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In 2007 I was extremely fortunate to stumble across the lineage of Sri Kaleshwar. Before he left his body in 2012 I was able to experience his presence in person both in Laytonville, CA and during fou...
What is Kirtan?
Great question. Here are a few answers...
1. Kirtan is call and response chanting which utilizes sacred names of the Divine.
2. Kirtan is the central practice of Bhakti Yoga, or t...
A Kirtan and Bhajan are closely related. Both are sung, with musical instruments, use Divine Names or Scriptures, and are oriented towards creating connection with the Divine.
I like to think of Kir...
Kirtan is a mystery.
We chant mantras (words/syllables) and incredible things happen such as:
- We feel more connected to our self, and others.
- We feel a connection with the Divine.
- Essential qu ...
A frequent question I receive is, how do I start chanting?
Here are a few thoughts on how to begin.
- Know that chanting is for everyone. Chanting isn't singing. Singing is for professionals. Chan ...
You're a total newbie to Kirtan and wondering, what's this all about? Here's a brief beginner's guide to Kirtan.
- Kirtan is call and response chanting from India. that invokes connection with the D ...
Krishna Das popped into Google in 2017 to deliver an hour long talk and chant session.
Click HERE to learn from a master about the Art of Kirtan.