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Rhythm Temple

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Om Apadamapa hataram dataram Sarva sampadam Loka bhi Ramam sri Rama Bhuyo, Bhuyo Namamayaham Pronunciation: Om, ah pah dah mah pah haht ah rahm dot ah rahm sahr-vah Sawm pah dahm. Low Kaw bee Rah Mom shree Rahmah boo yo boo yo nah mah my ah hum (the letter A in each word is pronounced as the letter A in Paw) Translation: Om, Oh most compassionate Rama, please send your healing energy right here, to the earth; to the earth (repeated for emphasis).
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Lokah samasta sukinoh bhavantu Pronunciation: Low Caw Saw Mah Stah. Sue Key Know Bha Van too. (the letter A is pronounced as the letter A in Paw) Translation: May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and that freedom.
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Tubwayhun lamrahmane dalayhun nehwun rahme Pronunciation: Too Vay Hoon Lam rah mah nay da lay hoon nay woon rah may (lam, ram, da, mah, the A vowel is as in call; Vay, nay, lay, may the A vowel is as in hay) Translation: Blessed are those who (from their inner wombs) birth mercy. They shall feel its warm arms embrace them.
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Abwoon d'bashmaya Phonetic Pronunciation: Ah BOON Dih BAH shi MY yah (Dih as in ditty; shi as in shimmy; yah as in yawn) Abwoon: Oh Birther of the Cosmos d'bashmaya: focus your light within us and make it useful. Translation: Oh Birther of the Cosmos, focus your light within us and make it useful. More: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_mFa-B1wys

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The following phonetic pronunciations and translations are based on our understanding of the words and phrases from our research and practice. Variations in dialect may influence pronunciation from region to region, or even within a given locale. We acknowledge that our chant practice, like our lives, is a work in progress; dynamic, fluid, and ever-evolving.

Background: Aramaic

Aramaic is a beautiful language that has many layers of interpretation. If you are interested in learning more about Aramaic we highly recommend any writings by practicing Sufi, Dr. Neil Douglas Klotz. Google his name or enter his name in the search box at Youtube.com.

You can also go to www.youtube.com/user/AbwoonResourceCenter to see many dances, chants and lectures that revolve around the Aramaic language.

One of the things that we find particularly powerful about these Aramaic words and translations is the sense of oneness, unity and presence that they teach. We are particularly drawn to the original translations of the Aramaic that feel like they are not exclusive to any particular religion or religious practice. Instead they seem to speak universally to the human condition and challenge us to come home to the heart. Come home to the breath. Be present. Be passionate. Be alive. Be compassionate. Show Mercy. Show love. Feel the depth of your darkness and feel the depth of your light.

We find it particularly curious that in Aramaic the word for God is Alaha, meaning “Sacred Unity,” which, for us, has a very different flavor and sense of generosity than the word "God."

Many of the more ancient languages of humankind are not easily translated. For example, in Aramaic the word Tubwayhun, which appears in most of the Aramaic Beatitudes, takes on many meanings: Blessed. Ripe. Ready. Good. It invites many layers of interpretation. It is like this with much of the language. We invite anyone who chooses to read this or explore any aspect of Aramaic to do so with an open mind AND an open heart.

Background: Sanskrit

Sanskrit is the language commonly associated with the practice of kirtan. The Sanskrit word “kirtan” means “to repeat”, and refers to the call-and-response nature of kirtan practice. Historically, the call-and-response form of song or chant has been found all over the world, a testament to the power inherent in its elegant simplicity.

Rhythm Temple makes a distinction between our kirtan celebrations, which focus more on chants in Sanskrit and follow this call-and-response form, and chant as meditation celebrations, which highlight chants in Aramaic and follow a more “chanting in unison” format.

May your inner light shine even brighter than ever; that others may recognize it and give themselves permission to let their own light shine.

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released April 22, 2013

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Rhythm Temple Durango, Colorado

Cheryl and Tim Birchard hope these chants bring you peace and joy, so that your light may shine even brighter.

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