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I chant because Because singing I can express every feeling and emotion. Because it's so fun. Because I cannot help it.
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I chant because I chant because it is my duty to praise God and when I sing I feel like great and happy and the chanting makes me to feel am not all am with God
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I chant because when I do, my heart literally swells with raw emotion and I am able to radiate love back into the world ❤️
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I chant because Because music is my life
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I chant because it is my devotional sadhana.
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I chant because the Divine takes such joy in revealing Itself to Itself! ...And I experience that interconnected spacious joy as Its instrument!
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I chant because there is no other way. Even if I don't have faith, chanting is like electrical connection and Krishna is there.
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I chant because it's a nice way to pass the time and I can't seem to feel bad when I'm singing songs of virtuous desire :)
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I chant because I was suggested to chant in my dream and this is what I was searching for by exploring everything...
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I chant because it gives me an opportunity to glorify God, who is pure divine love as well as our protector, source of power, and liberator.
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I chant because my soul longs for Peace and Harmony and it makes my Heart smile.
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I chant because it makes my heart shine!
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I chant because it reminds me that I'm already whole
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I chant because it connects me with the higher self!!
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I chant because the holy name is like water. It cleans your soul and washes all of your worries away..
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I chant because it draws me closer to the Divine
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I chant because I am the soul, I am the light divine, I am love, I am will, I am fixed design - and so is everyone
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I chant because I am god and so are you
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I chant because it takes me from chaos to peace....
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I chant because my heart opens and my mind is silent
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I chant because I like the vibration
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I chant because I LOVE IT
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I chant because it purifies to conscious vibrations.
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I chant because it's how I share my heart with the world.
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I chant because I'm in harmony with all. I am the stable tree. I am the free bird. I am the fresh air. I am you. I am Divine.
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I chant because it feels good in my body, and my dog loves it too!
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I chant because Mantra and Music are the Magic Elixir that opens my heart and soothes my soul. Then, I give myself away.
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I chant because I have to! It opens my heart and soothes my soul.
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I chant because my soul is transparent when I offer my voice to the divine
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I chant because that is where I feel the Divine's love, embace and acceptance of me.
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I chant because it brings me close to The Supreme Personality of Godhead, i.e., Krishna. :)
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I chant because it lifts me into the Divine's embrace.
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I chant because I go to a higher plane
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I chant because there's nothing else to do...
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I chant because the rhythm and motion is an ecstatic potion!
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I chant because it allows me to serve. Sharing this sacred practice makes my heart burst with joy. I feel connected to all Divinity.
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I chant because it tunes my mind to the Divine & opens my heart. It melts away anxiety, sorrow & confusion & brings me back to my center.
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I chant because life is BEAUTIFUL xxx
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I chant because it leads me back home...
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I chant because , as Rumi says, "there was a dawn I remember when my soul heard something from your soul", and chanting takes me back there.
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I chant because i love myself in it and then come back home to myself at the same time.
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I chant because it is the only way to dispel the darkness.
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I chant because it connects me to the silence inside which i am.
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I chant because it makes me feel close to Shri Krishna..and i actually feel attached to him..its like a bond..love bond.. :)
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I chant because it brings me to the stillness within
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I chant because the "I" is allowed the grace of dissolution, as it merges with the Totality of the One Divine.
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I chant because it HEALS and brings JOY!
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I chant because it reminds me who I am
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I chant because it pacifies and purifies my ever flickering and agitated mind.
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I chant because it quietens the noisy monkey mind faster and more effectively than anything else, for me, and it feels good x
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I chant because it allows my 4 1/2 year old to be filled with UNFILTERED JOY and come out to play Alo-HA
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I chant because what else could I do?!!
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I chant because there is no more time and space.. only... Infinity.
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I chant because it quiets my mind which allows my heart to overflow.
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I chant because it helps me to love better everytime.
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I chant because it opens you up to the reality that we are all one and it connects us
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I chant because it soothes my heart, brings me to center, and fills me with love, joy and connection with all things
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I chant because it quiets my mind and helped me get sober.
