![]() ![]() Hail to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue, Grant me strength, wit and wisdom and remove my sorrows and shortcomings. I know that this body of mine has no intelligence, so I recall you, Son of the Wind I sing the pure fame of the best of Raghus, which bestows the four fruits of life.īudhi heena tanu jaanike sumiraun pawana kumaaraīala budhi vidyaa dehu mohin harahu kalesa bikaara Having polished the mirror of my heart with the dust of my Guru’s lotus feet Shree Guru charana saroja raja nija manu mukuru sudhariīaranaun Raghubara bimala jasu jo daayaku phala chaari This translation is from Krishna Das and can be found on his website. Hanuman Chalisa– a 40 verse Sanskrit ode to Hanuman- the archetype who represents devotion to our teachers, loved ones, and ourselves and celebrates our own faith within our strength! Read the story of the Ramayana to learn about Hanuman, Ram and Sita, and their triumph against the demon Ravana, who represents the obstacles of love we have within ourselves. Here are a few of the mantras, songs, and chants that we will explore: As Kirtan artist and Bhakti Yogi David Newman says, the root of the word Kirtana means “to cut through”, so we can think of it as cutting through what separates us to create one voice. It doesn’t matter what our voices sound like, and everyone can participate in creating the vibrations of our Highest selves in which we are all one. The word Kirtana means “to praise” and because Kirtan’s roots are in singing the names of the divine, we can celebrate the qualities of the divine aspects of our being. Each person will have their own way of embodying the vibration some of us simply listen while meditating, some do Yoga asana, some sing enthusiastically, and some dance. It can be a powerful experience but does not have to be a religious one. This can be done in any language, and in so many different ways. Kirtan is a group celebration of a collective intention of peace and love through music. So, Haribol is not unlike “Praise the Lord’, in any way you are comfortable with. Bol or Bolo means “speak it, preach it, say it”. Hari Bol! – Hari is “The one who takes away or removes illusions” and is the energy of our own divinity, often associated with the archetype Krishna. Kirtan with Narayani (Noelle Whittington) You’ll be invited to listen and enjoy, or sing your heart out as you like! All are welcome to experience this powerful form of sound meditation in your own way. No experience or a “singing voice” is necessary. Kirtan is simply a musical celebration of our own personal intention, calling upon many different spiritual traditions and many styles of music. The leader or Kirtan “wallah” typically plays a harmonium and is often accompanied by a percussionist. Peace - and Namaste.The word Kirtan means “to glorify”, and traditionally the ancient, sacred practice of Bhakti (devotion) Yoga was used as a form of worship by singing the Divine names in a call and response fashion. Please enjoy the journey to your inner self, my friends. Most of the chants in the set are from the Kundalini tradition, but there is also a lovely one by Shantala. It brings me to the place inside that is quiet. Translated “I bow to the Creative Wisdom, I bow to the Divine Teacher, it is chanted at the beginning of a Kundalini Yoga session to help us tune into the Divine flow & self knowledge we all carry within. I’ve found many ways to use this mantra in my practice, for instance to ground before I meditate or do Japa, or even to warm up before a voiceover session. “Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo” is the Adi Mantra.
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