"SOHAM ASMI": I AM THAT

[@romeujunior5525]

Pramod friend, I live in Brazil and I am a big fan of Indian culture and folklore! Ravi Shankar is one of my favorite musicians and dancers like Madhavi Mudgal, Alarippu, Savitha Sastry and Sujata Mohapatra fascinate me with their art. It's all so ethereal, as you said, that brings me to the essence of humanity! Millenarian art that elevates our souls ... If you can recommend me more about the culture of India, I thank you.

[@lurking0death]

I am glad that this piece is back up on KZbin. It brings out the best in Indian dance. The short sequence at the ten minute mark is particularly expressive. I suspect Mudgal's genius at play here. Very, very well done. Nice to see good camera work and sound capturing this wonderful performance. I salute you, Ms. Madhavi Mudgal.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear lurking0death,Thank you for nice words about Soham Asmi performance by Madhavi Mudgal and her colleagues. We had uploaded this several years back...and it has been always there.Madhavi was very keen to have this composition recorded for posterity...I am happy that you liked the quality of audio and the video.BestPramod Mathur

[@shrutih19]

Feels like the divine dancers are some devtas...nothing can be compared with this art of classical dancing...salute

[@SPOTFILMS]

thank you. pramod mathur passed away on june 2. this is neelima, his wife, on behalf of him, since he always responded to youtube messages.

[@anjumahmed3889]

Oh the divine feeling of watching something so ethereal. I genuinely wish the comments or the description had the lyrics (slokas) and their meaning. Very very universally beautiful n uplifting.

[@TheRealCantaraBella]

So much depth, equal in thought, emotion, emoting pure soul level in movement. I always come back to this

[@neelimamathur7752]

Thank you, Cantara Bella. Pramod Mathur, the Creative Director, passed away in June 2020. I am his wife, Neelima, and try to respond to all KZbin comments as was his practice.

[@anjumahmed3889]

Time 0:25 Purnam Adah Purnam idam, Purnaat Purnam Udachyathe. Purnasya Purnam Adaaya, Purnam Eva Avashishyathe. Purnam Adah That is Purna or Full or Perfect (the Supreme Being of Brahman). Purnam idam This is Purna (the individual jeeva or limited Self). Purnaat purnam udachyathe From THAT full, THIS full has come. Purnasya Purnam Adaaya When from THAT, THIS is taken or removed Purnam Eva Avashishyathe FULL only remains.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Thank you dear Anjum Ahmed. If you wish you could also download it on your laptop...I think there is a provision. This work is within the domain of "commons" Pramod Mathur

[@yeshazion4098]

saw video on Swamiji talking about this Beautiful Prayer of all Prayers!!.🌻 This is how I knew to come HERE!!!!!

[@SPOTFILMS]

+Yesha Zion (MoreLight) I am glad that you saw and enjoyed the prayer and the music. Pramod Mathur

[@anjumahmed3889]

Very very beautiful, uplifted and serene. Wish there were the lyrics n meaning to this beautiful presentation.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Thank you.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Thank you Mr. Ahmed.

[@mandira75]

"pure meditation" absolutely uplifting, balm for the soul dialoguing with the Divine trought movement

[@romeujunior5525]

Thank you for enrich my life! I never tire of watching this video ...

[@mzphitslave]

Aboslutely sensational! Madhavi and co. are top top top!

[@romeujunior5525]

It really is part of my essence, my soul ... Sublime and Divine!!

[@abhipsapati4645]

Purely Divine 🙏🏻 this video is from which year?

[@ravimadhukari]

Dear Sir, It is certain that the choreographer has a strong musical and Upanishadic knowledge which she/he has applied. The sloka , thadEjathi , thannaijathi , marks the dawn of knowledge in the realm of brahma gnana , a beginning point where there is light but also a component of darkness. this mantra is tuned to Raga Bhoopal , which in music is the rAgA of early morning or twilight hours or Dawn. The mantra "pUshann EkarshE , I perceive is the Climax of realisation where the seeker solemnly asserts "Purushah , sah , aham asmi , and while doing so , great people say he/she enjoys extreme ecstasy . Choice of Raag Durga , which is played during very auspicious moments of rituals such as tying of Mangal sutra in marriages is an Apt choice. More so , Raag Durga creates extreme happiness while hearing. Good job by the mudgals. Regards Ravi Srinivasan

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Ravi Srinivasan, Thank you for the enlightening comment on "Soham Asmi". If you permit me, I would like to include parts of your comment within the description section of this video....you could mail me on this email address: [e-mail].

