Guest guest Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Sat Nam, Does Kirtan Kryia can be done accompanied with a musical version of SaTaNaMa or not? Thanks for your answers Ne gardez plus qu'une seule adresse mail ! Copiez vos mails vers Mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Sa-Ta-Na-Ma -And why not? One could hire a whole group of talented musicians to play and chant while one chanted along. A whole orchestra even. I know that you are thinking in terms of an easy technological equivalent like a cd or mp3 player and only say this to help you imagine the direction this could be heading. I have never heard Yogiji teach Kirtan Kriya as a meditation to be chanted as accompaniment to anything recorded or otherwise. " Kirtan " means music of the soul. I suggest, as a yogi, you lift up your voice and sing to the cosmos and hear what you hear in turn. Divine love and blessings to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 satnamI don't believe there is any reason why kirtan kriya could not be accompanied by a musical version. The things to pay attention to, which may be difficult to find in a version not created specifically for this purpose, would be honoring the consistent repetition of the mantra, and the meditator staying focused on the mantra-not so much the music. Music done well for this purpose would provide support to your efforts to stay focused. Blessings, Jot Singh It's not the life that matters-It's the courage you bring to it.The Three Laws of ProsperityBe kind to everyoneNever speak ill of anyoneNever speak ill of yourselfYogi Bhajanwww.khalsakirpans.comwww.lifeknives.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 To paraphrase my old fiend Jot Singh on this kirtan kriya thing " It's not the tune you listen to that matters, it's the meditation that you bring to it. " (He-he) Anyway, the important thing is to meditate. Sometimes we meditate in silence, sometime to our own voices, and sometimes with others. This is just life folks! It's a test, this is ONLY a test. Treat it with good humor and love. It will return the same, on time and in abundance. Love. KartaPurkh S Khalsa Your job is to deal with everything in life with affection, love and kindness. --Yogi Bhajan http://kartapurkhkhalsa.typepad.com/ http://kckundaliniyoga.com http://kartapurkh.smugmug.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Actually, I’ve heard at least one recording of music with Kirtan Kriya but I don’t remember who it was by or where it is available. I’ve taught Kirtan Kriya for the last 30 years with guitar accompaniment and played with other musicians while it has been chanted. And maybe someday, we’ll have an orchestra! Yogi Bhajan didn’t teach the RaMaDaSa healing meditation with music but there are many beautiful arrangements (including the Pachelbel Canon) that really get the energy moving. It’s always been my belief and practice that appropriate music can introduce Naad Yoga and the science of chanting to students and deepen and enhance the experience for us ‘yogis’. Yogi Bhajan said that music is the manifestation of the unmanifested. It takes us beyond time and space in an instant. There’s always the time and place for chanting ‘a capella’ as well as with music. I’d say this is a ‘whatever floats your boat’ issue. Amar Singh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 There is a CD 'Sa Ta Na M'a, that has 2 versions, both you can use for Kirtan Kriya. the first is straight forward 'Sa Ta Na Ma' made for this meditation and even continues the music for a time without the mantra during the silent part of the meditation. The second version was originally made at the request of Yogi Bhajan for a White Tantric Yoga course, he was asked if this one could be used for the Kirtan Kriya Meditation he said 'Yes " . This Cd is available at http://www.spiritvoyage.com/shopping/ detail.cfm?sku=CDS-001156 Blessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Sat Nam, Wahe Guru Kaur has an incredible version of Kirtan Kriya as well as one for So Darshan Chakra Kriya. She did a beautiful job. Blessings, Anand Kaur Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 SAT NAM , I am looking for the d.v.d by HARI KIRN with the :"'Celestial Communication" and the appropriate gestures and mudras .... if any one knows where i could find it ...please..... thank you . jiwan jot kaur . Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Dear Jiwan Jot Kaur, My name is Gurudass Kaur. I'm not sure who is selling Hari Kirn Kaur's DVD but I just wanted to inform you that I just put out a new DVD called Mantras In Motion, with 11 Celestial Communications with mantra and mudras. It is being sold by www.spiritvoyage.com Check it out in case it is of interest to you. Love and blessings, Gurudass Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I suppose it can, but I would stick to doing it straight without music. Your own voice provides the music - an art of listening. If music is used, make sure it doesn't distract you from the meditative experience into a musical experience. A simple replica of the chanting notes would probably be okay, with a little tabla for the beat. But I'd leave out the tubas and electric guitars. And silence for the silent section, PLEASE! Sat Nam, GuruSangat Kaur, VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 weve actually used music in our research at it works very well. Dr Dharma. www.drdharma.com **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I did kirtan kriya twice daily for months with wahe guru kaur's (now known as Wah) audiocassette around 2000. They never transferred it to cd but they may still sell the cassetes at A-healing and she does continue the music during the silent part. I found it to be quite helpful. My husband played his version at the opening of Golden Bridge NYC last January and the class seemed to like it that way..so acapella or music works for me.. sat nam Amrita www.sewallhouse.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Kirtan Kriya by Wahe Guru Kaur is available there is a CD with 2 - 31 minute meditations, the other meditation on it is Sa Ta Na Ma by Simran. It has a light purple cover. https://www.spiritvoyage.com/shopping/detail.cfm?sku=CDS-001156 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Well, the tuba can have a very sweet sound if played well and a Stratocaster guitar with a tube amp can put one into the bliss! Bagpipes or kettle drums may be pushing it though! It’s really a matter of personal preference. A lot of Baroque and Classical music has a perfect Breath of Fire rhythm – I’ve never used it in teaching but do it all the time in my personal practice. You never know where inspiration lies. I found that when teaching Kirtan Kriya, especially beginners, it’s more effective to play guitar, even in the silent section, so students can keep their concentration and rhythm and not be distracted. I think we need to find what really works for ourselves and teach accordingly while always maintaining the integrity of the teachings. Amar Singh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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