Mantras

The Sanskrit word mantra comes from the man, which means mind and tra, which has the sense of protection, and also an instrument. Mantras are resources to protect our minds against the unproductive cycle of thought and action. Apart from their beneficial vibrational, mantras serve to focus and quiet the mind. By focusing on the repetition of sound, all other thoughts fade gradually until the mind is clear and calm. The word mantra, is primarily used to refer to formulas in verse and prose that are pronounced during the liturgical ceremonies, this is not surprising, considering that the ritual is precisely where gestures, words and thoughts acquire its maximum efficiency. The MANTRAS belong to the domain because of the sacred, are the divine language, and its effectiveness is perfect, “as long as they are pronounced properly.” The mantras are composed of long sentences with verses, while within Hinduism classic hymns to the gods are conceived as “Chains of mantra, where everyone is a stanza or verse, this principle also exists in the Buddhist litanies.

The meditation technique that uses mantras, is the most benefited thousands of yogis and mystics in India. These are short words or phrases in Sanskrit language, which have an extraordinary power vibration, which results in those who practice: improving the health and spiritual evolution. Mantras are not prayers or prayers, but rather sounds to calm the mind, giving rise to the “contemplative experience” where the person rests in the center of his being the most important mantra is “Om” called ” Pranava “and” Omkara “. Other important are “So-Ham”, “Om Namah Shivaya,” “Om Narayana”, and many more: Vedic, Tantric or Tibetan. Should always be performed to the rhythm of respiration should coordinate the syllables of the mantra that is being practiced, with the rhythmic flow of inhalation and exhalation. To start the practice of mantras, the ideal is “So-Ham” (in Spanish is pronounced So-Jam). The first two years should be used to personally meet a yogi skilled in this science, and can reveal the most suitable for our personality, and we deliver it in a ceremony called “Mantra Diksha.”

Mantra meditation ancient vibration is created from internal sounds great yogis perceived in their minds and bodies, based on subtle internal movements of the Chakras, Nadis and Kundalini. The practice is mainly in two ways: the first is called Mantra Japa, is used for meditation necklace of 108 beads made of Sandalwood, Tulsi or Rudraksha beads, which have curative and relaxing properties. “Japa” means “repetition” and “Bad” means “necklace.” “Japamala” means “string of repetition.” This collar should never be confused with a “Rosary Catholic, Orthodox, Arab,” as the “rosary” has an antiquity of 1,500 years to change the “Japamala” dates back over 6,000 years. The “Om” may only be used to start or end your meditation, pronouncing it thrice. And in different situations you want to have a good omen. But it is not done “mantra Japa” 108 times, since his power is very large and can have a very steep energy cleansing. In yoga it is important to do things gradually and systematically, so that they are natural, non-aggressive, according to the principle of “Ahimsa” of non-violence.

The practice of “Japa mantra should be, where possible, on a daily basis: in the early morning on rising and at night before sleeping, sitting in one position with legs crossed and back straight. If necessary, you can support your back. If they hurt the legs can sit in a chair. The collar of meditation is taken with the right hand and put it on right knee (even-handed). The left hand rests with a relaxed or mudra on the right knee. Eyes closed. Each of the 108 beads of the necklace are going forward with the fingers, thumb and ring on his right hand. Never use the index and pinky fingers as these are connected to the energies of the ego and inertia. The necklace of 108 beads has a “plume” that represents “the head”, therefore, to reach that point fingers, do not cross or pass over, but you must go back in If you like, give more than one lap.

The second important way to use the mantra is called japa Ajapa. ” Consists of constant repetition and spontaneous, at any time and anywhere. Also, in this case, the ideal mantra is “So-Jam.” When we are not working, studying, the idle mind is wandering and thinking about problems and things that worry and stress. At that point is, when essential and useful practice with “Ajapa-japa” and avoid the wandering of the mind, creating a state of concentration and focus more stable. Mantras are words or phrases (not prayer) usually in Sanskrit, which are recited aloud or internally, in a rhythmic and repetitive as the object of meditation.

Mantra is sound, vibration. Everything in the universe vibrates and you vibes. The sages who knew the principle of sound created the mantras of internalization, because they knew the power behind the word. The mantra comes from the Sanskrit word man, meaning mind, and work that has the sense of protection, as well as instrument. Mantras are resources to protect our minds against the unproductive cycle of thought and action. Apart from their beneficial vibrational, mantras serve to focus and quiet the mind. By focusing on the repetition of sound, all other thoughts fade gradually until the mind is clear and calm. The mantra is the vehicle that leads us to our essence and when we connect with that inexhaustible source of energy in deep meditation, we experience
“He who repeats the Mantra”, “Mantra” and “Your source” is one, is our own sound, vibration of being.

