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 | Dec 6, 2011 | Let’s Play Kirtan!, New World Kirtan Podcast
If you play a musical instrument and like to sing kirtan, this week’s set is for you. It’s five chants that are eminently singable and as a bonus they’re also easy to play. We’ll have a link to the music so you can sing and play to your...
by Kitzie | Nov 27, 2011 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Sunday Satsang
My Thanksgiving cooking/Christmas decorating/shipment unpacking has kind of taken over my life. But things are progressing — I can sit down in my living room again, and my mother is here with us in a way that she has never been for the holidays. For your...
by Kitzie | Nov 8, 2011 | Kirtan Live!, New World Kirtan Podcast
This week I got a hankering for some of the live stuff. I missed my fix at Bhakti Fest this year, and OMmersion in April was just too long to wait. So, an all live set awaits you. Enjoy! SONG ARTIST CD Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om Ong Sohung Snatam Kaur Live In...
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 | Oct 25, 2011 | Kitzie’s Mom, New World Kirtan Podcast
When you’re standing watching a tsunami of grief coming at you, knowing you can’t escape, knowing it will change your life … what is there to do? One option is to dig deep, and call on a spiritual belief system to help you withstand the pain. Over...