Welcome to our virtual kirtan gatherings of YouTube playlists featuring various artists singing (mostly) in the traditional call-and-response format. Each program plays for 45 to 75 minutes. Namaste _/\_ (Please note: We do not create the videos for the site, only collect them into playlists for your convenience and enjoyment, so we have no control over content, quality, ads, etc.)
"The music is not written, it is passed from heart to
heart" ~ Ravi Shankar
Welcoming back toBend the Maestros of divine sound and improvisation:
Mysore Nagaraj and Dr. Mysore Manjunath ~ violins
S. Rajarao ~ Mridangam percussion
OLD STONE CHURCH 157 NW Franklin Ave., Bend OR
Wednesday Oct. 3rd 7:30pm
(doors at 7pm)
tickets advance $15 at Taj Palace or www.bendticket.com (or door $20), kids free.
Taj Palace special pre-concert dinner package $25 for dinner + concert ticket
(stop by Taj and make your reservations 917 Wall st. or call 541-330-0774)
Music of
India features south India’s finest Violin Brothers, Mysore Nagaraj and
Dr. Mysore Manjunath along with their top percussionist Srimushnam
Rajarao. True masters of South Indian classical music, the
internationally renowned artists bring their celestial music to Bend
this fall from their international tour. The “Mysore” Violin Brothers,
Nagaraj and Manjunath were child prodigies taught by their brilliant
violinist father M. Mahadevappa, and have been highly praised and
awarded both in India and globally for their unique and highly acclaimed
sound.
Indian
classical “Raga” music ranges from serene & tranquil moods, to
exhilarating improvisations and musical conversations between artists.
RAGA is the melodic scale or mode in Indian music and is translated from
the sacred language of Sanskrit as "color, beauty, pleasure, or
passion" (from the root ranj). Unique to India's music is the ability to
deeply paint or color the mind and reach the hearts of it's listeners.
Today's 65 minute playlist of nine songs includes selections performed at the Yoga Vidya Ashram in Germany with artists Janin, Sundaram, Ramdas, Kavita and others.
EnJOY!
Yoga Vidya Ashram, Germany
1 - Gayatri Mantra by Janin 7:10
2 - Maha Mantra by Sundaram 8:08
3 - Devakinandana Gopala by Janin and Friends 8:31
4 - Govinda Hari Om - Krishna Kirtan 5:23
5 - Krishna Kirtan: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya - Janin Devi and Friends 6:57
6 - Shiva Shiva Shambho - Mantra-Singen mit Ramdas 6:36
7 - Jay Jay Shiva Shambo - Janin Devi 10:23
8 - Jaya Mata Kali - Kirtan in praise of the Divine Mother 7:11
9 - Om Purnamidah Purnamidam - Mantra-Singen mit Kavita 4:46
Today's Satsang is approximately 50 minutes long and has one main component, a speech given by Swami Vivekananda on September 15, 1893 at The Parliament Of Religions held in Chicago, IL.
This is a real Treasure!
EnJOY!
1 - Gayatri Mantra 9:04
2 - Swami Vivekananda 1893 Chicago Speech Part I 21:13
3 - Swami Vivekananda 1893 Chicago Speech Part II 12:24
Today's virtual kirtan includes songs with traditional Indian artists Hari Om Sharan, Jagjit Singh, Suresh Wadkar, Priya Sisters, Ravinda Sathe & Devki Pandit.
Six videos play for 60 minutes. EnJOY!!!
1 - Sanskrit Chant - Gayatri Mantra 5:17
2 - "Ragupati Raghav Raja Ram" a Bhajan by Hari Om Sharan 8:56
Guru Purnima (IAST: Guru Pūrṇimā, sanskrit: गुरु पूर्णिमा) is a festival traditionally celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists.
"On this day, disciples offer puja (worship) or pay respect to their Guru (Spiritual Guide).
"It falls on the day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh (June - July) of the Shaka Samvat, Indian national calendar and Hindu calendar."
Fifteen videos play for approximately 52 minutes: Featuring Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Swami Vivekananda, Ramana Maharshi (silent), Swami Sri Yukteswar (silent), Paramahansa Yogananda, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, HAIDAKHAN BABAJI, Prabhupada, Osho, Sathya Sai Baba, Ammachi, Anthony deMello, and Jiddu Krishnamurti.
EnJOY!
