Kirtan is group devotional chanting to God.  Kirtan usually begins with a simple prayer, followed by energetic chants that gradually become more and more inward as the kirtan progresses.  There are occasional brief moments of meditation as inspiration allows.  Gradually the mind and heart become calm and focused—you might be surprised how easily! Kirtans usually end with a period of silent meditation.

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It bypasses the intellect and goes straight to the heart.  That’s why Paramhansa Yogananda said, “Chanting is half the battle”—battle, in the sense of mustering all our heart’s energies in a positive, upward direction.