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Kirtan Chanting and Courses

Chanting and singing on this page is by Kumuda (Sharon Janis)

Most of the music on this page streams in realplayer
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A 3-Hour Afternoon Workshop and Evening Concert:

Experience the Ecstasy

This course focuses on the Maharashtrian poets such as Tukaram, Janabai, Namdev, Surdas, Mirabai, and Jnaneshwar, and will also include other poet sages such as Kabir and Shankaracharya. We'll be delving into the amazing and ecstatic meanings and experiences behind their profound, devotional words and music.

Sample Poet Saint Audio and Video clips:

Bhaja Govindam

Bolo Hare Rama -- a Bhajan by Tulsidas

Samba Sadashiva

The Glorious Bhagavad Gita Course

The 18 chapters of this classic text are filled with amazing and useful teachings about the nature of life, death, and the divine possibilities for your life, revealed in the form of a dialogue between guru and disciple, Krishna and Arjuna.

Listen to Chapter 10:
The Yoga of Divine Glories

CLICK HERE to listen to all 18 chapters in streaming audio online, and for more information about this text and CD. Cour

"When I read the Bhagavad-Gita and reflect about how God created this universe everything else seems so superfluous." ~ Albert Einstein

"The Bhagavad-Gita has a profound influence on the spirit of mankind by its devotion to God which is manifested by actions." ~ Dr. Albert Schweizer

"The Bhagavad-Gita is the most systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to mankind. It is one of the most clear and comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed; hence its enduring value is subject not only to India but to all of humanity." ~ Aldous Huxley

"When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and I see not one ray of hope on the horizon, I turn to Bhagavad-Gita and find a verse to comfort me; and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming sorrow. Those who meditate on the Gita will derive fresh joy and new meanings from it every day." ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Sharon Janis is the producer and singer of the audio CD "The Glorious Bhagavad Gita Sung in English."

The Soul of Kirtan

The yogic practice of kirtan chanting brings together devotional bhakti yoga, powerful mantra yoga, and profound jnana yoga, along with pranayama breath yoga, yogic posture asana, as well as the crown jewel of raja yoga - a grand union of the individual soul with the divine Godhead, through the vehicle of sound.

In this workshop, you'll have a chance to relish a taste of the sublime nectar of Sanskrit chanting with Sharon Janis, who has been chanting blissfully for decades in various temples and ashrams. More than just kirtan chanting, you will learn about this practice of singing God's name from the Indian saints, sages, and scholars who brought the practice to life, including Tukaram, Jnaneshwar, Mirabai, Kabir, and Shankaracharya.

Sample audio and video clips for this workshop:

Intro to a Marathi abhanga by Jnaneshwar Maharaj
describing the sweetness of chanting God's name

Play this abhanga by Jnaneshwar Maharaj: "Te Nama Sope"

(Find video and audio of many kirtans below)

Sacred Music Tapestry Concert

CLICK HERE to watch individual videos from sacred music concerts by Sharon, with selections from Shree Guru Gita, Amazing Grace, Bhaja Govindam, Diamond Sutra, Shree Rudram, Ave Maria, and more...

Play a Concert from the Sun Valley Opera House

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The Glory of Indian Spiritual Philosophy and Practice:
An Experiential Tapestry of Ecstasy and Enlightenment

From yoga to meditation to some of the greatest spiritual philosophies of human history, India has brought spirituality to life through its writings, arts, music, and wisdom. This workshop gives a taste of many different fields of beneficial spiritual wealth from India, focusing on aspects that will help to uplift your life from top to bottom. Every phase of humanity has had its specialty. The music and art created during the Renaissance dwarfs even our most modern and technologically advanced efforts. In the same way, humanity has had spiritual renaissances, many from India, where profound truths about the nature of life were unlocked and elucidated in a combination of religion, science, and art. This wisdom is our heritage, and there is no time like the present to claim our inheritance.

View a video clip of Sharon telling about Golda Cohen's Amazing Trip to India

*** CLICK HERE for More Courses, Workshops, and Seminars ***

Watch a video of the kirtan Hari Narayana

Listen to the Maha Lakshmi Stotram

Maha Lakshmi is the goddess of good fortune, and this powerful hymn praises and invokes her blessings and abundance

The great mantra

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

"I honor the great Self of the Universe
as my own innermost self"

From the new Spirituality For Dummies CD

(click arrow to play)

Or, performed in audio as a soulful, freestyle vocal dance:

Om Namah Shivaya

More Group Chants and Kirtans

Listen to: Group Chanting of Om Shree Ganesha

This is a chant to honor Ganesh, represented as
the elephant-faced God who removes obstacles.

