Live Sikh Kirtan

THE SACRED SONGS OF THE SIKHS

August 9th / 5- 830pm

Davistown/ Central Coast

THE SACRED SONGS OF THE SIKHS 

In Sikhism, the practice of devotional singing is called Kirtan. Chanting for the Sikhs is a meditative form of Simran (remembering) the Naam (name) of the Creator. Kirtan is a fundamental element of Sikh cultural life and holds profound significance in the Sikh tradition. It involves singing hymns (shabds), specific ragas from the Guru Granth Sahib, accompanied by music, and is considered a way to purify the mind and elevate the soul.

"In yogic cosmology and science, it is said that the Universe is made of sound. All matter is vibrating at certain frequencies, and stones have a very slow and low frequency. Colour and light have a high frequency and can travel through the vacuum of space. Beyond all physical phenomena and matter is the primal creative sound vibration that began the creation." Mata Mandir Singh 

The Sikhs believe that God created the universe through sound, that we all—and it all—vibrated into being. In Christianity, it is called The Word. Sikhs call it the Naad (sound). It is what scientists call “cosmic radiation”—the constantly creative sound left over from the Big Bang. Yogis call it Anahad.Whatever one calls it, it is constantly vibrating, creating, and expanding the Universe—infinitely, endlessly. When the Sikhs chant using Naad, they are repeating, remembering, and honouring the One God that created it all.

It's more than just devotional singing; it represents a sacred gathering and a gateway to divine connection, to liberate us from worldly constraints and bring us closer to the Divine. It is regarded as a potent agent in breaking the cycle of rebirth and alleviating suffering, dissolving disease and sorrow, to foster inner peace, happiness, and spiritual elevation. It holds a pivotal role in strengthening the bonds of the Sangat (community), fostering unity and a shared spiritual experience.

This August, we are blessed to have some of our favourite Sikhs (pictured above from our last Kundalini Festival) gracing our Central Coast shores. Manshant and the Sikh musicians will be driving all the way from Griffith to come share their Sacred Songs of the Sikhs—to foster and nurture, through Naad, our wider Sangat connection.

There is a powerful connection made when we chant together; something that allows us to remember the infinite divine force at play behind the show. This remembrance enables us to make deeper meaning of our lives, helps sustain us amid the challenges of life, and helps us serve others. Remembering is one of the things that makes us human, and despite its significant power, it is not emphasised nearly enough in our Western culture. So we turn to other cultures like the Sikhs, who make Naam Simran part of their everyday lives, and we are invited back through sacred songs to the truth: we all came from the same Naad, we all vibrated into being, and we are all One.

Come join us for this very deep cultural event—Saturday 9th, 5:00–8:30pm—an evening of meditation, live Kirtan, and dinner by the fire under the stars. We will be chanting devotional mantras from our Kundalini Yoga and Sikh tradition, whilst sharing a very Ozzie potluck meal. Everyone is welcome. Bring a blanket, cushion, warm clothes, bring a plate, bring the kids, and come with an open heart ready to receive the Sacred Songs of the Sikhs.

$25p/p - kids are free

Love, Light and Laughter

devpreet

For more information and book your spot email dev.preet884@gmail.com

                     The Sikhs will also be playing at August 10th full day -

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