[@SPOTFILMS]

@mzphitslave Thanks for your comment on our video SOHAM ASMI. Madhvi would love to hear that. She has been a great dancer and a good friend. We did this years back... Thanks once again for appreciating this. Best SPOTFILMS

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Anu123km, Thank you for your comment. I am glad that you liked the video SOHAM ASMI...I am sure Madhvi Mudgal would love to hear that. This was done years back... SPOTFILMS

[@marfality]

the most divine expression I've never ever saw

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Romeu Junior, Thanks once again. I am so glad that you love SOHAM ASMI....I myself do not tire of watching this film...the music and the movements are just ethereal...whenever I open it for some reason...I just can't stop it in between...I have to go through the entire experience. Are you a music lover or you are a musician or a dancer yourself? Where do you live? Pramod

[@lperdomo1020]

Do you have the lyrics of this song?

[@neelimamathur7752]

@@lperdomo1020 This is Neelima Mathur, colleague and wife of the Director, Pramod Mathur. He passed away in 2020. This dance composition is an interpretation of an ancient Indian text called "Isavasyopanishad". We do not have the translated text from Sanskrit. I am sure Google can help!

[@Iramukatirma.]

who is the girl in red and gold - she is absolutely amazing! pure grace!

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Alessandra Importa, Thank you for your comment on our film Soham Asmi. We are delighted to hear how you felt about the film. Madhavi and her colleagues are just wonderful...the music and voice is by her brother...very talented people... Pramod

[@wfbmylifeline]

wow!! its amazing, just too good!

[@romeujunior5525]

Isso se faz eterno em minha vida. Mas do sublime, divino!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marfality]

I agree. Absolutely sensational!!

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Romeu, Friend you got to visit India and go around to feel the ancient architecture of temples in southern India, music and dance in Odisa, food anywhere in India and villages in Gujarat and Rajasthan. This country is full of surprises....welcome any day and anytime..just avoid summer months during May till about Septembe. When you are ready...let me know...mail me at: [e-mail]. By the way, best instrumental music is from string instrument called Sarod.

[@jsmith3980]

So beautiful.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Sheila Jacklin, thank you for your nice words about our film. I personally loved the music and the graceful movements of the dancers...

[@shree1980]

awesome!!!

[@argumentativeindian8638]

Simply amazing!

[@SPOTFILMS]

argumentativeindian, Thank you for liking Soham Asmi. Yes, it is indeed amazing...the music and the movements make it look great...BestPramod

[@argumentativeindian8638]

Yes, very true.. :)

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Ashenoy53, Thanks. I am glad that you liked the video we made years back. Warmly Pramod

[@romeujunior5525]

Sublime...

[@sergiochavez6141]

Sweet beautifull Bharat, i love you with all my heart and soul. I am mexican but you are my sweet mother. 🌹💜🌹

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Sergio Chavez, Thank you for your comment. Wonderful to know that you love Bharat with all your heart and soul....indeed, Bharat is "mother" to all of us and the entire world... Lovely to hear from you. Do visit India one day...you will love the experience. Warmly Pramod

[@sergiochavez6141]

@@SPOTFILMS my wife feels the same so we have been twice to India. First time to Mysore second to Rishikesh and ouer biggest dream is to go back now to Puri, Bhubaneswar and Ranchi. Love from Mexico 🌹💜🌹

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Sergio Chavez, wonderful to hear that your wife also love Bharat. Do give me a ring if and when you come to India again...would be nice to meet you two. My mobile is: [phone] and email is: [e-mail]. I live six hour away by train from New Delhi in a small town in the Himalaya... Warmly Pramod

[@sergiochavez6141]

@@SPOTFILMS thank you so much dear Pramod, realy you cant imagine the powerfull and deep feelings i have for my sweet mother Bharat, i believe from previous life. I am a student of Bharatanatyam and Kathak. We are having a tough decision deciding where to go in India. We are afraid of mosquitos in Bhubaneswar, we are very atracted to the south specialy Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram and Pondycherry, but after lots of meditation we decided for Uttar Pradesh, the Lucknow area, and the reazon is that Kathak originated there. We would fly to Dheli, and then Mathura, Lucknow. It is so nice of you to give us your number, big honor. Likewise if you come to Mexico, which isthe true brother of Bharat. 9841692050 with whstsaap. Thank you so much dear Pramod.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Sergio Chavez, Nice to hear that you plan to come to India and go to Mathura and Lucknow. The best time to go to these places is winter months between November until February. Mathura is a four hour road journey from Delhi or even an early morning train that goes to Agra and stops at Mathura. Lucknow will also be good during winter months. You may find these places a bit over crowded...but they have their own charm...my mobile no. is [phone]. My mail address is: [e-mail] It is also for whatsapp. Do feel free to message me or call me if you have any questions or problems during your stay in India. First this you should do is by ODOMOS cream or lotion for mosquito...you will find it at any medicine shops... To get a feel of Mathura and Vrindaban, you are welcome to see our film that we made on Lord Krishna called The "Divine Lover" at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4fSgoOrrcSYgbM Take care. Warmly Pramod

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Marfality, Thank you for the comment. I loved this even when I was making it years back. The main dancer and choreographer Madhvi is a very very senior dancer and teacher...a good friend. Do you also have a channel? Could you let me subscribe to it? Pramod Mathur SPOTFILMS She would be happy to know that you called it "divine expression".

