Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 71 pages
- Published by: Sounds True; Har/Com edition September 1, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1591795516
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1591795513
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Book Dimensions:
6.6 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 10.4 ounces
From Publishers Weekly
Das, a devotee of the Indian guru Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji), spends his time introducing people to the path of devotion. Using his skills both as a guide and as a recording artist, he puts together a gorgeously illustrated interpretation and primer to the Hindu literary classic, the Hanuman Chalisa, a 40-line lyrical poem written in praise to the monkey god best known for his limitless devotion. Das briefly shares his own path before giving a lengthy description of the Hindu tradition of the story of Hanuman, though he briefly touches on both the Tibetan and Chinese traditions as well. The explication of the text is very accessible, though a more thorough translation of the Indian words that pepper his writing would make this easier for the completely uninitiated. In addition to the transliteration at the end, one CD provides a well-paced reading of the poem, as well as a line-by-line recording. Most striking is the second CD, which offers a heartfelt chanting of the verses. In his deep, soulful voice (reminiscent of the Crash Test Dummies' lead singer, Brad Roberts), Das shows us all—devotees, seekers and the merely curious—the exquisite beauty of the Hanuman Chalisa.
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Book Description
Krishna Das is known for his ability to transport music lovers to other worlds with the eloquence of his deep, hypnotic voice. Today, in a rare moment, he offers Flow of Grace--a collector's book and CD specially created to deepen our understanding of one of the most revered pieces of Hindu literature, Hanuman Chaleesa. Forty lyrical verses give praise to Hanuman--the monkey god known as the pinnacle of bhakti (devotion) and the remover of fears and obstacles. It is said that just by reciting these powerful Sanskrit words, you will gain great strength and confidence, and be filled with divine energy. Now with Flow of Grace, Krishna Das explores: * The correct pronunciation and translation of each of the forty transformative verses * How to invoke Hanuman's grace and healing * The power of kirtan (sacred chant), chaupai (Hindi poetry), and more Flow of Grace also includes a specially recorded CD of Krishna Das chanting all forty verses of Hanuman Chaleesa for listeners to chant along with, and to experience the healing powers of this great work.
Reader Reviews
Don't ask me how I came to find this CD. It comes as two CD's: one is the pronunciation guide the other is the chant itself. You will need ninety minutes if you want the real effect. It has taken me a bunch of times to learn the pronunciation, and I am still learning as every time I turn this CD on and chant with it, I get a little better. The effort has been more than worth it. Chanting is relaxing and somehow empowering even if you only do it by yourself. The story of Hanuman opens up all of Hinduism, he is the monkey god or better yet the perfect middle man. If you want to introduce some spirituality into your life and are not up for twisting you leg around your head, try chanting. This is by far Kirshna Das' best CD since it is a rhyming song with a beat rather than just one very long, repetitive note.
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