In This Video:
This is not simply music; it is a tool for dissolution. This live Kirtan performance of 'Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo' is a direct invitation to bow to the divine teacher within. The mantra itself means, "I bow to the Divine wisdom of All That Is... I bow to the Divine teacher within." The instruction is simple: don't just listen with the mind. Feel what is behind the sound, and rest in the silence from which it arises.
- What does it feel like to bow to the 'Divine teacher within,' without creating a mental image of it?
- Can you listen to this chant not just with your ears, but with your whole body? What do you notice?
- If 'ultimate truth cannot be described via the limits of language,' where can you look for it right now?
TRANSCRIPT
Live Kirtan performance of Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo by ONEDER Kirtan Band in the Dunsborough Hall. Ong Namo means, "I bow to the Divine wisdom of All That Is." Guru Dev Namo means, "I bow to the Divine teacher within." Feel what is behind the #bhajan while you listen... An extract from a live online Satsang with enlightened spiritual teacher, Rohan. It is important to know that the ultimate truth cannot be truly described via the limits of language. Rohan's sharings are mainly from direct seeing, as well as masters, self proven teachings & science he has studied. The sharings here are for the person being spoken to at that moment & not generic for all, including the youtube viewer. Rohan asks that the viewer takes full responsibility for their life & actions & seek professional help if required as this content is not to be considered direct life advice.
GLOSSARY
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Kirtan
A devotional practice of call-and-response chanting. It is not a performance but a vehicle to quiet the mind and open the heart, allowing for a direct experience of presence. -
Bhajan
A devotional song. In this context, it is a tool for inward engineering, used to move attention from the thinking mind to the feeling of the substratum. -
Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
A mantra translating to "I bow to the Divine wisdom of All That Is; I bow to the Divine teacher within." It's an expression of surrender to the unconditioned consciousness. -
Direct Seeing
A non-conceptual, immediate knowing of reality, which is the primary source of Rohan's sharings. It is the recognition of truth prior to the filter of the mind. -
Satsang
A meeting in Truth. A gathering where seekers can inquire into their true nature in the presence of an awakened teacher, using direct pointers to bypass mental constructs.
Q&A
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What does the mantra 'Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo' mean?
'Ong Namo' means 'I bow to the Divine wisdom of All That Is,' and 'Guru Dev Namo' means 'I bow to the Divine teacher within.' It is an act of surrender to the unconditioned consciousness that is our true nature. -
What is the purpose of Kirtan or Bhajan?
Kirtan is not for entertainment, but to facilitate a shift from the thinking mind to direct feeling. By engaging in devotional chanting, you can quiet The Committee and feel the silence and peace that lies behind the sound. -
How should I listen to this healing bhajan?
Move beyond just hearing the music with your ears. The invitation is to 'feel what is behind the bhajan.' Close your eyes, let the sound wash over you, and notice the stillness from which the sound arises and to which it returns.
“There’s nothing to add. What you are is prior to beliefs, thoughts and labels.
Here we explore and unveil the ultimate mystery of non-dual being.
Reality.”
