Today Ramesha did a livestream where he shared this Cosmic Chant (by Yogananda) and it got me thinking…
I was mainly pondering the fact that I have to consciously choose the sweetness of life, joy, health, and praise. Not just once, but moment by moment, day after day after day.
I also have to remind myself — again and again — that death, sorrow, sickness, and blame are the dream. And, yes, I’ve lost many loved ones to death; I’ve felt deep sorrow; I’ve experienced sickness; and I’ve both cast blame and deserved it myself. On the level of consciousness which I currently inhabit, these experiences are very real, indeed!
But that’s why I’m on the spiritual path, doing my best to live in the light, to raise my consciousness, and wake up to a higher reality. And I love this chant because when I sing it or hear it, that higher reality feels more and more real, which is especially comforting in challenging times like these.
I pray that we may all do our best to allow the Divine Song to flow through us a little more every day. 🙏
When Thy Song Flows Through Me
O life is sweet
And death a dream
O life is sweet
And death a dream
When Thy song flows through me, my Lord
When Thy song flows through me
Then joy is sweet
Sorrow a dream
Then joy is sweet
Sorrow a dream
When Thy song flows through me, my Lord
When Thy song flows through me
Then health is sweet
Sickness a dream
Then health is sweet
Sickness a dream
When Thy song flows through me, my Lord
When Thy song flows through me
Then praise is sweet
And blame a dream
Then praise is sweet
And blame a dream
When Thy song flows through me, my Lord
When Thy song flows through me