How to serve the congregation
It is helpful for a kirtan leader to tune into the needs of the congregation, to be of greatest service to the attendees
Desires of the congregation attending a kirtan at an SRF group
Facilitate awakening devotion, entering pratyahara, bridging seamlessly out of periods of meditation and into the next period of meditation
Very easy to chant along with, facilitating a dynamic and engaging group experience that invites deep chanting of well-known Cosmic Chants as well as the opportunity to learn lesser-known chants, and occasional SRF-approved bhajans
Affording a predictably positive experience for attendees, not a gamble for people attending to see who is leading
Churn the ether together and experience ecstatic states of God-communion
Present an effective repertoire of chants suited to the occasion and thoughtfully sequenced