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I chant because it makes me happy and peaceful. It massages my devotional gene.
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I chant because the names of Krishna give me the only satisfaction that my soul has been seeking for an eternity.
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I chant because "i" cease to be
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I chant because it helps me remember to how to Love.
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I chant because I am connected to the Divine and everyone around me in consuming love.
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I chant because as soon as the first note is struck and I open my mouth, my soul comes pouring out :)
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I chant because it gives me total peace to my mind and soul....jai ram ji
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I chant because it's an expression of the Love that I am, it brings my heart such joy, and emanates ripples of peace out to the whole planet. Jai Ganesha!
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I chant because it keeps me out of trouble.
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I chant because it makes my heart sing.
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I chant because it takes me inward into a deep flow of Divine grace, and outward to outrageous joy, shared with my fellow chanters!
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I chant because it brings us into that Presence. The Presence of Divine Love.
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I chant because it removes the suffering in my mind and replaces it with blissful, loving compassion.
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I chant because the harmonium is my favorite sound.
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I chant because I love it!
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I chant because it helps to purify my consciousness & connects me with a community of beautiful, loving people.
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I chant because it's the most efficient way to turn my head off and open my heart. Chanting transforms my energy, and holds me firm in my devotion.
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I chant because chanting can soften my heart and awake compassion
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I chant because it unclogs the heart, sweeps out the mind, and polishes the soul.
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I chant because I am a better person afterwards.
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I chant because it is such a beautiful way to be together
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I chant because it brings me from my head to my heart. It raises my consciousness... and as we are all one, it raises us all.
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I chant because it brings me closer to my Guru and to God. It brings me to a state of bliss that I have never succeeded in by using drugs. It is All Love.
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I chant because it is a path to share love
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I chant because it simply feels good. Chanting is the most blissful thing I can think of doing. Chanting opens my being to that bliss. Namaste.
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I chant because it melts away barriers and opens our hearts to unconditional love whatever tradition we sing from
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I chant because it fills my heart and soul with Joy to share my connection with the Universe that way!!!
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I chant because it is a deep dive into the ocean of love at the center of my heart, my being and a direct connection to the divine!
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I chant because it connects me to my soul and to Source
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I chant because it connects me with the universe. The most amazing experiences have happened during chanting through my heart.
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I chant because it brings a taste of the sparkly beauty that is our heart.
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I chant because it takes me to places in my Heart that nothing else touches.
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I chant because Chanting make me live peace full.
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I chant because it makes me feel how beautiful is the world and how deeply connected I am with it.
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I chant because PR4B-YEL2C или
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I chant because it is my practice and offering to the Lord. He doesn't care if I'm off beat or out of key. It is what is in the heart that matters.
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I chant because now that God has held my heart what is there left for me to say? All the lofty explanations and theories have fallen off me like clothes before a bath
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I chant because it cleanses my heart and deepens my love affair with Radha Krishna.
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I chant because it inspires peace, love, and healing.
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I chant because it feels like sweet warm honey-thunder shakti ma! makes me feel whole again! :D we pray for healing for all beings!
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I chant because I CAN! :) Don't you?!
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I chant because there's nothing closer to a perfect thought, word, and action then kirtan.
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I chant because I love to sing and I love to connect to the Divine. It's a match made in Heaven!
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I chant because it brings me in sync with the nature. I can see energy everywhere. Its a very different feeling.
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I chant because it connects me to my inner voice
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I chant because it connects me to the divine.
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I chant because it helps keep my heart center open, and feels like the thing to do.
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I chant because I could take a moment to give thanks and praise
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I chant because it's time for the human family to become functional, and live in peace & love.
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I chant because I love the way it makes me feel: happy, grounded, and alive. I feel a deep sense of love and gratitude; I love sharing this with others. ♥
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I chant because it is wonderful to be in the presence
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I chant because chanting means honestly expressing yourself
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I chant because it opens and heals my heart & brings me hOMe to my true self; I feel a connection with the whole universe.
