power of prayer and to have faith in the divine order of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Ardas Bhaee
This is a prayer of supplication and request.
Amar Das Guru
The Guru who is infinite and always present.
Ardas Bhaee
Again, this is a prayer of supplication and request.
Ram Das Guru
The Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Ram Das Guru
Again, this is the Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Ram Das Guru
Once again, this is the Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Sachee Sahee
The Truth is true, and will always be true.
Ardas Bhaee
This is the final supplication and request of the prayer.
Amar Das Guru
Once again, this is the infinite and ever-present Guru.
Amar Das Guru
This is the infinite and ever-present Guru once more.
Ardas Bhaee
This is the final prayer of request and supplication.
Ram Das Guru
The Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Ram Das Guru
Again, this is the Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Ram Das Guru
Once again, this is the Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Sachee Sahee
The Truth is true, and will always be true.
Ardas Bhaee
This is the final supplication and request of the prayer.
Amar Das Guru
Once again, this is the infinite and ever-present Guru.
Amar Das Guru
This is the infinite and ever-present Guru once more.
Ardas Bhaee
This is the final prayer of request and supplication.
Ram Das Guru
The Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Ram Das Guru
Again, this is the Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Ram Das Guru
Once again, this is the Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Sachee Sahee
The Truth is true, and will always be true.
Ardas Bhaee
This is the final supplication and request of the prayer.
Amar Das Guru
Once again, this is the infinite and ever-present Guru.
Amar Das Guru
This is the infinite and ever-present Guru once more.
Ardas Bhaee
This is the final prayer of request and supplication.
Ram Das Guru
The Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Ram Das Guru
Again, this is the Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Ram Das Guru
Once again, this is the Guru who is both servant and ruler, compassionate and powerful.
Sachee Sahee
The Truth is true, and will always be true.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.