This is a Prayer for Pachamama in Quechua and Spanish given to us by Don Américo Yábar. It is one of several variations which we, as a Waiki community, speak together.
Here it is recited by Ana María Hernando and recorded by Bruce Casteel for Sherry Wiggins’ art project titled “Prayers for Others” in 2011.
Have a listen:
Quechua
Santa Tierra Pachamama
Chaski Waiku
Yanapawaiki (waiku)
Nanta Kichawaiku
Taita Inti
Kanchawaiku
Mama Tuta
Mama Quilla
Mama Nina
Hatun Apu
English
Sacred Mother Father Earth
Receive us
Help us
Open the path
Father Sun
Illuminate Us
Mother Night
Mother Moon
Mother Fire
Highest Mountain
Spanish
Santa Tierra Pachamama
Recíbenos
Ayúdanos
Abre el camino
Padre Sol
Ilumínanos
Madre Noche
Madre Luna
Madre Fuego
La más alta Montaña