About Agnideva Das:
Agnideva Das was born in Trinidad West Indies and moved to New York in his youth. His study of Vedic philosophy led him to discover the devotional music of West Bengal. In 1973 he began publicly performing bhajan and Kirtan in the traditional Bengali style. He later toured with the South Asian Cultural Exhibition singing on university campuses throughout Southern California in the US. In his numerous trips to India he has sought out pure kirtaniyas who have helped him evolve a truly traditional style. His influences include the work of Srila A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada from whom he received initiation in New York in 1974.

What is Kirtan?
Kirtan is a musical prayer, a call and response connection with the Divine through sound. The word mantra is a Sanskrit word composed of ‘Mana’ (the mind) and ‘Trayate’ (to transcend).
Therefore mantra refers to an ancient word or sound which helps the mind to reach a higher consciousness. These days it’s become popular to call anything which is repeated over and over as a ‘mantra’. But a real mantra is a powerful sound vibration, sometimes compared to a key that unlocks the heart and links us with an eternal, unchanging truth – a celebration of the relationship between the soul and the source. When mantra is accompanied by music it is known as Kirtan.

The Kirtan Jozi team are committed to creating opportunities for the people of Gauteng, SA to experience the power and relevance of this ancient practise. We look forward to hosting you for a Night of Kirtan.

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