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! Hanuman, go see!
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!
Oh, devotees, chant the Holy Name!
Oh, devotees, chant Hare Krsna!
Oh, devotees, chant the Holy Name!

Chant Hare Krsna when you're cleanin' the temple
Chant Hare Krsna when you're sweepin' with the broom
Chant Hare Krsna when you're cleanin' the kitchen
Chant Hare Krsna when you're cleanin' your room

Oh, devotees, chant Hare Krsna!
Oh, devotees, chant the Holy Name!
Oh, devotees, chant Hare Krsna!
Oh, devotees, chant the Holy Name!

Chant Hare Krsna when you're doin' your service
Chant Hare Krsna when you're goin' out to play
Chant Hare Krsna whatever you're doin'
Chant Hare Krsna all through the day

Oh, devotees, chant Hare Krsna!
Oh, devotees, chant the Holy Name!
Oh, devotees, chant Hare Krsna!
Oh, devotees, chant the Holy Name!

(Repeat)

Hare Krsna Hare Krsna
Krsna Krsna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

(Repeat)











Swansong

If you give a swan some milk that's mixed with water
He'll only drink the milk and leave the rest
And because he possesses this mystic power
Among all birds he's considered the best

There are swan-like men, they're called “paramahamsas
They hear and speak only about the highest truth
The embodiment of all truth is Lord Krsna
The all-attractive and Supreme Eternal Youth

Now, these swan-like men, they know that human life is meant
To reawaken our forgotten love for God
And return back home to the spiritual world
Krsna's abode, known as Sri Vrndavana-dhama

So, how do we get to Vrndavana
Where the swan-like men all go?
We must always hear and speak about the Supreme Lord
This is the way that's told to us by those who know

There are many, many topics for discussion
What we discuss determines what we think about
And our thoughts determine where we'll go when leaving
This body, which we'll have to leave, no doubt

There are many places where the soul can journey
When he leaves this mortal body to move on
If we want to always taste the highest pleasure
Then the place to go is Sri Vrndavana-dhama

And the way to get back home to Sri Vrndavana-dhama
Is the same for you and me
To always hear and speak of the topics of the Lord
With His swan-like devotees

If you give a swan milk mixed with water
Do you know what he will do?
He will only take the milk and leave the water there
And swan-like men love to discuss the highest truth

If you give a swan milk mixed with water
Do you know what he will do?
He will only take the milk and leave the water there
And swan-like men return back home
To enjoy loving pastimes

With Lord Krsna, the Supreme Eternal Youth

One More Desperado

Lord, I'm ready to come home
To the land of cows and cowherds
To the place where every step's a dance
Where every word's a song

Lord, I'm tired of this prison
And it's You, Lord, I am missin'
I am sorry that I left You 'n' that
I've been gone for so long 

I've tried so hard for pleasure
But with pleasure came such pain
I've tried life after life, but
Bliss I never really gained

I've grown so tired of wandering
I no longer want to roam
Lord, I'm one more desperado
Comin' home

Let my mind be drawn to You
Like a river to the ocean
Like a drowning man wants air, Lord
Let me crave Your holy names

Let me bathe in Your love
Like a turtle in the Ganga
Like a lizard in the sunshine
Let me bask in krsna-prema

Queen Kunti prays, “Please let me 
Be attached only to You!"
Let my mind become attracted to
Your form of storm-cloud blue!

You promise if I come back
I'll no longer have to roam
Lord, I'm one more desperado
Comin' home

(Instrumental)

Let me hold tight to Your feet
Like a monkey holds a sweetball
Like a honeybee loves nectar
Let me love You more and more

Yes, I'm eager to come home
To the land of milk and honey
Where everything and everyone
With love they serve You, Lord

Like a man lost in a desert
Yearns for water most of all
I am desperate to return, Krsna!
Oh, Lord, please hear my call!

I've been through crores of lifetimes
I no longer want to roam
Lord, I'm one more desperado
Comin' home

Due to my sinful desires from Your
Abode I have been hurled
By Your grace I understand now
I don't belong in this world

I am cryin' out to You, Lord
From this place where I've been thrown
Lord, I'm one more desperado
Comin' home

I’m a child cryin’ to its mother
You’re my shelter—I have no other
Lord, I’m one more desperado
Comin’ home


I've Got a Home

(sung to the tune of “I've Got a Home in Gloryland”)

Chorus:

I've got a home in Vrndavana and you've got one, too
I've got a home in Vrndavana and you've got one, too
I've got a home in Vrndavana and you've got one, too
And we're on our way back home

(Repeat)

Gaura-Nitai have risen like the sun and the moon
Gaura-Nitai have risen like the sun and the moon
Gaura-Nitai have risen like the sun and the moon
To light our way back home

(Chorus)

Prabhupada came to the West to bring us all back home
Prabhupada came to the West to bring us all back home
Prabhupada came to the West to bring us all back home
Back home to Vrndavana

(Chorus)

Chanting Hare Krsna is the yoga for this age
Chanting Hare Krsna is the yoga for this age
Chanting Hare Krsna is the yoga for this age
So let's chant the holy name

(Chorus)

Let's all chant the holy name and dance and take prasad
Let's all chant the holy name and dance and take prasad
Let's all chant the holy name and dance and take prasad
'Cause we're on our way back home

(Chorus)

Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare













He Jagannatha!

He Jagannatha, oh please come outside
And climb on Your cart for a summertime ride!
Lady Subhadra, please come for a ride
On Sri Darpa-dalana, the Crusher of Pride!

He Balabhadra, with lotus eyes wide,
Please come before us and no longer hide!
We are all waiting to see You up high
On your carts so majestic that reach to the sky!

Jagannatha Swami, nayana patha gami
Nayana patha gami, bhavatu me!
Jagannatha Swami, nayana patha gami
Nayana patha gami, bhavatu me!

Lord of the Universe, don't You hear our cries?
Please become visible to our longing eyes!
We have been waiting for so long to see
Your beautiful forms on Your chariots three!

Patita-pavana, oh please bless our hearts
With Your darshan so lovely on Your beautiful carts!
We want to take You for a ride on the street
So all can behold Your lotus faces so sweet!

Jagannatha Swami, nayana patha gami
Nayana patha gami, bhavatu me!
Jagannatha Swami, nayana patha gami
Nayana patha gami, bhavatu me!

He Jagannatha, I fall down at Your feet
Please don't kick me away, Your Phalini dasi