Yama Songs
1. Be Kind to Everyone (Ahimsa)
There goes a little girl in the light.
There runs a little boy treat him right.
Don’t hurt your brother
Don’t hurt your sister.
Be kind to everyone day and night.
there flies a hummingbird oh so nice
I think I see a rabbit in the night
watch what you say
Watch what you do
Be kind to everyone day and night.
There jumps a little frog in the creek.
And now I see a baby deer oh so sweet.
Spread love to everyone
Go out and have some fun
Be kind to everyone day and night.
2. The Light of Truth (Satya)
I want to help everybody under the sun
I won’t stop working till the job is done.
My mind is clear and my heart is pure
The light of truth shines through my door.
I’ll march along with my head held high
And climb all hills right up to the sky
Gonna stay this course through thick and thin
The light of Truth shines deep within.
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I speak from heart there’s nothing to hide
my outside and inside coincide
I just want to let that inner light
Guide me along
Call me a wise one or call me a fool
I won’t mind whatever you do
Through good and bad, sun and rain
The light of truth runs in my veins.
3. Don’t Take It (Asteya)
Don’t take it , you just can’t make it
You don’t need anyone’s stuff
Forget about stealing
Focus on healing
You’ll find you’ve got enough.
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What’s yours is yours
And hers is hers
No need for anything more
Don’t take it, you just can’t make it
You don’t need anyone’s stuff
Come and enjoy life
Keep away from strife
I know it’s gonna work out for sure.
So, sit on the right side
Stay on the bright side
Try and Let your spirit soar
Don’t think about taking it
You can’t go on faking it
You’ll only tie your mind in a knot
You know I’m not preaching
I’m really just seeking
To find out what’s right and what’s not.
4. I See Your Smile (Brahmacarya)
You lie hidden in the things of the world
The suns, galaxies, the cosmos unfurled
In the smiling baby and little child
Everywhere I look, I see Your smile.
All that I have, all that I touch
Surely is made of your divine stuff.
The tools of my trade, the blocks of wood
They’re simply divine, they’re wonderfully good
Moving around from place to place
My hands and feet stay in sacred space
Long may I flow and seek the truth
Let it go on till I merge with You.
5. Do I Need It? (Aparigraha)
I know you’ve got stuff
Houses, cars, clothes gadgets and things.
And you’re looking for more
That’s for sure.
But do you have need, or is it just you
Sky-licking greed?
If you take too much
Someone may go homeless, shirtless, toothless
Luckless and more.
That’s the way, the way the world works
And I think it’s time you cut down on some of those perks.
And before you grab anything, ask yourself one time
Do I need it? Do I need it?
So take what you need
Get your food, clothes, medicine, shelter and all
Take what you need, and nothing more.
You’ll be happier than you ever were before.
And before you grab anything, ask yourself one time
Do I need it? Do I need it?
Niyama Songs
6. Squeaky Clean (Shaocha)
It’s time to get so squeaky clean
Let your outside and inside shine like a beam.
Scrub your body clean your room
You’re gonna be glowing real soon.
Keep your mind peaceful and pure
Don’t think about more, more, more.
Plant the seed of service in your soul
That’s the way to be happy and whole
(Bridge) Turn away from nasty sights
Smelly things, and screeching sounds.
Build a temple of love inside your heart
It’s time to make a fresh new start.
So be a friend to one and all
You’ll be standing so straight and tall
Give whatever you can give
That’s the way we all can live.
7. The Secret of it All (Santosha)
I did my work and I’m resting still
No need to chase for one more thrill
I’m happy as a hound dog wagging his tale.
With a life like this how can I fail?
Because, the Secret of all is to know when to stop
And be content with whatever you’ve got
I’m not going to run after more, more, more
I’ve got some time to rest on the rest on the shore.
Some folks rush around like busy bees
They’re never happy, never pleased.
Because, the Secret of all is to know when to stop
And be content with whatever you’ve got
So do you thing but remember to chill
you don’t have to keep climbing that hill.
No need to scramble near and far
Just take some time and gaze at the stars
Because, the Secret of all is to know when to stop
And be content with whatever you’ve got
8. I Know I Must (Tapah)
Let my karma burn away serving others every day
Embers of my ego dim to dust.
As I scrape away that age-old rust,
I’ll shoulder your burden I know I must.
Everything that lives is just His form
There is no exception, it’s the norm
I’m gonna serve all everywhere I go
And plunge my mind into the cosmic flow.
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I’ll take your pain and make it mine
I’ll ease your load, and we will shine
Be it a mountain, a boulder or cosmic dust
I’ve got to serve all, I know I must.
It’s time to stop thinking of me, me, me
I’ve got to open my heart and set it free.
I’ll burst on through my mental crust
I’ve gotta serve all, I know I must.
I’ll take your pain and make it mine
I’ll ease your load, and we will shine
Be it a mountain, a boulder or cosmic dust
I’ve got to serve all, I know I must
9. Make it One With Me (Svadhyaya)
If you need a bit of help when you hit the ground
Looking for some strength to turn it around
Listen to the words of those who walked before
Plunge into a good book and open the door.
You’ve got to catch the inner truth
And make it one with you.
Read it, remember it, and soak in all that’s right
Embrace the eternal and expand your mind tonight
Merge your heart into to the cosmic flow,
Soar into the stars and let your love grow.
You’ve got to catch the inner truth
And make it one with you.
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The ancient words of the noble ones
Dispel the darkness of the night.
Bathe your mind with the timeless truth
Catch the inner spirit and make it one with you.
You can sit around the fire with some friendly souls
Listen to the stories as wisdom’s bell tolls
Soak in the vibes of the wondrous night.
Throw yourself into the endless light.
You’ve got to catch the inner truth
And make it one with you.
You’ve got to catch the inner truth
And make it one with you.
10. The One True Love (Iishvara Pranidhana)
I’m going to my ultimate abode
I’m seeking to reach my one true home
How long will it take till I rest my head
And cast away my heavy load?
‘Cause I’m meditating on the one true love
I’m bringing my mind to one peak
Away from the tumult and noise
I’m watching it flow right into the light
gonna reach the realm of peace tonight
‘Cause I’m meditating on the one true love
Flow on flow on flow on flow on
Flow on flow on flow one
The pulsing of my breath, the rhythms of my mind
Endless bliss beyond all space and time
‘Cause I’m meditating on the one true love
Baba Nam Kevalam Baba Nam Kevalam
Baba Nam Kevalam Baba Nam Kevalam
