Shree Gurudev

Shree Bhagawan Nityananda Maharaj ki Jai!
Shree Muktananda Guru Maharaj ki Jai!


 
Welcome to babachants.com, presenting the text and translation of the recordings made by Swami Muktananda Paramahansa. We offer this site to the lotus feet of Shree Bhagawan Nityananda and our beloved Baba.

Lokah samastha sukhino bhavanthu. May all beings in all worlds be happy.
The prayers below are offered in transliterated text and, where available, with translation, original language text and audio files. Each prayer also has an "Additional Resources" link with related credits, resources and downloadable files.

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Vedant Chanda and Sunderdas Poems
Vedant Chanda

Sunderdas Poems

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Note: the Vedant Chanda and Suderdas Poems recording appears to be out of print.

Shri Guru Gita
 

Shri Guru Gita*

Marathi Guru Gita

Group Guru Gita**

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CD:
 

Text:

 SYDA Bookstore*
Shanti Mandir Gift Shop**

SYDA Bookstore
Shanti Mandir Gift Shop
Note: the Marathi Guru Gita and the Group Guru Gita recordings appear to be out of print.

Shri Devi Stotram
Hymn of Praise to the Goddess (Brahmavaivarta Purana)
Sarasvati Dhyanam
Hymn of Praise to the Goddess (Devyatharvashirsha Upanishad)
Sarasvati Dhyanam
Devi Argala Stotram*
Tantroktam Ratrisuktam*
Sarasvati Dhyanam
Tantroktam Devi Suktam*
Durgashtottara Shatanama Stotram
Devimayi
Parameshvari
Mahakali Dhyanam
Unknown Devi Hymns (4)

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CD:
 

Text:

 SYDA Bookstore
Shanti Mandir Gift Shop

Shanti Mandir Gift Shop*
Note: the currently available CD does not include the last track of 4 unknown Devi Hymns.

Hymns to Shiva
Introductory Mantras*
Shivamahimna Stotram*
Shiva Arati*
Shivakavacha Stotram
Haranamavanu
Parameshvari
Shivaparadhakshamapana Stotram
Himalayakrtam Shivastotram
Asitakrtam Shivastotram
Shivamanasapuja*
Avadhuta Stotram*
 Resources:

CD:
 
Text:
 SYDA Bookstore

Shanti Mandir Gift Shop*
SYDA Bookstore*
SYDA Bookstore (Shiva Arati)
Note: the currently available CD has a different track order, and has less tracks than the original recording.

Sanskrit Pronunciation Guide
      Courtesy of Swami Prakashananda

Many thanks to Swamiji for his invaluable help and support in presenting Baba's chants.

 Diacritical_Marks_Guide.pdf
Additional Links
Guru Darshan http://www.sarasvatiproductions.com/darshan.html
Nityananda Arati http://www.babachants.com/gurudatta
Baba Muktananda - A Biography
      by Swami Prakashananda
 http://www.sarasvatiproductions.com
Fine Indian Musical Instruments
      from Keshav Music
 http://www.keshav-music.com
Many thanks to sanskritdocuments.org for their dedication and generous assistance
 http://www.sanskridocuments.org