Jai Radha Madhav
Deva Premal
Jai Radha Madhav is a mantra included in "Love Is Space" Deva Premal's second album recorded in the US. This album contains six sacred mantras from India, including Gatè Gatè, the heart sutra of Buddha, and Om Mane Padme Hum, the ancient Tibetan invocation, plus several of her concert favorites like Jai Radha Madhav. Also included is the exquisitely performed West African chant, Idè Werê Werê.
The sound texture is rich and expansive, with Deva's beautiful voice calling us all on to higher ground, and into the sanctuary of our own hearts.
"Love Is Space is an invitation to celebrate the wonder of life on our beautiful Planet Earth. Deva Premal sings with such simplicity and grace that clearly reflects the deep connection she has to the material. Through her the heart quality of the mantras is enhanced and highlighted, creating a CD of sacred music at its finest."
Mantra: Jai Radha Madhav
Jai radha madhav
Jai kunj vihari
Jai gopi jana vallabh
Jai gire balihari
This is an invocation that celebrates the love between Radha and Krishna. It may be translated as follows:
Long live Radha Madhav (Radha wa the spiritual lover of Madhav (a name for Lord Krishna)
Long live the wanderer of Sanctuary (kunj) (another invocation for Lord Krishna)
Long live the friend of Gopis and the friend of people (jan)(Gopis were the friends of Radha)