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Comment on Monday, December 27, 2010 – Monday, January 3, 2011 by jai uttal » Blog Archive » New Year’s Kirtan Camp Update

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Comment on Jai’s Blog – April 28, 2009 by Ahmad Maddry

Ahmad Maddry — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:06:23 +0000

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Comment on “Rama Bolo” free download by wendy

wendy — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:53:21 +0000

so glad you are in my life.

my devote name is Vrindavani dasi. so sweet to see the connection.

Comment on Bhakti Bazaar by jai uttal » Blog Archive » New album and special offer from Jai Uttal!

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Comment on “Rama Bolo” free download by mira

mira — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:29:02 +0000

Jai
Just got Loveland, so sweet
LOVE Rama Bolo, so simple, stays forever in the mind, which is the point!

Comment on “Rama Bolo” Live Free Download by Felipe Staboli - Brazil

Felipe Staboli - Brazil — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:45 +0000

Inspire the Divine.
Thank you.

Comment on “Rama Bolo” free download by Chandra Watkins

Chandra Watkins — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:17:47 +0000

Thank you! Just (finally) got Thunder Love and, well, love it. Looking forward to the next.

Comment on “Rama Bolo” free download by Tim Cannon

Tim Cannon — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:25:18 +0000

We miss you guys. The baby is due in 2-3 weeks. We want to be in Brazil with you next year. Have a great trip. Much Much Love- Tim, Ana Claudia and Babizino

Comment on “Rama Bolo” free download by Dabu

Dabu — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:06:17 +0000

Thank you for sharing our gift Jai and Nubia…we are all blessed…and my best to Ezra for keeping it real!

Comment on 8th Annual Non-Residential Summer Bhakti Kirtan Camp by Brendan Crowley

Brendan Crowley — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:47:47 +0000

Hello,

I would like to attend the Kirtan camp at some point in the not so distant future. Is this an annual camp? other dates throughout the year? What would i need to bring with me? accomodations? Harmonium? Thank you for your time.

Namaste
Brendan

Comment on CHANTS OF A LIFETIME by chanting hub

chanting hub — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:57:39 +0000

Beautiful sharing Jai. Keep up the great work on all levels.

Comment on “Calling Lord Hanuman” Free Download by Jitender SINGH

Jitender SINGH — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:19:20 +0000

Jai ho….
Jai Sita Rama….

For the 1st time going through this site of yours, sir…
from now onwards.,.,.,it will be my favourite…

Jiten….India

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j 41 shoes — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:41:36 +0000

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Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Yogi Sinzapatos

Yogi Sinzapatos — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:11:05 +0000

Namaste Jai. Thank you, please keep on writing.

Everything is here and now.

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:28:53 +0000

Jai~
You are a conduit of light and how sweetly it arrives to satiate the wearied heart.

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Christopher Dean

Christopher Dean — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:26:57 +0000

Jai I loved this tale – you are a master storyteller – taking us with you so we can feel the sun on the rocks and smell the spices without a word directly about them. I love best when you speak the stories out loud – this I would love to have – audio book! I always enfoy your long introductions on the discs…

when are you coming back to Byron Bay /Mullumbimby?
much Love. Christopher D

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by shivabluedawg

shivabluedawg — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:29:08 +0000

all is shiva! shiva is all! keep writing brother!!! people need to hear,see,and feel the experience of an devotee in action. your honesty and organic attitude towards the all is refreshing to the common worshiper.thoughts and feelings come and go like clouds in the sky,yet,the constant in us is always here,always now,without beginning and without ending!!! imagine,the eternal infinity,caresses us into the awakening of our very ownselves-we are that-soham…….

