A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kirtana
This page describes Kirtana which is located on page 185 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Kirtana” according to 27 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Namasmarana - A Universal Sadhana [by Narayana Kasturi]
'Kirtana.' By means of Kirtana, it is possible to win the Grace of Madhava and escape the delusion of Maya." 3....
Read full contents: C. Sweetness Of Namasmarana
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
However, in our opinion, kirtana is superior to smarana, which manifests only in one s own heart via the restless mind. Kirtana, on the other hand, manifests on the tongue and automatically connects with the mind. The sound of kirtana then satisfies both one s own sense of hearing and that of other listeners....
Read full contents: Verse 2.3.148
Sri Krishna-Chaitanya [by Nisikanta Sanyal]
When Sri Chaitanya danced in the yard of Sribas Pandit, Mukunda sang the kirtana. He accompanied Sri Chaitanya to Katwa on the occasion of His Acceptance of Renunciation (sannyas), and subsequently followed Him to Puri. He used to come every year to Puri from Bengal to visit the Lord, in the company of His other devotees The godless people of that time objected to the kirtana on the ground that dancing and singing with a loud voice are not the method of worship recommended by the Bhagavatam....
Read full contents: Chapter 10 - Professor Life and Marriage (Continued)
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