Selected Kirtan Dhvanis

by Swami Sivananda

1. Jaya Ganesa, Jaya Ganesha, Jaya Ganesa,Pahimam
Sri Ganesa, Sri Ganesa, Sri Ganesa, Rakshamam.

2. Jaya Guru, Siva Guru, Hari Guru Ram
Jagat Guru, Param Guru, Sat Guru Shyam.
Adi Guru, Advaita Guru, Ananda Guru Om
Chid Guru, Chidghana Guru, Chinmaya Guru Om.

3. Saravanabhava, Saravanabhava, Saravanabhava Pahimam
Subramanya, Subramanya, Subramanya Rakshamam.

4. Goura Hari, Goura Hari, Goura Hari, Pahimam
Gouranga Hari, Gouranga Hari, Gouranga Hari Rakshamam.

5. Jaya Sarasvati, Jaya Sarasvati, Jaya Sarasvati, Pahimam
Sri Sarasvati, Sri Sarasvati, Sri Sarasvati, Rakshamam.

6. Sivaya Nama Om, Sivaya Namah
Sivaya Nama Om, Namah Sivaya.
Siva Siva Siva Siva, Sivaya Namah Om
Bum Bum Bum Bum, Namah Sivaya.
Siva Siva Sankara, Hara Hara Sankara
Jaya Jaya Sankara, Namami Sankara.
Samba Sada Siva, Samba Sada Siva,
Samba Sadasiva, Samba Sivom Hara.
Om Namah Sivaya, Om Namah Sivaya
Om Namah Sivaya, Om Namah Sivaya.

7. Raghupathi Raghava Raja Ram Patita Pavana Sita Ram,
Jaya Raghu Nandana Jaya Siya Ram Janaki Vallabha Raja Ram.

8. Achyutam Keshavam Rama Narayanam
Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim,
Sridharam Madhavam, Gopika Vallabham
Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhaje.

9. Jaya Jaga Janani Sankata Harini
Tribhuvana Tarini Mahesvari.

10.Dattatreya Tavasaranam Dattannatha Bhava Haranam.
Datta Guru Jaya Datta Guru Poorna Guru Avadhuta Guru.

11.Isvari, Mahesvari, Paramesvari Pahimam
Kamesvari, Mathesvari, Sarvesvari Rakshamam.

12.Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Pahimam
Vara Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi, Rakshamam
Jaya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Pankaja Lakshmi, Namah Om
Ashta Lakshmi, Maya Lakshmi, Padma Lakshmi, Sarana Om.

13.Jaya Gange, Jaya Gange Rani
Sri Gange Jaya, Hara Gange.

14.Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.

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

Selected Kirtan Dhvanis for Devotional Singing and Inner Awakening

Kirtan has always been one of the most joyful and effective paths to spiritual growth. Through the repetition of the Divine Name, the restless mind becomes peaceful, the heart opens with devotion, and spiritual awareness naturally blossoms. Selected Kirtan Dhvanis bring together sacred chants that inspire faith, purity, and constant remembrance of God. Whether sung individually or in a group, these devotional melodies create an atmosphere of peace that uplifts everyone present. Swami Sivananda often encouraged sincere seekers to include kirtan in their daily spiritual practice because it purifies emotions and strengthens devotion.

The beauty of Selected Kirtan Dhvanis lies in their simplicity. They can be sung by people of every age without requiring musical expertise. The real power of kirtan comes from devotion, sincerity, and concentration rather than perfection in singing. Every repetition of the Divine Name fills the mind with positive vibrations and gradually removes negative tendencies. Such devotional singing also develops love, compassion, humility, and inner strength while keeping the mind focused on the Supreme.

Many aspirants discover that regular participation in Selected Kirtan Dhvanis transforms their spiritual routine. A few minutes of heartfelt chanting before meditation helps calm the mind and prepares it for deeper contemplation. The sacred sound creates an inner harmony that makes meditation more natural and enjoyable. Swami Sivananda emphasized that Nama Sankirtana is one of the simplest and most accessible spiritual disciplines in the present age because it allows every devotee to experience divine joy regardless of background or learning.

The practice of devotional singing also builds unity among spiritual seekers. When people chant together with a common purpose, feelings of separation gradually disappear and a sense of universal brotherhood develops. The Divine Name becomes the connecting thread that unites hearts beyond differences of language, culture, or tradition. This collective spirit of devotion creates a peaceful environment where faith grows naturally and inspires noble thoughts and selfless living.

Selected Kirtan Dhvanis are not merely songs; they are sacred expressions of love for the Divine. Their rhythmic repetition purifies the heart, awakens devotion, and fills daily life with spiritual enthusiasm. By chanting regularly with sincerity and unwavering faith, seekers cultivate inner peace, devotion, and remembrance of God throughout the day. Resources shared by Devotional India help preserve these timeless devotional treasures for modern spiritual aspirants, while Devotional India continues to encourage the practice of kirtan as taught by Swami Sivananda for the benefit of all sincere seekers.