Comment on Saturday, October 2, 2010 by Radhika Mahajan

Radhika Mahajan — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:30:10 +0000

Jai,

Please accept my obeisances,

Haribol…I dont know why, maybe cause its Nirjala Ekadasi, i checked my mail and saw ur newsletter, so i decided to check out when u are coming back to San Diego area… im so happy to attend this kirtan, Oct 2 is my birthday im making my husband bring me…

Radhey Syam

Radhika & Pankaj

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Ram Giri

Ram Giri — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:15:24 +0000

Hey Jai,
What a wonderful story! Reading it I was there with you with Ma, inhaling the sacred air laced with the scent of our Baba. The places, the old pujari, and then Bhibhishan’s palace come to life, what a gift. Often I think of him as I live here in Miami (for reasons only He knows), party city and endless distraction loka, identifying with Bhibhishan living in Sri Lanka…
Keep writing, Parvati is right! This is too delicious to keep to yourself. I am looking forward to your book and your love.
Ram Ram.
Ram Giri

Comment on Saturday, October 16 – Sunday, October 17, 2010 by admin

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:28:50 +0000

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Comment on Jai’s Blog – June 23, 2009 by Criselda Sago

Criselda Sago — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:38:51 +0000

Another Great write up, I will be sure to bookmark this in my Digg account. Have a awesome day.

Comment on Saturday, October 16 – Sunday, October 17, 2010 by michelle

michelle — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:35:56 +0000

Are the dates for Integral NYC Fall set yet?
Peace
Michelle

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Mary Lakshmi

Mary Lakshmi — Mon, 31 May 2010 21:37:20 +0000

Great story!
Love your new CD THUNDER LOVE. I probably play it too much.
I suspect my neighbors are getting tired of it…hee…hee…hee…
Mary Lakshmi

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Margie

Margie — Fri, 28 May 2010 02:49:35 +0000

Please, please….keep on writing your stories, especially about your time in India discovering yourself and Rama. I’ve just started my second go-around with Ramesh Menon’s Ramayana, immediately after finishing it for the first time. Your writing of your time with Ma and visiting these places where Rama and all planned and executed their ascent on Lanka….well its almost as if I was there with you. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Monday, December 27, 2010 – Monday, January 3, 2011 by José Augusto Llaguno Núñez

José Augusto Llaguno Núñez — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:24:30 +0000

Hello! I am interested in assisting to this event, I have couple of quetions. Are the prices published in US dollars? Are the meals included? How much would it cost for me and my wife to attend? Do you require any previous experience in the practice of kirtan? I thank you very much in advance for your response.

José

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Teja Shankara

Teja Shankara — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:06:29 +0000

One more thing, Jai….

i always have one more thing!

just wanted to thank you for the recommendation to read Ramesh Menon’s Ramayana…i am half-way through, and it is the best book i’ve ever read.

Jai Sri Rama,
Teja

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Teja Shankara

Teja Shankara — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:04:38 +0000

Beloved Jai!

I read this blog all the way to the end…. i totally LOVED it!

I also KNOW that the Ramayana really happened…. no doubt about it… you are right that it’s still being enacted on the mystical plane….

Thanks so much for this writing….Jai Sri Rama!
Love and Light…
Teja in Ashland

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by dawn walker

dawn walker — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:38:04 +0000

Dear Jai, I would like nothing better than to read a book about your adventures in India. Just as you have related above. It would undoubtedly be full of Indian Myths and magic. Who wouldn’t be fascinated? But then, I have always been fascinated by India. I would also like to hear how your music evolved in the the wonderful blend of Indian Kirtan and every thing else. You use to do some rock and roll and blue grass in there too. But the Spirit in it is the grace, the love.
An enthusiastic follower of your work
Dawn Walker

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Baj

Baj — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:27:07 +0000

Hey Jai – All you need is a fantastic editor! RAM RAM

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by JJma

JJma — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:55:51 +0000

Oh sweet Jai,
Jai!Jai!Jai!
Thank you for my morning smile! You are such a glorious story teller and I love traveling those ancient routes with you. I loved every word and wanted more…always!! Perhaps if typing is not fun for you…tell your stories to a recorder and have someone transcribe them for you. They are so wonderful and you are such a treasure to all of us!!!
So much love to you, to darling Nubia and yummy Ezra,

JJma

Comment on “Om Namah Shivaya” Free Download by Chris Griffin

Chris Griffin — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:22:38 +0000

Thank you Jai for putting these mp3’s up here on your website, what a great way to spread the love! I’m hip with paying for them too, keep them coming.

