Album Review—Warriors Of Light by Radhika Vekaria

Wrestling With Ignorance, Kindling the Resurgent Spirit: Radhika’s Call to Spiritual Transformation

The huge spectrum of Hinduism is a rich and perennial source of content for literature, music, and arts. Radhika Vekaria’s newest release “Warriors of Light” draws immensely from these concepts to give her audience a musical treasure to explore the universal themes of yearning, struggle, and inner peace. Radhika’s heavenly voice infuses each track with a soul-stirring quality, captivating the audience and leaving them spellbound. The production has fused ancient Vedic chants, Sanskrit mantras, and contemporary instrumentation, and what results from this craft is a truly transcendental sound. Radhika has contributed to this album not only as a vocalist but also as a composer, lyricist, and producer, showcasing her exceptional skill and dedication to her craft.

The Artist

In Radhika Vekaria, we see a dynamic artist whose music blends different musical traditions like Indian, East African, and British. The predominant theme in all of her musical productions is a deep passion for healing and self-discovery. Overcoming a lifelong speech impediment, Radhika found her true voice in music, producing music by ably blending the ancient wisdom of Sanskrit and modern soundscapes. She has collaborated with renowned artists like Prince, Enrique Iglesias, and Troye Sivan. Radhika is also a dedicated advocate for global causes. She has performed for socio-spiritual icons like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Deepak Chopra.

Talking of Radhika Vekaria’s gifted voice, Sarah Platt-Finger, co-author of ‘Living in the Light’ with Deepak Chopra and Director of Chopra Yoga, says, “Radhika’s voice is resplendent and transformative. The vibration of her sounds carries the potency of Sanskrit, an ancient, sacred language that awakens us to the light within. To experience Radhika’s music is to experience the gift of that light, and to connect back to the source of the universe.”

The Production of Warriors Of Light

Radhika’s unique experiment in music blends traditional Indian classical music with modern electronic elements and orchestral arrangements, gifting the listeners a collection of innovative and captivating tracks that resonate with the universal audience from any cultural background. This bold experiment successfully makes the album timeless and cutting-edge. “Warriors of Light” is an invitation to embark on a spiritual journey to explore the depths of human emotions in the quest for enlightenment. In every track, Radhika transcends to a state of blissful spiritual ecstasy, touching the depths of the listener’s heart and transporting them to a realm of pure joy and spiritual delight.

Journey Through The Tracks

1. The first track “Asato Ma Sadgamaya” is a customary prayer and an invocation for truth and enlightenment. Radhika’s tune is evocative and sets the stage for the spiritual treat awaiting the avid listener in the rest of the album.

2. “Liberate (Maha Mrityunjaya)” is based on a Vedic chant that seeks a higher purpose and meaning for life. Repeating a powerful mantra for liberation addressed to Lord Shiva, the aptly chosen tune churns the spiritual heart in us.

 3. “Kali”, the second song contains some famous chants and mantras venerating the Divine Mother. The artist has chosen some entrancing names of the Universal Mother and sets them to uplifting tunes. The prayer to ‘Shakti’, the principle of universal energy is also a reminder of our inner strength.

4. “Release Your Fears (Jaya Jaya Durge Ma)”, the fourth track directs the audience to confront and release fears with the courage bestowed by the divine blessings of Mother Durga.

5. “Aganitha Tara (The Dance of Countless Stars)” is the rendering of a beautiful Tamil verse that takes the listener through an exciting cosmic journey to witness the majestic divine dance of the Universal Mother amidst the created celestial bodies.

6. The title track “Warriors of Light (The Call)” is a spoken word piece depicting every man’s spiritual journey of embracing struggles with grace and discovering the purpose of human life. “The powerful statement “I can, I will and I must” reinforces the possibility of self-discovery – to know “I am That” (Aham Brahmasmi), the supreme principle of oneness with the highest spiritual self.

7. The seventh song is a unique rendition of the famed verse “Hanuman Chalisa” by Sant Tulsidas Maharaj, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. For the first time, we listen to Hanuman Chalisa in a verse-like tune, which leaves us in an elevated devotional mood.

8. “Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram” is a mesmerizing composition dedicated to Lord Sriram. This song is based on a popular Indian anthem for peace and unity.

9. The final track “Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu” provides a fitting ending to the album chanting the famous prayer for universal peace and happiness.

Take Away

The kind of collection Radhika has attempted in the album makes it a rich and comprehensive musical treat to those familiar with the Hindu tradition. The serenely elevating ambience prevailing throughout the musical experience in “Warriors of Light” evokes a heightened spiritual awareness and ecstatic delight. I listened to the album several times, discovering new layers of spiritual delight with each experience. If you’ve been yearning for a truly transformative musical experience in a contemporary work, look no further than “Warriors of Light.”

Give it a listen here: https://lnk.to/warriors-of-light