WORD! - Mantras & their Meanings - with True THE MANTRAS THAT TUNE US IN ONG The original sound (akin to Om and Aum). The infinite creative energy of the cosmos and consciousness of the Creator as experienced in the creation. Complete totality. ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO (Adi Mantra) An ancient yogic mantra that connects you to the Golden Chain, allowing “self” to dissolve so you can serve that flow of divine wisdom/energy. Ong = creative energy of the cosmos & consciousness of the Creator Namo = to bow or to call on, with respect & receptivity Guru = wisdom/teacher; that which brings us from darkness/ignorance (Gu) into light/knowledge (Ru) Dev = divine, belonging to the realms of God Ong Namo = I bow before the great cosmos/Creator Guru Dev Namo = I bow to the divine wisdom within me ONG SOHUNG Recognition that we are each a part of the Creative Consciousness. Chanting this mantra stimulates and opens the Heart Chakra. Ong = infinite creative consciousness Sohung = “I am thou” AAD GURAY NAMEH JUGAAD GURAY NAMEH SAT GURAY NAMEH SIRI GURU DEV-AY NAMEH A mantra of protection; recited to invoke the protective energy of the universe. I bow to the primal wisdom (or Guru) I bow to the truth that has existed throughout the ages I bow to the True wisdom. I bow to the great Divine wisdom HAR A bij (seed) mantra that represents the Infinite in its creative form. Associated with the earth element. Tangible. Personal. God / Creative Infinity / Creation in action Har, Haray, Hari = three aspects of Har unto the infinite: seed, flow, completion WAHE GURU (Gurmantra) A mantra of the infinity of ecstasy and dwelling in God. Expresses the indescribable experience of going from darkness to light (& from ignorance to true understanding). It is said that chanting Wahe Guru is equivalent to chanting Har 11,000x. Wahe = a statement of awe & ecstasy Guru = that which brings us from darkness into light Wahe Guru = expression of complete ecstatic awe of the Divine RA MA Institute • www.ramayogainstitute.com/venice Day 1 WORD! - Mantras & their Meanings - with True THE PRIMAL SOUNDS SA RE GA MA PA DHA NI (SA) Each note in a classical Indian scale is known as a “Swara”, an ancient Sanskrit word derived from the roots “svr”, meaning “to sound or resound” &/or “svar”, meaning “to shine” (like “surya” – the sun). These roots are related to one another in ancient Indian writings, in which the cyclic rise and setting of sun and world is referred to as “the music of the spheres”, with the sun “humming the wheel of the world.” A proverb among Indian musicians states that “Through swara, Isvara (god) is realized.” The seven notes of the musical scale (Sargam) in Indian classical music are: Shadja, Rishabh, Gandhar, Madhyam, Pancham, Dhaivat and Nishad… shortened to Sa, Re (or Ri, depending on regional language), Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni SAT NAM A bij (seed) mantra that awakens the soul and gives you your destiny. Used as a greeting as well as a mantra it reinforces the divine consciousness in everyone. The essence is the identity of truth embodied in condensed form. Balances the five elements (tattvas). Sat = derived from “Satya”, meaning Truth or Real/the reality of one’s existence Naam = Vibrational identity. What we vibrate, we become. SA TA NA MA The atomic or Naad form of the mantra Sat Nam. The “Panj Shabd” expresses the five primal sounds of the Universe (sss, ttt, nnn, mmm, aaa). Increases intuition, balances the hemispheres of the brain, creates destiny. Catalyst for change. Describes the continuous cycle of life & creation. Sa = Infinity, totality of the Cosmos Ta = Life or Birth of Form from Infinity Na = Death or Transformation Ma = Rebirth SA RE SA SA Base mantra of all mantras. Melts adversity; takes away negativity from within you; awakens the infinite creative energy to burn away obstacles to achieving higher consciousness. Helps you conquer the wisdom of past, present & future. Gives you the capacity of effective communication so your words contain mastery and impact. Brings you peace & prosperity even if it wasn’t in your destiny. Sa Re Sa Sa, Sa Re Sa Sa, Sa Re Sa Sa, Sa Rang Har Re Har Har, Har Re Har Har, Har Re Har Har, Har Rang That Infinite Totality is here, everywhere. That creativity of God is here, everywhere. Sa = the infinite, the totality – God. Element of ether – subtle & beyond. The origin, the beginning, containing all other effects. Subtle & beyond. Har = creativity of the Earth. Power of manifestation. Tangible & personal. Ang = Ong – complete totality, with which Sa’s ether and Har’s earth are woven together. RA MA Institute • www.ramayogainstitute.com/venice Day 2 WORD! - Mantras & their Meanings - with True SUN & MOON & HEALING GURU, GURU, WAHE GURU, GURU RAM DAS GURU Ram Das means “God’s Servant”, and also references Guru Ram Das, the Fourth Sikh Guru, and the guardian of the Aquarian