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by anjula

anjula — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:29:22 +0000

That was brilliant! And a great experience to share, Jai. What a wonderful and profound realization!

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by K.priya

K.priya — Wed, 19 May 2010 04:06:38 +0000

agree with parvati

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Clark Samson

Clark Samson — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:02:57 +0000

Jai,
By this time you are headed back to India and another visit with Ma . I am sending you blessings and prayers for a save and easy trip . You are a natureal story teller and I agree that a book of some kind is in order, maybe you could dictate and someone else can do the typing . These tales are priceless and inspiring and it is part of your legacy . Don’t stress thinking about it just allow it to come to pass. Be very very well.
Clark

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Tim Andres

Tim Andres — Wed, 19 May 2010 02:41:34 +0000

Jai lovely story, have you read any of Zecharia Sitchin’s work? Google him up and search him on youtube. The planet Nibiru? The Annunnaki? I know it’s hard to swallow but apparently according to some thousands of clay Sumerian tablets he’s translated there was a great war in pre-history between these off world visitors who came here. And the Sumerian’s have the same stories as are in the old testament only older. This civilization also pre-dated the Indian and Egyptian. Yet the stories are similar. Great beings, great wars, great tales of the (what could only be understood as celestial or angelic) beings from elsewhere who were instrumental in our being here today. Throws a new slant on the Mahabharata, the Gita, Genisis. I think you’ll find him interesting. The New York Times interviewed him recently and there’s video in their archive. He’s an 80ish New York Jew, funny, upper west side I believe, still very active writer, a professor. Yours truly, one of the faithful, Tim Andres Kauai

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Gary Horn

Gary Horn — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:07:04 +0000

Yes!!! Just what the Dr. ordered…Wonderful, Jai!

RamRamRam

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by krshna ram

krshna ram — Wed, 19 May 2010 00:02:09 +0000

jai hanuman!!!!!!!

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Don Radick

Don Radick — Tue, 18 May 2010 23:50:28 +0000

Thanks again, Jai. Beautiful story of our guru and beloved, wrapped up so tenderly in the mystery of a heart opening.
namaste`

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by RaniaDevi

RaniaDevi — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:17:24 +0000

thank you Jai for weaving these stories together… — your personal one and our collective one…beautiful! Why is it that the Ramayana is so familiar to everyone…it’s been a few years since my beloved story-telling, philosopher-mother-in-law passed on (one of those formidably strong, wise elders in thin saris and flip-flops!) but I can easily still be sitting at her feet in the afternoon while she tells our 4-year-old about Rama & Sita & Ravana & the mighty loyal Hanuman…both of us rapt with attention and wanting to hear it over and over. It’s a story that resonates with most everyone i think, and children especially totally GET IT! They live in that soup of love and loyalty and intention and devotion (at least for a while) so it all makes sense to them…
thanks for sharing and reminding. Keep ‘em coming when you can…
(My husband told me about the NASA finding…there was also some furor over the Indian gov’t. possible plan to blow up portions of the underground stone causeway (!) to make it easier for ship passage…i believe many many Indians were apoplectic)
om shanti om

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Jan

Jan — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:11:01 +0000

Well…today…having little patience for many of the mundane tasks beckoning me…I DID find the patience to read right through to the end. Thank you. Your story connected me to my heart…my heart’s longing, actually…and transported my spirit from the mundane to the magical. I, too, know that each moment holds the potential for magic…yet some days we need a little help, right? At least…I do . Thanks for taking the time to write and speak the language of the heart…where we all meet…as ONE. Jai Ma!

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:09:17 +0000

Dear Jai, thank you so much for sharing your stories with us. They mean more than you know.

