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Darkness to Light (single)

Copyright 2026 Benjy and Heather Wertheimer

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Darkness to Light is an ancient Sanskrit prayer set in a transcendent soundscape of rich vocals, heart-opening cello, and sublime acoustic guitar. Meditative music for movement, bodywork, and relaxation. Deeply peaceful, it is a call for release into the highest expression of the light.

  1. Darkness To Light
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Artist: Shantala

Music composed by Heather Wertheimer

Sanskrit lyrics: Traditional

Track length: 5:42

Credits

Heather Wertheimer: Vocals, acoustic guitar

Benjy Wertheimer: Keyboards, backing vocals

Todd Boston: Acoustic guitar

Jami Sieber: Cello

Tina Malia: Vocals

Jared May: Bass

Executive Producer: Benjy Wertheimer

Produced, recorded, and mixed by Benjy Wertheimer at Wolf Cub Studios, Portland, OR USA

Arranged by Benjy and Heather Wertheimer

Vocal production for Heather’s voice by Tina Malia

Mastering by Todd Boston, Spatial Sound Studios, Portland, OR USA

Graphic design: Michael Longstaff

Lyrics and translation for Soma Pavamana Abhyaroha Mantra

OM ASATO MA SAD GAMAYA
TAMASO MA JYOTIR GAMAYA
MRITYOR MA AMRITAM GAMAYA

Translation:
Lead me from the unreal to the highest reality,
From darkness to light,
From death to the nectar of immortality

 

From Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28

Darkness to Light (single)

© 2021 Heather and Benjy Wertheimer

$ 0.95

Available as a .wav download only. Read instructions below.

Darkness to Light is an ancient Sanskrit prayer set in a transcendent soundscape of rich vocals, heart-opening cello, and sublime acoustic guitar. Meditative music for movement, bodywork, and relaxation. Deeply peaceful, it is a call for release into the highest expression of the light.

  1. Darkness To Light
Download lyrics, notes, etc:

Artist: Shantala

Music composed by Heather Wertheimer

Sanskrit lyrics: Traditional

Track length: 5:42

Credits

Heather Wertheimer: Vocals, acoustic guitar

Benjy Wertheimer: Keyboards, backing vocals

Todd Boston: Acoustic guitar

Jami Sieber: Cello

Tina Malia: Vocals

Jared May: Bass

Executive Producer: Benjy Wertheimer

Produced, recorded, and mixed by Benjy Wertheimer at Wolf Cub Studios, Portland, OR USA

Arranged by Benjy and Heather Wertheimer

Vocal production for Heather’s voice by Tina Malia

Mastering by Todd Boston, Spatial Sound Studios, Portland, OR USA

Graphic design: Michael Longstaff

Lyrics and translation for Soma Pavamana Abhyaroha Mantra

OM ASATO MA SAD GAMAYA
TAMASO MA JYOTIR GAMAYA
MRITYOR MA AMRITAM GAMAYA

Translation:
Lead me from the unreal to the highest reality,
From darkness to light,
From death to the nectar of immortality

 

From Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28

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      DarknesstoLight

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