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VEDIC MANTRA CHANTING

What is Vedic Mantra?

Mantra is a sacred utterance, a numinous sound, a syllable, a word or phonemes, or a group of words believed by practitioners to have religious, magical, or spiritual powers and to aid concentration. The word ‘Mantra’ has 2 parts: ‘Man’, which is the root of the Sanskrit word of mind; and ‘Tra’, which is the root of the word instrument. It is commonly translated to mean “an instrument or tool for the mind” or “that which when reflected upon, brings liberation.”

Vedic Mantras are mystical formulas of sacred syllables, which were originally revealed to the Rishis (seers or sages) in the deepest states of meditation. They are one of the earliest components of yoga and are possibly the first type of meditation that was developed. The most popular mantra is Om or Aum, and it is often used as the seed mantra in longer chants. They are considered to have magical powers for healing, protection, and prosperity, but in mantra yoga, they are used primarily for spiritual development.

Why Vedic Mantra Chanting?

Like prayer and affirmation, the repetitious use of vedic mantras can have powerful effects on the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Mentally, mantra yoga increases concentration and improves memory and focus.

Mindful Start: Chanting mantras often marks the beginning of a yoga session, serving as a ritual to transition the mind from everyday concerns to the present moment and the practice ahead.
Energetic Alignment: Mantras are believed to carry vibrational energy, and chanting them is thought to align and activate the body’s energy centers, enhancing the flow of prana (life force energy).
Inner Focus: Yoga mantras help practitioners cultivate inner focus and concentration, creating a meditative atmosphere conducive to a deeper and more mindful yoga practice.
Spiritual Connection: Many yoga mantras have spiritual significance, invoking divine qualities or energies.
Breath Awareness: Chanting mantras is often synchronized with the breath, promoting conscious breathing and enhancing awareness of the breath’s rhythm, which is integral to many styles of yoga.
Positive Intentions: Some yoga mantras carry positive affirmations or intentions, helping to set a positive and purposeful tone for the yoga session and encouraging a mindful and present mindset.
Mantra as Sound Healing: The vibrational qualities of the sounds produced during mantra chanting are believed to have therapeutic effects, promoting mental and emotional well-being through a form of sound healing.

Types of Vedic Mantras

There are three main types of mantras: Bija (seed), Saguna (with form), and Nirguna (without form).

The Bija mantras can be used individually, but are most often incorporated into Saguna mantras to invest them with a special “seed” power. The Bija mantras correlate to the seven chakras and to the main Hindu deities.

The Saguna mantras invoke the forms of the individual deities or personalized aspects of God. It is said that the recitation of the Saguna mantras gives rise to the actual form of the particular deity, thus manifesting its power.

The Nirguna mantras originate from the Vedic texts and are thus the oldest mantras of the three types. As no deities or personalized aspects of God are invoked with these words, they are very difficult to interpret and are considered to not have a specific form or meaning to them. These mantras are said to have their identification with all of creation and contain the fundamental truths in yogic philosophy. It is said that the mind must be very strong to be able to concentrate on the abstract Nirguna mantras, and thus they are not recommended for beginning students.

Mrityunjaya Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् |
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ||
Aum Tryambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam |
Urvaarukamiva bandhanaan-mrityormuksheeya maamritaat ||

Bhojanat Prak

ब्रह्मार्पणं ब्रह्महविः ब्रह्माग्नौ ब्रह्मणा हुतम् ।

ब्रह्मैव तेन गन्तव्यं ब्रह्मकर्मसमाधिना ।।
Brahmarpanam brahmahavih brahmagnau brahmana hutam|

Brahmaiva tena gantavyam brahmakarmasamadhinā||

Sri Sivah

नम॑स्ते अस्तु भगवन् विश्वेश्व॒राय॑ महादे॒वाय॑ त्र्यम्बकाय॑ त्रिपुरान्त॒काय॑ त्रिकालाग्निकका॒लाय॑ कालाग्निरुद्राय॑ नीलक॒ण्ठाय॑ मृत्युञ्जयाय॑ सर्वेश्वराय सदाशिवाय श्रीमन्महादे॒वाय॒ नमः॑ ।।

namaste astu bhagavan viśvesvaraya mahadevaya tryambakaya tripurantakaya trikālāgnikālāya kalagnirudraya nilakanṭhāya mṛtyunjayaya sarvesvaraya sadaśivaya śrimanmahadevaya namaḥ

Sri Ganesh

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् । प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ।।

suklambaradharam visnum sasivarnam caturbhujam prasannavadanam dhyayet sarvavighnopaśāntaye

Patanjali Mantra

योगेन चित्तस्य, पदेन वाचां
मलं शरीरस्य च वैद्यकेन ।
योऽपाकरोत् तं प्रवरं मुनीनां
पतञ्जलिं प्राञ्जलिर् आनतोऽस्मि ॥
yogena cittasya, padena vācā mala sarirasya ca vaidyakena yo’pākarot ta pravara muninā patanjali prañjalir änato’smi ||

Adhyayanat Präk

सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि । विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ।।
sarasvati namastubhyam varade kamarūpini vidyarambham kariṣyami siddhirbhavatu me sadā

