From the recording Ayka Maaee with message from the Divine Mother
“There is a long history of scholars attempting to deny the phrase Ayka Maee as meaning “One Divine Mother” and instead translating it to the word maya, which means illusion. This is believed to be due to the patriarchal bent of various scholars over the years. As we continue to work to break free from the conditioning of our patriarchal society, we can tap into the energy of this mantra to celebrate and acknowledge the vital female dimension grounded in the universal human condition.Recite this mantra in recognition of its original intention: of honoring the “One Divine Mother.” – Puranjot Kaur Khalsa, Spirit Voyage blog
When I sat down to record this mantra a brand new english verse came through. Instead of my previously created lyrical translation of the mantra the speaker voice changed and suddenly the Divine Mother herself was speaking. This is her message to us all, her beautiful children.
My Darling my child
no matter how many miles
there’s nothing in the whole wide world
that can take my love
from inside of you
there’s nothing in the whole wide world
that can take my love away
–Kiranjot Kaur
released July 9, 2020
Kiranjot Kaur: vocals and harmonium
Chris Micca: guitars
José Oñate: bass
Kiranjot Kaur: production, composition, english lyrics, arrangement
José Oñate: recording, mixing, mastering
Chris Micca: guitar and bass arrangement
Lyrics
aykaa maa-ee jugat vi-aa-ee tin chaylay parvaan.
ik sansaaree ik bhandaaree ik laa-ay deebaan.
jiv tis bhaavai tivai chalaavai jiv hovai furmaan.
oh vaykhai onaa nadar na aavai bahutaa ayhu vidaan.
aadays tisai aadays.
aad aneel anaad anaahat jug jug ayko vays.
My Darling my child
no matter how many miles
there’s nothing in the whole wide world
that can take my love
from inside of you
there’s nothing in the whole wide world
that can take my love away
–Kiranjot Kaur
translation:
The One Divine Mother, the visible world, gave birth alone to three deities
One, the Creator of the World; One, the Sustainer; and One, the Destroyer
Everything goes as That One decrees, and all are under divine Command
The Creatress watches over all, and, marvel of marvels, remains invisible to all. How wonderful this is!
I bow to Her, I humbly bow
The Primal One, the Pure Light, without beginning, without end. Throughout all the ages, She is One and the Same