1 - SRI SATHYA SAI BABA SINGS THE GAYATRI MANTRA: (Sai slideshow) 5:05
2 - Guru Purnima - Celebrating the Pinnacle [Sri Sri Ravi Shankar] 3:11
3 - Swami Vivekananda Speech at Chicago (Sept 1893) - Welcome Address 3:47
Today's Satsang is approximately 109 minutes long and has one main component, a conversation between Mystic Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev and K. V. Kamath, Chairman of Infosys Limited, the second-largest IT services company in India.
The fact that television in India includes a program called "In Conversaton With The Mystic" tickles the daylights out of me! I wonder if we will ever have a program like this in the U. S.
EnJOY!
1 - Gayatri Mantra 9:04
2 - In Conversation with the Mystic - K. V. Kamath with Sadhguru 1:33
Today's virtual kirtan includes songs with traditional Indian artists Jagjit Singh, Leepikaa Bhattacharya, Sri. Himangshu Goswami, Bhai Gurdas Singh, Lakhbir Singh Lakha, Kunal Ganjawala, Lata Mangeshkar, and others.
Nine videos play for 53 minutes. EnJOY!!!
1 - Gayatri Mantra - Jagjit Singh 5:33
2 - GANESH BHAJAN,KIRTAN -Vinayaka vinayaka by Leepikaa Bhattacharya 4:56
March 2017: This is a different version than was on this page before. The Hulu.com program is no longer available, so I found this new program on You Tube in English with Spanish Closed Captioning available! Unfortunately, it has ads throughout.
It's an animated movie version of one of the marvelous epic sagas of India. As many epics are, it's a pretty straightforward "good vs evil," and "the hero gets the girl" sort of story. :-)
Ramayana The Epic - English Movie - WITH SPANISH SUBTITLES!
Run time: 1:36:31
Lord Rama, son of King Dashrath is sent for exile for 12 years. His wife Sita and brother Laxman accompanies him. But she is deceitfully kidnapped by Ravana, The King of Lanka. Thus a might war takes place between ram & ravana. Hanuman with his monkey warriors, a worshiper of ram also joins him. Will Sita be saved? Watch this epic story.
Tribute to Swami Sri Yukteswar whose birthdate was May 10, 1855. He was the Guru of Paramhansa Yogananda, and author of The Holy Science. His calculations of the Yugas, or Ages Of Man, is exceptionally fascinating!
Seven videos play for approximately 60 minutes.
EnJOY!
SRI SATHYA SAI BABA SINGS THE GAYATRI MANTRA: (Sai slideshow) 5:05
Kriya Yoga : Sri Yuktershwar Giri 7:11
Sri Yukteswar's Birthday [May 10, 1855] - Nayaswami Dhyana - Ananda India 9:59
"Sri Yukteshwar Restored the Truth of Ancient System of the Yugas" with David Steinmetz 5:31
Year 2012 NOT a Doomsday Precise Hindu Calender 10:10
(2d-p3) The yugas of Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda 16:49
Om Trayambakam SHIV CD I Artists : Ravindra Sathe, Devki Pandit 3:46
Today's 73 minute playlist of eight songs includes selections by Western kirtan artists Deva Premal, Victoria Paz, Krishna Das, Vishwanath, and Yoga Vidya.
Today's Satsang is approximately 86 minutes long and has one main component, Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and an internationally known author, lecturer, and composer.
1 - Gayatri Mantra 9:04
2 - Swami Kriyananda - Satsang, 3 November 2007 - Gurgaon, India 1:09:37
Today's virtual kirtan includes songs with traditional Indian artists Jagjit Singh, Anuradha Paudwal & Arun Paudwal, Dhananjay Mishra, Sahil Suraj Jagtiani, Sanjeev Abhyankar, Sachin Limiye, and Lata Mangeshkar.
Eight videos play for 60 minutes. EnJOY!!!
1 - Gayatri Mantra - Jagjit Singh 5:33
2 - Ganesha bhajan ...jay ganesha jay ganesha ...jay ganesha deva.. by Anuradha Paudwal & Arun Paudwal 8:01
ABIDE AS THE SELF
The Essential Teachings of Ramana Maharshi
"Abide as the Self is a transforming video which takes one on a meditative journey into the teachings Ramana Maharshi and the path of Self-Knowledge.
"Comprehensive film footage of Ramana comes alive, with emphasis on the teachings of Self-Enquiry and its practice.
"A special collection of rare photographs enhances Ramana's presence and captures the compassion and grace of one of the most respected sages of this century.
"A heartfelt narration by Ram Dass provides an overview of Ramana's teachings. There are also interviews with H.W.L. Poonja, Douglas Harding, and Allan W. Anderson,as well as others who sat in the Maharashi's presence."
