With the blessing of Sai Baba, Sai Bodha is a humble attempt to capture the gist of Sai teachings in a lyrical form. On auspicious Gurupoornima (July 25th), we placed the album at the feet of Sai Baba and Samadhi in Shirdi and also presented copies of the album to the Chairman of Sai Sansthan.
Conceived & Produced by R. Baba Krishna Mohan & R. Sudha and Facilitated by Test Cricketer V V S Laxman, Sai Bodha is a Telugu Devotional Album which attempts to provide a gist of Shirdi Sai Baba’s teachings, preaching’s and philosophy as enunciated in Sai Satcharitra. Some of the important areas of daily life, conduct, values and the path one needs to take to attain salvation are provided in Sai Satcharitra.
Singers in this album are: S P Balasubrahmanyam, Shankar Mahadevan, Bombay Jayashree, Priya Sisters and M S Madhukar
The album also has a running commentary before each song, that briefly attempts to explain to the listener the gist and background to the song and the commentary is rendered by Prof C Mrunalini Director of Centre for Comparative Studies
Sai Krishna Yachendra a Poet of acclaim has helped capture this important preaching and wisdom through his poetic pen and also provided the text for the commentary.
M S Madhukar a young and talented Music Director has composed the music.
This album is Marketed and Distributed by EMI – Virgin Records (India) Pvt Ltd
On August 11th the audio release function is slated at Music World Showroom, Banjara Hills Hyderabad. DGP R R Girish Kumar, Super Film Hero Venkatesh, Badminton legend and Super Badminton Guru Pullela Gopichand have agreed to grace the function as Chief Guests. V V S Laxman who helped and facilitated the album creation would be a part of this function as its host along with the Producers, EMI and Music World
Brief description of the Songs:
Song 1 - SATCHIDANANDA Swaroopude Sadguru Sai - Anandamu – This song is a poetic version of Sai Baba being a Satchitananda swaroopa. It is about the demeanour of Sai Baba and his preaching about how an individual needs to be stoic and balanced in all situations/circumstances whether good or bad. The song is sung by Bombay Jayashree and music is based on Raga Hamsadhwani
Song 2 – Mitamuga Bashinchite Melu Melu - VAKKU – This song is a poetic version of Sai Baba’s preaching’s on the importance of carefully choosing our words and also having control over what we speak. Speech and Words are equivalent to Mantras and should be carefully used without hurting others feelings and sentiments. One should not enter into unnecessary discussions and arguments. The song is sung by Shankar Mahadevan and music is based on Raga Hamsanandi
Song 3 – Sadguru Sai Bodhanale - Sai Bodhana – This song is a poetic version containing the gist of Sai Baba’s Teachings /Preaching’s . The philosophy and karma sidhanta are explained and every pure act would beget a good result. The song is sung by SPB and is based on Raga Brindavana Sarangi
Song 4– Vishvasamune – Vishvasamu – This song is a poetic version of Sai Baba’s preaching’s on Perseverance, the necessity for a bhakta to completely surrender and have full faith in his Guru. The song is sung by Priya Sisters and music is based on Raga Chandracouns
Song 5 – Orpu Vundali – Sahanam – This song is a poetic version of Sai Baba’s preaching’s on having Patience and retaining composure in the worst of times. Life is full of trials and turbulences and only a person who retains his composure, remains cool and calm and patiently observes the occurrences in and around him without being effected, will be in a position to thrive and survive. The song is sung by Bombay Jayashree and is based on Raga Kanada
Song 6– Bhaktimargame - The Path of Bhakti – This song is a poetic version of Sai Baba’s preaching’s on the importance of Bhakti Marga to attain oneness with God. The song is sung by SPB and is based on Raga Suddadhanyasi
Song 7 – Kshanamulo Brahma Gnanamu – Attaining Brahma Gnanam – This song is a poetic version of Sai Baba’s preaching on attaining Brahma Gnana. This Song is from the album “Sai Sudha” and is licensed from Saregama India Ltd. Sai Sudha album is also produced and created by the same team that has created Sai Bodha. The song is sung by Shankar Mahadevan and is based on Raga Pantuvaraali
Song 8 – Shirdi Baba Sookthulu - Sai Sookthulu – This song is a poetic version containing the gist of Sai Baba’s stated moral code of conduct and way of life. The song is sung by Priya Sisters and is based on Raga Mohana
Song 9 – Harathi Sai Baba is based on different Ragas and is sung by Shankar Mahadevan, SPB, Madhukar, and Priya Sisters.