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I chant because it is the direct connection to the divine...
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I chant because it makes a difference.
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I chant because it always brings me H-OM-E.
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I chant because it lifts my spirit and makes me feel joyful, lighthearted and more connected to my divine essence and therefore I feel more connected to others.
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I chant because it gives me freedom from thoughts.
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I chant because it integrates all aspects of myself. With that I am able give my heart to others. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
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I chant because it uncovers and strengthens my true, compassionate, authentic voice
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I chant because it helps me to remember truth.
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I chant because it purifies my heart open, it takes me to another state of mind and closer to divine soul of Mahadev.
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I chant because it's my heart's calling.
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I chant because singing to God makes life beautiful.
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I chant because it brings me to self-realization, and shows me how to act as a self-realized soul.
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I chant because it brings me back to the real person I am inside. It gives me happiness and hope to make it through the day.
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I chant because it tells the truth
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I chant because I am never alone when chanting the Holy Name.
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I chant because it warms my heart and soul
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I chant because Creator told me to...and, Creator was right.
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I chant because it is my oxygen... and one can not survive without oxygen.
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I chant because it brings love to my heart, peace to my mind, and rocks my soul it's core.
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I chant because yearning for the highest Source, brings Light to the Heart, reveals Love as Unity & supports remembrance of our common spiritual roots.
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I chant because it brings me to a state of letting go and letting love which is God
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I chant because it brings me back to who I am.
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I chant because it reminds me that our most important mission is expressing love.
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I chant because KD's new CD "Kirtan Wallah" makes me SING OUT......
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I chant because nobody brings it like Aindra prabhu. Kali-yuga-dharma hari-nama sankirtan ki jaya!!
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I chant because it airs my mind and makes pure happiness enter my soul :)
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I chant because I love Krsna, chanting keeps my love centered
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I chant because Hallowed be Thy Name...and that's just for starters :)
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I chant because it brings me peace.
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I chant because it keeps me present, it keeps me patient, and it keeps me kind.
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I chant because it feels uplifting, inspiring, and happy!
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I chant because it reminds me of the Sacredness of All.
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I chant because no other spiritual practice has had such an impact on me like chanting has...
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I chant because it makes my soul dance!
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I chant because the Hare Krishna mantra can reawaken my eternal relationship of transcendental love with the all-attractive Supreme Lord, Krishna.
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I chant because it is my rock and allows me to briefly have a grasp on what I call my spiritual path. I also love the communal intent to spread love.
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I chant because ... just because! (-:
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I chant because it brings joy to my heart and peace to my mind, Jai Radhe
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I chant because it makes us dive into the Universe's profound Soul.
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I chant because it lightens my soul and makes my heart feel open
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I chant because I go into my temple..where my guru is
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I chant because it brings me to deeper meditation, pulsation, vibration and oneness.
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I chant because OM NAMAH SHIVAYA fills my heart and uplifts my life. I walk the ocean every day and sing praises of love and joy in grateful celebration of life
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I chant because it invites flow and serenity into my life.
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I chant because it brings me closer to God. It fills my heart with divine love and consciousness.
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I chant because it dissolves us into the infinite field of pure consciousness~bliss~love and merges us entirely in That.
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I chant because it induces the relaxation response in my bodymind plus I feel immersed in God.
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I chant because when I start chanting, others start chanting and sooner or later in a powerful, purified, blissful state EVERYONE will be chanting Hare Krsna!
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I chant because this chanting is one of the most beautiful pleasant and powerful ways by which Love Theirselves can be perceived.
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I chant because I cannot help but chant!
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I chant because that is how I feel most connected to my spiritual community, the divine and pure joy.
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I chant because I truly can't imagine doing anything else
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I chant because it is home... it makes me feel safe and loved ♥
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I chant because I chant to LIVE and live to CHANT. Sat Nam ~
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I chant because the sound of the harmonium speaks to a place in me that i cannot reach otherwise
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I chant because it frees me of anxiety and connects me to my divine self! Om Namah Sivaya!
