In our society we are often inclined to pray to God to bring us specific things, even when they may seem unselfish. In my experience, true prayer leaves everything up to God, such as when we say, "May The Blessing Be!" As noted above, this is what "Baraka Bashad" means. The song also focuses on the opinions we all have and how they -- hopefully -- change within the course of our lifetimes. They are, after all, only opinions!

When I was first born I had no opinions I had only love That the SUGMAD* gave me When I was a child I developed opinions I learned right from wrong I forgot I was free CHORUS: But Baraka Bashad, Baraka Bashad Baraka Bashad, May The Blessings Be! When I finished school I thought I was clever I knew all the answers From the "A" to the "Z" I'd argue with friends I'd laugh in their faces How stupid they seemed Being different from me! CHORUS One day I awoke I felt quite uneasy My stomach was queasy Perhaps I was wrong?!? I looked at my life And felt it all crumble I felt kind of humble I felt kind of scared... CHORUS When I had let go Of all those opinions In that one moment I knew I was free In the heavenly worlds I found the Mahanta** And I heard him say, "May the Blessings Be!" CHORUS: He said, "Baraka Bashad, Baraka Bashad Baraka Bashad, May The Blessings Be!" He said, "Baraka Bashad, Baraka Bashad Baraka Bashad, May The Blessings Be! HU-UUU" * SUGMAD is an ancient word for God. ** The word "Mahanta" is a trademark of Eckankar (www.eckankar.org) and is used with permission.