Everything in the Universe has a vibratory frequency. By vibrating a particular combination of sound currents, in combination with the breath, we can have an effect on the human psyche. The universe will respond back.
Mantra is a powerful tool and friend to aid us on our journey in life, and is accessible to anyone who uses it. There are many types of mantras that can be used to bring about positive change in one’s life. Each one will invoke a different vibratory effect – whether it be for developing intuition, clarity of understanding, connection to our soul, release anger, increasing prosperity or preparing for death. They help us live our lives to the fullest, finishing our karmas and manifesting our destiny. We just need to use them and let the results speak for themselves.
Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo: This mantra is chanted three times—used to “Tune In”—opens every Kundalini yoga class. The words mean “I honor (or bow to) the Infinite Wisdom, I honor the teacher within.”
Aad Guray Nameh, Jugaad Guray Nameh, Sat Guray Nameh, Siri Guru Dav-vay Nameh: This mantra is for guidance and protection and is often chanted three times following the opening mantra (Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo).
Sat Nam (Bij Mantra): Used to greet, as a parting mantra, or chanted silently on the inhale and exhale, it means “I am truth”, “Truth is my identity”. It’s chanted one to three times, at the end of each class—much like Om is used in many other yoga traditions.
Ek Ong Kar: The Creator and the Creation are one.
Sa Ta Na Ma: means: birth, life, death, rebirth. Researchers have studied this kriya and found improvement in memory function with regular practice.
Wahe Guru: Wahe means awe. Guru, of course, is the teacher who leads us from darkness to light. Together, this means something along the lines of, “Wow! I’m totally blissed out and in complete ecstatic awe of the Divine!”
Har (pronounced H-U-D) simply means God, Divine, or Creative Infinity. There are several prosperity meditations in which the word is repeated to attract abundance.
Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung: A mantra for healing the self, others, the planet or whatever is in need of healing. There are many beautiful recordings to go with this and other mantras.
Ardas Bhaee Amar Das Guru, Amar Das Guru, Ardas Bhaee, Ram Das Guru, Ram Das Guru, Ram Das Guru, Sachee Sahee. This is a prayer mantra—said to combine mind, body and soul to answer one’s deepest prayer.
Adi Shakti Mantra : This mantra is also known as the Kundalini Bhakti mantra, which is to say, a mantra of devotion to the Kundalini, the Mother of all energies, which is the life force stored at the base of the spine.
Akal: This beautiful word means “undying” and is chanted when an individual passes on. It is said to help carry the soul on its journey, helping the spirit to let go of earthly ties.