Age. This mantra was given to Yogi Bhajan by Guru Ram Das in his astral form. It invokes the qualities of Guru Ram Das – humility, relaxation, self-healing and emotional relief. It opens the Heart Center so that you can feel and effortlessly radiate universal love. “Wise, wise is the one who serves Infinity.” RA MA DA SA The primal sounds of Ram Das. This mantra is a healing mantra, and an attunement of the self to the universe. It stimulates the kundalini energy for healing. Goes through a circuit of the chakras, & activates the Neutral Mind (Guru Ram Das’ realm…), bringing balance. RA = the energy of the Sun – strong, bright & hot; energizes & purifies. MA = the energy of the Moon – receptive, cool & nurturing DA = the energy of Earth – secure, personal; the ground of action SA = the impersonal infinity – the cosmos in all of its open dimensions & totality. SA = repetition of Sa is the turning point. The first part of the mantra ascends and expands into the Infinite, and the highest and most subtle ether, and brings those qualities back down, interweaving ether with earth. SAY = the totality of experience – is personal; the embodiment of Sa SO = the personal sense of merger and identity HANG = the infinite, vibrating and real. Together, So Hang means “I am Thou” DHAN DHAN, RAM DAS GUR This is the mantra for miracles where the impossible becomes possible. This Sikh prayer or shabd is in praise of Guru Ram Das, who is able to manifest miracles. It is the realm of the heart, of the Neutral Mind, where all things become pure. Dhan dhan raam daas gur jin siri-aa tinai savaari-aa; Pooree hoee karaamaat aap sirajanhaarai dhaari-aa; Sikhee atai sangatee paarbrahm kar namasakaari-aa; Atal athaa-o atol too tayraa ant na paaraavaari-aa; Jinee too sayvi-aa bhaa-o kar say tudh paar utaari-aa; Lab lobh kaam krodh mo maar kadhay tudh saparvaari-aa; Dhan so tayraa thaan hai sach tayraa paisakaari-aa; Naanak too lehanaa toohai gur amar too veechaari-aa; Gur dithaa taa man saadhaari-aa Blessed, blessed is Guru Ram Das; the One who created you has also exalted You. You are such a miracle! The Creator has installed you on a throne. Your Sikhs, & all conscious people bow to you because you manifest God. You are unchanging, unfathomable, immeasurable; your limit cannot be perceived. Those who serve you with love are carried across the sea of existence. The five obstacles (greed, attachment, lust, anger, ego/pride) cannot exist where you are. Blessed is Your realm, and True is Your magnificent glory. You are Nanak, You are Angad, and You are Amar Daas the Guru. Oh, when I recognize you, my soul is comforted! RA MA Institute • www.ramayogainstitute.com/venice Day 3 WORD! - Mantras & their Meanings - with True POWER & PROJECTION AJAI ALAI Brings great sensitivity, and gives the ability to compute what people are actually saying. Chanted correctly, it gives the power to surpass anything, and that whatever you say must happen. “Whenever you are in trouble mentally or you are being attacked in one way or another, chant these words & opposition will dissolve in your face.” (Yogi Bhajan) Ajai Alai Invincible, Indestructible Abhai Abai Fearless, Unchanging Abhoo Ajoo Unformed, Unborn Anaas Akaas Imperishable, Etheric Aganj Abhanj Unbreakable, Impenetrable Alakkh Abhakkh Unseen, Unaffected Akaal Dy-aal Undying, Merciful Alaykh Abhaykh Indescribable, Uncostumed Anaam Akaam Nameless, Desireless Agaah Adhaah Unfathomable, Incorruptible Anaathay Pramaathay Unmastered, Destroyer Ajonee Amonee Beyond birth, Beyond silence Na Raagay Na Rangay Beyond love, Beyond color Na Roopay Na Raykhay Beyond form, Beyond shape Akarmang Abharmang Beyond karma, Beyond doubt Aganjay Alaykhay Unconquerable, Indescribable GOBINDAY, MUKANDAY (Guru Gaitri Mantra) A projective mantra that eliminates karmic blocks and past errors. Balances brain hemispheres, clears the subconscious mind, purifies the magnetic field and brings compassion and patience. Gobinday Sustainer (Sustaining) Mukanday Liberator (Liberating) Udaaray Enlightener (Enlightening) Apaaray Infinite Hariang Destroyer (Destroying) Kariang Creator (Creating) Nirnamay Nameless Akaamay Desireless HAR HAR HAR HAR GOBINDAY… (adding Har Har Har Har before each of the words above). This mantra fixes the mind to prosperity and gives power to break down barriers of the past. It converts fear to determination and invokes guidance. The four repetitions of “Har” (“God” or Creative Infinity) calls on the reserve energy of the Navel Point. All powers come to serve your true purpose. Per Yogi Bhajan: “Opportunities will come. Richness will come…” “Har” is the original force of Creativity. LAKSHMAN “Having lucky marks”. Generally means Auspicious or Prosperous. RA MA Institute • www.ramayogainstitute.com/venice Day 4 WORD! - Mantras & their Meanings - with True WOMAN & CREATIVITY BHAND JAMMEE-AI This shabad (song), written by Guru Nanak blesses and honors all women.