Day 27: Kirtan Kriya Meditation

 


In Sanskrit, a kirtan is a song, and kriya refers to a specific set of movements. In the Eastern tradition, kriyas are used to help bring the body, mind and emotions into balance to enable healing.

A few years ago I opened Insight Timer in preparation for meditation. I saw a guided meditation called Kirtan Kriya. I am a big fan of Kirtan, a call and response type of chanting, so I opened it to check it out. After I practiced it a few times, it became one of my favorite meditations. You can chant along with this video on YouTube if you find that easier.

Meaning of the Chant:

SAT NAM seeds the truth in our consciousness by waking us up to our divine identity.

SA is the beginning, infinity, the totality of everything that ever was, is or will be.

TA is life, existance and creativity that manifests from infinity.

NA is death, change and the transformation of consciousness.

MA is rebirth, regeneration and resurrection which allows us to consciously experience the joy of the infinite.

Chant is in the three languages of consciousness:

- Human, normal loud voice, the world.

- Lovers, audible whisper, longing to belong

- Divine, mentally, silent, infinity

Directions:

Sit up straight. Bring your focus to your 3rd eye

Chant SA TA NA MA. While chanting alternately press the thumb with the four fingers. Press hard enough to keep yourself awake and aware of the pressure. Keep repeating in a stable rhythm and keep the hand motion going throughout the meditation.






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