Comment on FROM MYTH TO MIRACLE by Parvati

Parvati — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:26:37 +0000

Okay Jai, Your writing is too good, your memory of events still functioning too well (or do you have journals?), and the devotion too pure not to write a book. When already? We have to talk.

Comment on Beggars And Saints by lost tracks – steely dan, jai uttal, shawn colvin

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Comment on Jai Uttal and Friends Live at Omega Institute 2008 by admin

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:25:51 +0000

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Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by sridhar

sridhar — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:47:51 +0000

upon entering the sacred temple of bhaktifest 2010 in joshua tree,california, you will be transformed back to the days of chandidas and feel his spirit and poetry, and move to the rhythms of the ancient souls- and remember we have all been here before.

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Anastastasia (Anista) Blaisdell

Anastastasia (Anista) Blaisdell — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:18:15 +0000

I love your honesty, and openess to such a wide growing public as more and more people come to know your music and you. I feel that is so humble of you. I appreciate that in you. I also see totally what you mean about the movement these days. Seems to be what America does with everything, one day it will fall back to the raw truth of everything…again…so much love to you and your beautiful family. I am so glad for you… I hope to see you at Kripalu again soon…

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Lisa M

Lisa M — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:04:18 +0000

Beautiful, Jai. The full spectrum of life and its mysteries. May I be so dedicated to love in all forms.

Hari Om Tat Sat!

Love & namaste,

Lisa

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Lakshmi

Lakshmi — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:25:17 +0000

Radhe Govinda…..

Yes we are listening, and loving your stories, thoughts and heart felt words. Thanks for sharing some essence and roots of this ancient practice that is new to us in the west. May we westernize it just enough for our western minds to become truly absorbed in its original purpose of soul awakening an hearts wide open to truth and love…. in the highs AND the lows… may our love remain constant and unsurpassable…

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by mary James

mary James — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:06:53 +0000

Thank you, Jai, for all your wonderful stories of love that never dies. Your music is full of your own passionate love for God. You are an inspiration to so many! May God’s grace always flow to you and your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing!
Mary

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Jennifer Newell

Jennifer Newell — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:26:13 +0000

Jaiji, Thanks for taking the time to write your blogs, I really enjoy them. I guess I’m a fellow curmudgeon today ha ha! Your comments on the “Bhakti Movement” reflect my own feelings. It is weird to see something so profound turned into a “fad”. Someone mentioned to me the other day that the “Kirtanika”scene is passe. Who knew? I hope the Bhakti Movement will truly touch hearts in a spiritual way. With the warmest Aloha to you and your family, Jen

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Donna

Donna — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:03:11 +0000

I am so happy to read this. The story is beautiful, but it’s your introductory words which struck a chord. My husband and I were just at Breitenbush with you, Jai. When we came home our friends asked excitedly “How was it???” And I paused…and thought: sometimes really great (that “Bhakti ‘high’”) and sometimes it just “was” whatever it was in the moment — special or not. But what I mostly came back with was a place to turn in my heart whether feeling great or struggling with life challenges….I have taken up a silent mantra: ‘Ram, Ram, Ram, Ram….” I thank you for that awakening.

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by lillah lotus

lillah lotus — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:09:20 +0000

Beautiful story telling….
I always enjoy your writing
esp tales of your early indian adventures.

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Dr. Birte Nachtwey

Dr. Birte Nachtwey — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:37:42 +0000

What a story! Another example of peoples fears and insecurities making them kill and torture their fellow human beings in the name of some moral system or ideas…. So sad and still going on so much in the world…. Does it make them feel so much more secure and better with themselves in their lives thereafter to make it all worth it? It is not always so easy to forgive them for they are not concious of what they are really doing there…

