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.
Guru RamDas Rakho Sarnaee
Mirabai Ceiba Lyrics
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Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
Guru Raam Daas
Guru Raam Daas
Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
Guru Raam Daas
Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Guru Raam Daas Guru
Embrace me, in to your infinity
Embrace me, in to your infinity
Embrace me, in to your infinity
Embrace me, in to your infinity
Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
Guru Raam Daas
Guru Raam Daas
Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
The song "Guru Ramdas Rakho Sarnaee" is a devotional song by Mirabai Ceiba dedicated to Guru Ramdas, the fourth Sikh Guru, who played a pivotal role in the development of Sikhism during the 16th century. The song has a simple lyrical structure with the repeated chanting of the name of Guru Ramdas, urging him to provide the singer with shelter and protection.
The opening words "Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee" translate to "Guru Ramdas, please give me shelter." It is a prayer to the guru to offer protection, guidance, and support during times of stress and hardship. The repetition of the phrase "Guru Ramdas" signifies the singer's unwavering devotion to the guru, who is like a shining light in the dark.
The song also features the repetitive chanting of "Guru Guru Wahe Guru," which translates to "Guru, Guru, Wonderful Guru." The repetition of this chant is meant to create a meditative state, focusing the mind on the guru and the divine.
The final verse features the lyrics "Embrace me, into your infinity." This phrase speaks to the idea of surrendering to the guru, allowing oneself to be embraced by their wisdom and guidance, and ultimately merging with the infinite.
Overall, "Guru Ramdas Rakho Sarnaee" is a powerful and heartfelt prayer to Guru Ramdas, expressing deep devotion and a willingness to surrender to the guru's divine guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Guru Raam Daas Rakho Sarnaaee
O Guru Ramdas, protect me and provide me with a shelter
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
Celebrate the divine teacher, the divine teaching, and the ecstasy that brings enlightenment
Guru Raam Daas Guru
O Guru Ramdas, you are my teacher and mentor
Embrace me, in to your infinity
Please engulf me in your limitless presence, oh divine one
Writer(s): Sieber Ralph Markus, Baumbach Angelika S
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.