Sound of Light’s journey of connection with the Ring - or Rings - of Fire has been complex and multifaceted. The realization has come that we are entwined in the Rings of Fire in many ways, and that they are present in our lives and our work in more ways than we can imagine.
Perhaps the most well-known Ring of Fire iis the spectacular path of active volcanoes that rings the pacific ocean. Costa Rica, coincidentally, rests right on this path and actually contributes substantially to it, with six active volcanoes - a very large amount, for volcanoes.
In Florestral, we have a tradition we call the Ring of Fire, in which - for a few days on and around auspicious dates such as the Solstices and Equinoxes - we create our very own Ring of Fire on the land, lighting fires in our several sacred firepits around the farm at the same time at dawn. We pray and show devotion at each fire in a ritual meant to purify and protect the land and its inhabitants, as well as to bring peace, abundance, and prosperity.
One of the sacred fireplaces here on the land is our auspicious Fire Temple, and we often conduct sacred ceremonies there. One such ceremony was held during the Ring of Fire Eclipse earlier in 2020, which was an extremely auspicious time. During this eclipse, we gathered in sacred circle at the Fire Temple to consecrate, celebrate, play music, and become inoculated with this rare cosmic energy.
The Rings of Fire protect and purify us, and this song is meant to unite all these intentions and more. With beautiful and scorching lyrics from Vismay and Nicole, it is a new interpretation of an old mantra and an ancient, sacred practice.
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha is a mantra for Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, he is the remover of obstacles. Incorporated into this song, the force of Ganesh is greatly felt helping to push the melody and the fire to reach its Divine destination.
lyrics
The Ring of Fire
Ring of Fire, Ring of Flame
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Guide our way here in this realm
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Ring of Fire, Ring of Flame
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
In your light we find our aim
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Ring of Fire, Ring of Flame
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Guide our way here in this realm
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Ring of Fire, Ring of Flame
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
With your light we find our aim
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Ring of Fire, Ring of Flame
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Guide our path to the outer realm
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Ring of Fire, Ring of Flame
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
We find our way in the Holy Name
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
With your light that is shining
The bright of the stars in your eyes
When we lift our lives to the freedom beyond
From the ground step by step going up touch the sky
With the light the power the Grace of Shiva
Ring of Fire
Ring of Flame
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Remove all obstacles from our way
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Light descending from the astral plane
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Transcend all illusion, fear, and pain
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Ring of Fire
Transforming Flame
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Carry this light across the land
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Purify the hearts of man
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Illuminate the path of truth again
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
With your love in the sky that you are to the love in the heart
When it comes all around
From the earth going up to the sky becomes one
Come again to the soul, make the step here we go
In the ring and forever shall be never start never end
Soul power remains in your heart to beyond from the start
In the pulse of the life
In the pulse of light
In the pulse of Divine
credits
from Ring of Fire,
released December 11, 2020
Lyrics: Vismay and Nicole
Nicole Netaya (vocals)
Annabel Lemko (violin)
Jimmy Tree (guitar)
Vismay Amrit (vocals, arrange, mix, master)
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