Why Keertan?
GURBANI KIRTAN
The Guru has pronounced that Kirtan is the magical formula to keep the human soul afloat in the dark era of Kaljugprovided the devotee sings the pure melodies with his or her heart closely focused on the meaning and true spirit of the Gurbani thus:
ਕਲਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਕੀਰਤਨੁ ਪਰਧਾਨਾ ॥ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਪੀਐ ਲਾਇ ਧਿਆਨਾ ॥
In this Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Kirtan of the Lord’s Praises are most sublime and exalted. Become Gurmukh, chant and focus your meditation.
Source: Gurbani Kirtan – Sikh Center