Your True Self

Chant performed by Deva Premal with Maneesh De Moor.

Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

Mano Buddhi Ahankara Chitta Ninaham
Nacha Shrotra Jihve Na Cha Ghrana Netre
Nacha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Tejo Na Vayu
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

Na Cha Prana Samjno Na Vai Pancha Vayu
Na Va Saptadhatur Na Va Pancha Koshah
Na Vak Pani Padau Na Chopastha Payu
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

Na Me Dvesha Ragau Na Me Lobha Mohau
Mado Naiva Me Naiva Matsarya Bhavah
Na Dharmo Na Chartho Na Kamo Na Mokshah
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

Na Punyam Na Papam Na Saukhyam Na Dukham
Na Mantro Na Teertham Na Vedo Na Yajnaha
Aham Bhojanam Naiva Bhojyam Na Bhokta
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

Na Me Mrityu Shanka Na Me Jati Bhedah
Pita Naiva Me Naiva Mata Na Janma
Na Bandhur Na Mitram Gurur Naiva Shishyah
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

Aham Nirvikalpo Nirakara Roopaha
Vibhur Vyapya Sarvatra Sarvendriyanam
Sada Me Samatvam Na Muktir Na Bandhah
Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

Translation:

I am consciousness-bliss, I am Shiva.
I am consciousness-bliss, I am Shiva.

I am neither the mind, intellect, ego, nor memory.
I am neither the five sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue nor skin).
I am neither the five elements (earth, wind, fire, water nor ether).
I am consciousness-bliss, I am Shiva.

I am neither energy, the five types of breath, the seven material essences, nor the five coverings.
I am not the organs of elimination (rectum), procreation (genitals), motion (legs), grasping (hands) nor speech (mouth).
I am consciousness-bliss, I am Shiva.

I have neither hatred nor dislike, neither affiliation nor liking, neither greed nor delusion, neither pride nor haughtiness, neither feelings of envy nor jealousy.
I have neither duty, nor wealth, neither desire nor liberation.
I am consciousness-bliss, I am Shiva.

I have neither merit, nor demerit.
I do not commit deeds bad nor good, I am neither happy nor sad, I have neither pain nor pleasure.
I do not need of mantras, holy places, scriptures, rituals nor sacrifices.
I am neither the seer nor the seen, neither the experiencer nor the experience.
I am consciousness-bliss, I am Shiva.

I fear no death as I am deathless.
I have no separation of Self, nor doubt of my existence, I have no caste discrimination.
I have no father nor mother, I am not born.
I am no one's relative, friend, guru, or disciple.
I am consciousness-bliss, I am Shiva.

I am all-pervasive. I have no attributes, I am formless.
I have no world attachment, nor am I liberated.
I have no wish for anything as I am everything, everywhere, always, always in equilibrium.
I am consciousness-bliss, I am Shiva.

These stanzas, are known as "Nirvana Shatakam" or "Atma Shatakam." "Nirvana" is complete equanimity, peace, tranquility, freedom and joy. "Atma" is the True Self.

Shiva is another name for That which is ever-present, here and now.