Navras! Do you know Hollywood blockbuster Matrix used Upanishads for song

"The Matrix Revolutions," released nearly two decades ago, remains renowned for its thought-provoking themes and unparalleled visual effects. Do you know that one song from the movie 'Navras' contains an adaptation of the Pavamana Mantra found in the Hindu sacred text; the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, section I.iii.28, The name Navras might refer to the notion of nine rasas (nava rasa) in Sanskrit aesthetics.

 

 

 

A significant component of its enduring appeal is the use of ancient Sanskrit verses from the Upanishads, a collection of ancient Indian philosophical texts. These mantras lend depth and spirituality to the film, resonating with its exploration of reality, consciousness, and the fusion of physical and digital realms.

 

This epic soundtrack features an array of enchanting mantras from the Upanishads, creating a mesmerizing auditory experience that has stood the test of time.

 

 

 

The "Navras" soundtrack, composed by Don Davis and Juno Reactor, incorporates ancient Sanskrit verses from the Upanishads, ancient Indian philosophical texts. These verses, chanted in the original Sanskrit language, are recited in a powerful and resonant manner, creating an atmosphere of mysticism and spirituality within the film.

 

The inclusion of Upanishadic mantras aligns perfectly with the overarching themes of 'The Matrix' series, which explores the nature of reality, consciousness, and the blurring of boundaries between the physical and digital worlds. These timeless verses emphasize the film's spiritual and metaphysical aspects and add a sense of universality and timelessness to the story.

 

The use of mantras from the Upanishads in "The Matrix Revolutions" has been praised for enhancing the movie's philosophical and metaphysical depth, resonating with audiences around the world and contributing to the film's enduring appeal. On 28 January 2022, "Navras" was released as single with 3 remixes from Bliss, Reaky Reakson and System Of The Abyss.