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About Kirtan & Devotional Chanting in South Florida
What exactly do you do at a Kirtan?
You sing to God-it's as simple as that. Most commonly, ancient Sanskrit Mantras are sung in an exchange of energy know as call and response. The person leading the Kirtan sings a short line with a simple melody, and the rest of the gathering repeats it. Then the leader sings the next line and so forth. Most Mantras are very easy. Many of them use more than one name for God. In current practice, some Kirtan leaders are also using popular songs, such as "Amazing Grace". Others are also writing spiritual songs of their own, which lead into Mantras. Also very common to a Kirtan is beginning a Mantra with a spirit of devotion and calmness and then, as the spirit moves, the tempo might get faster and the volume increase, reflecting the feeling of ecstatic connection experienced at that very moment. A Kirtan does not necessarily only consist of singing. Teachings, stories, and discussions of spiritual matters are also often part of the evening. - Richard Broken, http://yellowbellmusi...
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