How do they work?

The mantras employ a subliminal channel but with charitable intentions. No need to intellectualize the “meaning” or the symbolism of the mantra to sound exercise its effects on us. The sound pattern will work on an unconscious level and will eventually saturate the conscious thoughts, which in turn affect the rates. In fact part of the magic of the mantra is that you should not reflect on its meaning, for only thus transcend the fragmented aspects of the conscious mind and perceive their underlying unity. The conscious repetition of the mantra uses sound as a vehicle that connects us to the higher chakras outside the body because there is no way to access them through the logic. The sound takes a certain frequency and the body recognizes. Through repetition of the mantra the information contained in itself vanishes leaving only the soothing sound effect and in our minds. Do not think actively in the grammatical meaning of the mantra (if any). If you know the meaning of some words, we may refer to certain ideas. These associations will have an effect on our mind and sense will deepen each time as you explore outside of meditation.

Meditation Mantras

Mantra meditation ancient vibration is created from internal sounds great yogis perceived in their minds and bodies, based on subtle internal movements of the Chakras, Nadis and Kundalini. The practice is mainly in two ways: the first is called Mantra Japa, using a meditation necklace of 108 beads made of Sandalwood, Tulsi or Rudraksha beads, which have curative and relaxing properties. “Japa” means “repetition” and “Bad” means “necklace.” “Japamala” means “string of repetition.” This collar should never be confused with a “Rosary Catholic, Orthodox or Arab,” as the “rosary” has an antiquity of 1,500 years to change the “Japamala” dates back over 6,000 years.

The practice of “Japa mantra should be, where possible, on a daily basis: in the early morning on rising and at night before sleeping, sitting in one position with legs crossed and back straight. If necessary, you can support your back. If they hurt the legs can sit in a chair. The collar of meditation is taken with the right hand and put it on right knee (even-handed). The left hand rests with a relaxed or mudra on the right knee. Eyes closed. Each of the 108 beads of the necklace are going forward with the fingers, thumb and ring on his right hand. Never use your index finger and pinkie as these are connected to the energies of the ego and inertia. The necklace of 108 beads has a “plume” that represents “the head”, therefore, to reach that point fingers, do not cross or pass over, but you must go back in If you like, give more than one lap. The second important way to use the mantra is called japa Ajapa. ” Consists of constant repetition and spontaneous, at any time and anywhere. Also, in this case, the ideal mantra is “So-Jam.” When we are not working or studying, the idle mind is wandering and thinking about problems and things that worry and stress. At that point is, when essential and useful practice with “Ajapa-japa” and avoid the wandering of the mind, creating a state of concentration and focus more stable.

Tips for practicing mantras

Mantras may be used alone or as part of a visualization practice. In a typical display is a communication that goes from the “god” to the practitioner (such as blessings, as rays of light, or even speech) and there is a communication from the practitioner to the deity, as a mantra. You can also use the mantras as “protectors of the mind” while walking, washing dishes and even when sitting in meditation. Often, Buddhists chant mantras counted from the accounts of a “bad.” The physical act of having a bad turn helps the mind to stay focused. Normally, poor has 108 accounts. This number had a mystical significance in ancient India. The mala can be worn round the neck, so as to have on hand when needed. Some malas have 21 beads and are worn as bracelets, but not essential to use a bad one. If you want to use mantras in formal meditation, whether you sing out loud or internally, it is first important to get comfortable with an upright posture. For several minutes, observe the breath and let the mind settle. Maybe let your breathing is slower, leading to the abdomen, and deepen it. This will help to quiet the mind, but need not be absolutely quiet mind before beginning the mantra.

If you say the mantra out loud, leave that resonates in the chest. Can serve inhale deeply, bringing the air into the belly, before each mantra. Generally, a mantra sound better if issued in one breath. If that proves difficult, do not worry. It should let the last note of each mantra before starting the next. Gradually the mantras come in a natural rhythm with the breath of each uno.Hay make sure that the mantra goes with the breath and not vice versa. If there is any concern as to be working properly with the mantra, you have to let this concern dissipates. It matters little if the pronunciation is not correct, what counts is the spirit. Finally, the ideal is to let the song go down in volume gradually until it ceases to be an external sound and can only be heard within. Then let the internal sound fade away into silence. At the conclusion of the practice, sit on the resonant silence, letting the vibrant stillness has a cooling effect on our minds and our emotions.

