During last August’s Spiritual Renewal Week, we were in the still under-construction Temple of Light for an event which included some spontaneous singing. Afterwards, a choir friend commented that she felt the inspiration that Life Mantra should be the first piece of music performed in the completed Temple.
Swami Kriyananda said about Life Mantra: “I was inspired to write this music while musing on the topic of choirs of angels. Suddenly, words and music came pouring over me like a waterfall of sound.” Also known as Chant of the Angels, Life Mantra is eleven-minutes long; an a cappella choral piece that presents our Ananda choir(s) with many challenges of intonation and stamina. It was a beautiful idea, but those of us planning the music for the 50th anniversary and Temple dedication events couldn’t really see where it would fit in or how we could pull it off.
So we just let the idea go, but as time went by things shifted and changed and shifted again. And, all of a sudden, Life Mantra was the absolute perfect choice of music for the “Welcoming the Light” opening event–the very first event in the brand new Temple of Light!
(to be continued…)
Thank you Bhagavati for manifesting Life Mantra. A friend mentioned that it was the most beautiful song she’s ever heard and that she felt transformed and uplifted that night of the performance. Would you happen to have a recording of that performance? She’d love to have a copy. Blessings and joy, phouvang
You’re very welcome, Phouvang; it’s amazing how Divine Mother worked it all out! Thank you for sharing about your friend’s experience. I don’t know about a recording yet but will keep you posted as I learn more. Blessings!