I understand what your talking about the kirtan “high”. Looking für the next high to avoid ever feeling empty, sad, angry, alone, pain, helpless or any other so called negative feelings? A life on the run in bright sunlight without it ever becoming dark? Everything is great and nice and amazing? This is exactly why I am not so interested in coming to the US despite all the beauty of the land and nature. I encounter a culture that I find not easy to relate to very profoundly many times. But I come for your kirtan now and this is really the only reason that would be important enough for me. I have prayed with the native americans for over 20 years now and it has been a path of deep devotion and also discipline, sacrificing your flesh and physical comfort many times in a warriors way. To pray through ecstasy instead of pain and sacrifice has been a great change for me in the past years getting into tantra and now a little bit into kirtan. There are aspects of softness and gentleness in there that are very becoming on the long run…

Namasté,

Birte from Germany

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by bryn

bryn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:55:53 +0000

i am CRYING! Jai, this story is so beautiful i LOVE it. THANK YOU for sharing it. Govinda, My Lord. Govinda, My Lord. Govinda, My Lord. so sweet …

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Prajna

Prajna — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:46:06 +0000

Jai Radhe Shyam!

Beautiful story, Jai. I love you for doing this blog, too, more please!

This is the importance of satsang! We need people like you to remind us that there is always room to love deeper, that beneath the joy and bliss there is something infinitely more vast and profound. To never stop surrendering every moment, every experience at the lotus feet of our beloved guru or god. Otherwise we’re all in danger of stalling on the path, mesmerized by our preferences for this kirtan or that yoga class—or stuck in our aversions to slow bhajans, japa, meditation, etc.

I used to go to kirtans and say to myself, “Oh, the energy is really shallow,” or “Wow, it’s really deep,” and I would credit or blame the kirtan singer accordingly, until one day it occurred to me that there is no limit to how deeply we can be present to divine love in every moment—it’s completely our own choice. As long as we depend on aesthetics to determine how open we are, we’re doomed. The story you shared here about Chandidas is so beautiful and relevant. Thank you, Jai.

Love,
P.

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Chandika Jaya

Chandika Jaya — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:12:42 +0000

Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom about bhakti and sharing this beautiful story with us.
ramramramramramramramramramramram!
Chandika Jaya
Kashi Atlanta

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Daniel Tucker

Daniel Tucker — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:23:56 +0000

Jai! Sheesh man, what a story. Electrifying. And, dissappointing… having just spent a couple months in West Bengal, I may have entertained the illusion that there was at least *that* place where mystics were revered rather than persecuted. Oh well, I guess even West Bengal, land of so many Bhakti saints, has that kind of darkness woven into its history.

What a moment, that thunderbolt recognition… Radha. What a mystery. Wow.
Lotsa love,
DT

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by YogiSinzapatos

YogiSinzapatos — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:52:55 +0000

Namaste Jai. Thank you. Keep on blogging.

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Rivers Sterling

Rivers Sterling — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:59:37 +0000

Jai, I LOVE your writing. Your words create a timeless portal into the elusive worlds of spirit. Your honesty with your own struggle is refreshing and heartening. You continue to show up and engage. You are doing The Work and this is inspiring.
Keep Walkin’!
Love and Appreciation,
Rivers
PS
Come back to Asheville, NC!

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:17:15 +0000

remembering humility–thank you

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Sibylle

Sibylle — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:11:58 +0000

Dear Jai,
now that you mention it: I often wished to experience more humility in kirtan events, lately. But maybe that’s because I am only a square German
We have a saying here stating that soft tones form a melody, too.
I’d like to encourage less boosting. Isn’t it prayer in the first place?
But then again: the important thing is we’re singing at all…
Lots of love, Sibylle

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Vishwanath

Vishwanath — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:08:29 +0000

Radhe Shyam !
Love your storytelling!
Love to you and your family,
Vishwanath

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Julia Lazar

Julia Lazar — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:22:06 +0000

Totally care about reading what it is that you are thinking and experiencing. Please keep writing and sharing!

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Steve Bamm

Steve Bamm — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:11:03 +0000

My richest bhakti experiences have not been in the large, rock-concert type “bhakti” venues. I’m not sure that bhakti “scales” well, that is, retains its nectar and bhav with the large-scale “movement.” At least as its done here in the land of the dollar.