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I chant because kirtan is the perfect way for me to combine my loves of music and yoga
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I chant because I can connect to my beloved GURUDEVA SATCHIDANANDA. It quiets my mind and opens my heart and I feel home.
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I chant because it is fun and fills me with bliss!
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I chant because it stops my mind from chattering and takes me into the space of my heart in a way I can feel the presence of Goddess
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I chant because I simply love being happy, healthy & whole.
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I chant because the resonance of the harmonium calls my voice out and makes it easy to sing, and I love the way it feels to play and sing.
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I chant because it connects me to the place inside of me that is aware of the Oneness of all things and the Joy and Truth of who I really am :)
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I chant because I love it! I love the very sounds of the Holy Names. I love the joyful communion with devotees singing love songs for the Divine. Such bliss!
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I chant because it opens my heart, and helps to keep it wide, wide open to the Universe...
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I chant because I want every day to be RATHA YATRA!!!
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I chant because I love it, "I" disappear while I am doing it. There is no Ego envolved when you are chanting God!
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I chant because sacred sound is a fragrant garden of bliss that illuminates my heart & soul.
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I chant because it has been the music, melody, and sound that keeps introducing me to new dimensions.
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I chant because it opens my heart and quietens my mind; because it is such a joy to share it with others; and because it is such a simple way to be in service.
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I chant because There is something that awakens inside me that feels ancient, that brings back a feeling of joy, bliss, wholeness. Love from the first note
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I chant because CHANNTING BRINGS ME GOOSEBUMPS AND DIVINE SENSATION IN MY BODY MY MIND BECOMES CALM AND MORE I CHANT MORE I BECAME ADDICATED TO CHANTING
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I chant because it creates more me
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I chant because it helps me to feel more in tune with Divine Mother, within and without and allows me the great joy of sharing it with other souls.
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I chant because it's my way of talking to god - praying.
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I chant because I can't not. The song just calls me in...
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I chant because it serves Krishna!
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I chant because it brings joy to my heart and peace to my mind.
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I chant because I sing Mothers glories and She gives me Her darshan and samadhi. Jai Ma!
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I chant because only while chanting I am my true self, a very happy soul and I am in the perfect place to share it.
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I chant because it feels like I'm singing a love song to my own heart!
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I chant because I'm blessed.
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I chant because it tunes our heart and souls to play the universal song of the universe. Love.
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I chant because it frees my spirit! Opens my heart! And pierces the veil of maya! Just for a precious moment...
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I chant because it is the only expression that brings me peace and joy!
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I chant because we are all Gods & children of the most high
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I chant because it lights up my life
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I chant because it brings me.....home!
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I chant because it takes me home, to my deepest self, and to the abode of the divine.
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I chant because chanting is true liberation ~
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I chant because it brings me into the present moment, gives me peace, joy, connection, and expands my heart.
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I chant because it helps me heal and work through tension I hold in my body
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I chant because it brings me to the place I always want to be in. All love all one
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I chant because I can loose myself in it!
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I chant because our hearts guide us to this place of divine unity.
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I chant because singing the Holy Names reminds me Who IAM
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I chant because it tunes my vibration to a clear pure tone, and brings harmony within and around me.
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I chant because I can feel God listening & loving me
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I chant because I have to share the Maha Mantra with everyone!
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I chant because it's a way to love and open my own heart. And, as I love my own heart, all hearts are loved -- as ONE. Om shanti.
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I chant because it disconnects me from all things material and connects me to the Spirit, the Cosmic Consciousness.
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I chant because it opens my heart and I can feel and hear the music of the Universe.
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I chant because it brings me back to my true Self, and home...
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I chant because it heals, opens hearts and lifts spirits high.
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I chant because it takes me home.
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I chant because "I have found a way to live in the Presence of the Lord".
