Baba Nam Kevalam kiirtan is sung 24/7 on zoom . Each player sings for half an hour (or more if desired). You can sing as an individual or in a group. In order for the programme to attract more listeners, we request that people sing in tune, and have the correct zoom settings or the sound will be be distorted. (Help is available with this if required). Once you have registered, you can book the time that you would like to play on the schedule. We aim to keep the schedule open one week in advance so you can choose the time that suits you best. You can also choose to play at a regular time each week, or play at the last minute by responding to š messages on the Telegram or WhatsApp announcement channel.
Communication between kiirtan players and moderators is primarily via Telegram. If you donāt want to install Telegram then you can use WhatsApp and still participate as a singer, but Telegram is the preferred option for a couple of reasons*.*
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All of the moderators have Telegram but not all of them have WhatsApp, so it will be easier for them to communicate with you if needed.
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It is easy to translate messages in Telegram, so even if someone writes in Russian or any other language you will be able to understand it just by clicking on the message and choosing āTranslateā. It also means that the non-english speaking moderators can easily translate your messages. This feature brings us closer together as a global family.
Initial setup
- If you donāt already have Telegram you can download it from here: https://telegram.org/
- Once you have installed telegram, set your user name: menu ā settings ā edit profile ā username. This is the username you will input when registering as a kiirtan player. If you donāt set a username, then enter your telegram number instead when you register.
- Fill in the kiirtaniya registration form
- The form will guide you to join the telegram Kiirtan singerš„š¼šµš¶ chat and the šAK: News š¢ & SOS š channel.
- It is recommended to mute the Kiirtan singerš„š¼šµš¶Ā chat and unmute the šAK: News š¢ & SOS šĀ channel.
- If you donāt use telegram then you can join the Kiirtan singer chat on WhatsApp instead.
- The form will also ask you about enabling original sound on zoom. If you donāt know how to enable original sound, please read the section on Zoom Settings for Kiirtan.
- Once you have submitted your registration form, the admin team will review it and then you will be able to write your name in the schedule. While you are waiting for your registration to be processed, you can:
- Read the rest of the instructions.
- Enable translation on telegram and review your privacy settings
- Practice enabling Zoom Settings for Kiirtan.
- Listen to the kiirtan on zoom so that you can see how the transitions work
- If you havenāt heard back from someone within a week then please contact t.me/madhumita333 or email [email protected]
- Once your registration has been accepted, you may write your name in the schedule. HPMGL organise a sistersā kiirtan every Friday as part of the AK of Peace so all sisters and Didis are welcome to write their names in the spaces marked āReserved for sistersā.
Checklist for playing kiirtan
- At least 15 minutes before your turn, type in the chat in Telegram or Zoom that you are ready to play next.
- Tune your musical instrument(s)
- Login to Zoom at least 5 minutes before your time slot
- Make sure Zoom Settings for Kiirtan is turned on
- Leave the chat box open so that you can see any messages while you are playing (sometimes the moderator will give feedback if there are any issues with the sound, or let you know if the next player is ready or not)
- Raise your hand in Zoom (Reactions - Raise your hand ā) - a signal to the moderator and previous player that you are ready
- Turn on your camera and smile :)
- Wait for the previous kiirtan player to slow down and stop. Note that if it is ākiirtan of peaceā singing you can just start when you are ready as this is a recording and will stop automatically when you start.
- Repeat your Guru Mantra
- Unmute yourself
- Little by little roll into the blissful wave