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 | Jan 10, 2012 | Fresh Tracks, New World Kirtan Podcast
Bust my buttons if there isn’t just some mighty fine kirtan out in the world these days. The music this week was so juicy it was difficult to choose just one from the CDs in the set. I hope you enjoy this Fresh Tracks offering as much as I enjoyed putting it...
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...
