Nisidina Barasata Naina Hamare

In many of his bhajans, Surdas expressed his yearning for union with God through the voice of the gopis, the milkmaids of Vrindavan. The devotion, or bhakti, of the gopis for Lord Krishna has been exalted throughout history. Surdas poignantly evokes the pain of their separation from their Beloved by describing the unending flow of their tears.

I have offered the amazing seva of singing Siddha Yoga music for over fifty years, and I have loved—and continue to love—every moment of it. When Gurumayi requested that I sing this bhajan by Surdas to assuage the grief and loss that many are going through in Australia and to support the long and arduous road to complete recovery, I felt that yes, I can do this; this is something I would want to do.

I recorded this bhajan in Gurudev Siddha Peeth, since this is where I am currently offering seva. The melody is in the beautiful Megh Malhar raga. One of the qualities of Megh Malhar is great happiness—the happiness with which people and nature greet the arrival of the rains after the scorching heat of summer.

My wish is that listening to this bhajan and reading the meaning of Surdas’ words will give you rāhat (राहत)—comfort and respite during these trying times.