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Japa Mala Beads » Mantras. Mantras are Sanskrit words, sounds or phrases which are repeated in meditation as an object of concentration. The vibrational quality of the mantra sound currents are thought to help attune the mind and body leaving one feeling refreshed, clean and purified. Mantras can be chanted out loud or internally. They have been used throughout the centuries and it is believed that the sacred power of words and the accompanying sounds in mantra aid in spiritual progression (transcending into higher states of consciousness) and to effect healing in the physical and energetic bodies. Aham Brahma Asmi: This is considered an “abstract” mantra (meaning it is not associated with a particular deity) whose words evoke a feeling of “oneness” with all of creation denying confinement to the body and mind.

View recommended malas for this mantra » Aham Prema: I am Love of the highest order – Divine Love. Om: Om sometimes written as AUM is said to be the root of all letters and words. Hindu Mantras - Free Mantra Meditations with Words and Video. The Gayatri Mantra Aum bhur bhuvah svah tat-savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah pracodayat One of the best known of all mantras, the Gayatri is said to have the power to purify, illuminate, and heal. Simple Translations "O Divine mother, our hearts are filled with darkness. Please make this darkness distant from us and promote illumination within us. " or "O thou existence Absolute, Creator of the three dimensions, we contemplate upon thy divine light. Literal Translation tat - that (God), savitur - of the sun, varenyam - the best, bhargo (bhargas) - light, devasya illumination - divine, dhimahi - let us meditate (verb), dhiyo (dhiyah) - thought(s), yo (yah) - which, nah - of us/our, pracodayat - May it push/inspire (a verb) The Gayatri Mantra Aum bhur bhuvah svah tat-savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah pracodayat One of the best known of all mantras, the Gayatri is said to have the power to purify, illuminate, and heal. or.

Mantras and Translations | Gurudevi.