Channel: KIRTANIYAS

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Description: “Shyamero” – KIRTANIYAS Released through Sriyam Records Download track: kirtaniyas.bandcamp.com/track/shyamero “Shyamero” is in the Braja Bhasa language, which is a Vrindavan dialect of Hindi. All of the scenes were shot in the Vrindavan area. Lyrics 1) Shyamero chalaave naina teer, teer re Mohana chalaave naina teer Teer lagyo (3x) Ararararararararararara! Refrain: Shyamero chalaave naina teer, teer re Mohana chalaave naina teer 2) Mai Jamuna jala bharana jata ri Saavare na chirkyo mukha nir He sakhi! Saavare na chirkyo mukha nir Nir chirkyo! Ararararararararararara! Refrain 3) Mai dadhi bechan jata vrindavana Mero Shyam! Main dadhi bechan jata Vrindavan Saavare na jhatakyo mero cheer Cheer jhatkyo! Ararararararararararara! Refrain 4) Vana vana dolun main shyam na paave ri Vanamali! Saavaro na jhane meri peer Maar Gaya! Jiyame Maar Gaya! Ariri Maar Gaya! Ararararararararararara! Shyamero chalaave naina teer, teer re Mohana chalaave naina teer, Shyamero chalaave naina teer Mero Shyam (4x) The video begins by showing the singer Vijay Krsna, as a practitioner of bhakti, calling out the sacred names of the divine on the banks of the Yamuna River at Keshi Ghat in Vrindavan. This is followed by scenes of a gopi, a Vrindavan cowherd maiden village woman (played by Malini Taneja) having encounters with Krishna (Rasika Dasi). In the first scene, the gopi collects water from the Yamuna River. While doing so, Krishna splashes water in her face. She is surprised and at the same time so happy to be in the presence of Krishna, but just as soon as He appears, He quickly disappears and to the gopi it seems as though it could have all been a dream. The next scene shows the gopi churning yoghurt. Krishna comes from behind and yanks her dupatta (cloth garment) from her head. Again, she is both shocked and amused. In the third scene, the gopi is maddened by Krishna’s flute playing and desperately searches for Him to no avail. For both the devotee (Vijay) and the gopi (Malini), there is a sense of longing, a mood of separation from the divine beloved. The video ends with a quote from a Gaudiya Vaisnava bhajan called ‘Bandhu Sange’ written by an anonymous author that was inspired by the writings of Srila Rupa Goswami, a 15t​h​ century poet saint of bhakti-rasa and an expounder on the glories of Vrindavan. The verse quoted herein warns people from coming to Vrindavan and hearing the flute playing of Krishna, because once one is enchanted by the all Attractive One, one’s life will never be the same again. When: The project was filmed in the winter of 2017 and additional footage was captured in January 2019. Where: Vrindavan, India (specifically, Kesi Ghat, Man Sarovara, and Belvan areas) Why: This video is a dramatic presentation of the longing in separation from the Divine Absolute, Krishna. The desire of the devotee to meet with Him in sweet union is the basis for bhakti yoga. This video presents performing kirtan in loving separation as the means in which one can finally meet with the Supreme in one’s internal absorption of consciousness. Within kirtan, all realization and relationship of the Self and the Divine can be experienced in a very personal and visceral way. Project Members: Kirtaniyas band members: Vijay Krsna (UK), Malini Taneja (USA), Rasika Dasi (USA) Kirtaniyas links: kirtaniyas.com facebook.com/kirtaniyas Instagram: @kirtaniyasofficial youtube.com/kirtaniyas Vijay Krsna: Lead vocals, Harmonium, Pakwaj, Tabla, Mridanga Malini Taneja: Lead vocals Produced by Vijay Krsna Mixed by Devin Lawrence Co-produced by Malini Taneja Mastered by Louis Henry Sarmiento @ Sonic Vista Studios Released through Sriyam Records sriyam.com Artwork: Sarasvati Dasi @sarasvati.dasi Cinematography by: Srivas Perla (USA) @placestofilm Uddhava Bandhu Das (INDIA) @iskcon_monk Video Editing: Srivas Perla (USA) Video location and arrangements: Bhupendra Vrajwasi (Vrajwasi Travels/Travel Adventure) Track recorded in India and USA Special thanks to Rudra Prasad Parida on the flute and Bhupendra Vrajwasi for pronunciation and lyric correction. Costume Design: Yellow and Pink Rajasthani ensemble – Malini Taneja Pink and Green embroidered ensemble – Malini Taneja Teal and Purple striped skirt ensemble – Gayle Lawrence at IndiOdyssey About Sriyam Records: Sriyam Records has been created in support of the SanKirtan movement. Connecting people through Bhakti Yoga, ecstatic chant, dance and community. For longer description and more info: facebook.com/sriyamrecords/info?tab=page_info​ ​sriyamrecords.bandcamp.com