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  Welcome To Boulder Kirtan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kirtan is the calling, the crying, the reaching across infinite space, digging into the heart’s deepest well to touch and be touched by the Divine Presence.
Kirtan is part of an ancient form of Yoga known as Bhakti, or the Yoga of Devotion.
Kirtan is a devotional practice and an important aspect of the path of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion.
www.boulderkirtan.com   (760 words)

  
 What's Gurbani Kirtan
Kirtan is an intricate combination of sound, mantras, 'shabads', music, rhythm and breath used to create a state of inner meditative awareness.
Kirtan has taken many turns in its expressive form over the centuries and today the style and format continues to evolve with the "trends" of the time.
Kirtan is a birthright and privilege for all humanity.
www.kirtan.20m.com /custom2.html   (1404 words)

  
 Kirtan - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In spite of several interruptions, kirtan continued to be performed at the Golden Temple and other historical Gurdwaras with due attention to raga, taal and dhuni.
Kirtan at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, was discontinued (on account of the persecution and atrocities of Muslim rulers) for many years in the eighteenth century.
Sing the Kirtan, the Praises of the Lord of the Universe, and all sins and sorrows shall depart.
www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Kirtan   (3038 words)

  
 LA Yoga. Feature. Getting the Kirtan Buzz
Kirtan, which is singing a mantra over and over again, is the perfect practice to lure my mind into meditation.
Kirtan is gaining momentum in cities large and small all across the United States.
American kirtan is rapidly morphing, with mantras set to many different styles of music—from classical Indian, to rock, reggae, Gospel and beyond--so you have numerous options to match your vibe.
www.layogamagazine.com /issue12/feature/kirtan.htm   (1429 words)

  
 Just Chant - Kirtan in New York City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The word Kirtan means to communicate, to share, to participate in, to celebrate, to praise, and to glorify.
Kirtan is the transcendental process for reviving the original and pure consciousness of the spirit soul.
During this period the influence and style of kirtan became the focal point for the upsurge in religious expression in Bengal, which was inspired mainly by the great saint Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
www.radhagovinda.net /justchant/kirtan.html   (193 words)

  
 Kirtan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kirtan is one of the pillars of Sikhism and in that context refers to the singing of the sacred hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib to set music normally in classical Raags format.
Kirtan Sohila is recited before cremating the dead body.
Whoever speaks and listens to the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises is rid of evil-mindedness.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kirtan   (2989 words)

  
 About Kirtan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kirtan opens the heart and allows a lightness to arise as we are filled up from within by the present moment and the energy of the chant.
Kirtan gives us an opportunity to strip away the layers of conditioning that separate us from experiencing our naked hearts flaming with love, at least for a moment, maybe longer.
Kirtan is typically chanted in a call and response format in which the leader sings a phrase and the group sings it back over and over again.
www.floweringlotus.com /second_level/kirtan.html   (267 words)

  
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Kirtan restores the forgotten and lost glory of the soul.
The melody of devotional Kirtan, the melody of Nam unites the Soul with the Lord.
For a sikh, kirtan is elixer of his life, it is the holy music of his soul.
www.india4world.com /Indian-religion/religion-sikhism/kirtan.shtml   (1303 words)

  
 Kirtan: Ancient Medicine for Modern Man
Kirtan is universal and transcendental, and it should be re-established world-wide, because Kirtan is the only means to counteract the fear, anxiety and illusion of this age.
Kirtan, in its broadest sense, is the process of appealing by sound vibration to the spirits beyond.
The difference between the materialist's Kirtan and the devotee's Kirtan is the object of the Kirtan.
www.hansadutta.com /KIRTAN/k4.html   (1709 words)

  
 Yoga for Life - Kirtan
In Yoga, Kirtan is the practice of singing and repeating the name of God (in both male and female aspects), as well as using descriptive phrases or divine attributes.
Kirtan can be a bridge between our outer and inner selves and an expression of our desire to know and love the Divine within.
Kirtan is also said to be part of Bhakti yoga - the yoga of devotion.
yogaforlife.ca /kirtan.html   (539 words)

  
 Welcome to Easton Yoga! - Kirtan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kirtan, the ancient Indian practice of spirited group chanting, is becoming more and more popular in the West especially with the rising interest in yoga.
Kirtan is the practice of singing sacred mantras over and over again in a simple melodic and rhythmic format, accessible to anyone.
The practice of kirtan can be approached simply as a form of meditation, whereby the repetition of the mantra cleanses and clarifies the mind.
www.eastonyoga.com /cms/index.php?page=What_is_Kirtan   (732 words)

