Children's Album

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Sita's Song

Where are You now, My Lord?
I've waited here so long
I fear You may not find me!
Why have You not come?

Imprisoned in this grove
I only think of You;
When will You rescue Me?
I live only for You!

As each day passes by
I sit here so forlorn
Thinking only of You
And waiting for each morn

I loathe this lonely place
Because You are not here.
When will You rescue Me
And take away My fears?

When will My Lord appear
And take Me from this place?
My eyes long to behold
His handsome, gentle face

Oh, when will He appear
To take away my fears?
Oh, Lord, please come save me,
Or no more will I be!

To You I have been true
I've thought only of You
Come rescue me, Your wife
Or I'll give up my life!

I'm waiting for You here
To take away my fears
Oh, Lord, please come save me
Or no more will I be

Hanuman

On the full moon day of Chaitra

You were born to Anjana
The beloved son of Pavanadeva
You appeared a vanara

As soon as you were born you
Could jump just like Lord Pavana
You were hungry so you leapt up high
And tried to eat the sun

But Indra became angry
And hurled his thunderbolt
You fell upon a mountain peak
The left side of your jaw broke

Lord Vayu held you in his lap
Lord Brahma, in his arms
The devas blessed you with their gifts
Which added to your charms

(Chorus)

Hanuman, the wind-god's powerful son
Hanuman, eternal servant of Rama
Hanuman, your pastimes are so sweet
Your whole life is an offering
To Sri Rama's lotus feet

As a trusted minister to Sugriva
You were sent by him to see
Who were the two young warriors
Who had come to his country

You assumed the form of a brahmana-man
And asked Them who They were
Laksmana replied, "We are sons of
Dasaratha, the emperor.

We've come in search of Sita-devi
The wife of my brother Rama
We were told that Sugriva could help us!"
He explained with folded palms

You assumed your massive monkey form
So eager to please Rama
You offered to carry Them to Sugriva
Upon your mighty arms

(Chorus)

Searching for Sita

(Chorus)

Rama and Laksmana running in the forest
Searching, searching for Sita devi
Rama and Laksmana running through the forest
Calling, calling for Sita devi

(Repeat)

Ravana sent Maricha to lure Her
In the form of a golden deer
The deer ran off and Rama chased after
Then "Laksmana! Help!" Sita did hear

Laksmana knew it was a rakshasa trick
But She insisted that He must go
To save Her Rama. "Go, Laksmana, quick!"
Laksmana left, but in His heart was woe

Rama and Laksmana running in the forest
Searching, searching for Sita devi
Rama and Laksmana running through the forest
Calling, calling for Sita devi

With Rama and Laksmana now gone away
Ravana came to Sita in disguise
He stole Mother Sita and carried Her away
He took Her to Lanka on a chariot that flies

The golden deer became a rakshasa
Rama had killed it when Laksmana arrived
They both ran back to find Sita missing
"Oh no!" Rama cried, "She may not be alive!"

Rama and Laksmana running in the forest
Searching, searching for Sita devi
Rama and Laksmana running through the forest
Calling, calling for Sita devi

They came upon Jatayu, all broken and struck down
He cried, "Rama, Your Sita's in Ravana's hands, flying towards the south!"

Rama and Laksmana running in the forest...

They came upon Kabandha, who begged Them to take his life
He told Them where to find Sugriva who would help Them find Rama's wife

Rama and Laksmana running in the forest...

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Jump Hanuman!

Jump Hanuman, fly over the ocean!

Jump Hanuman, sail over the sea!

Jump Hanuman, fly over the ocean!

Jump! Hanuman, go see!

See if you can find Mother Sita-devi

See if you can find Mother Janaki

You're the one who can perform this feat, so

Jump! Hanuman, go see!

None of us can jump as far as you

For you are the son of Lord Vayu

To do this is your destiny, so

Jump! Hanuman, go see!

We will all be waiting for you...

We hope you'll bring us back good news!

May you be blessed with victory, now

Jump! Hanuman, go see!

Jump Hanuman, fly over the ocean!

Jump Hanuman, sail over the sea!

Jump Hanuman, fly over the ocean!

Jump! Hanuman, go see!

Jump!

The Bridge Song

This is an instrumental commemorating the building of the famous floating stone bridge known as Setu-bandha, Rama-setu, or Nala-setu. In modern times, some call it "Adam's Bridge." The bridge spans the Indian Ocean stretching from the southern tip of India to the northern tip of Sri Lanka. It was constructed by the monkey army of Lord Ramacandra millions of years ago in order to allow the monkeys to cross the sea so that they could assist Lord Rama in defeating the Rakshasa army of King Ravana of Lanka. Remnants of the historic bridge can still be seen today in aerial shots taken by NASA satellites.

Jaladuta Sailed Ashore

(To be sung to the tune of “Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore”)

Jaladuta sailed ashore, Hare Krsna

With Srila Prabhupada aboard, Hare Krsna

Vaisnava sadhu dress he wore, Hare Krsna

Srimad-Bhagavatams he bore, Hare Krsna

Left the village he adored, Hare Krsna

He’d never crossed the sea before, Hare Krsna

Jaladuta sailed ashore, Hare Krsna

With Srila Prabhupada aboard, Hare Krsna

Courageous servant of the Lord, Hare Krsna

From his face God’s light shone forth, Hare Krsna

Came out West to serve the Lord, Hare Krsna

Came to give and nothing more, Hare Krsna

Jaladuta sailed ashore, Hare Krsna

With Srila Prabhupada aboard, Hare Krsna

He told the Truth in his purports, Hare Krsna

Explained the ancient Vedic lore, Hare Krsna

He taught us how to serve the Lord, Hare Krsna

Made devotees by the scores, Hare Krsna

Jaladuta sailed ashore, Hare Krsna

With Srila Prabhupada aboard, Hare Krsna

He brought the news of Nitai-Gaura, Hare Krsna

He opened up Vaikuntha’s doors, Hare Krsna

The rains of mercy he did pour, Hare Krsna

Changed our hearts forevermore, Hare Krsna

Jaladuta sailed ashore, Hare Krsna

With Srila Prabhupada aboard, Hare Krsna

Chant Hare Krsna

Chant Hare Krsna when you wake up in the mornin'

Chant Hare Krsna when you're getting' outta bed

Chant Hare Krsna when you're takin' a shower

Chant when you're puttin' tilak on your forehead

Oh, devotees, chant Hare Krsna!