“Iseluleko Sami (My First Counsel)” by Young Mbazo & Friends

Baha’i Blog’s “Studio Sessions” is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.

In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Durban, South Africa with Young Mbazo & Friends singing “Iseluleko Sami” in Zulu, which means “My First Counsel”, and is based on the Writings of Baha’u’llah.

This song was filmed and recorded in Durban, South Africa, November, 2018.

Lyrics & Quote

ZULU

O, NDODANA YOMOYA! Iseluleko Sami sokuqala yilesi: Yiba nenhliziyo emsulwa, nenomusa nenokumomotheka ukuze obakho ubukhosi buhlale bungobasendulo, bungabhubhi ungunaphakade.

Baha’u’llah

ENGLISH

O SON OF SPIRIT! My first counsel is this: Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable and everlasting.

Baha’u’llah

Chords

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You can also listen to and download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here:

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Naysan Naraqi

Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.