07 Sep Ang Sang Waheguru
An uplifting chant I learned from Lindsey Wise, comprised of three ancient mantras adapted by Shimshai.
Composer & Copyright
Song by Shimshai.
Recording
Recording with Lisa G. Littlebird on vocals and guitar and Britta Gudmunson on vocals and charango.
Lyrics
Jin prem kiyo tin he prabh paayo
Saach kaho sun layho sabhai
Ang sang waheguru
Approximate Translation
Only those who know love shall know God.
Listen, I speak the truth!
The ecstatic bliss of God is dancing here in every cell of my being.
Ang Sang Waheguru meaning in more detail:
Ang means the limb
Sang means association, society, union, company, friendship.
Wah….means ecstatic bliss and joy in the experience of God
He (pronounced Hay) …. means here and now
Guru….means from darkness (Gu) to light (Ru)… as the Divine Guru lifts us up.
Teaching Notes
I tend to only teach this song in singing circles that are more spiritual or devotional in nature. It’s a great to sing it for an extended time and after all the parts have been learned they can be sung simultaneously. In teaching the pronunciation, note that in every recording I have ever heard, an “a” sound has been added to the end of of all words not ending in vowels, even though it’s not in the written lyrics.
This song is in A.
Guitar chords: A E G A. At the very end the chords are played at half tempo and there’s a D before the final chord resolution.
Level of teaching speed/ difficulty (1 = very easy, 10 = very challenging)
Beautiful! Thank you. I created an affirmation with this: I am not alone, GOD is with me!
https://reflectandrespond.com/affirmation-i-am-not-alone-god-is-with-me/
Gurmukhi is the precursor to modern Punjabi. And, indeed, this is Gurmukhi. Most 3HO Kundalini Chants come from Sikhi – and are therefore based on Gurmukhi. I know because I am a Sikh Granthi (priest). I teach chant/sacred music and sing it every day as part of my duties. This particular phrase/chant is uncommon in the Gurdwara Sahib setting, as are many things associated with 3HO.
This is punjabi bhajan not Sanskrit
Thank you Pallav – I just did some more research and found this website that says the language is Gurmukhi. https://www.spiritvoyage.com/mantra/ang-sang-wahe-guru/man-000024.aspx I apologize for the mistake and will love to note this accurately – can you give me a little more information or offer another source for verification?