Spiritual roar, it says. But honestly, I couldn’t roar. Instead, I calmed down.

What is bhajan to you? What is kirtan? For me, they’ve never been just songs or rituals. It’s a source. Source for a revival. Over time, though, we’ve confined these sacred sounds to one style, one form, one pattern. That’s it. No more, no less.

But why limit ourselves? Why not break free from these boundaries? This is exactly the kind of experiment we need.

I’ve always admired Krishna Das’ kirtans; they have been a constant source of comfort and devotion for me. But now, there’s something fresh, something raw and real coming from our own ground. Trilok’s Achyutam Keshavam is a bold, powerful rock version of a timeless bhajan.

The AI visuals in this video are nothing short of enchanting. They capture the tranquil beauty of Banaras ghat with such grace and depth that it feels like a living, breathing homage to the city’s timeless spirit. Even though it’s AI-generated, the imagery flows effortlessly with the music, creating a calming, almost meditative experience that draws you in.

Every frame pulse with vibrant life, from the soft glow of the river to the subtle hues of dawn, making the visuals not just a backdrop, but an emotional journey in themselves.

It’s intense yet strangely calming. It captures the energy of devotion but also brings you back to stillness. It’s a modern expression that respects the soul of the original without being trapped by tradition.

Behind the scenes, this masterpiece is brought to life by a passionate and skilled team working seamlessly together. The music, composed by Trilok and expertly mixed and mastered by Sreejith Vijayan, sets the perfect tone. Leading the project with vision is Debatra Ghosh. The video team includes Ravi, who handled editing and color grading, Akshay Waghela, who crafted the graphics, and Lavanya, who directed the entire piece, supported by associate designers Zain and Manasvi.

Technical finesse comes courtesy of Andrea Mazarello’s backend optimization and the AI supervision of Galleri5. The entire Trilok A Team, Nitika, Aasma, Deb, Aniket, Esther, Lakshmi, Mehek, Nilay, Vedanth, Anuja, and Sujal, contributed their heart and soul to this beautiful collaboration.

This version was more like a quieting force, a calm in the middle of the noise. This is devotional music for a new era: fearless, heartfelt, and unapologetically alive.

Let rock meet devotion.