  
 DailyOM - Kirtan
Kirtan, the devotional chanting of Sikhism from India, is considered an integral part of worship, so much so that it is considered a duty of Sikhs to listen and sing Kirtan as frequently as possible.
Kirtan means "singing" in Sanskrit, which is the traditional language of the hymns, though the mantras are now sung in many different languages.
Kirtan is typically chanted in a call and response format with a leader singing a phrase that the group repeats back.
www.dailyom.com /articles/2004/183.html   (374 words)

  
 Bhajan ala Kirtan?? - Kirtan and Bhajan - tribe.net
yes kirtan or sankirtan generally means stand dance and chant whereas bhajan is sitting.
I'm told that "Kirtan" means "to shout!" So in kirtan, we shout praises to the divine.
However, I've been to so-called "kirtans" where people are sitting as well as dancing, where one song is a shout and a celebration and the next takes us subtly into stillness...
kirtan.tribe.net /thread/63fa4d93-b984-4c83-a5fa-4e4261a06396   (254 words)

  
 OnMilwaukee.com Music: Ragani's voice inspires local kirtan craze
From the Sanskrit word for singing, kirtan is a style of chanting that originated in East India and is one of the world's oldest forms of spiritual music.
Traditionally, kirtan is call-and-response devotional chanting with a leader singing a simple Sanskrit mantra and the group repeating it.
The cost of kirtan is a $5 donation, except when special guests lead the group, in which case the suggested donation is $15.
www.onmilwaukee.com /music/articles/kirtan.html   (1097 words)

  
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The group has shared kirtan, yoga chants, meditation workshops and special wellness presentations at hundreds of shrines, homes, yoga centers, programs, and concerts world-wide.
He began singing Kirtan, chanting and practicing yoga during his elementary school years and continues to share this passion to date.
This special blend of participating kirtan and chanting music is a great experience for the entire family.
www.kirtan.20m.com   (276 words)

  
 Shabad Kirtan - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
But Sikh kirtan abstains from all outward expression or frenzy in the form of clapping and dancing.
The texts of the shabad kirtan are those that comprise the Holy Book of Sikhs known as the Guru Granth Sahib, or Adi Granth, compiled by Guru Arjan in 1604.
About kirtan (music directed to the expression of devotion) it has been said: kirtanu nirmolak hira anand guni gahira—kirtan is an invaluable jewel, bringing bliss, treasure of noble qualities (GG, 893).
www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Shabhad_Kirtan   (8187 words)

  
 Sangita Devi Kirtan: Music of the Divine Mother. Kirtan in Asheville, NC
Kirtan is held at Namaste Yoga Center in Asheville, NC every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 by donation.
Kirtan is bhakti yoga, the path of devotion, the path of the heart.
The origin of the word kirtan in the Sanskrit language means to 'sing holy praises.' kirtan roots come from India where people gathered in the streets singing and praising the names of the divine in joy and delight as they lost themselves into bliss.
sangitadevi.com   (324 words)

  
 Kirtan St. Louis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kirtan is singing or chanting to create a spiritual connection.
Kirtan comes from the Bhakti yoga movement of 15th century India.
To participate in Kirtan all that is needed is the willingness to sing with the purpose of creating a stronger connection to the divine.
www.bradfordsmithmusic.com /Kirtan_StLouis.html   (306 words)

  
 Dave Stringer
Mantras quiet the mind, and music frees the heart.The intention of kirtan is consciousness-transformative, directing the singers to vanish into the song as drops merge into the ocean.
Kirtan (from the Sanskrit word for singing) is easily learned and instantly memorable.
Le kirtan est une extension naturelle de la pratique du yoga au travers duquel on se retrouve regèneré.
www.davestringer.com /kirtan/kirtan.html   (319 words)

  
 KIRTAN
Kirtan is not a concert or a club activity as we witness at the organized religious places now-a-days.
Kirtan of the Holy Name as talked by the Gurbani is meant for mental purification only, so that we may strengthen our Love or Devotion of the Self and attain Intuitive Poise (Sahaj) necessary for linking with the Endless Divine Pulse within.
Kirtan naam simrat raho jab lag ghat saas
www.gurbani.org /webart8.htm   (5164 words)

  
 Kirtan
She says the kirtan band is planning to record a CD, and may even embark on a Midwest tour-which will bring the music to even more people.
It is compiled of several kirtans that took place at Moksha this summer.
The CD will be available at Moksha Yoga Center, 700 N. Carpenter, where kirtans are held at 7:30 P.M. on the first Saturday of each month (September 8, October 6, November 3); www.mokshayoga.com.
www.yogachicago.com /sep01/kirtan.shtml   (861 words)

  
 Kirtan call
Kirtan, from the Sanskrit "to sing," is an ancient form of call-and-response devotional chant.
Kirtan asks practitioners to free their thoughts and then delivers them to a state that’s very still.
Kirtan’s intention is that many voices come together as one voice.
www.gmtoday.com /content/LSW/2006/July/66.asp   (2107 words)