Primordial Mantra: OM

It is considered that Om is the primordial sound, the sound of the universe, the sound from which all others are derived. It can be seen as the equivalent of white light, where you can find all the colors of the rainbow. The “Om” may only be used to start or end your meditation, pronouncing it thrice. And in different situations you want to have a good omen. But it is not done “mantra Japa” 108 times, since his power is very large and can have a very steep energy cleansing. In yoga it is important to do things gradually and systematically, so that they are natural, non-aggressive, according to the principle of “Ahimsa” of non-violence. Sometimes it appears as a mystic monosyllable, can be interpreted as a so, what would be comparatively in the Catholic religion, the “Amen”, and intends to be a profound religious meditation, whose highest spiritual efficacy attributed not only to the word as a whole, but also the three constituent sounds: A, U, M. A um from the root that means everything and refers to the concepts of omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence.

Aum sound is composed of three syllables, the letters A, U, M have written a line up topped with a dot on top.

The letter A symbolizes the conscious or waking state, U is the dream state and M is a state of dormancy dreamless both mind and spirit. The complete symbol, with your upline and the highest point indicates the fourth state that understands and combines the other three and beyond. Is the state of samadhi, part of the divine spirit. The letters A, U, M also represent the dimensions in length, width and depth while the entire symbol represents Divinity, beyond the limitations of shape and form. The three letters symbolize the absence of desire, fear or anger, while the entire symbol indicates the perfect man is, one whose wisdom is firmly established in the divine. They also represent the three genders: masculine, feminine and neuter, while the entire symbol represents the creation with the Creator. They also represent the three gunas or qualities of sattva, rajas and tamas, while the whole entire symbol represents man gunatita or has expired and
has placed beyond the influence of gunas.Igualmente, the three letters correspond to the three tenses: past, present and future, while the entire symbol indicates the Creator transcends the limitations of time.

They also represent the teaching of the mother, father and the Guru respectively, while the entire symbol represents Brahma-Vidya, knowledge of self, the Self, whose teaching is imperecedera.La A, U and M are also the representing the three stages of yogic discipline is, asana, pranayama and pratyahara. The symbol indicates the samhadi together, the goal for which they have run all three states. On the other hand, represent the triad of Divinity, ie Brahma, the Creator, Vishnu the protector, and Shiva, the Destroyer of the universe. The symbolic set is Brahman who emanates the universe with its development and enjoyment and which is immersed in the end. He does not develop or change and although the many change and pass, Brahman is the One who remains forever unchanged. The letters A, U, M, indicate, at the same time, the mantra ‘Tat Twam Asi “(That art thou), or the realization of the divinity within himself, and the complete symbol means the realization that frees the human spirit of the limits of body, mind, intellect and ego. By understanding the importance of AUM, the yogi directs attention to their beloved deity AUM adding the name of the Lord. Since this word is too broad and abstract, unifying the senses, will, intellect, mind and reason, experiencing the feeling and meaning of the mantra.

Magical Healing Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum

In the Hindu tradition, the primary function of the mantras is to liberate the mind from the conditioning material and raising the consciousness to a higher or spiritual level. In Tibetan Buddhism, each mantra is considered the sound for some aspect of lighting and is recited to identify with that aspect of the enlightened mind. For example, the famous om mani padme hum is for compassion. It translates: Oh, the jewel in the lotus, being originally the famous mantra om the corresponding sound symbol of Brahman, but this mantra pas? to be part of a c? lebre Buddhist phrase.

Mandalas are schematic diagrams or symbolic representations of the macrocosm and microcosm, used in Buddhism and Hinduism. Structurally, the sacred space (the center of the universe and medium concentration), is usually represented as a circle inscribed in a quadrilateral. In practice, the Hindu yantra are linear, while the Buddhist mandalas are quite figurative. From the cardinal axes are usually sectorizar party or internal regions of the circle mandala.

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MANTRA

With the repetition of mantras different power will manifest more and more mental and physical barriers will begin to fade.

The mantra invigorates the mind and produces energy.

The inner edge of the mantras creates a positive vibration in the brain’s limbic system, it is affected by mental repetition of sounds only internal.

Mantras as waves flowing through the body, rattling the endocrine glands, and the vibrations of the mind and body are synchronized by the mantra.

Working with the voice and the sound is very important as the work of self-expression and energy shock, because the sound is a powerful tool and a very powerful vehicle energy flow.

This involved simultaneously bodily mechanisms (operation of the diaphragm muscle, neck, base of tongue), respiratory mechanisms (use of air) and sound mechanisms (production of harmonics, sound amplification in the resonator of the body).

Therefore, one can see that the locks are not just psychological, but the psychic blockade or any emotion has its counterpart, the parallel to the physical level, in different parts of the body, muscle contractions that create real tension rings ( shells).

