Shubal

He went on to tell me Shubal (as they call him) is a rare old-school kirtan wallah who has studied for over 30 years with many masters.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

Between each song Shubal would speak of spiritual lessons and experiences from his intriguing life.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

Shubal started with some instructions, just explaining that what we were about to experience was call and response, and we would just be repeating what he said.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

During this time, I learned from Shubal that kirtan is a spiritual practice similar to meditation but considered by some to be much more enjoyable because it involves singing, and singing, he says, makes you thoughtless.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

Between each song Shubal would speak of spiritual lessons and experiences from his intriguing life.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

In the front of the class sat Shubal and his band.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

Shubal started with some instructions, just explaining that what we were about to experience was call and response, and we would just be repeating what he said.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

During this time, I learned from Shubal that kirtan is a spiritual practice similar to meditation but considered by some to be much more enjoyable because it involves singing, and singing, he says, makes you thoughtless.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

In the front of the class sat Shubal and his band.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010

He went on to tell me Shubal (as they call him) is a rare old-school kirtan wallah who has studied for over 30 years with many masters.

Sandy Henson Corso: My First Kirtan Sandy Henson Corso 2010