The Unknown Guest

To explain the Sanskrit mantra in the song 'Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei swaha', “Salutations to the great Goddess Lakshmi, personification of the sustaining energy.” “Salutations to she who manifests every kind of abundance.” Each word in the mantra has significance, if not a literal meaning: Shreem is the sound of Lakshmi energy or abundance. Maha is a Sanskrit word meaning "great." Lakshmiyei is the formal name of the goddess. swaha is a salutation that means “I testify.” Sanskrit is the primary liturgical language of Hinduism. Sade-Sati also referenced in the lyrics is the ​7¹⁄₂ years long period of Saturn. This astrological phase is much feared by those in India who give credence to Indian Astrology. According to those beliefs, this is a period with many challenges. What I gather from the Sanskrit context & the Sade-Sati is that this song is about the burden of ones deepest spiritual beliefs coming into full context & becoming almost like a noose around their neck. To hold such deep rooted believes & to carry them around with you is like the weight of a whole other person and having to constantly drag them around with you everywhere.