Glossary

Kirtan

कीर्तन · kīrtana · KEER-tahn

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Pronunciation

Meaning

praising; chanting

Call-and-response devotional chanting, often with music.

Kirtan is a bhakti yoga practice where a leader sings mantras or devotional songs and the group responds. It opens the heart, builds community, and creates a meditative, joyful atmosphere.

In practice

Bhakti YogaMantra

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