Mantra and Chanting have long been associated with Yoga Practice. The sounds of Mantras are far more forceful than other sounds. Etymologically, the word “mantra” is derived from the verb “man,’ which means “to think,” and the suffix “tra,” which denotes instrumentality. A mantra then is literally an “Instrument of Thought” that concentrates, intensifies, and spiritualizes our consciousness.
Aims And Objectives
- To deepen one’s thought for developing the enlightened mind.
- To become aware of the self and observe mental relaxation.
Starting Shanthi Mantra
Om Saha Naav-Avatu |
Saha Nau Bhunaktu |
Saha Viiryam Karavaavahai |
Tejasvi NaavAdhiitam-Astu Maa Vidvissaavahai |
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih |
Meaning:
1: Om, Together may we two Move (in our Studies, the Teacher and the Student),
2: Together may we two Relish (our Studies, the Teacher and the Student),
3: Together may we perform (our Studies) with Vigour (with deep Concentration),
4: May what has been Studied by us be filled with the Brilliance (of Understanding, leading to Knowledge); May it Not give rise to Hostility (due to lack of Understanding),
5: Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
Closing Shanthi Mantra
oṃ sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ
sarve santu nirāmayāḥ
sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu mā kaścidduḥ khabhāgbhaveta।
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ॥
Meaning: May all sentient beings be at peace,
may no one suffer from illness,
May all see what is auspicious, may no one suffer.
Om peace, peace, peace.
Patanjali Mantra
yogena cittasya padena vācāṃ malaṃ śarīrasya ca vaidyakena |
yo ‘pākarot taṃ pravaraṃ munīnāṃ patañjaliṃ prāñjalir ānato ‘smi ||
Meaning: With palms folded together,
I bow respectfully to Patañjali, that best of sages,
Who dispelled the impurities of the mind with Yoga,
Of speech through Grammar, and of the body by means of Medicine.
Surya Namaskara Mantra
“Hiranmayena patrena satya-syapi-hitam mukham,
tattvam pusanna-pavrnu satya-dharmaya drstaye.”
Meaning: Like the lid of a vessel, O Sun your gold covers the enterance to the Truth. Please open the door to lead me to the truth.
Pranayama Mantra
prāṇasyedaṁ vaśe sarvaṁ tridive yat pratiṣṭhitam |
māteva putrān rakṣasva śrīśca prajñāṁ ca vidhehi na iti ||
Meaning: What ever exists in three worlds, Is all under the control of Prana. Prana,
Protect us as a mother protects her sons, Give us affluence and intelligence.
Dhyana Mantra
“sanaih sanair uparamed
buddhya dhrti-grhitaya
atma-samstham manah krtva
na kincid api cintayet”
Meaning: With the intellect set in steadiness, with the mind fastened n the self, let us calm down the mind again and again and attain (quietude by degrees), let us not think of anything.
Guru Mantra
Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu, Guru Devo Mahesh waraha,
Guru Saakshat Para Brahma, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha,
Om Shaanti,Shaanti,Shaantihi.
Meaning: The Guru is Brahma (The God of Creation), The Guru is Vishnu (The God of Sustenance), The Guru is Shiva (The God of Annihilation), My Salutation to such a Guru, who is verily the Supreme God Om peace, peace, peace.
