In Rishikesh –[Satsang with Guru (Spiritual Teacher) & Kirtan]
Today, in the morning you will continue on our spiritual India tour by attending satsang with a Guru. Guru is a Sanskrit term for a "teacher, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. ... A guru is also one's spiritual guide, who helps one to discover the same potentialities
The Guru has himself followed extensively all four main paths of Yoga, and his practical teachings are composed of a synthesis of these.
His great Love for Vedanta is beautifully complemented by his love for kirtan and music. We will attending the Guru’s kirtan one evening while in Rishikesh.
Kirtan is a very different kind of music. Based on ancient chants, it has the ability to quiet the mind if listened to with intention. Everyone experiences kirtan differently, and it doesn’t have to be a religious experience. You can think of it as a sing-along. A kirtan concert is not your typical concert either. Everyone sits on the floor, although chairs are usually available. The performers are accessible, in fact there’s not much of a distinction between performers & audience. The leader sings the mantra, and the audience sings it back. A single chant can go on for up to forty minutes. As you sing with each other you experience a deep connection with the musicians, the other audience members and yourself. And when the music stops, your mind is quiet.