In relation to the OM specifically or the rib cage vibrate stimulating lung cells and allowing better gas exchange also affects the abdomen, and the letter M produces a vibration head, generating a massage throughout the cortex by stimulating the hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal glands, the first controls the synthesis of many hormones, is associated with balance and ensures the orientation of the body in space, the second coordinate the rhythm of breathing and heartbeat.

THE GAIATRI Mantra

OM-BHUVA-SUVAHA BHUR

TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM

Bargh DEVASYA dhimahi

NAH I PRACHODAYAT Dhiya

Gaiatri or Gayatri Mantra is the feminine form of the Sanskrit word gaiatra, a song or hymn. Gaiatri is the name of a Vedic poetic meter rate of twenty-four syllables, or any hymn composed in this meter.

Gaiatri verse is worship Savitri (the sun god, stimulating and refreshing) as a generator, so this sentence is also personified as Savitri (the sun god daughter), wife of the creator god Brahma and veda mata, the mother of the Vedas. The Gayatri Mantra is addressed to the sun’s energy as the Sun God, with its immanent and transcendent divinity. This Mantra has infinite potentiality. Formula is full of vitality and vibration. It has an immense power of the sun, which is the deity who presides over and gives it a special energy and power that really amazed.

In its iconography, the goddess often shown seated on a lotus flower red (meaning wealth), with five heads and ten eyes (strabismic looking down, up and in the eight directions) and ten arms holding all the weapons Vishnu (hub and disk and others). Represents embodiments of goddesses like Parvati, Sarasvati, etc.. Sometimes as a goddess of education, has only two arms with holding a book and a lota (pot metal). In these cases it is accompanied by a swan.

• Etymologically the word comes from Gayat Gayatri: sing with soul and Tri (Tran): release. Gayatri means then: Singing with soul liberation.
• Gayatri means that which saves when repeated, what redeems it releases, which protects the chanter.
• In India every deity has its Gayatri. The repetition of this Gayatri associate, who practiced with the power of the Divine Entity invoked.
• Considerations for proper recitation
• The sound of a Mantra is as valuable as what it means.
• There are four breaks in the repetition of Gayatri Mantra.

After delivering the OM is to do the first pause, then say BHUVA SUVAHA BHUR to do the second pause, then pronounced TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM third interval is left then is said BHARGO DEVASYA dhimahi and becomes the fourth pause I then pronounced NAH PRACHODAYAT Dhiya.

We should not rush to repeat it, because the sound is internalized as its meaning and it is possible in the silence breaks.

To finish, leaving a final pause and OM Mantra is chanted followed by a repeat Shanti three times with a short intermission between each repetition. This will ensure that peace be with each level of the three bodies, physical, mental and spiritual.

Many and varied are the forms that exist for the recitation of this mantra, according to the different religious streams of India.

Why protect?

• For Gayatri is the Mother, the force that animates all life.
• Gayatri Mantra is the embodiment of all divine potential.
• Chanting the Gayatri Mantra grants, promotes and enhances the ability of human knowledge.
• If the Gayatri is chanted regularly, several types of power could emerge in the Self
• The Universal Prayer calls for a clear intellect, so that the Truth may be reflected in it without distortion.
• Can be repeated always and everywhere

Only you must ensure that the mind is pure. One of the most appropriate time to repeat this mantra is while we swam. When we do aseamos bathing our bodies, and it is good to also cleaned our mind and intellect. Other appropriate times may be before each meal; when we wake and when we go to sleep. It’s also good to pair it with the mantra Shanti (peace) three times at the end, because that gives us peace repetition the three entities are: body, mind and soul. ”

The Gayatri Mantra has three elements contained in the worship of God. The first nine words of the mantra representing the attributes of Divinity. Dhimahi refers to meditation. Nah I Dhiyo PRACHODAYAT is prayer to the Lord. The mantra is, well, a prayer to God to confer all powers and talents.

CONCLUSION

The recitation of mantras is a clever and successful way for the effects of meditation are lasting and to increase spirituality, bringing the man into the state of Samadhi or meditation continuously.

The first role played by mantras is to purify the veil of negativity, ignorance and moreover we develop positive qualities. Merit increase and approach the Awakening.

Some mantras are particularly related to aspects of our existence. Either prolongation of life, the purification of disease, prevent the mind from falling into lower states, or eliminate the fear and anxiety, for example. But in general we can say that all mantras have the same goal: to eliminate suffering and confusion, and lead the practitioner into the precious “awakening.”

Types of mantras

The mantra is usually a word or group of words, but can be effective in a chant of abstract musical tones. Although there are some that had been used for centuries to achieve certain effects, nobody prevents us from creating our own mantras, as in the case of claims.

