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.But there’s a lot more to kirtan than meets the ear. 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.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Bhajan - A Devotional Hymn of Praise[01:30] A Taste of Home Away from Home[02:58] Hare Krishna[05:22] Attuned With the Qualities of Divine Beings[07:00] Mahakumbha Mela[08:54] Sangham Triveni[10:47] Millions of Moonlit People[12:12] Kirtan En Masse[13:31] Kirtan Around the Corner[15:08] Anukirtana[16:36] Rounding on Retreat[18:33] Agnimile Purohitam[20:24] An Effect on Consciousness[22:42] The Witness Benefits Most Greatly[24:07] Anukirtanam and Vedic Meditation[25:30] Puja in Person[27:14] Maintaining the Purity of the Teaching[28:06] The Forgotten Art of Transcendence[29:41] A Regal Recipient[31:03] A Preference for Listening[32:16] Transcendent Relief[33:42] Nishkam Karma Yoga[34:56] Pronouncing Impulses of Creative Intelligence[36:17] I Want Wawa[38:09] Yagya[40:08] Destructive Interference[42:15] Become the Innocent WitnessUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
If you'd like to join Thom at the upcoming Retreat in India, January 8-18, 2024, please visit https://thomknoles.com/india-retreat for details. Early bird rates end on August 4th (though we expect to be fully booked by that time so please register now if you are interested).