Welcome Spring

by | Apr 7, 2009 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes

Sometimes the feel for the whole podcast is inspired by a song.   “Bhaja Mana Ma” by Shantala combined with the sun in my eyes served as inspiration for this week’s set.  It has been seventy degrees here for the last few days, and I’ve been...

Walking With Kirtan

by | Mar 24, 2009 | Exercise To Kirtan, New World Kirtan Podcast

I”m just back from a walk with the music from this week’s set.  It’s  a cold, nasty windy rainy day . . . and I expected the kirtan to do its usual magic.  It did, but it took me awhile to get there as it was cold and rainy and I was all woe is me. ...

Sunday Satsang

by | 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...

Only One Sin . . .

by | 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...