"Children, In this dark age, more concentration can be gained through kirtan (singing) than through dhyana (meditation). Today, the atmosphere is filled with so many different kinds of sounds. Because of that, concentration will not come easily and meditation will be made more difficult than ever before. These obstacles can be overcome, however, if one performs kirtan. Not only that; the atmosphere itself will be purified by your kirtan. Innocence will arise in you if you travel on the bhakti marga (path of devotion)." This Book Is In English. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.