  
 Ozaukee County, Wisconsin - Arts & Entertainment - Kirtan with Ragani   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kirtan band members include Ragani (lead vocals and harmonium), Michael Kashou (fretless bass, Arabic tabla), Tim Maher (djembe, Native American drum), Holly Haebig (flute, vocals, hand percussion), Fred Bliffert (Arabic tabla), Dave Blessum (guitar), Dale Buegel (hand percussion, vocals) and a number of backup singers.
Kirtan is a participatory, cross-cultural music experience that originated in India many centuries ago and engages the audience in call-and-response chanting with complex instrumental backup reinforcing the captivating, repetitive rhythms.
Ragani is a second-generation yoga practitioner, with lifelong involvements in yoga, meditation, and complementary medicine, and she has lectured in the U.S. and abroad on topics of yoga science and stress management.
www.co.ozaukee.wi.us /Events/KirtanRagani.htm   (791 words)

  
 Naam or Word: KIRTAN - Celestial Music or Divine Harmony (Book 4)
In this age, Kirtan of Hari Naam is the sovereign remedy.
Kirtan is a potent remedy for removing all ills and afflictions--physical, mental and accidental.
Kirtan frees one from all the deadly sins and lusts of the flesh.
www.ruhanisatsangusa.org /naam/naam-kirtan.htm   (1654 words)

  
 Bhajan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A bhajan or kirtan is basically a Hindu or Sikh devotional song, often of ancient origin.
Kirtans are deeply rooted in the Vedic tradition.
Chanting of bhajans and kirtan continues to be a favorite mode of worship in the Bhakti tradition of Hinduism, a tradition often regarded as far more accessible to the average person.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bhajan   (961 words)

  
 Phoenix Area Kirtan Sangha - Info
The musical forms, kirtan and bhajan, are essential components of virtually all Hindu worship, as well as of related traditions, such as Sikhism, where they play an indispensable role.
Kirtan typically employs fewer and much repeated phrases, while a bhajan may contain elaborate verses and melodic improvisations, sometimes with sung mono-syllables (generally, the names of the notes, themselves).
Though the kirtan leader may seem most immersed in the kirtan, she or he must maintain keen awareness of one's instrument, voice, and the overall progression of the group, while the participants or listeners may enjoy the full benefits without such distractions.
home.earthlink.net /~ktd_33/Phoenix_kirtan_info.html   (1078 words)

  
 Kirtan: Ancient Medicine for Modern Man
Kirtan, glorification of God through His names, is not a sectarian religious pratice.
The same principle of these materialistic Kirtans exists in Krishna Kirtan; only its effect is spiritual and everlasting.
When the devotees are performing Krishna Kirtan, and everyone is enthusiastically chanting Hare Krishna, it has great potency for invoking the Lord.
www.hansadutta.com /KIRTAN/k.html   (459 words)

  
 Ragani- Kirtan With Ragani- Yoga Chants, Yoga Chanting, Calendar of Events, Listen to Kirtan Yoga Chant Soundclips, ...
Kirtan is held on Milwaukee's east side at the North Shore Presbyterian Church, 4048 N. Bartlett Ave (just one-half block northeast of the Capitol Drive post office in Shorewood).
To see words of the chants in Kirtan with Ragani, go to lyrics page, and if you were at a kirtan this past month and wish to know what chants we did, go to Kirtan Currents page.
Kirtan (yoga chant) is a participatory, cross-cultural music experience that incorporates the audience right into the performance.
www.raganiworld.com /kirtan.html   (735 words)

  
 carnatic.com > Karmasaya : Full Text Search Results : Kirtan
It is important that the aspirant should be protected from the monotony of one-sided spiritual practice leading to reaction and a return to worldly activity with a vengeance.
The beauty of divine life lies in the fact that the seriousness of meditation is tempered with the joy of Kirtan, the happiness and strength of service, the peace of Japa and the understanding of Svadhyaya (reading of scriptures).
Kirtans are sung, bells are rung, the conch is blown, and Sanskrit hymns are recited in praise of Lord Krishna.
www.carnatic.com /karmasaya/index.php?full=Kirtan   (533 words)

  
 Gateway to Sikhism : Sikhism FAQs:Describe the Sikh worship.
Generally in the Gurdwara, musicians either sing alone or request the Sangat to repeat after them the lines of the hymn in chorus.
According to the Gurus, Kirtan is food for the soul.
Though there are professional singers, the best Kirtan is one in which the entire Sangat sings in chorus, then all can partake of this divine food as every one needs it.
allaboutsikhs.com /mansukh/115.htm   (396 words)

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