The Faces Of Ganesh

Ganesh pops up a lot on the podcast. We have shows dedicated to him here, and here. Ganesh is the guy you want ahead of you on the path, clearing the way with his trunk -- that's why he's often invoked at the beginning of a trip or business venture. He is the most popular deity in India, and devotees believe that when he is worshiped "he grants success, prosperity and protection against adversity.[119]" Have fun with him!...

One For Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine's Day dear hearts! I'm off having a sweet Valentine's day with my honey, so here is a love-filled set from the New World Kirtan library. Enjoy. Yesterday was Valentine's Day, and so this week's set was inspired by Love.  There's the "Radhe Suite" which tells the love story of Krishna & Radhe, and a chant by Shantala that sings of the Love that dwells within each of us. But my favorite this week is...

The Om Set

The tracks this week are of just one chant, the very powerful Om chant -- a single syllable that is sacred in the traditional Hindu religion. Om is a mantra, a sound that when chanted will cause spiritual transformation. If nothing else the set is very soothing, and just might help you get to sleep on those nights when your mind keeps chattering. I hope you find it helpful in whatever way you use it. Until next time, my...

Fresh Tracks IX

This week's podcast once again features the best of new artists to the podcast, and also new releases from some old favorites. Enjoy the set! Namaste. SONG ARTIST CD Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om Om Yvette Into the Arms of Love The Fullness (Poornamadah) Go-Ray & Duke The Yoga Sessions: Go-Ray & Duke Shiva Shambho (Ethno Remix) Girish Remixed Jaya Sita Ram David Lurey The Global Bhakti Project Rasa Lila...

Sat Nam

This week's set brings you the best of the Kundalini chants I've listened to recently. Kundalini music is fascinating stuff, and if you want to learn more about it there's no better place than Spirit Voyage's website. If you're curious about the meaning of any chant, their mantra-pedia is a great resource. Enjoy, dear ones. Namaste. SONG ARTIST CD Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om Morning Ragga AYKANNA Livelight –...

He Ma Durga

The word Durga means 'invincible' in Sanskrit. Durga is an incarnation of the Mother Goddess, and she is extremely powerful. She is also extremely popular, and is the star of a major religious text of praise called the Devi Mahatmya that dates from the 5th century. Durga manifests when demonic powers threaten to overwhelm the world. When these forces create imbalance, all the gods unite, creating the divine energetic force...