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Lineage: Swami Kaleshwar kirtan Feb 23, 2024

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...

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What is Kirtan? kirtan Feb 23, 2024

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...

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Kirtan & Bhajan kirtan Feb 23, 2024

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...

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The Power of Kirtan kirtan Feb 23, 2024

Kirtan is a mystery.

We chant mantras (words/syllables) and incredible things happen such as:

  1. We feel more connected to our self, and others. 
  2. We feel a connection with the Divine. 
  3. Essential qu
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Stepping Into a Chant Practice kirtan Feb 23, 2024

A frequent question I receive is, how do I start chanting?  

Here are a few thoughts on how to begin.

  1. Know that chanting is for everyone. Chanting isn't singing. Singing is for professionals. Chan
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Beginner's Guide to Kirtan kirtan Feb 23, 2024

You're a total newbie to Kirtan and wondering, what's this all about? Here's a brief beginner's guide to Kirtan. 

  1. Kirtan is call and response chanting from India. that invokes connection with the D
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The Art of Kirtan - Krishna Das at Google kirtan Feb 23, 2024

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

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