Category: Chants
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Why and How Chanting Works
For thousands of years, singing or chanting has been one of the most powerful spiritual practices for life transformation. Singing or chanting a mantra of a high level spiritual being carries the power of that being. Singing or chanting Divine Soul Songs is divine singing or chanting. It carries divine power. It really is very…
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What is Soham Chanting?
Soham, So Hum, Hansa, or Hamsa refers to Sanskrit terminology with special connotation in Vedic philosophy. This mantra is frequently given to new practitioners of Yoga and meditation. Soham means distinguishing oneself with ultimate existence or the universe. For those who want to meditate, the first word SO is inhaling, and HAM is exhaling. Put…
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Meditation and Chanting: What is the Difference?
The practice of modern meditation helps soothe our minds and acts as stress reliever. By meditating, we become more focused and relaxed. Religious Guru Nichiren (1222 – 1282), who founded a Japanese Buddhist sect, practiced intense meditation for two decades as he investigated the practice that brings about enlightenment. Nichiren concluded that chanting “Dharma of…
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10 Easy Mantras to Memorize
You can choose from numerous mantras for yoga and meditation. Here are 10 most important mantras that you should consider and memorize. OM Om or AUM is the first sound when the universe was created. You can feel the sound’s energy coming from your pelvic floor muscles going up to the top of your head…
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Importance of Silence in Meditation
Too much noise and disruption in this modern environment can become exasperating. Finding a quiet place to reflect on our lives can be a good respite. We need to contend with the noise that causes physical, mental, and spiritual distractions. Silence does not only provide relief. It also helps us to meditate properly. Peace and…
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A Mantra from Yoga-Sutra: Heyam Dukham Anagatam
Heyam Dukham Anagatam: In English, it means “The pain that is yet to come can be avoided.” Another popular translation is “Avert the danger that has not yet arrived.” The root word “Dukha” is Pali, Sanskrit, and Tibetan translated as Suffering in the English language. Sufferings are part of our lives which come in a…
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What is Inner Peace?
In Hinduism and Buddhism, discovering inner peace encompasses serenity or rest in the midst of physical and mental stress. Material solutions are only temporary. Meditation that leads to a blissful life is one way of achieving this goal. Buddhists say inner peace is associated with mental tranquility. The physical stage is not as important if…
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Significance of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in Hinduism
Deities of the Hindu faith represent various expressions of Brahman. Brahma created the universe. Vishnu safeguards the universe. Shiva destroys the universe. Hindu communities possess different gods whom they worship and approach the Ultimate. BRAHMA In Hinduism, Brahma (Father of All) means three things. He is the seed, source, and creator of all living beings…
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Chants for Krishna
Hare Krishna stands for the teachings that belong to Krishna consciousness. It advocates devotion to the deity as the major objective in life as well as direct course to true spiritual happiness. Hare Krishna tradition provides a basis to comprehend and act in accordance with said relationship. This is an essential guidance considering that our…
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Top 5 Goddesses Chants
Ya Kundedu Ya Kundendu Tusharahara Dhavala Ya Shubhra Vastravrita Ya Veena Varadanda Manditakara Ya Shveta Padmasana Ya Brahmachyuta Shankara Prabhritibihi Devaih Sada Pujita Sa Mam Pattu Saravatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jadyapaha Salutations to Devi Saraswati who is very patient “May Goddess Saraswati, who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon, and whose pure white garland is like…