[@puspitasarker9830]

Very nice

[@ludmilabagira6643]

Beautiful

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Ludmila Bagira, Thank you for your comment. I am glad that you liked the film. Best Pramod

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear wfbmylifeline, Thank you for your comment on our film. It is very dratifying to receive comments like yours. It has been almost over 20 years ehrn we did this production. Thanks for taking your time out to comment. Best Pramod

[@padmakantheti560]

Excellent dance and choreography sir! My pranaams to all on stage for putting together such an ethereal performance!

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Romeu Junior, Wonderful and very fitting words for this performance. Thanks you. Every time I see it, I can't stop in the middle...I have see the whole thing again and again. The movements are lovely. If you wish to have a DVD copy of this video just send me your postal address and we will have a copy sent by normal mail. where do you live and what do you do? It would be nice to know more about you. Pramod

[@anjumahmed3889]

Time 12:25 Vayuranilamamritamathedam bhasmaantham shareeram Om Kratho smara kritham smara kratho smara kritham smara Padaccheda & Pada artha Word splitting and word meaning Atha Now (as this body is about to be shed off) Vayuh let my vital force Prathipadhyathaam attain (this word has to be supplied in order to complete the meaning, says Sankara) Amritam anilam the immortal Air or Hiranyagarbha. Idam shareeram bhasmaantham Let this body be reduced to ashes. Om OM (here chanting of OM as representing Brahman is being mentioned). Kratho O mind! Kritham smaram remember whatever you have done. Kratho kritham smaram O mind! Remember whatever you have done. Vakya Artha Sloka Meaning Let my vital force attain the immortal Air. Let this body be reduced to ashes. O Mind! Remember whatever you have done. O Mind! Remember whatever you have done.

[@anjumahmed3889]

Time 6:05. Hiranmayena paatrena satyasya apihitam mukham Tat tvam pooshan apaavrinu satya dharmaaya drishtaye Padaccheda & Pada artha Word splitting and word meaning Satyasya mukham the face of Truth or Brahman Apihitam is covered or veiled Hiranmayena Paatrena by a golden orb. Pooshan O Sun god! Tat tvam that you Apaavrinu unveil or remove Satyadharmaaya drishtaye for Me, who am a person following satyam and dharma, to experience the Truth. Vakya Artha Sloka Meaning The Truth or Brahman is veiled by a golden orb. O Sun god! May you please unveil the truth so that I, who am a person following righteousness and truth, may be able to apprehend the Truth.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Justahomosapien, Thank you for your comment. Rekha is indeed 'absolutely amazing'. I called Madavi to pass on your comment...Rekha is still performing...but I really don't know where. I wish I had known so that I could pass your compliments on to her. Pramod Mathur SPOTFILMS

[@anjumahmed3889]

Time 4:02 Tad ejathi That, the Self moves Tad na ejathi But that doesnt move. Tad dure That is very far, Tad u anthike but very near indeed. Tad u antharasya sarvasya That is indeed inside each being. Tad u sarvasya asya bahyatah but that is also outside all beings. Vakya Artha Sloka Meaning The Self moves and yet doesnt move. It is very far, yet very near. It is inside all beings and outside all beings also.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Gaurishelikar, Thank you for your comment on SOHAM ASMI...we are delighted to see your compliments. Best Pramod Mathur

[@marlustarkowski5331]

I would love to know the lyrics ...

[@SPOTFILMS]

Marlu Starkowski Dear Marlu Starowski, Please visit the comments section just below the video window and read the comment of Archana Kamath. She has provide with a link where you should be able to find Sanskrit text with English translation. This is what she had written, "Such a beautiful representation of the scripture! Loved the dancers and the singers. Saw someone asking for a translation: Here is a link to the sanskrit text along with English translation/explanation.vedantatattva.org/vedanta/docs/IshavasyaUpanishad.doc The piece combines the initial Shanti Mantra on Page 3, Sloka 4, Sloka 15, Sloka 16, Sloka 17 and Sloka 18 I think. Unfortunately, we do not have the lyrics in our archives. Best Pramod

[@marlustarkowski5331]

Pramod Mathur Thank you ... thank you from the heart ... I am in love with this beautiful culture!

[@Khans4444]

where can I get the text of the words being chanted? I looked up the Isha Upanishad but the the words in this piece do not follow exactly the Isha Upanishad - perhaps it is a variation?