Chorus:

Om Shree Ganesha, Jaya Shree Ganesha,
Jaya Guru Ganesha, Namo Namo

Verses:

Ganapati Paarvati Suta Lambodhara
Jaya Guru Ganesha, Namo Namo (chorus)

Vijna Raajaa Ekadanta Ganesha
Jaya Guru Ganesha Namo Namo (chorus)

Jnaana Devataa Siddhi Veenaayaka
Jaya Guru Ganesha Namo Namo (chorus)

Jagado Dharini Mata Durga

On Video

(click the play arrow)

The words to this chant are:

JAGADO DHARINI MATA DURGA, JAGADO DHARINI MA

JAGO JAGO MA, JAGO JAGO MA, JAGO JAGO MA JANANI

HE DURGA DEVI RANA CHANDI DEVI

HE SHIVA RAMANA JAGO MA,

HE SHIVA RAMANA JAGO MA

JAGO JAGADO DHARINI MA

Another Chant to the Divine Mother:

Jagadishwari Jai Ma

Jai Ma, Jai Ma, Jagadishwari Jai Ma

Jagadishwari, Maheshwari, Bhuvaneshwari Jai Ma

Group Chanting of Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram

This chant glorifies and celebrates the Lord that exists in all forms and all temples --
the Universal God we adore, who washes away sins.

Raghupati Raaghava Raajaa Raam
Patiita Paavana Sita Ram, Jai Jai...

Ishwara Allah tere naam,
Sab ko sanmati de Bhagavan
Yesu Christa ati Pavana Naam,
Sab Santana ko kare Pranaam

Raghupati Raaghava Raajaa Raam
Patiita Paavaana Sita Ram, Jai Jai. . .

Sita Raam, Sita Raam, bhaja pyaare tu, Sita Raam

Mandira Masjida Tere Dham, Ishwara Allah tere Naam
Yesu Christa Ati Paavana naam, Saba Santana ko Kari Pranaam

Watch a video of a chant of the Maha Mantra:

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna,
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Raam Hare Raam
Raam Raam Hare Hare

Click the arrow to listen to TRACK 5 from the Spirituality For Dummies CD:

Hare Krishna Group Chant

Group Chanting of Samba Sadaashiva

This is a chant to Lord Shiva, the Transcendent Reality that exists in every soul --

Shiva is beautiful, filled with compassion, revels blissfully
in truth and consciousness, and is the conquerer of death.

Samba Sadaashiva, Samba Sadaashiva,
Samba Sadaashiva, Hara Shambho

He Girijaavara, He Girijaavara,
He Girijaavara, Hara Shambho

He Karunaakara, He Karunaakara,
He Karunaakara, Hara Shambho

He Mrityunjaya, Satchita Sukhamaya,
He Karunaamaya Hara Shambho

Listen to Ecsatic Sufi Qawwalis

Listen to the Qawwali: Sakiya

Oh Wine of Spiritual Ecstasy! (with English translation)

This 20-minute lament of a Sufi lover of God takes us from gratitude, through devotion, into divine madness, then a touch of doubt, before coming back to supreme gratitude and trust. The English translation is included, interspersed with the heartfelt Urdu lyrics:

"Banish this Cup of worldly wine from my sight!
I have not taken a vow to abstain from drinking, but you have not lowered your eyes, and your intoxicating glance fills me so completely that it leaves no room for any mortal wine."

Listen to the Qawwali: Na Kahin Se Dur

The Mystery Between the Lover and the Beloved

"He is not God, it is true; but he is not different from God either.
Then what is he and what is he not?
It is a matter between the lover and the beloved."

Listen to the Qawwali: Mera Muksud Hai

You Are My Goal, My Heart's Desire

"Why should I beg for anything from anyone?
You, my Lord, give everything with Your Unseen Hand!"

Listen to a 2nd version of Mera Muksud Hai, with English translation

ABA MAIN KAHAN (Hindi Bhajan, sung acapello: "Now where can I take refuge, leaving your feet? O my Beloved, I have become Yours, giving up all distinction between You and me.")

AISA JNANA (Hindi Bhajan: "This is my knowledge...the whole world has arisen from Consciousness and it is not distinct from Consciousness.")

