Best Picks for Devotional Resources: The nine nights of Navratri are a deeply spiritual time, filled with devotion, prayer, and the beautiful sounds of bhajans and mantras. Whether you enjoy singing along in a satsang, listening to sacred chants, or reading from holy texts, having the right resources can greatly enhance your festive experience.
Our Top 5 Picks for Devotional Resources
We have looked at five different devotional items, from songbooks to mantra machines, to help you connect with your spiritual side. You can explore all these and many more devotional products on Amazon.
Bhajan Kirtan Book in Hindi
It is a comprehensive ‘Bhajan Sangrah’ that contains a collection of popular Hindu devotional songs and mantras, all in Hindi. This is fantastic for group singing and ensuring everyone knows the words. The main benefit is having a physical book that you can use without distractions, but the text is only in Hindi, which might be a challenge for those who cannot read the script, unlike the multilingual kids’ book.
VED set- Rigveda, Samveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda
For those who wish to delve deeper into the foundational texts of Hinduism during this sacred time, this set is an incredible resource. You get a complete paperback edition of all four Vedas—Rigveda, Samveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda—in Hindi. This is a profound collection for serious study and spiritual reading. It is a very comprehensive set for study, however, these are complex philosophical texts and not a collection of simple songs for kirtan like the Bhajan book.
ODINIK Om Namah Shivay and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Chanting Machine
This electronic chanting machine makes it easy and fun to do. This ODINIK device plays the ‘Om Namah Shivay’ and ‘Maha Mrityunjaya’ mantras and even has more than one tune. It is great for making a divine atmosphere all the time. The only thing to think about is how specific it is: it only plays two mantras. If you want a different chant, the Hare Krishna box might be a better choice.
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Hare Krishna Chanting Box
This chanting box is a must-have for any Krishna or ISKCON devotee to keep on their home altar. This simple pooja chanting box chants the Hare Krishna Hare Rama mantra in a loop creating a temple like atmosphere in the house. Well, it also has a mini LED light which will further enhance the beauty of your mandir. Which is fine for devotees, and makes a good single-purpose device, but like the ODINIK machine, it can only chant one particular mantra.
Bhajans for Kids – Illustrated Devotional Song Book
This illustrated board book is a great way to do introduce your kids to bhajans. It has well-known bhajans in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit, along with simple explanations of what they mean. The bright pictures are great for keeping toddlers and preschoolers interested. Its best feature is that it is easy for kids to understand, but it is not a full collection like the adult Bhajan Kirtan book.
For group singing, the Bhajan Kirtan Book is perfect. To introduce children to bhakti, the Bhajans for Kids book is a wonderful choice. For creating a constant mantra ambience, the ODINIK and Hare Krishna chanting machines are ideal. And for deep spiritual study, the VED set is an invaluable resource for your library.