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I chant because my heart wants to be open everyday for myself and those around me.
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I chant because it connects me to a deeper place of peace, tranquility and divine love.
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I chant because it brings light to my path.
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I chant because chanting sings my soul back home…
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I chant because I feel real love
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I chant because I feel loved by chanting my love's name, whom I love more than anything and everything..
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I chant because chanting is love
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I chant because it allows me to share spiritual life and love with my community, and deep in that community and in the temple we share eternal love, bliss, and joy!
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I chant because it allows me to let go and embrace all of my deepest emotions.
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I chant because I want to show that all of us have a beautiful voice, and that chanting together is the first step to a unified world.
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I chant because I have too.
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I chant because it activates genes which supports my endocrine system offering my neuro plong plings the bliss of Sri Krishna & brings harmony to my soul.
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I chant because without chanting I would fall apart!
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I chant because there is nothing I would rather be doing! Chanting makes me feel complete.
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I chant because it immerses me in the Divine, allowing me to actually experience acintya bhedabheda-tattva.
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I chant because I find peace and love within...I am feel divine love and I am most still
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I chant because it helps me to REMEMBER and RE-MEMBER.
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I chant because I am.
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I chant because it feels fantastic to sing bhajans & kirtans, the energy feels fresh and renews us, it helps us on so many levels! Namaskar
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I chant because because it makes me feel closer it makes me feel light and happy
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I chant because I want to help people find awesome on the other side of awkward!
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I chant because it opens my heart to realize WHO the divine love really is, and who I really am as the servant of that Divine love.
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I chant because it enlivens my inner sun, making me shine brighter as I serve and share...loving deeper, living fuller, soaring ever higher, merging with the ONE.
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I chant because it is my lifeline.
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I chant because it allows me to feel connected to the river of life and love... quiets my mind and opens my heart.
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I chant because it nourishes the soul
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I chant because we all need more love and joy in our lives :)
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I chant because it opens my heart and helps me to experience feelings of joy, peace, and connection
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I chant because even just thinking about chanting gives me the realization of our true essence.LOVE LOVE LOVE.Open your heart and let the sun shine in!
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I chant because it fills my heart with love, frees my soul & fills my whole being with outrageous bliss !!
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I chant because our beautiful sound suspends my mind in rapture and reveals our dancing Hearts.
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I chant because it's darn right FUN!
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I chant because it connects me to my essence.
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I chant because it sets my soul on fire!
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I chant because it makes everything and everyone Glow!
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I chant because the ancient tunes keep me connected with my history of my heart....
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I chant because I forget about my little self with its so called problems and connect with my true Self which is peace.
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I chant because it blows away my mind and takes me to my neutral infinite mind.
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I chant because I love to see our community grow and experience the love flowing between us. Our kirtan community is family.
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I chant because it keeps me in synch with the truth! Sat Nam!
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I chant because chanting becomes prayer; prayer becomes spirit; spirit becomes intent; intent becomes action; action becomes peace.
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I chant because it brings us home to bliss, quiets the mind, nourishes the soul, and builds our loving community.
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I chant because that is my religion. I chant to be closer to my guru.
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I chant because it expresses my happiness within and when I'm sad it connects me back to an acceptance of what is and makes me stronger to ride through it!
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I chant because I feel there are several reasons why I sing. One reason is because to sing, heal my mind, open my heart, frees me from anxiety and vain attachments.
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I chant because it's my connection to my higher self connected to G-d...Om Shanti, Shanti...Ommmmm
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I chant because it takes me to the place of universal love, joy and bliss. Where I know unity and oneness mauhhh!
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I chant because it sets my soul free and removes the ego.
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I chant because I can... because it cleans up the clutter...because it frees my heart...
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I chant because it changes the frequency and fills the room with love
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I chant because I feel more connected to myself and others.
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I chant because it nourishes my heart and soul as much as water and food feeds my body
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I chant because I want my heart to stay open as much as possible.
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