bhakti (भक्ति)

Devotional worship through the transcendental practice of Kirtan.

Curious About What Kirtan is Like?

  • "Kirtan with Dominique (Aramati) is magical. She has a beautiful energy that is felt through her presence and through her music. She has a way of making you feel comfortable and included even from the very first kirtan. She is adept in co-creating a safe space. She is truly an amazing person who is a very talented musician and beautiful bhakti yoga."

    -Jivana

  • “Kirtan with Dominique (Aramati) is such a joy. Her passion and love shine through in every song she sings."

    -Shiva Raj

  • “Dominique (Aramati)'s kirtan celebrations, playing the harmonium, and chantings, are MAGICAL! So much joy and love shines through during her blissful events she leads with her beautiful voice and presence. She was born to share these sacred mantras and help us all attune to the divine inside of us."

    -Wanda

  • "It is an absolute joy to experience Kirtan with Dominique (Aramati). The sacred mantras, along with her musical gifts and magnetic stage presence are deeply inspiring. Her spirit shines through every heart centered performance."

    - Allison

  • "Dominique (Aramati) exudes Bhakti Bliss, being in her presence you cannot help but feel light, joy, and happiness."

    -Oyámie Kali Ma’at

  • “Dominique (Aramati) is a joy to do Kirtan with! She sings with an open heart and encourages everyone to join in. Her voice will live rent free in your mind for months… (That last part is true, there was a snip bit while Aramati was on stage leading and that song just played in my head for months!)”

    -Nick

Discover your inner bhakti through the sacred practice of Kirtan (devotional chanting).

Kirtan is almost as old as yoga and dates back to 2,500 years ago. Part of the Bhakti tradition of devotion, kirtan translates "to praise the divine". 

Through the practice of Kirtan I have discovered an entire world of devotion allowing me to find an indescribable inner peace and joy.

Aramati, my sanskrit name given to me by Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji" means “protector of the worshippers” and Godess of Devotion.

By practicing Kirtan we fall deeply into the heart space allowing the ancient mantras and chants guide us into communion with the divine.

Live Kirtans from Satchidananda Ashram - Yogaville

*Click on the image to watch the replay of Satsang Kirtan from June 8th, 2024.

Satsang Kirtan: June 8th, 2024

We sing to honor Lord Śiva (शिव) with Om Namah Shivaya (ॐ नमः शिवाय) as performed by Govind Das, followed by the Mahā-mantra (महामन्त्र) ("Great Mantra"): Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.

We close with Hey Ma Durga (दुर्गा) a chant honoring Durga (divine mother). This version was originally sung by the late David Newman. Hey Ma Durga, Maharani, Ma Durga. Jai Ma, Jai Ma (x4).

Thank you to my dear friends Gopala (drums), Parashakti (responding vocals), Shiva Raj (responding vocals), and Meenakshi Devi (kartals) for your support.

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.

*Click on the image to watch the replay of Satsang Kirtan from April 27th, 2024.

Rādhā: rādhārāṇī kī jaya, mahārāṇī kī jaya, bolo barsāne vālī kī jaya jaya jaya, vṛsabhānu-dulārī kī jaya jaya jaya.

Rādhā: rādhārāṇī kī jaya, mahārāṇī kī jaya, bolo barsāne vālī kī jaya jaya jaya, vṛsabhānu-dulārī kī jaya jaya jaya.

Satsang Kirtan: April 27th, 2024

We sing to honor Lord Śiva (शिव) with Om Namah Shivaya (ॐ नमः शिवाय) led by my beloved friend Līlā Śakti Mayī. We then honor Lord Rāma (राम), his wife Sita (सित), and their cherished devotee Hanuman (हनुमान्,) with Sita Ram.

We close with a chant to Rādhā (राधा) Rādhā: rādhārāṇī kī jaya, mahārāṇī kī jaya, bolo barsāne vālī kī jaya jaya jaya, vṛsabhānu-dulārī kī jaya jaya jaya.

