Lesson 47: What are Mantra and why they hold strong vibrations?

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1 Lesson 47: What are Mantra and why they hold strong vibrations? Mantras are energy-based sounds. A mantra can be a sound, a word or a group of words, which can vary depending on the philosophy associated with the mantra, but it has been said that mantras are capable of helping to create transformation. What is a mantra, you ask? A mantra is a word or phrase repeated over and over again during meditation. But using mantras for meditation involves a lot more than just sounding like a broken record. They re generally sacred in nature a name or sound that both uplifts you and helps you keep your focus during meditation. In other words, they re designed to change you Mantras are energy-based sounds ~ Saying any word produces an actual physical vibration Mantras create thought-energy waves ~ One's subconscious mind can find its solution through meditation and recitation of mantras. A mantra, when repeated constantly during meditation, first loudly and then through silent and mental chanting, changes the consciousness. Mantras are tools of power and tools for power ~ The word "mantra" is derived from two Sanskrit words. The first is "manas" or "mind," which provides the "man" syllable. The second syllable is drawn from the Sanskrit word "trai" meaning to "protect" or to "free from." Therefore, the word mantra in its most literal sense means "to free from the mind." Mantra is, at its core, a tool used by the mind which eventually frees one from the vagaries of the mind.

2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ~ POWER OF MANTRA'S In today's world so many souls are trying to connect, looking for answer of true self. Someone tells them of a mantra they are doing and then they start reciting it... THIS IS WRONG... For each soul mantra has a complete different vibration so BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when selecting a mantra, seek advice from a spiritual guide / teacher who knows and understands mantra's they can advise which one would suit your energies as we are all at different levels in our spiritual growth. Yes mantras are positive energies / vibrations they have direct impact to your chakra's. The chakra's respond to these vibrations. Mantras are powerful sounds. Mantras are the ones that have when chanted produce great effects. Saying any word produces an actual physical vibration. Over time, if we know what the effect of that vibration is, then the word may come to have meaning associated with the effect of saying that vibration or word. This is one level of energy basis for words. Another level is intent. If the actual physical vibration is coupled with a mental intention, the vibration then contains an additional mental component which influences the result of saying it. The sound is the carrier wave and the intent is overlaid upon the wave form, just as a colored gel influences the appearance and effect of a white light. Mantras are single or strung together syllables. It is important to pronounce the mantra properly with an understanding of its meaning. Improper pronunciation of Mantra can inflict losses. So, one should be careful while chanting mantra. HERE ARE SOME COMMON MANTRA s around the different cultures: SIKH MANTRA MOOL MANTRA - Ek ongkaar, satnam, karta puruk, nirbhoo, nirvair, akaal moorat ajonee saibhang gurparsad. Jab aad sach, jugaad sach hai bhee sach, nanak hosee bhee sach - The recitation for the mantra for 11 mins a day rids of fear and keeps one in touch with the very foundation or root of life, the soul.reciting it rids one of all enemies. SATNAM Mantra Sat = Truth Nam = Name Truth is the identity and I call upon the external truth that resides in all of us ISALAMIC MANTRA ALLAHU AKBAR God is Great BISMILLAH Al-RAHMAN, Al-RAHIM in the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful YA-RAHMAN God, the Beneficent YA-SALAAM The Source of Peace YA-MUTAKABIR God, the Majestic YA-GHAFFAR God, the Forgiver YA-FATTAH God, the Opener

3 YA-HAFIZ God, the Preserver YA-SABURGod, the Patient BUDDHIST MANTRA OM MANI PADME HUM - is the most important mantra in Buddhism (the Jewel in the Lotus) is the universal mantra of Love and Compassion. The six syllables purify the six realms of existence in suffering. For example, the syllable Om purifies the neurotic attachment to bliss and pride, which afflict the beings in the realm of the gods. OM purifies bliss and pride (realm of the gods) MA purifies jealousy and need for entertainment (realm of the jealousgods) NI purifies passion and desire (human realm) PAD purifies ignorance and prejudice (animal realm) ME purifies poverty and possessiveness (realm of the hungry ghosts) HUM purifies aggression and hatred (hell realm) DAIMOKU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO Is the name of the lotus sutra. In Japanese pronunciation of classical chinese characters and so the literal meaning of nam-myoho-renge-kyo is I devote myself to the lotus sutra flower of the wonderful law. Increases vitality, courage, wisdom and compassion. NAM -derives from the Sanskrit word namu, meaning "to devote oneself." MYOHO - literally means the Mystic Law--the underlying truth or principle which governs the mysterious workings of the universe and our life from moment to moment. RENGE - means lotus flower. The lotus blooms and produces seeds at the same time, and thus represents the simultaneity of cause and effect. KYO - conveys the concept that all things in the universe are a manifestation of the Mystic Law. CHRISTIAN MANTRA YESU CHRISTU OM YESU CHRISTU - "Om, Jesus Christ LORD JESUS CHRIST HAIL MARY GOSPODI POMILUI- "Lord, have mercy Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with Thee HINDU MANTRA OM (or Aum) - That which has no translation. The alpha and the omega. The voice of God. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA - Om, I bow to Shiva" or "Om, I turn inward toward myself. OM, SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI- Om, peace, peace, peace

