Learn to chant the Saraswati Vandana, a sacred slokah to Goddess Saraswati. With careful attention to meaning and pronunciation, Narada Williams leads the student through the slokah, providing musical accompaniment on the harmonium.

Saraswati Vandana
(Sanskrit Adoration of Saraswati)

जय जय हे ...

This Kirtan took place during the "Find Your Voice, Find Your Self" program with Narada Williams at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville on 3/15/24.

Musicians:
Harmonium and lead vocals: Narada Williams
Tabla: Loren Oppenheimer
Singers: Kali Kalin, Lila Shakti Mayi, Lisa Scott

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From the ancient Yajur Veda, Kapura Gauram is a beautiful sloka in praise of Lord Siva. In this chanting tutorial, Narada Williams teaches the recitation of the sloka in the traditional Vedic meter and in a more melodic style.

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारम्
संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम् |
सदा वसन हृदयारवव...

This Kirtan took place during the "Find Your Voice, Find Your Self" program with Narada Williams at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville on 3/15/24.

Musicians:
Harmonium and lead vocals: Narada Williams
Tabla: Loren Oppenheimer
Singers: Kali Kalin, Lila Shakti Mayi, Lisa Scott

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Prema Mayi and Avi discuss the emotional connection and release that music allows for, the effects of believing in reincarnation on our quality of life, how we are able to connect to the divine nature of life, and much more. Prema Mayi shares some music to begin and close out the episode.

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Performed before a live audience at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville on 3/15/24.

Performers:
Harmonium and lead vocals: Narada Williams
Tabla: Loren Oppenheimer
Singers: Kali Kalin, Lila Shakti Mayi, Lisa Scott

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Raga Bhupali is a Hindustani classical raga. It is a pentatonic scale (uses 5 notes in ascending and descending scale). Most of the songs in this raga are based on Bhakti rasa. Raga Bhupali, Raga Yaman and Raga Bhairav tend to be the three basic ragas of Hindustani music, learnt first by its stud...

In this chanting tutorial, students will learn the Gaṇeśa slokah "Gajananam" in the classical Rāga Bhūpāli. Taught by Narada Williams, this class covers all aspects of the chant, including the meaning of the Sankskrit words, correct pronunciation, and proper vocal pitch. The class is accessible a...

The word Bhūp literally means ‘The King’. Rāga Bhūpāli is a Hindustani classical raga. It is a pentatonic scale (uses 5 notes in ascending and descending scale). Most of the songs in this raga are based on Bhakti rasa. Rāga Bhūpāli, Raga Yaman, and Raga Bhairav tend to be the three basic ragas of...

Discover Nada Yoga, the Yoga of sound, and learn the fundamentals of Saptak Sadhana, the practice of chanting the seven musical notes (saptak) as a powerful tool for cleansing, balancing, and harmonizing your being.

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Embark on a transformative journey into the world of sound and vibration with this immersive program series. Dive deep into the ancient practices of Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound, and discover the profound healing potential that lies within.

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Gaura Vani was raised from birth in temples in India and the US by his Hare Krishna parents. He plays ancient Indian drums and sings in archaic languages like Sanskrit for the blue-skinned Lord Krishna. And now he's teaching his three children this same timeless art called kirtan. Links: Patreon:...

Dive deep into the world of Bhakti Yoga with this well-rounded talk by Narada Williams as he discusses the history of Bhakti Yoga, the variety of approaches to Bhakti Yoga and how to bring this devotional path of Yoga more fully into your daily life.
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Join Mataji on a journey of Love and Bhakti Yoga. In this 4-part series Mataji discusses Love, Bhakti, Devotion, and the Divine.
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The Chidananda-ham Chant:
Cida-nand Cida-nand Cida-nanda-ham
Hara Ha-lume Alumastu Saccida-nanda-ham
Knowledge-Bliss, Knowledge-Bliss, Bliss A...