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Deniese Christina

Deniese Christina — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:53:09 +0000

…beautiful…someone is listening…
someone is touched…
perhaps only the Lord Ram…

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Mindy

Mindy — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:53:56 +0000

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. I don’t think you are a curmudgeon. It’s very easy to try to make something “special”, and yet cheapen it at the same time. I’ve never been to India, but I pray to go some day. I especially want to experience chanting in a temple. As someone who has participated in kirtan a number of times, I find it hard not to be concerned about my voice, in spite of encouragement otherwise. If, like me, a person has only participated in kirtans led by the “professionals”, I think it’s harder to just let go and not worry. I have listened to some amazingly raucous and passionate recordings of folks chanting in the temples in India. I feel certain I would not be self-conscious in that kind of setting.

I myself cringe when I check out the tour schedules for various kirtan walas and read these events being described as “concerts”. It seems like a totally wrong word to choose. One doesn’t generally think of a concert being a true participatory event. Sure people may clap, dance and sing along, but this is still so different from the give-and-take of a kirtan, where the response is as meaningful and important as the call.

I say keep being honest and voicing your concerns when you feel so moved. I’m so grateful to be able to read the stories you’ve shared here (as well as reading and hearing the stories of Ram Dass and Krishna Das and Shyam Das). I can’t be reminded enough of the spirit of the place from which this practice arose. Thanks again so much for sharing with us.

RAM RAM!
Mindy

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by dariel

dariel — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:06:30 +0000

Love of other, love of god and goddess, love of self,… same, same always same as love is all that is. Thank you Jai for your heart and your music and your constant reminder of love.

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by David

David — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:01:52 +0000

YES, someone reads this stuff and not only cares, but thoroughly enjoys and awaits the next installment, of what you write!

Thanks, keep it coming,

J’aime ma!

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Ariana Saraha

Ariana Saraha — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:56:42 +0000

I’m glad you’re a curmudgeon – lends depth and a critical contemplativeness to your thoughts and opinions…

And thank you for the gorgeous story – deeply touching to this soul.

Comment on High Noon in the Desert – Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Ana Holub

Ana Holub — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:50:00 +0000

Thanks, Jai. I read the whole post, with energy shivers and little tears in my eyes. You write beautifully, and you bring up important questions for American kirtan lovers: How do we embrace devotion, kirtan, prayer and love for each other in a way that is real to us? Can we go deeper than the rock concert “high”? and will we know if we have?

My answer is yes, yes and yes. We feel the truth through our longing for a direct experience of Divine Love and our willingness to risk everything to taste it. Not everyone is in this place, obviously. But more and more of us are rising to the tender place of direct contact. Krishna and Rahda, Rama and Sita, me and Jesus (my beloved forgiveness master teacher)…

Americans are so spoiled and so poverty stricken at the same time. But we are waking up, just as our brothers and sisters are awakening in a tremendous tribe all across our bountiful Earth.

Thanks so much for your music, your thoughts, your humility and your mastery.

here is a poem:

Ram, meet Sita
Sita, meet Ram

Here in my heart
a reunion

Ending the anguish
of being met, being seen

by the eyes of another, outside

For this moment
lovers coo
this moment

it’s all I’ve got

******
bless you,
Ana Holub
The Edges Are Friendly

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Sirius Ra — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:26:59 +0000

blue skinned? hmmm…Does that mean he was Black…as in blue black? Like they be in Senegal?

Comment on “Shri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram” Free Download by bryn

bryn — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:15:44 +0000

thanks JAI! when is the new CD coming out?!?!?

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Agastya C. McCargar — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:54:16 +0000

Shri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram

thank you for your generosity, Jai… and the BEAUTIFUL music!

