Candra Sekharaya

This is one of the ancient Shiva mantras that Kathy heard for the first time in Rishikesh, sung in the traditional fashion. As the mantra percolated in her consciousness, Kathy began to imagine the call and response being “sung” by voice and responded to by cello.

The translation: Reverent salutations to the one with the crescent moon in his hair (peaceful mind), the giver of the Ganga (endless flow of compassion), Shiva!