Kirtan, the singing of the many names of and mantras to the God and the Goddess, is perhaps the most important technique in Bhakti yoga, the path of devotion. With the Kirtan! app, world music pioneer Jai Uttal guides you through this practice of reaching across infinite space to touch—and be touched by—divine presence. “Kirtan is a vessel that can hold love, longing, union, separation, lust, despair, mourning, anger, hate, sadness, ecstasy, and oneness. Powered by the fire of these emotions, the chants of Bhakti become like a ship, singing us to the other shore.… Kirtan is food for the spirit, a life raft of song,” teaches Uttal. With this app, use the art and practice of ecstatic chant to set fire to your own...
Kirtan, the singing of the many names of and mantras to the God and the Goddess, is perhaps the most important technique in Bhakti yoga, the path of devotion. With the Kirtan! app, world music pioneer Jai Uttal guides you through this practice of reaching across infinite space to touch—and be touched by—divine presence. “Kirtan is a vessel that can hold love, longing, union, separation, lust, despair, mourning, anger, hate, sadness, ecstasy, and oneness. Powered by the fire of these emotions, the chants of Bhakti become like a ship, singing us to the other shore.… Kirtan is food for the spirit, a life raft of song,” teaches Uttal. With this app, use the art and practice of ecstatic chant to set fire to your own soul.
Join Jai Uttal to experience:
- The power of ancient Sanskrit syllables in chant to invoke and commune with the Divine
- How to set aside your analytical mind in order to sing from your heart
- How to open your voice and learn to love the sound that comes from your body
- The path of Bhakti and Kirtan—the journey of surrender
- Over two hours of music recorded by Jai Uttal
This sacred music form is for all people—there are no experts, no beginners, and the practice of Kirtan itself is the teacher, guiding us to ourselves. Here is your chance to participate with Jai Uttal in blissful spiritual devotion.
The Kirtan! app features:
- The art and practice of ecstatic chant with Jai Uttal (2 hours, 30 minutes of audio)
- An introduction by Jai Uttal explaining the path that led him to kirtan
- A relaxing slide show
- An interactive vine garden to enjoy while listening (iPad only)
- Bookmarking to help you easily find your favorite content
- A bonus interview transcription of “Chanting as a Heart-Path to God,” an in-depth conversation with Jai Uttal
- A bonus music video with Jai Uttal
About the Author
Jai Uttal is a pioneer in the world music community. His eclectic East-meets-West sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. Jai Uttal's musical roots embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions that span the globe and the centuries. From the hillbilly music of the Appalachian Mountains to the passionate strains of Bengali street singers, from the haunting rhythms and melodies of ancient India to contemporary electric rock sounds, Jai's music distills the essence of diverse musical forms.