Namaste

Comment on “Shri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram” Free Download by Bryan Porter

Bryan Porter — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:57:05 +0000

Thanks Jai!
This was the very first mantra
I was given many years ago
and has always been special
to me, so, much appreciated!
Lets Party!
Blest wishes,
Bry

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Ashok Mathur — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:51:22 +0000

Dear Jai
Jai Sri Krsna
You have been a wonderful source of ANANDA.
God bless you.
Ashok Mathur
Delhi India

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Beatriz Flores Gutiérrez — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:45:07 +0000

Mil Gracias Jai,

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Mary Hamilton — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:28:49 +0000

Jay Ram!
Thank you for the sweet download. It is a blessing to hear these sounds weaving through this soft Spring night..
Hari Om!
Mary

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Jackie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:02:28 +0000

WOW!!!!!!!!! Now that’s ecstatic!!!! Thank you so much for your beautiful Ram bhav……

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HeatherAsh Amara — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:56:40 +0000

Blessings and so much gratitude for your gift. I’ve been a fan for years, and am so happy to have connected with your music via the web.

Thank you for all you do…

HeatherAsh

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Marie Camille Lentsch — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:41:28 +0000

Thank You Jay Jay Ram. And JAY Jay Jai!

For the start up of all projects in my star dance shop, I play the
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living of sound, it is incorporated into the temple of steel, here in Iowa.
Namaste. Peace and Star Dancing in Sounds
Marie Camille Lentsch

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Prem Rani — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:48:53 +0000

Holy Cow what a beautiful story!

For some reason I find it easier to see the divine in animals. I look into the eyes of animals and see the infinite, I feel the infinite, pure love. I take care of animals at work, bunnies and chickens. Bunnies are easy, cute cuddly and loving. But have you ever looked into the eyes of a chicken? They are round and orange, and also, infinite love. They are the sweetest animals. I have asked the divine to help me get excited about people the way I do about animals, and I can feel that shifting. I do not think this man was lonely.

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Lanie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:12:55 +0000

Mr. Uttal, I sing bluegrass music and Kirtan…and if you would ever need a Kentucky girl to join you making those songs, it is my hearts greatest desire to sing with you someday as you have sang with me through your Kirtan on my laptop for so many years. I know it sounds silly but, it is my sincerest dream. My husband and I have waited such a long time for you to come to our beautiful Kentucky.

I’m a native Kentuckian but also a lover of Hindu devotional music and makes for a lot of beautiful singing here on my hill. Both types of music are full of such joy. much love<3

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Sarasvati — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:39:35 +0000

I love this story. Thanks so much for telling us. Beautiful!

Anyhoo, I just saw the first image from this compilation of Shri Ganapati images & wondered if you’ve ever seen it. Puts an interesting slant on the picture.

Much Love, and thank you for coming to Australia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6nMsr9nnGU&feature=channel

Ganesha Atharvashirsha

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DJ Krisna 2010 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:45:20 +0000

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Love to you all!!!!

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Download Free Woodworker Plans — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:16:44 +0000

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Karen "Taichisparrow" — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:02:08 +0000

Your music keeps me focused on my work when I am creating manuals and class outlines, etc. How can I thank you enough?
Thank you for your journey and your generosity.
Karen

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Karen "Taichisparrow" — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:59:28 +0000

Your music and your energy keep me focused when I have to create manuals and class outlines. How can I ever thank you enough? Blessings and prayers for you and your family always. We saw you in Manayunk Pa last year and still talk about the blessings you helped bring to us that night. Thank you for these downloads, too.

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Jyotsna — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:09:58 +0000

Beautiful!!
Lucky u:)
Its so vivid that I feel like visiting Vrindavan:)

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Jyotsna — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:36:12 +0000

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Namaste, Jyo

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Samara — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:47:00 +0000

What a wonderful holiday present! Blessings to you and yours.
Sami

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Tom Red Wolf — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:20:12 +0000

Thank you very much, dear Friend Jai Uttal!

hugs from Tom Red Wolf – Brazil

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Sachin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:35:12 +0000

Love your music immensely, thank you for making such wonderful music.
Go Bless You