4 OM SRI RAM JAI RAM JAI JAI RAM - Om, May joy prevail GAYATRI MANTRA Aum bhoor, bhuwah swaha, tat savitur varenyam, bhargo devasaya deemahi, diyo yo naha prachodayat May the almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us the righteous path This mantra is also prayer to the Giver of light and Life The Sun (Savitur) KUNDALINI MANTRA ONG NAMO, GURU DEV NAMO Mantra I call upon divine wisdom, Is the Adi mantra that precedes kundalini yoga practice, tuning one into higher self Ong is infinite creative energy in manifesting and activity. Namo Is reverent greeting implying humility. Guru means teacher or wisdom ONG SO HUNG Mantra - A heart opening and empowering mantra RA-MA-DA-SA SA-SAY-SO HUNG Mantra RA= SUN = Root Chakra MA = MOON= Sacral Chakra DA = EARTH= Solar Plexus Chakra SA = INFINITY= Heart Chakra Pause SA = INFINITY= Heart Chakra SAY = TOTALITY OF INFINITY= Throat Chakra SO = I AM = Brow Chakra HUNG = THOU (or that)= Crown Chakra WAHEGURU Mantra A divine light eliminating spiritual darkness by divine force WAHE = Divine Force GU = Darkness RU = Lightness SA TA NA MA Mantra The five primal sounds of the universe S = Infinity T = Life N = Death M = Rebirth The fifth sound is A Many people recite the mantra quietly in their mind but at the same time their mind is muddled with so many other things that the mantra gives no benefit. That is why you are told to find a place where you can be alone and then recite

5 the mantra out loudly until you have practiced silencing the mind. BENEFITS By chanting a particular word or a phrase several times, your mind becomes quiet, calm and peaceful so this means you mind is able to transcend to higher divine thoughts. Mantra chanting can help overcome your emotional ups and downs and it is also beneficial in de-stressing a person. Chanting mantras or listening to mantras helps instilling positive thoughts in our mind. There is a aura of positivity and optimism that get created by chanting mantra and it helps in eradicating negative thoughts in your mind. It has been found that chanting mantras or even listening to mantras can reduce hypertension and lower down your blood pressure. Healing Many mantras are said to have healing properties. By connecting to the mantra on an energetic level it may be possible to reprogram the affected or diseased area and allow healing to occur. Similarly, the influence of mantra on the mind-body connection can also influence healing by creating a biofeedback loop that replaces unpleasant sensation with love and positivity. The subsequent reduction in stress and anxiety can have innumerable physical benefits. Mantras may also tap into universal energetic healing archetypes. When saying a healing mantra you are accessing energy fields far greater than yourself, with huge potential for healing. Thoughts & Emotions Most of us have experienced being caught up in a repetitive pattern of thoughts. When these thoughts are negative or angry this can be particularly unpleasant and often damaging. By replacing these type of thoughts with a mantra we not only break the habitual negative flow, we also create and reinforce a new flow that is both beneficial and positive. It's not necessary to investigate the old thoughts, simply replace them with a mantra.

6 Recent scientific studies into the neuroplasticity of the brain support this. These studies show that neural pathways are either strengthened by repetition, or weakened by lack of use. By replacing negative thoughts with a mantra you are literally rewiring your brain whilst simultaneously weakening habitual thinking. Similarly, when stuck in a downward emotional spiral a mantra can not only break the habitual emotional pattern, but also replace it with the positive emotion that you normally associate with the mantra. Sound & Vibrations. Many of the spiritual traditions say that the universe began with a word, or sound from God. Mantras are a way of introducing and focusing this vibration, or sound, in ourselves. Sound is a form of vibration. In fact everything in the universe vibrates at a certain frequency. Thus, by repeating a mantra we introduce the vibrational frequency of that mantra into ourselves, so that we too begin to resonate with the words and vibration of the mantra. By saying a mantra you are literally tuning yourself to resonate at the same vibrational frequency as God, or the specific deity associated with that mantra, or the healing power or intention of that mantra. Eventually, as you come to resonate at the same frequency as the mantra, the mantra gains its own momentum. At that point, as they say in Sufism, "you stop doing the mantra, and the mantra starts doing you". There are numerous tales of mantra practitioners who were so at one with their mantra that if they cut themselves their spilled blood would spell the words of their mantra. Whether or not this is true the message is clear, mantras become a part of us and have the potential to effect us on a very deep and transformational level.

7 What mantras are not. Mantras are not affirmations. Affirmations work on the psychological and emotional level. Although affirmations can be very useful they should not be confused with mantras, which work at a deeper vibrational and spiritual level, and as such are fundamentally different to affirmations. Mantras are not prayers, in the sense of using your own words to ask for something specific. For example, with a healing mantra you establish in yourself the specific intention to be healed, and then connect with the power of the mantra with that intention, and say only the mantra, and do not use your own words as you would in individualized prayer. How to use a mantra. Clear your mind. Centre yourself. Take a few deep breaths. It is easy to be distracted and be thinking of something else, even while you are saying your mantra. Having a clear mind helps with concentration and awareness. Set your intention. Remind yourself why you are using your mantra. Be clear to yourself. Start saying your mantra, either out loud or internally. Many people find it useful to coordinate the mantra with the breath. Experiment with this to see what works for you. Connect to the meaning of your mantra. This is a very personal thing, and over time you may find that how you experience your mantra changes, as it becomes part of you, and you become part of it. Depending on the type of mantra, you may wish to place your focus on your heart or between your eyebrows as you use the mantra. Or if the mantra is specific for something such as healing, or for a specific chakra, then place your awareness on that part of your body. Spreading Love & Light ~ Oshum Karam