Sunday, 20 January 2013

Honouring the Light & Spirit of Shyamdas

Shyamdas - Picture from Jai Uttal

There are many in the global Bhakti community who are mourning the sudden passing of Shyamdas, kirtan singer, Sanskrit scholar, devotee, father and friend too many. I did not have the honour of meeting him, but I want to pay respect to his large presence, felt by so many around the world.

Blessings & Hare Krishna Shyamdas as you continue your journey ...

From the Shyamdas website:

In loving, devotional memory…

Hari OM…Beloved friends and loved ones of Shyamdasji and bhaktas and kirtan lovers. Our priceless friend Shyamdasji left this world last night. He spent his remaining hours, as usual, in satsang and bliss with a group of dear friends. On this night in particular they were reading Shri Vallabhacarya’s teaching “Krsnashraya” and reflecting deeply on and repeating the refrain, “Krsna eva gatir mama…Krishna is my refuge and destination.” He has arrived at his final refuge and destination now.

Though nothing can replace this loss for us, he left us with so much, so many teachings, reflections, and memories, and most of all, the example to live a divinely inspired life, in constant search for bhava and in appreciation for one another. He loves us all very much and would love nothing more than for us to continue our own journey towards eternal bliss and appreciation for satsang and kirtan of all kinds.

To support one another as Shyamdasji’s loved ones grieving around the globe, please feel free to share any inspirations, memories, or special ways you are commemorating Shyamdasji’s ecstatic lifetime and his return to the divine abode, by posting comments here (To comment, click on the title above, “In loving devotional memory”

Jai Shri Krishna

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Kirtan Lila with Jai Uttal and Shyam at Omega's Finale