BHAGYA BADE (Hindi Bhajan: Brahmananda says, "How great is my fortune that I found my Satguru!)

BHAJA GOVINDAM (Shankaracharya teaches about the nature of life and death in the powerful text -- includes Sanskrit and English translation)

EK MASTANA YOGI ("A blissful yogi has come!" A beautiful tribute to Baba Muktananda, composed by Hari Om Sharan, and sung by Hari Om Sharon Janis ;) CLICK HERE to read the translation.

GURU CHARANA KAMALA (Hindi Bhajan by Brahmananda: "The ocean of worldliness is so deep and unfathomable. I couldn't reach the other shore and I was drowning. Then I received Guru's grace, and in a moment I was saved.")

HANUMAN CHALISA (Sanskrit Prayer by Tulsidas to the God Hanuman, which inspires courage and strength)

HARI NARAYANA (Group chanting about the joys of Lord Rama)

HARI NARAYANA (2nd version) (Group chanting about Lord Rama)

HE NANDA NANDA GOPALA (Group chanting about the joys of Lord Krishna)

JAGADO DHARANI MATA DURGA (Group chanting asking the Goddess Durga to awaken within us)

JAI JAI RAM, KRISHNA HARI (Group chanting of these names of God)

JAYA JAYA SHIVA SHAMBHO (Group chanting to Shiva)

JO BHAJE HARI KO SADA (Another great Hindi bhajan by Brahmananda: "Only if you remember God and chant His Name all the time, will you attain the Supreme. ")

JOGI MATA JA (Hindi Bhajan: Mirabai says, "O Yogi, don't leave, don't leave! Strange and sublime is the path of love and devotion. Reveal its intricasies to me before you leave.")

KRISHNA GOVINDA (Group chanting about the delights of Lord Krishna)

KUNDALINI STAVAH (Kundalini Stavaha is a hymn to the great Universal Energy of Powerful Creation and Transformation - with interspersed Sanskrit and English translation)

MERE BABA (Hindi Bhajan about Swami Muktananda, "This is my Baba's message - Bow to your self, worship your self, your God dwells within you as you.")

MOHANA RE MADHAVA (Marathi abhanga by Tukadyadas: "O Mohana! Please come and meet me. O my beloved, please come!")

MORE MANA RAMAHI (Hindi Bhajan by Mirabai, sung in both Hindi and English, "The Name of the Lord resounds in my heart day in and day out.") This translation is by Ajit Bond.

NAHI KELI TUJHI SEVA (Hindi Bhajan by Janabai: "Lord, out of compassion for your devotee, you have borne all the suffering that came to me in the world, all the troubles that people have piled upon me. You have stayed with me day and night. But I have not served you at all, so I am full of pain.")

PASAYADAN A beautiful prayer for the good of humanity by Jnaneshwar Maharaj

SABA KE LIYE (A bhajan by Tukadyadas, "In our temple, everyone is welcome!")

SARASWATI STOTRAM (A Sanskrit hymn to honor and invoke Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, the arts, and eloquent speech.)

SHANKARJI KA DAMARU BOLE (A kirtan chant about how different saints sing the name of God in their own ways, including Mirabai, Tukaram, Ramdas, Muktananda, Shankar, and Guru Nanak.)

SHREE KRISHNA, GOVINDA, HARE MURARE (Group chanting about Krishna)

TE NAMA SOPE (A Marathi abhanga by the sage Jnaneshwar Maharaj about the glory of repeating the name of God)

The Diamond Sutra: Sung in English

Also known as the Diamond Cutter Sutra

Listen to an enlightening conversation between the Buddha and his disciple Subhuti

CLICK HERE for more information about this CD

Waves of Ecstasy

Songs from Indian, Christian, and Sufi traditions in streaming realplayer with information about the songs.

Click the cover to play online

The Second Edition of Spirituality For Dummies

Book and Devotional Music CD

With a new CD of inspiring spiritual music from
Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and Jewish traditions in the back of each book.

CLICK the CD to listen to all 17 tracks from the new CD,
and click the book for sample pages and more info

Click HERE for our page of Sanskrit Spiritual Scriptures

Recited and Sung in English and Sanskrit

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Books by Sharon Janis

Watch a short video about Sharon and Spirituality For Dummies:

CLICK HERE to go to Sharon's speaking and workshops page

with more Realmedia speaking, singing and interview video and audio clips

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