by Kitzie | Mar 19, 2013 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
Durga. She is one powerful goddess. Later this week I’ll be posting the talk on the deities given by Dr. Manoj Chalam last month at the Denver Chant Fest. His murti of Durga practically leaped off the table at me during that talk, and now here she sits, riding...
by Kitzie | Jan 17, 2012 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
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...
by Kitzie | Aug 11, 2010 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
I have been playing some serious hooky–and not just because it’s August, although that’s part of it. I haven’t been wanting to engage too much in my spiritual practice–something none of you can relate to I’m sure. So I’m...
by Kitzie | Aug 3, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
New World Kirtan is going to Bhakti Fest–that would be four days of kirtan, yoga and workshops in Joshua Tree, CA September 9-12. This blows the door off my imagination, and last year I was just dying to be there. This year I’m taking recording equipment...
by Kitzie | Jun 15, 2010 | Meet the Musicians, New World Kirtan Podcast
Kirtan with Shantala is always magical. Heather’s angelic voice & guitar teamed with Benjy’s virtuoso esraj & spine-chilling vocals is an amazing combination. Their music is always an uncomplicated road to Spirit, paved with beautiful melodies...
