om spirit
to repeat sacred mantras that reunite us
with the realm of the heart or divine mind.
This space is sometimes called the inner
self and it is completely blissful and free. We
come together as a sangham or community
and chant Sanskrit mantras connected
with different deities including Shiva, Durga,
Rama, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Although
we are chanting the name of a particular
form (for instance, Shiva) there is no dogma
and our intention is to ultimately let go or
to dissolve the form of our worship and to
access the formless vibrational patterning
that is innately within us. Shiva representsthe quality of creation and unity, Lakshmi
represents proserity, Saraswati is the quality
of learning and communication, Durga
represents courage and fearlessness. These
higher vibrational patterns already exist
within us and are the true reflection of our
divine inner nature. When we align with these
vibrations we are able to connect back to
who we truly are; and we begin to transform
by elevating our vibration. We gradually
begin to attain mastery over our human
tendency to identify with the denser states
of anger, negativity, worry, doubt, jealousy,
envy and so on. And then we become
established in a higher vibration of love.
These days, in London and in cities
throughout the UK, there is a kirtan Bhakti
revolution happening with groups and
communities popping up everywhere. Why
not take advantage and attend a group in
your area and treat yourself to the bliss of
chanting?Nikki Slade is a kirtan leader based in the UK
(NikkiSlade.com)“In the yoga world today
kirtan is the yoga of sound
meditation where we use
our voice to repeat sacred
mantras that reunite us
with the realm of the heart
or divine mind.”Photo: Nikki Slade
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