Bija Mantra – Sound Root

According to Hindu metaphysics everything is made of sound, and everything has a symbolic representation of the energy patterns that compose it, that’s the sound “seed” or root, bija mantra. The intent of these mantras is to put the person who pronounces it resonates with the sound object whose root has been invoked. Thus, by enl knowledge of the bija mantras you get a grip on the essence of things, allowing you to create, destroy or alter in various ways. For example, each chakra has a sound associated root, which is said to contain all its essence, and therefore all the secrets of chakra. Given that each chakra keeps correspondence with your item, it appears that the root sounds provide access to the qualities of this item:

Earth: Muladhara: LAM

Water: Swadhisthana: VAM

Fire: Manipura: RAM

Air: Anahata: YAM

Ether: Vishuda: HAM

Ajna: OM

Sahasrara: N (nasal)

Traditional mantras

There are thousands of prayers and mantras of the different cultures and religions around the world. In some there is a similarity of rhythm and intonation that make us think of a common origin and therefore, long cycles of use to give itself the power of repetition immemorial, but the deeper value of a mantra has to do so that we invest in it.

AOM: The primordia great sound, the sound originating from that created the universe, the sound of all sounds together.

OM AH HUM: Three syllables of great power, used for the following purposes: a) purifying the atmosphere before undertaking a ritual or meditation; b) transmute an offering material in its spiritual counterpart.

OM MANI PADME HUM: It means “the jewel of the lotus that resides inside” Mani Padme is the jewel of the lotus, the essential wisdom that within the ambit of the Buddhist teachings, the divine essence, while Hum represents reality without limits embodied within the be individual. Hum WELL unites the individual with the universal.

I AM THAT I AM: This version in our language also tends to unite the individual with the universal.

NAMA OM KLIM CRISTAVE HA: It means “in the name of all that my presence crísitica come to me.”

Om Namah Shivaya: Means “in the name of Shiva.” It is one of the many mantras that invoke names of deities.

Namy HO REN GE KYO: The Japanese mantra has a similar meaning as above.
How do they work?

The mantras used the same channels of music and subliminal advertising, although much more charitable intentions. No need to intellectualize the “meaning” or the symbolism of the mantra to sound exercise its effects on us. The sound pattern will work in the background and eventually saturate incosnciente conscious thoughts, which in turn affect the rates. In fact, part of the magic of the mantra is that one should not reflect on its meaning, for only thus transcend the fragmented aspects of the conscious mind and perceive the underlying unity.

How do I use?

Pronounced aloud or internally in a rhythmic and repetitive. Some Hindu traditions use a Mapalad a kind of rosary with 108 beads to chant each mantra in exact cycles at dawn and sunset. Spiritual teachers advise us also recite every time our mind is not concentrated in a job that requires our full attention to keep our minds clean and purify our environment avoiding impure thoughts, ramblings and lack of concentration. Saying out loud for several minutes first thing in the morning, “is an effective mantra echoing in silence, mentally, throughout the day and left us with the imprint of the vibration, the image and meaning. It is believed that each echo, the magic mantra Centu on the texture of the physical and the mental, in the sense of promoting harmony and order. The activity takes on a new rhythm, everything dances to the rhythm of the mantra. If you choose fast , will serve to generate power and overcome procrastination. If we resort to a slow mantra, will help us all day to get a state of relaxation and calm. ” The mantras are composed of long sentences with verses, while within Hinduism classic hymns to the gods are conceived as “Chains of mantra, where everyone is a stanza or verse, this principle also exists in the Buddhist litanies. There are many mantras of the Vedas, as follows: OM NAMOH BHAGAVATE Vasudevaya OM KRISHNA TU BHAGAVAN svayam NAMOH NARAYANAH. The best known and recommended mantra of all is the famous: HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE. For a mantra to take effect, it is necessary to understand the language of the mantra. The only sound of mantra, brings the desired effect.

TECHNICAL:

The mantra should be pronounced very carefully and as written (except for the letter H, which is pronounced as a J Hare). After our exercises, we must sit for five minutes and repeat the mantra loud enough for us to listen. We repeat the same mantra over and over again. Let your mind bathe in the purifying vibrations emanating from the mantra. Forget everything else. Relax and breathe the atmosphere of the ancient yogic meditation autorrealizados.La has another great advantage, because you can practice anywhere and at any time of day: riding the bus or within of a plane, when you have only five minutes, or when you are bored with something or alguien.Comience to repeat the mantra aloud or mentally, if necessary. Immediately you get away from it and your thoughts will become more clear.