Thank you to my dear friends Līlā Śakti Mayī (responding vocals), Devi Ma (responding vocals), and Surya (tabla drums).

Satsang Kirtan: February 17th, 2024

We sing to honor Lord Rāma, Lord Kṛṣṇa (कृष्ण), and Rāma (ॐ नमः शिवाय) with the Mahā-mantra (महामन्त्र) co-led with my beautiful friend Mirabai.

We then sing Sri Argala Stotram (Selected Verses) / Show Me Love as performed by Krishna Das:

We close with a chant to Rādhā (राधा)

Thank you to Mirabai (responding vocals), Devi Ma (responding vocals, and Sevak (drums).

Rūpaṃ dehi jayaṃ dehi yaśo dehi dviṣo jahi

Rūpaṃ dehi jayaṃ dehi yaśo dehi dviṣo jahi

*Click on the image to watch the replay of Satsang Kirtan from January 13th, 2024.

Bhajman Radhe Govinda, Bhaja Radhe Krishna Kanaiya

Bhajman Radhe Govinda, Bhaja Radhe Krishna Kanaiya

Satsang Kirtan from January 13th, 2024

We sing to honor Lord Rāma, Lord Kṛṣṇa (कृष्ण), and Rāma (ॐ नमः शिवाय) with the Mahā-mantra (महामन्त्र) co-led with my beautiful friend Mirabai. We then honor Lord Kṛṣṇa (कृष्ण) by singing Bhajman Radhe Govinda.

We close with a chant to Rādhā (राधा) Rādhā: rādhārāṇī kī jaya, mahārāṇī kī jaya, bolo barsāne vālī kī jaya jaya jaya, vṛsabhānu-dulārī kī jaya jaya jaya.

Thank you to Mirabai (responding vocals), Tom (dholak drum), Meenakshi Devi (kartals), and Deepika (tambourine).

*Click on the image to watch the replay of Satsang Kirtan from December 2nd, 2024.

Satsang Kirtan: December 2, 2023

We then honor Lord Rāma (राम), his wife Sita (सित), and their cherished devotee Hanuman (हनुमान्,) with Sita Ram.

Nataraj leads us in Shaila Girishwara Uma Maheshwara Kashi Vishweshwara Sadashiva.

Thank you to Devi (responding vocals), Krishna Priya, (responding vocals), Nataraj (mridangam), Sevak (djembe drum), and Meenakshi Devi (kartals).

Shaila Girishwara Uma Maheshwara Kashi Vishweshwara Sadashiva, Sadashiva, Sadashiva, Sadashiva, Shambo Sadashiva

Shaila Girishwara Uma Maheshwara Kashi Vishweshwara Sadashiva, Sadashiva, Sadashiva, Sadashiva, Shambo Sadashiva

*Click on the image to watch the replay from Navaratri October 16th, 2023.

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhutessu Buddhi-Ruupenna Samsthitaa | Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhutessu Buddhi-Ruupenna Samsthitaa | Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

Navaratri Kirtan from October 16th, 2023

Navaratri is a very special celebration of seven days of pujas and kirtan honoring the divine mother in her various forms.

During this week we chanted for seven nights and performed seven pujas.

Līlā Śakti Mayī and I honor the divine mother by singing Ya Devi Sarva Bhutessu and Amba Parameshwari Akhilandeshwari.

*Click on the image to watch the replay of Satsang Kirtan from September 9, 2023.

Swami Sivananda Jayanthi Kirtan: September 9, 2023

Swami Sivananda was Swami Satchidananda’s guru. On his birthday (Jayanthi) we sing Integral Yoga Kirtan to honor this special day.

Thank you to Devi (responding vocals), Krishna Priya (responding vocals), Allison (djembe drum), and Menkai (djembe drum).

*Click on the image to watch the replay of Satsang Kirtan from February 17th, 2024.

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.

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