What is kirtan? In layman's terms kirtan is a simple and yet very powerful way to meditate. kirtan is an ancient form of mantra meditation accompanied by live music and. Unlike your typical music event, kirtan is not a concert performance but is an interactive journey of self-discovery. Kirtan is generally performed with two or more persons in call and response fashion where a kirtan leader sings a mantra and others respond by repeating the chant while capturing the melody and mood it was sung. As singing is the universal language of the spirit and the song of the soul, kirtan is an effortless and joyful way to meditate for everyone. Singing sacred mantras accompanied by music, focuses the mind very easily and naturally on the beautiful sound vibrations of kirtan, transporting one into a deep relaxed state of meditation. The singing and chanting of kirtan helps to shift our consciousness to a higher state of awareness, reawakening one's inner spiritual connection. Kirtan can be said to be food for the soul and can easily shake off a bad mood, getting us out of our head and into our heart space. But most importantly kirtan is fun - Kirtan lifts the spirit and brings joy to the heart!
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