by Kitzie | Apr 3, 2012 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
“Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo” is the Adi Mantra. Translated “I bow to the Creative Wisdom, I bow to the Divine Teacher, it is chanted at the beginning of a Kundalini Yoga session to help us tune into the Divine flow & self knowledge we all carry...
by Kitzie | Feb 12, 2012 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
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,...
by Crystal | Dec 20, 2011 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
I’ve been haunted by the song “Bismillah” since I heard it several weeks ago. The word “Bismillah” comes from the Islamic tradition, and it can be translated in several ways. It expresses our prayer that we may have the blessing of...
by Kitzie | Nov 1, 2011 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
This week’s podcast is about honoring Shiva, the name of the consciousness that lives within each one of us. “Om Namah Shivaya” means “I bow to Shiva.” When you chant this mantra, you honor Shiva – your true Self. It’s your true Self that urges you...
by Kitzie | Aug 9, 2011 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
… is love, sweet love? Close, but no cigar. The world can always use more love, but this week’s podcast is all about compassion. For Tibetan Buddhists, compassion is the most important spiritual practice. It is said that all the teachings of the Buddha are...
by Kitzie | Mar 8, 2011 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
Spring is springing up here in Oregon, and so the set this week was inspired by the life force represented by the goddess Tara. In the Buddhist tradition, Tara is more than a goddess — she’s a female Buddha who can take human form. There are many chants to...
