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Bhajan... and kirtan
A spiritual discourse on the nature of bhajan and kirtan.
"Bhajans have teaching and explanations. They contain information, motivation, questions and answers, and clarities."
"When you sing, you are not singing for others. You are singing for yourself, and to express your happiness or unhappiness to others."
The speaker explains the distinction between bhajan and kirtan, describing bhajans as poetic compositions containing personal spiritual experiences, teachings, and dialogues. Kirtan is defined as the repetitive singing of a divine name or mantra. The talk emphasizes that singing bhajans is a personal practice of bhakti yoga, done for one's own spiritual expression and to share inner states with others.
Recording location: Hungary, Vep, Summer seminar
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