Today's Satsang is approximately 67 minutes long and has one main component, Paramahamsa Nithyanda speaking on how Your Thoughts and Emotions Affect DNA
1 - Gayatri Mantra 9:04
2 - Your Thoughts and Emotions Affect DNA: Nithyananda Morning Message (23 Oct 2010) 50:17
Navaratri ("nava" + "ratri") literally means "nine nights." This ritual is observed twice a year, in spring and in autumn. "Vasanta Navaratri" or Spring Navaratri is nine days of fast and worship that Hindus undertake during spring every year. Swami Sivananda retells the legend behind this 9-day springtime ritual during which the devout Hindu seeks the blessings of the Mother Goddess. http://hinduism.about.com/od/festivalsholidays/a/vasantnavaratri.htm
"The Divine Mother or Devi is worshipped during the Vasanta Navaratri. This occurs during the spring. She is worshipped by Her own command. You will find this in the following episode in the Devi Bhagavata.
The Story Behind the Origin of Vasanta Navaratri
In days long gone by, King Dhruvasindu was killed by a lion when he went out hunting. Preparations were made to crown the prince Sudarsana. But, King Yudhajit of Ujjain, the father of Queen Lilavati, and King Virasena of Kalinga, the father of Queen Manorama, were each desirous of securing the Kosala throne for their respective grandsons. They fought with each other. King Virasena was killed in the battle. Manorama fled to the forest with Prince Sudarsana and a eunuch. They took refuge in the hermitage of Rishi Bharadwaja.
The victor, King Yudhajit, thereupon crowned his grandson, Satrujit, at Ayodhya, the capital of Kosala. He then went out in search of Manorama and her son. The Rishi said that he would not give up those who had sought protection under him. Yudhajit became furious. He wanted to attack the Rishi. But, his minister told him about the truth of the Rishi’s statement. Yudhajit returned to his capital.
Fortune smiled on Prince Sudarsana. A hermit’s son came one day and called the eunuch by his Sanskrit name Kleeba. The prince caught the first syllable Kli and began to pronounce it as Kleem. This syllable happened to be a powerful, sacred Mantra. It is the Bija Akshara (root syllable) of the Divine Mother. The Prince obtained peace of mind and the Grace of the Divine Mother by the repeated utterance of this syllable. Devi appeared to him, blessed him and granted him divine weapons and an inexhaustible quiver.
The emissaries of the king of Benares passed through the Ashram of the Rishi and, when they saw the noble prince Sudarsana, they recommended him to Princess Sashikala, the daughter of the king of Benares.
The ceremony at which the princess was to choose her spouse was arranged. Sashikala at once chose Sudarsana. They were duly wedded. King Yudhajit, who had been present at the function, began to fight with the king of Benares. Devi helped Sudarsana and his father-in-law. Yudhajit mocked Her, upon which Devi promptly reduced Yudhajit and his army to ashes.
Thus Sudarsana, with his wife and his father-in-law, praised Devi. She was highly pleased and ordered them to perform Her worship with havan and other means during the Vasanta Navaratri. Then She disappeared.
Prince Sudarsana and Sashikala returned to the Ashram of Rishi Bharadwaja. The great Rishi blessed them and crowned Sudarsana as the king of Kosala. Sudarsana and Sashikala and the king of Benares implicitly carried out the commands of the Divine Mother and performed worship in a splendid manner during the Vasanta Navaratri.
Sudarsana’s descendants, namely, Sri Rama and Lakshmana, also performed worship of Devi during the Vasanta Navaratri and were blessed with Her assistance in the recovery of Sita.
Why Celebrate Vasanta Navaratri?
It is the duty of the devout Hindus to worship the Devi (Mother Goddess) for both material and spiritual welfare during the Vasanta Navaratri and follow the noble example set by Sudarsana and Sri Rama. He cannot achieve anything without the Divine Mother’s blessings. So, sing Her praise and repeat Her Mantra and Name. Meditate on Her form. Pray and obtain Her eternal Grace and blessings. May the Divine Mother bless you with all divine wealth!"
Ramesh S. Balsekar (May 25, 1917 - September 27, 2009) was a disciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a renowned Advaita master. From early childhood, Balsekar was drawn to Advaita, a nondual teaching, particularly the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and Wei Wu Wei. He wrote more than 20 books, was president of the Bank of India, and received guests daily in his home in Mumbai until shortly before his death.
Three videos play for 63 minutes
1 - The Gayatri Mantra - Music for a peaceful Planet by IndiaJiva 4:44
2 - Who Wants To Know What? - Ramesh Balsekar -- Courtesy of advaita.org
The reknowned advaita master and teacher, Ramesh Balsekar in his first ever interview. In English w/ Spanish sub-titles
Conducted by Advaita Fellowship co-founder Rifka Hirsch. Recorded in 1988 in Hermosa Beach, California.(Thanks to Phil for sending the link to the interview!)