Purnamadaḥ Purnamidam

ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्णमुद॒च्यते । पूर्णस्य पूर्णमादाय पूर्णमेवावशिष्यते ।।
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ।। ५ ।।
om purnamadaḥ purnamidam pūrṇātpūrṇamudacyate pūrṇasya pūrṇamādāya pūrnamevāvasiṣyate
om santiḥ śāntihḥ santiḥ

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः। सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः ।
सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु। मा कश्चिद् दुःखभाग् भवेत् ।। sarve bhavantu sukhinah / sarve santu niramayāḥ sarve bhadrani pasyantu / ma haścid duḥkhabhag bhavet

असतो मा सष्टमय । तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय । मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।। ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ।।

asato mã sadgamaya / tamaso ma jyotirgamaya mṛtyorma amṛtam gamaya / om santiḥ santiḥ santiḥ

Vedic mantras are ancient sacred chants that are found in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. These mantras are used in various rituals, ceremonies, and spiritual practices. Here are a few examples of Vedic mantras:

Gayatri Mantra:
- Om bhur bhuvah svah
- Tat savitur varenyam
- Bhargo devasya dhimahi
- Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat
This mantra is dedicated to the Sun God and is considered one of the most powerful and spiritually uplifting Vedic mantras.
ॐ भूर्भुव॒स्सुवः॑ः । ॐ तत्स॑वि॒तुर्वरे॑ण्यम् । भर्गो दे॒वस्य॑ धीमहि ।#: धियो॒ यो नः॑ प्रचो॒दया॑त् ।|- om bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ om tatsaviturvarenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyoyonah pracodayat
Rigvedic Mantras:
- The Rigveda, one of the oldest Vedic texts, contains numerous mantras dedicated to various deities. For example, the Agni Mantra is addressed to the god of fire, Agni.
Example:
- Agnim īlī purohitaṃ yajñasya devamṛtvijam
- Hotaṃ ratnadhātamam
Shanti Mantras:
- These mantras are recited to invoke peace and well-being. They are often chanted at the beginning or end of Vedic rituals.
Example:
- Om dyauḥ śāntirantarikṣaṁ śāntiḥ
- Pṛthivī śāntirāpaḥ śāntirōṣadhayaḥ śāntiḥ
- Vanaspatayaḥ śāntirviśvedevāḥ śāntirbrahma śāntiḥ
- Sarvaṁ śāntiḥ śāntirēvā śāntiḥ samāśāntirēdhi
Sama Veda Mantras:
- Sama Veda consists of melodies and chants derived from the Rigveda. The mantras are often sung during rituals.
Yajurvedic Mantras:
- Yajurveda contains prose mantras used in the performance of rituals and ceremonies. There are two main branches of Yajurveda – the Shukla (White) Yajurveda and the Krishna (Black) Yajurveda, each with its own set of mantras.
Example (Shukla Yajurveda):
- Asato mā sadgamaya
- Tamaso mā jyotirgamaya
- Mṛtyor mā’mṛtaṃ gamaya
This mantra is often recited to seek guidance from ignorance to truth, darkness to light, and mortality to immortality.

These are just a few examples, and there are many more Vedic mantras with specific purposes and dedications found in the Vedas.

Vedic Mantra & Benefits

Chanting mantras is a practice with various potential benefits, and these can extend to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Here are some potential benefits of chanting vedic mantras:

Stress Reduction:
- Chanting mantras can have a calming effect on the mind and body. The rhythmic repetition of sounds induces a meditative state, reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
Improved Focus and Concentration:
- Mantra chanting often involves focused repetition, which can enhance concentration and attention. It helps clear the mind of distractions and promotes a sense of mindfulness.
Enhanced Emotional Well-being:
- Regular mantra chanting may contribute to emotional balance by calming the mind and reducing negative emotions. It can promote a positive outlook and a sense of inner peace.
Spiritual Connection:
- Many people use mantras as a tool for spiritual growth and connection. Chanting is seen as a way to commune with higher powers, deities, or the divine, fostering a sense of spirituality.
Vibrational Healing:
- Some believe that the vibrations created by chanting can have a positive impact on the body’s energy system. This is often associated with various forms of energy healing and alternative medicine practices.
Enhanced Breathing and Respiratory Benefits:
- The rhythmic nature of chanting is often synchronized with the breath. This can promote deep and intentional breathing, improving respiratory function and increasing oxygen flow to the body.
Cognitive Benefits:
- Mantra chanting may stimulate certain areas of the brain associated with language, memory, and cognitive function. This can contribute to mental clarity and cognitive well-being
Promotion of Discipline and Routine:
- Regular chanting often involves establishing a routine. This can contribute to a sense of discipline and provide a structured practice in one’s daily life.

Vedic Mantra Chanting Teacher Training Course

Embark on a transformative journey into the ancient realms of Vedic wisdom with our Vedic Mantra Chanting Teacher Training Course. This comprehensive program is designed for individuals passionate about sharing the profound art of mantra chanting, fostering spiritual growth, and promoting holistic well-being.

Duration: 10-15 Days (Two Times in Every Month)

Eligibility: Understanding English language

Donation: Rs15,000/-

What will you get: 10 different Mantra along with authentic way of Vedic mantra chanting, mantra for different different occasions.

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