Mantra

Mantras

A mantra is a subtle sound vibration which has been revealed to ancient sages at the deepest level of meditation.  These syllables of sound are traditionally chanted at the beginning of a yoga class to create a peaceful vibration and an inner feeling of well-being in the body and mind of each student.  This results in a harmonious and meditative atmposphere for the entire class.  It is recommended that the mind be held withdrawn during the chanting so as to allow the inner vibration to be experienced along with the eternal sound.

Most common of these eternal sounds include:

Hari Om

Om Nama Shivaaya

Om Shanti

They awaken a powerful vibration in the system and help to purify the mind.  With the pronunciation of 'ha', energy rises from the solar plexus.  With 'ri' the sound rolls gently upward through the throat.  With'om', energy rises higher to the crown of the head and beyond.

Peace Chants

The peace chants remind us of our own higher aspirations and help us to evoke an attitude of goodwill toward all beings:

Asato Maa Sat Gamaya                                   Lead us from the unreal to real

Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya                            Lead us from darkness to the light

Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya                       Lead us from fear of death, to knowledge of immortality

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti                               Om Peace, Peace Peace

Lokaa Samastaa Sukino Bhvantu       May the entire universe be filled with peace and joy

                                                            Love and light

Jai Sri Satguru Maharaj Ki                  May the light of truth overcome all darkness

Jai                                                       Victory to that light

Opening Invocation

Om Namah Shivaaya Gurave          Salutations to the guru who is truth, 

Satchidananda  Moortaye                 Knowledge and bliss.

Nishprapanjaya Shaantayah             Who is beyond the worlds

Niralambaya Tejase                          Peaceful, independent and radiant