by Kitzie | Mar 17, 2009 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
I don’t know a lot about the mythology of the Hindu gods, but being involved in an artistic pursuit (voice acting) always has me searching for the elusive muse. Saraswati fits the bill. She represents purity and creativity, especially in the context of...
by Kitzie | Mar 10, 2009 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Sunday Satsang
I was introduced to kirtan in an unusual way. Years ago I met Sujita, a Yoga teacher who lived in an old farmhouse just outside of town. She had classes there, and on Wednesday evening people came to chant. I didn’t know what chanting was, but I was going...
by Kitzie | Mar 3, 2009 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
Late last spring an Indian woman named Mother Meera came to our town and I went to see her. The experience changed my life. She’s coming again this month and I’ve signed up for her 2 PM darshan. To say I’m anticipating the event is putting it...
by Kitzie | Feb 24, 2009 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
“All my life, I had a choice of hate and love. I chose love, and I’m here.” A. R. Rahman had that to say when he won two Oscars for his music in Slumdog Millionaire. You can see and hear his award winning song “Jai Ho” here. Listen to the song,...
by Kitzie | Jan 19, 2009 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
The set this week celebrates the inauguration of Barack Obama as our next President The chants are all about about clearing out old energy and bringing in new. That’s why “Om Nama Shivaya” appears twice, by different artists—Wah & Shantala. Then comes “Om Namo...
