Create Divine Connection Through Story And Song (Bhajan / Kirtan)

Two of the best ways to experience bhakti (divine connection and love) is through listening to stories (śravanam) and singing (kirtanam). Join me I will relate a story of one of the Hindu deities each day, to make a connection to the divine. Then, I will teach and sing a song (bhajan / kirtan) that relates to the deity.

Leçon 1: Day 1: What Is Bhajan And Kirtan? Ganesha

We will explore what bhajan and kirtan the importance of bhakti (divine love). We will then learn about Ganesha, who is always sung to first before any endeavour to remove obstacles in our paths and grant wisdom on our journey. We will then learn and sing Ganesha Sharanam.

Ganesha Sharanam Sharanam Ganesha
Saiesha Sharanam Shanaram Saiesha

Leçon 2: Day 2: Guru

A Guru is one who dispels darkness by providing spiritual wisdom, bringing us closer to the divine. A Guru is our mother, father, a selfless teach, and the divine within us. Honour our guru in the form of Om and the creator, protector and destroyer.

Jaya Guru Omkara Jaya Jaya, Sadguru Omkara Om
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiva
Hara Hara Hara Mahadeva

Leçon 3: Day 3: Vishnu

Learn about Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu trinity (Trimurti). Learn about how Vishnu protects the world and sing Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya (x3)
Om Namah Shivaya Om Namo Narayana (x2)
(Hari) Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Leçon 4: Day 4: Rama

Lord Rama is the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu found in the great epic the Ramayana. Learn about his journey in the forest and how just saying the word Rama helped to win the war against Ravana. We will then sing the song

Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram
Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram (x3)
Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram
Radhe Shyam Radhe Shyam Radhe Shyam

Leçon 5: Day 5: Hanuman

Learn about the famous monkey god Lord Hanuman, who was vital in the war against Ravana in the great epic the Ramayana and is considered the best example of a loving devotee. Learn about his deep devotion to Rama and learn how to sing Anjaneya Veera Hanumantha Shura

Anjaneya Veera Hanumantha Shoora, Vayu Kumara Vanara Veera (x4)
Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jai Jai Ram Sita Ram Jai Radhey Shyam (x4)

Leçon 6: Day 6: Krishna (Child)

Lord Krishna is one of the most popular forms, for his mischievous games as a child and his heroic support as a member of the royal family. Hear a story about baby Krishna, Radha, and the gopis, then sing Chita Chora Yashoda Key Bal

Chitachora Yashoda Key Bal Navanita Chora Gopal
Gopal Gopal Gopal Govardhanadhara Gopal
Gopal Gopal Gopal Gopal Govardhanadhara Gopal

Leçon 7: Day 7 : Krishna (Adult)

I will continue with Lord Krishna as an adult. We will explore how he was integral in the epic the Mahabharata and how he dictated the Bhagavad Gita to his brother-in-law Arjuna. We will then sing the Maha Mantra.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare

Leçon 8: Day 8: Shiva

Lord Shiva is the destroyer in the male trinity (Trimurity). He may appear fierce in but is very kind and compassionate. Hear a story about his generosity and sing along with Shiva Shambho Shambho

Shiva Shambho Shambho, Shiva Shambho Mahadeva
Hara Hara Hara Hara Mahadeva, Shiva Shambho Mahadeva
Haalahala Dhara Shambho Anatha Natha Shambho
Hari Om Hari Om Hari Om Namah Shivaya
Hari Om Om Om Hari Om Om Om Hari Om Namah Shivaya

Leçon 9: Day 9: Goddesses - Tridevi

Learn about the Tridevi – the divine female trinity of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati. Sing a song to all three goddesses in Jai Durga Lakshmi Saraswati.

Jai Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Pahi Jagan Mata
Pahi Jagan Mata, Mam Pahi Jagan Mata (x2)

Leçon 10: Day 10: Parvati / Durga / Kali

Here we will focus on Goddess Parvati, the Goddess of Shakti (energy) and her other forms such as Durga and Kali. We will then sing Durge Durge Durge Jai Jai Ma.

Durge Durge Durge Jai Jai Maa(x2)
Karuna Saagari Maa
Kaali Kapaalini Maa
Jagadodhaarini Maa
Durge Jai Jai Maa

Reviews

This was a wonderful course. I enjoyed the stories and the music and find it has benefited my life for the better - thank you so much 🙏❤️💐✨

Thank you for this beautiful course . It was really interesting to learn more about Hindu traditions. 🙏

Absolutely amazing, myself and my son have enjoyed the stories, music and chantings.
Thank you 🙏 so much for making these stories so beautiful and inspiring to engage.

Lots of love 💖💖💖

Beautiful spiritual course. Loved the mantras and music.

Beautiful course. Enjoyed listening to all the short stories. Thank you!