I offer this album and my sincere gratitude to A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. I am eternally thankful for this opportunity of service.
An Epic Thank You for this album goes to:
Jag for the concept, creativity, thoroughness and perseverance;
my husband Kapila for the vision and inspiration, for always being there for me, and for your countless precious ideas throughout the whole project;
Rasa B for financial and moral support of the project;
Jai Nitai for encouragement and enthusiastic help to the label, artist and producer;
Pete for opening your studio to us, and for your incredible professionalism;
Medini-pati for spiritual guidance and strength;
Gauri for beautiful musical taste and touching melodies;
Rukmini for tolerating our schedule and putting up with the bumps on this emotional journey;
my mother Sulalita for my voice training and love of singing;
Jahnavi Harrison for your eager help and faith in the project, and for the beautiful violin;
Hari Kirtan for dedicating your wonderful voice and time to three songs of this project;
Kishori for your passionate support, Sanskrit advice and help with research;
Isvari Priya for “Tears of Destiny”;
DW Monet for the expressive photography;
my daughter Anjali for patience and all those days you happily spent at home without me or with me in the studio – you never complained, and danced to the songs so beautifully;
mother Harilila, Vrinda, Nadiya, Amala Harinam and family, Sundari, Madhva, Saraswati, Gaurangi and Tulasi for babysitting – without you I wouldn’t have been able to make this album.
A big thanks to all who generously contributed to the crowd-funding campaign and to all my friends, teachers and well-wishers who offered their help, knowledge, encouragement and support – spiritual and emotional.
Ananda Monet