4089 - Chants of a lifetime. Searching for a heart of gold.
Author: Krishna Das
Description: A richly personal memoir woven together with devotional insight, Chants of a Lifetime chronicles Krishna Das’s transformation from a seeker in the West to a leading voice in bhakti kirtan. Through candid stories—his time under Neem Karoli Baba, struggles, breakthroughs—and practical teachings on chanting, he illustrates how singing the Divine Names can heal, unite, and open the heart. The book includes photographs from India and his kirtan leadership, and comes with an audio download featuring intimate, one-on-one chanting sessions that guide the reader into a deeper practice.  ⸻ Keywords: Bhakti, kirtan, spiritual memoir, devotional singing, Neem Karoli Baba, heart opening, chant practice ⸻ Ideal for: Seekers of devotional pathways, practitioners of mantra and meditation, fans of world music and transformative storytelling, and anyone drawn to a Western voice imbued with Eastern heart. ⸻ Age: 22 years and up (suitable for mature readers interested in spiritual journeys and devotional music)  ⸻ Theme: Inner transformation through chant, the power of the Naam (Divine Name), cultural bridge-building, personal vulnerability, healing through devotion ⸻ Tone: Warm, candid, soulful, reflective, and musically expressive—an authentic sharing of both struggle and grace () ⸻ Book Type: Spiritual memoir with devotional guide; hybrid of life-story and chant practice manual, complemented by multimedia elements ⸻ Length: 288 pages.