Monday, February 20 is Mahashivaratri, the "Night Of Shiva." Today's playlist contains talks and explanations, excerpts from Mahashivaratri festivals, a meditation interval with a beautiful slideshow of temples, Shiva's nataraja dance, and two Om Namah Shivaya bhajans by artists from India and the West.
The Bend Kirtan Community is celebrating Mahashivaratri at The Peaceful Heart, 29 NW Greeley Ave in Bend with a kirtan on Sunday, February 19th from 5 - 7 pm, the festival celebration on Monday February 20 from 7 pm - midnight (you don't have to stay for the whole thing but it's going to be fabulous!) and a Fire Ceremony at midnight following the singing.
(I just want to mention that Mahashivaratri in February 2009 was the first event I attended with the Bend Kirtan Community and, like the woman says in the first segment of today's playlist, it changed my life! Shellie)
4 - Creating the Universe - Shiva Lingam Mahashivaratri festival special 15:44
5 - Maha Shivaratri Meditation 2011 16:27
Meditative music for Shivaratri 2011 with a pictorial tour of 275 temples visited and sung by poets of the 1st millennium.
6 - Mahashivarathri / Yaksha 2012 20:01
7 - Nataraja Dance 5:58
8 - OM Namah Shivaya - Krishna Das (Extended Version_HQ Audio) 9:55
A virtual kirtan with traditional Indian artists Pt. Somnath Sharma, Pt. Rajan & Sajan Mishra, Aruna Sairam, Anuradha Bhattacharya, Pt Somnath Sharma, Gundecha Brothers.
Nine videos play for 60 minutes.
1 - Gaytri Mantra [by Pt. Som Nath Sharma] 2:09
2 - Shri Ram Bhajan by Pt. Rajan & Sajan Mishra 8:45
3 - Aruna Sairam Bhavani Dayani Bhajan 8:24
4 - Jai Maha Kali Maa 5:35
5 - Aarti Ki Jay Jay Madana Gopal Ki ( Bhajan ) By : Anuradha Bhattacharya 5:53
A conversation between Jiddu Krishnamurti and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche....a tribute to both.
Jiddu Krishnamurti (Telugu: జిడ్డు కృష్ణ మూర్తి, Tamil: ஜிட்டு கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி, May 12, 1895 - February 17, 1986) or J. Krishnamurti (Telugu: జే కృష్ణ మూర్తి) was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society. He constantly stressed the need for a revolution in the psyche of every human being and emphasized that such revolution cannot be brought about by any external entity, be it religious, political, or social.
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (Wylie: Chos rgyam Drung pa; February 28, 1939 - April 4, 1987) was a Buddhist meditation master and holder of both the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages, the eleventh Trungpa tülku, a tertön, supreme abbot of the Surmang monasteries, scholar, teacher, poet, artist, and originator of a radical re-presentation of Shambhala vision.
Recognized both by Tibetan Buddhists and by other spiritual practitioners and scholars as a preeminent teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, he was a major, albeit controversial, figure in the dissemination of Tibetan Buddhism to the West, founding Vajradhatu and Naropa University and establishing the Shambhala Training method.
Among his contributions are the translation of a large number of Tibetan texts, the introduction of the Vajrayana teachings to the West, and a presentation of the Buddhadharma largely devoid of ethnic trappings. Regarded as a mahasiddha by many senior lamas, he is seen as having embodied the crazy wisdom (Tib. yeshe chölwa) tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Some of his teaching methods and actions were the topic of controversy during his lifetime and afterwards.
1 - Gayatri Mantra (Peaceful) 8:57
2 - Krishnamurti with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, part 1 of 5 9:40
3 - Krishnamurti with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, part 2 of 5 9:13
4 - Krishnamurti with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, part 3 of 5 6:07
5 - Krishnamurti with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, part 4 of 5 7:04
6 - Krishnamurti with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, part 5 of 5 5:52
Today's 75 minute playlist of ten songs includes selections by Western kirtan artists Deva Premal, Ragani, Dave Stringer, Shantala, Jai Ma James, Jai Uttal, Krishna Das, and Wah!
EnJOY!
1 - Gayatri Mantra - Deva Premal 9:49
2 - Youtube Live Kirtan with Ragani Dec2010 5:03
3 - Govinda Jaya Jaya - Dave Stringer- Houston 10:32