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Khans444, Could you please check ISAVASYOPNISHAD. I am really not in a position to make any comment on the composition of Ms. Madavi Mudgal. As you mention, this might be a variation. Thank you for your comment. Pramod Mathur

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Khans444, Please look at the new comment on this video. You will know exactly where to find the translation. Look at this link:vedantatattva.org/vedanta/docs/IshavasyaUpanishad.doc The link has kindly been provided by Archna Kamath. Pramod Mathur

[@SPOTFILMS]

Romeu Junior, Thank you for your comment om Soham Asmi. Unfortunately, I do not understand the language...could you translate that to English? The words Sublime and Divino I can understand but not the other words. Yes. The music and the dancers provide a great experience. Thank you. Pramod

[@ashenoy53]

Very true.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Marfality, Thank you for your comments on our video story. I am sorry for responding after so many months. Thanks for calling it "absolutely sensational". I am delighted. Pramod Mathur

[@anjumahmed3889]

Time 8:49 Pushan Thou art the nourisher, Ekarshe the solitary traveler, Yama the controller, Soorya the acquirer of all rays, vital forces and liquids, Praajapatya son of prajaapathi or creator Brahma, Rashmeen vyooha do remove your rays and Samooha tejah gather your brightness or dazzle. (So that) Yat te what is your Kalyaanatamam roopam divine form Tat pashyaami that I may be able to see Te by your grace (And realize the reality that) Yo asau purushah what Purusha or reality is present in the solar orb (here asau is mentioned twice just for emphasis alone), Sah aham asmi that I am. Vakya Artha Sloka Meaning O Sun God (the divine form of Brahman)! Thou art the nourisher, the solitary traveler, the controller, the acquirer and the son of Prajapathi. Do remove your rays and gather your brightness so that I may be able see or realize your divine form by your grace. And thereby realize the ultimate reality that I am the Person who is present in the solar orb.

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Anjum Ahmed, Thank you very much for taking the trouble of translating the verse in English of this beautiful poem used in this dance form. I am glad that you did this. Many other viewers who will watch this in the future will also benefit. If you go down on the comments here..you may find that one other viewer had also translated this verse. Thank you. Pramod

[@anjumahmed3889]

19:30. Agne naya supatha raaye asmaan Vishvaani deva vayunaani vidvaan Yuyudhyasmat juhuraanameno Bhooyistaam te nama uktim vidhema Padaccheda & Pada artha Word splitting and word meaning Agne O Fire! Deva O God! Visvaani vayunaani knowing all deeds or meditations, Naya lead Asmaan us Supatha by the good path Raaye for the sake of wealth, i.e, for the enjoyment of the fruits of the deeds. Yuyudhi destroy, remove Asmat from us Juhuraanam crooked, deceitful Enah sins. Te To You, Bhooyistaam many Namah uktim words of salutation Vedhema we offer. Vakya Artha Sloka Meaning O Fire! O God! You who knows all deeds, lead us by the good path for the enjoyment of fruits of the deeds. Destroy, remove deceitful sins from us. To you, we offer many words of salutation.

[@helianthussuryakanti650]

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[@pedrosavaget]

Extremely inspiring; a cultural achievement that goes across continents into the hearts of many! It really cleanses mind and soul, leading to a feeling of freshness and hope. Thank you for posting it

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Pedro S, Thank you very much for kind words about our film "Soham Asmi". I am glad that you liked it. I am curious to know about how you located this on the internet....what was your search procedure...just for academic reasons.... Best Pramod Mathur

[@pedrosavaget]

@@SPOTFILMS it was in 2013 when I watched the "Life of Pi" movie in Brazil, where I was born. I was astonished, mesmerised by the short Bharatanatyam scene, which was something completely new to me. After doing some research I came across Savytha Sastri's videos and eventually came to find your video, which I quite enjoyed. I saved my videos in a pen drive and moved to the UK. I thought I had lost it when I got here. Ever since, I've made many friends from different parts of India, but the fact that I had lost my favourite Bharatanatyam videos frustrated me. Luckily enough, I found my pen drive three days ago and relocated your channel by researching: "Odisdi I am that". Now I can share these songs with my 9 months son who is already appreciating hus fair share of Indian classical music. :) And here I am. Grateful!

[@SPOTFILMS]

Dear Pedro S, Thank you for responding. Wonderful story of the lost pen drive and your zeal to relocate "I AM THAT". I am glad that your nine month son is already enjoying the music. Yes, music of any kind helps and the young mind of a child needs it the most to be calm and beautiful. Have a nice day. Warmly Pramod

[@TatiannaMelloPSilva-vn6lo]

@@SPOTFILMS by the way, Pramod, this is Pedro (using my wife's KZbin account). Now I have a daughter, as well as a son, and she's 9 months. Guess what we're listening to. This is infinite joy. Many hugs from Brazil