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Kartal Lesson 1b: Definition and Pranama Mantra

Technically speaking, these hand cymbals aren't called kartals. They are Karatala. Kartals are actually a wooden hand instrument that contains mini cymbals. I decided to use the term kartal for this course as most people I have spoken to tend to use this term, and as this is a course for beginners I wanted it to be easily found. However, it is important we understand the correct terminology. Karatala literally means "making claps or rhythms." Tala refers to the rhythm and Kara means clap. Another definition in the sanskrit dictionary is palm, so it refers to bring our hands together to create rhythm, or in our case, bringing together the hand cymbals. On a deeper level, Srila Prabhupada wrote a nice letter in 1969: "Krishna Consciousness is also a sort of fight; but not with rifles. Our weapon is karatalas." Srila Prabhupada: Letter to Robert Hendry: 3 August, 1969 Karatalas are also our weapon against the illusory energy. If we use them to decorate our chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha mantra, and do this as frequently as possible, at least daily, then the karatalas will be part of our artillery in our pursuit of self-realisation. Gradually we will remove our attachments to our false ego and discover more and more of who we are on the transcendental platform. Finally, I would like to include a Pranama mantra which will help create nice devotional consciousness each time you pick up the kartals. Nama Jaganathaya Gaurangaya Nama Namah Namaste Kholo Karatalaya Namo Kirtana Mandali Recite as you desire, or just meditate on offering your respects to the kartals and other instruments like the mridanga, to the kirtan, and to the main recipient of our devotion, Krishna. Unfortunately I don't have a source for this mantra; it was given by a local devotee in Mayapur who also doesn't know (was just passed down by tradition). If you know, kindly share in the comments below. But the important point is to establish this mood of devotion each time we pick up the karatalas. Whether you touch them to your head or meditate on the mantra, hopefully this can aid you in your practice. www.mikeyjay108.org