Kirtan Kriya

The Chanting Flow

Meditation kriyas create predictable, stable states in the psyche. Kirtan Kriya is said to bring mental balance, mold consciousness, refine senses and insight, and regulate the body’s energy flow.

Touching the thumb to each fingertip with the mudra is believed to “seal” the effect of that sound in your consciousness. Each finger connection is associated with a specific benefit:

• Index finger (Gyan Mudra) – Knowledge
• Middle finger (Shuni Mudra) – Wisdom, intelligence, patience
• Ring finger (Surya Mudra) – Vitality, life energy
• Pinky finger (Buddhi Mudra) – Communication skills

Important:

If your mind wanders during the silent chanting, return to a whispered or loud voice, then back to silence, as needed.

Headaches may occur due to improper energy flow. To address this:

• Focus on the sounds while visualizing an “L” shape, drawing energy into your Crown Chakra (Tenth Gate).
• Imagine the sound’s energy moving through the crown chakra and out the brow point.
• Consider covering your head with a natural fiber cloth during meditation.