A-Z of Kirtan: B is for Bond
No, nothing to do with Daniel
Craig, though kirtan is definitely more shaken than stirred. This kind
of bond is about relationship and genuine connection. A mantra is much
more than just a potent sound, it is a personal address, a call for
help, a heartfelt expression of gratitude.
To go deeply into the practice of
kirtan it is important to understand that the call and response is not
just between the leader and the rest of the group. The deeper response
comes sometimes very subtly, sometimes very obviously from the from the
one we address when we sing.
It is said that this Divine person is present within every heart as
the inner guide and dearest friend and can be perceived by regular
practice. This is because the words of a mantra don’t just describe the
person, they are non different from that person.
Regular names, like Boris Johnson, don’t invoke the presence of that
person (for better or worse!), but the names of the Divine are exactly
the opposite. If sung with deep feeling, the experience is unlike that
of any other exchange.
Depending on our level of investment, kirtan can be infinitely more
rewarding than a meaningful exchange with a lifelong friend, or as
shallow as water cooler chit chat. Like any relationship, if given
quality time, attention and care, a genuine bond will form. Are you
satisfied with anything less?
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Dwight Bonair, OM Times Magazine | December 5, 2012.
A Shaman is a tribal spiritual healer and elder, who gives guidance on
the journey of life, which they themselves have partaken and found
successful routes through. To become a Shaman one has to go on their
own journey which usually in tales a traumatic incident or
psychological/spiritual Illnesses that they overcome. Which they
overcome and by overcoming the illness/journey they are able to help
other people with the same ordeal.
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