Category: Chants
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Life of Buddha: Lessons we can learn
We can learn numerous life-inspiring lessons from the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the eminent spiritual guru and founder of Buddhism. He is known as Supreme Buddha which means the “awakened or enlightened one.” Siddhartha is the primary figure in Buddhism. Buddha’s life, principles, and teachings were immortalized by his disciples after he died. Life’s lessons…
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Top 4 Chants for World Peace
Chant means a sacred word or sound in Sanskrit. Practitioners believe mantra chanting produce spiritual and psychological powers. The earliest chants believed to be 3,000 years old were composed by Hindus in Vedic Sanskrit. There are English translations for non-Hindu Yoga practitioners. Mantras exist in different schools of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. Even Christians…
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Top Kirtan Artists to Follow
For anybody interested about Kirtan (Sanskrit word for Narration, Recital, or Singing), here are the top Kirtan artists that you may want to follow. Krishna Das Krishna Das began his journey in the late 1960s when he got acquainted with American guru and author Ram Dass who became his student. 10 years later, Krishna Das…
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Mantras for Happiness
The mantra can either be a phrase or single word. It is recited and repeated during meditation or prayers. In Sanskrit liturgical language, mantra is divided into “Man” and “Tra” meaning “to think” and “tool” respectively. Literally, it is translated as “instrument of thought.” By repeating mantras, we affirm their meaning to our persona and…
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What is 432Hz and its significance?
Musicians tune their instruments to 440Hz as a rule of thumb. It is the frequency of Note A above Middle C serving as standard for general tuning in the musical pitch. Recordings, music, and songs use this benchmark. However, research revealed 440Hz is not natural and the more natural frequency is 432Hz. Meanwhile, more people…
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Sanskrit Language: Why is it used for meditation?
Sanskrit, often heralded as the “language of the gods,” is one of the most ancient and meticulously structured languages in human history. It is far more than a linguistic relic; Sanskrit serves as the bedrock of Indian culture, philosophy, and spirituality. Across millennia, this profound language has been a vessel of knowledge, transmitting insights in…
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Top 5 Yoga Chants for Beginners
Happy World Yoga Day! Ideally every day should be Yoga day. Starting our busy days with yoga, meditation and chanting sets a perfect tone for a stress free day. In this article I would like to talk about top 5 chants. A perfect description for yoga chants are words and phrases used in meditation. Chants…
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Meditation Mantras for Beginners
Meditation mantras can help in creating focused minds. Yogi and spiritual guru Bhajan who introduced Kundalini yoga in the United States described mantra “as a form of energy that has structure, control, and predictable outcome on chakra or core of spiritual power in the mind and body.” Some practitioners think sacred chants trigger physical and…
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Why Teach Yoga to Kids
Yoga for Kids: A Path to Inner Balance, Strength, and Joy Yoga isn’t just for adults—children, too, can benefit profoundly from this ancient practice. Starting yoga at an early age not only nurtures physical well-being but also fosters emotional resilience, creativity, and a deep connection to oneself and the world. The benefits of yoga…
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Why Use Music for Meditation
People listen to different kinds of music for various reasons. One is meditation. Modern practitioners introduced this idea which a lot of alternative doctors used. They played soothing melodies in the backdrop while performing their healing rituals. This kind of music became acknowledged as meditation music. Music Therapy To begin with, sweet tunes have a…