Support Mira and Tulsi through Grief, Loss, & Love

Dear Friends, Family, Fans... Beloveds...

Many of you have heard and felt the unexpected passing of David Newman (Durga Das), a deeply revered member of our global Yoga and Sacred Music community.

David was a cherished luminary, touching hearts far and wide with his devotional music, profound teachings, kindness, laughter, and boundless love.

In honor of his memory and in solidarity with his grieving family, we have established this GoFundMe to support Mira and Tulsi, David's beloved life partner and their daughter, as they navigate this profound loss.

This past March, David had a sudden incident that called for medical attention. Within 24 hours, inoperable brain cancer was revealed and David’s life journey, at only 60 years old, had taken a radical change.

While David explored various possible paths of recovery, he realized it was his time to journey onward. Just 5 weeks later, on April 18th, at home with Mira and Tulsi by his side, David gently slid into the arms of the Beloved (days prior to his daughter’s 13th birthday.)

His departure has left a palpable void in the hearts of his family and devoted followers and admirers worldwide. While his teachings live on through his music, his writings, and the countless lives he had touched, we can’t help but think of the two he held most dear to him, Mira and their daughter, Tulsi.

As friends and family, we are rallying together to offer our support and assistance. While we cannot ease the pain of their loss, we can alleviate some of the financial burdens they now unexpectedly face.

David, Mira, and Tulsi formed a close-knit family unit, bound together by love, laughter, and tremendous care and joy.

David and Mira shared a 30 year friendship and 20 year partnership grounded in love, devotion, shared values, and unwavering support for one another. Together, they navigated the complexities of life with grace and resilience. For decades they traveled the globe, giving us countless experiences of heart-opening kirtan concerts, devotional workshops, and musical recordings. They were true examples of Living Love.

During David's final weeks, Mira was by his side around the clock as his caretaker and a pillar of love and strength. He cherished her presence next to him. David would often hold Mira's hand and thank her... it was incredibly beautiful to witness.

Since Mira stepped away from her jobs to care for her beloved, the reach and fulfillment of this campaign are an opportunity for her and Tulsi to receive and to stabilize their new foundation while doing their best to move forward in the wake of this unexpected tragedy.

Through this GoFundMe, we have the opportunity to ensure that they are upheld by the same spirit of generosity and compassion that defined David's life and legacy.

This is a testament to the power of empathy, community, and connection—a reminder that they are not alone as they navigate this journey of loss and remembrance.

For Mira, the deeper goals of this campaign are about honoring the love and partnership she shared with David and ensuring that his legacy lives on. Your contribution will support her with the resources she needs to navigate the challenges of single parenthood. To pay for expenses, bills, fund the reprinting of David’s writings, and discover new ways of sharing his teachings.

For Tulsi, this campaign is about honoring the memory of her beloved father and ensuring that his love and support continue to guide her journey. We want to give her the opportunity to pursue her dreams and fulfill her potential, just as her father would have wanted. So many of us have watched Tulsi grow and light up our lives… and mostly David’s life. He was such a proud Papa!

Grief comes in and makes a permanent stamp. It is weighty, weird, and wildly consuming. We would like to give Mira and Tulsi the ample time and space to be able to reconstruct their lives with love and loss.

Your support, whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser with others, is deeply appreciated.

No donation is too small, and every contribution will directly support Mira and Tulsi.

As David sings in his song, "we are like stars, stars in the sky... the darker this night, the brighter we will shine." Let us show these two beautiful souls how much Light and support is available to them.

For those of you unfamiliar with David, yet moved by this campaign, you can learn more about David here: davidnewmanmusic.com

Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and generosity.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Jade and Ameya

(Mira's sister and best friend)

June 10th, 2024

*note: Mira's full name is Mindy Groff, that is why you see that name referred to on this GoFundMe.