The Problem With Modern Kirtan

What happens when an ancient devotional practice like Kirtan moves from intimate spaces to concert halls and huge audiences?In this episode of For Soul’s Sake, Radhika Das, Stine, and Nama explore the balance between Kirtan, performance, devotion, and accessibility. Radhika reflects on his journey from small gatherings to thousands of people, and whether Kirtan can remain a sincere offering to Krishna while being shared on a larger scale.They discuss the importance of intention, humility, music, and consciousness, the relationship between Kirtan and Japa, and what it means to enter a Kirtan space not simply to attend, but to serve.3:12 — Taking an ancient practice to the stage4:46 — The power of intimate Kirtan9:42 — Making Kirtan accessible to a wider audience13:37 — Performance vs. devotion23:21 — Are we attending Kirtan or participating and serving?29:42 — Kirtan and Japa41:29 — Humility and the foundation of chanting46:53 — Making Kirtan accessible without losing its essence50:54 — Bonus conversationsProduced by: Sunni Sharma and Viraj Limbachia Filmed by: Filmwork Studios Edited by: Hannah BrownWant to connect further?Instagram: www.instagram.com/radhika_dasa/Facebook: www.facebook.com/radhikadasmusicYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RadhikaDasWebsite: www.radhikadas.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/radhikadasKomi: https://radhikadas.komi.io/