Quotes
QUOTES ABOUT NINA’S CHANTING
“From Deep in the Heart-Cave Nina calls us...Her chanting rich with timeless longing… calling us to live in the love that is our True Being.”
Krishna Das
Kirtanwallah
“Nina Rao has the voice of a genuine practitioner in her tradition. A combination of deep soul and melodious magic. She also comes from India and so has experience in that tradition since birth. Personally, I love her music and always have it with me.”
Lama Tsultrim Allione
Founder of Tara Mandala and author
“The first time I heard Nina chant live on her own, I thought I was in the presence of the late immortal Ananda Mayi Ma—transported instantly into a transcendently easy way of being right where I had always been. Now that I hear Nina's loving, soaring, ecstatic voice so beautifully recorded, I can echo back to that moment any time. It lifts the soul, stirs the unsought but welcome inner bliss, is a wondrous gift that sweeps me into the clear stream of gratitude and devotion to the infinite yet gentle force of the clear light of love.”
Tenzin Robert A.F. Thurman
Student of life and author, grateful upholder of the Buddha teaching found in all ways of love and in every flower and blade of grass.
“Very lovely album. Nina’s voice is great, she creates a beautiful divine mood for yoga or for just enjoying being in a sacred atmosphere.”
MC Yogi
Musician, author, artist
“Divine sound. Nina's chanting is an angel's lullaby fused with the divine energy of awakening. I listen to it in my car, in my office, on long walks, and after I meditate. It's the soundtrack of love.”
Mirabai Bush
Teacher contemplative practices, author
“Elixir. Nina’s voice is the perfect cup of chai, brewed over an open fire – sweet, creamy, spicy – awakening and soothing at the same time. It’s the voice of the feminine rising, rooted in the timeless terrain of devotion, penetrating the present with luminous vitality.”
Mirabai Starr
Author, speaker
“When listening to Nina’s chanting, I’m ignited with a deep longing for the Divine. I’m extremely grateful for this gift she delivers through her beautiful singing. ❤️”
Trevor Hall (Rampriya Das)
Musician
AMAZON REVIEWS
D. Meier | 5.0 out of 5 stars Bhakti Bliss, Divine!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2017
Antarayaami has been my favorite album from the first day I played it. Nina's voice brings me directly into my heart and deeply into a state of devotion that has lasting power to help me move through my days with more ease, gratitude and love for myself and all beings.
If you want to learn the Hanuman Chalisa, or simply keep it very close to your heart, I highly recommend keeping this collection of devotional music in your player and near your ears at all times. This is THE CD I listened to over and over to learn the Hanuman Chalisa.
When I am feeling blissful I play this album to take me more deeply into my joyful heart and when I am having a really hard day, I play this album to remind me who I am so I can feel comforted by these beautiful devotional songs and strengthen my faith and trust in the process of life.
Tom E | 5.0 out of 5 stars Divine
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2017
Beauty from a beautiful soul. This album is one of my favorites. Very soothing and perfect for those times of devotion, introspection, meditation, or just peacefully sitting having tea watching over the horizon. Nina has a divine gift to share with us all. This will open you up to moments of bliss. Thanks, Nina.
MichaelB | 5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply moving
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013
I first heard Nina Rao chant on Krishna Das's CD Flow of Grace and was quite taken by her voice. I bought this CD for the additional versions of the Hanuman Chalisa which are lovely, especially her duet with Krishna Das on Ocean of Ram Hanuman Chalisa. The other tracks are very uplifting as well and include chants to Krishna, The Divine Mother, Vishnu and others. Her sweet voice is rich with devotion, yearning and joy - it moves me very deeply.
A Rare Bear | 5.0 out of 5 stars Am Completely Taken With This.....
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2016
I have wanted to write this review for a few months, but do not feel that I have the words to do Nina and this CD justice. I am listening to the CD right now as I write this, and as always, am feeling completely taken away, taken to a place that feels like home, at least as close as I have ever experienced. I feel deeply affected by the calm, rock solid grounded-ness, and a strong sense of sincerity, and devotion coming from Nina, and All. Thank You, Thank You!!
Do yourself a favor, and watch the video of Nina and All performing this, and you too, may be taken away......
QUOTES FROM ARTICLES
“Antarayaami is a tapestry of sound, guaranteed to illuminate all hearts.”
“The entire CD is dripping with devotion and Nina’s vocals bring a feminine grace to these ancient sacred chants.”