The Function and Relevance of Kirtan

<p>Kirtan has become popular outside of India in recent decades. The heightened feelings that can arise from devotional chanting have made it a compelling activity for many wanting to experience Vedic wisdom at the level of feeling.</p><p><br></p><p>But there’s a lot more to kirtan than meets the ear. </p><p><br></p><p>In this fascinating episode, Thom discusses the origins and the function of kirtan, and explains how it can be experienced optimally and with deep reverence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p>[00:00] Bhajan - A Devotional Hymn of Praise</p><p>[01:30] A Taste of Home Away from Home</p><p>[02:58] Hare Krishna</p><p>[05:22] Attuned With the Qualities of Divine Beings</p><p>[07:00] Mahakumbha Mela</p><p>[08:54] Sangham Triveni</p><p>[10:47] Millions of Moonlit People</p><p>[12:12] Kirtan En Masse</p><p>[13:31] Kirtan Around the Corner</p><p>[15:08] Anukirtana</p><p>[16:36] Rounding on Retreat</p><p>[18:33] Agnimile Purohitam</p><p>[20:24] An Effect on Consciousness</p><p>[22:42] The Witness Benefits Most Greatly</p><p>[24:07] Anukirtanam and Vedic Meditation</p><p>[25:30] Puja in Person</p><p>[27:14] Maintaining the Purity of the Teaching</p><p>[28:06] The Forgotten Art of Transcendence</p><p>[29:41] A Regal Recipient</p><p>[31:03] A Preference for Listening</p><p>[32:16] Transcendent Relief</p><p>[33:42] Nishkam Karma Yoga</p><p>[34:56] Pronouncing Impulses of Creative Intelligence</p><p>[36:17] I Want Wawa</p><p>[38:09] Yagya</p><p>[40:08] Destructive Interference</p><p>[42:15] Become the Innocent Witness</p><p><br><strong>Useful Links</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:info@thomknoles.com">info@thomknoles.com</a> </p><p><a href="https://thomknoles.com/">https://thomknoles.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles">https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles">https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles">https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles</a></