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ANOUNCEMENT FOR NEW ENGLISH SONGBOOK!
By the mercy of Srila Gurudev a new English songbook has just been printed
Dandavat Pranams to all the devotees
I want to tell everyone about this songbook.
These songs are written in English and are directly translated from the Bengali songs.
My mother had first composed Namaminandanandana into an English song and sang if for Srila Gurudev in Maui in 1998.
Srila Gurudeva liked it a lot and it was from that time He ordered and encouraged my mother to make all the songs into English. Now it is 2009 and looking back over the years Srila Gurudeva has so many times directed these songs to be made into a book and published. Since that time the songs have gone through so many different stages. Some songs took actually months to complete -and some verses took even longer.
After my accident I returned here to my home in Hawaii and I have been working on this book for the past five years or so.My mother is very good at the poetry part of the song and I have done my best to make sure that the English meaning is the same as the Bengali. So many times I made my mother redo a song and I thank her for her tolerance
and flexibility in working with a hardhead like me
It is my sincere feeling that these songs can help all those who know English get a better understanding of the songs. I think just by singing the English version even 5 or 10 times one will have a new take of the song and appreciate it more. Even I thought I knew enough Bengali that I didn't need the English versions but I have found they have helped me so much with my understanding the mood of the songs
The books were printed in India and the majority of them will be sold in India during and before Kartik .We do have some here and anyone who would like one now can contact me and I will help arrange.
In the service of Sri Guru and Gauranga
Dasa Abilasha Gaursundar Das
One more thing -there is both bengali and english for each song so if anyone wants to sing bengali they can do that as well. there are 143 songs -many of them are not in Gaudiya gitigucha (around 50!)
Dandavat Pranams to all the devotees
I want to tell everyone about this songbook.
These songs are written in English and are directly translated from the Bengali songs.
My mother had first composed Namaminandanandana into an English song and sang if for Srila Gurudev in Maui in 1998.
Srila Gurudeva liked it a lot and it was from that time He ordered and encouraged my mother to make all the songs into English. Now it is 2009 and looking back over the years Srila Gurudeva has so many times directed these songs to be made into a book and published. Since that time the songs have gone through so many different stages. Some songs took actually months to complete -and some verses took even longer.
After my accident I returned here to my home in Hawaii and I have been working on this book for the past five years or so.My mother is very good at the poetry part of the song and I have done my best to make sure that the English meaning is the same as the Bengali. So many times I made my mother redo a song and I thank her for her tolerance
and flexibility in working with a hardhead like me
It is my sincere feeling that these songs can help all those who know English get a better understanding of the songs. I think just by singing the English version even 5 or 10 times one will have a new take of the song and appreciate it more. Even I thought I knew enough Bengali that I didn't need the English versions but I have found they have helped me so much with my understanding the mood of the songs
The books were printed in India and the majority of them will be sold in India during and before Kartik .We do have some here and anyone who would like one now can contact me and I will help arrange.
In the service of Sri Guru and Gauranga
Dasa Abilasha Gaursundar Das
One more thing -there is both bengali and english for each song so if anyone wants to sing bengali they can do that as well. there are 143 songs -many of them are not in Gaudiya gitigucha (around 50!)
Tags: acharyas, bengali, bhajanas, bhajans, books, english, gurudeva, kirtan, kirtana, sing
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Comment by Amritananda Das on July 20, 2009 at 10:13am -
Dandavat pranams!
How can I order the book?
Bhakta Alvin
Miami, FL
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Comment by Amritananda Das on July 20, 2009 at 10:13am
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Dandavat pranams!
How can I order the book?
Bhakta Alvin
Miami, FL
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Comment by Srinivas das on July 19, 2009 at 10:23am
- Hey!! and ... u sing the english songs with the same bengali melody right? Post some in youtube for devotees to hear and like it!
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- Hey nice!!!!! Nice idea to make it both languages ! I am interested in the extra bengali songs ! By the way... do u hapen to have the song Murali bhaje prema vrindavane???
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Comment by Candra Kala Devi Dasi on July 17, 2009 at 1:51am -
Please accept my dandavat pranams,
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!
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Comment by Gaurasundar Das on July 9, 2009 at 4:31pm - Thanks for sharing Laksmadevi I'm happy you like the It!
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Comment by Laksmidevi on July 8, 2009 at 10:16pm
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HARIBOL!!! Every devotee must GET THIS AMAZING SONGBOOK! I bought three already & plan to buy more! It belongs in your library along with Gurudeva's books & Srila Prabhupada's books. It is first-class & the format is so pleasing with the lay-out easy to read in English & Bengali side by side. Unique & clear. I am fortunate to have heard the whole family sing some songs recently at their home. I was stunned & its true what Gaura says, you deepen your understanding & love for these songs. They come closer to you. I hope no one minds me writing this but you really have to get this beautiful book.
Hare Krishna!!! Get several!
Laksmidevi
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Comment by Radha Kanti Dasi on July 8, 2009 at 10:00pm
- I want to get this book immediately, so how can I get it? I live in Mathura and I want 2 copies ASAP for my son Giridhari and myself who should I ask for it?
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- This is just amazing work. All glories to your service!!! All glories to Shrila Gurudeva!!!!!
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Comment by Madan Mohan das on July 8, 2009 at 5:04pm
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Dear Gaurasundar Prabhu,
Please accept my dandavat pranams,
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!
I was eagerly awaiting this publication, and actually was discussing it this weekend. I would like to beg for a few copies for the Canadian devotees. Please contact me so we can make some arrangements.
Sincerely yours in service to Sri Hari Guru and Vaisnavas,
Madan Mohan das
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