Tag: chanting
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What is Soham Chanting?
Soham, So Hum, Hansa, or Hamsa refers to Sanskrit terminology with special connotation in Vedic philosophy. This mantra is frequently given to new practitioners of Yoga and meditation. Soham means distinguishing oneself with ultimate existence or the universe. For those who want to meditate, the first word SO is inhaling, and HAM is exhaling. Put…
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Meditation and Chanting: What is the Difference?
The practice of modern meditation helps soothe our minds and acts as stress reliever. By meditating, we become more focused and relaxed. Religious Guru Nichiren (1222 – 1282), who founded a Japanese Buddhist sect, practiced intense meditation for two decades as he investigated the practice that brings about enlightenment. Nichiren concluded that chanting “Dharma of…
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Chants for Krishna
Hare Krishna stands for the teachings that belong to Krishna consciousness. It advocates devotion to the deity as the major objective in life as well as direct course to true spiritual happiness. Hare Krishna tradition provides a basis to comprehend and act in accordance with said relationship. This is an essential guidance considering that our…
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Top 5 Goddesses Chants
Ya Kundedu Ya Kundendu Tusharahara Dhavala Ya Shubhra Vastravrita Ya Veena Varadanda Manditakara Ya Shveta Padmasana Ya Brahmachyuta Shankara Prabhritibihi Devaih Sada Pujita Sa Mam Pattu Saravatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jadyapaha Salutations to Devi Saraswati who is very patient “May Goddess Saraswati, who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon, and whose pure white garland is like…
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Top Kirtan Artists to Follow
For anybody interested about Kirtan (Sanskrit word for Narration, Recital, or Singing), here are the top Kirtan artists that you may want to follow. Krishna Das Krishna Das began his journey in the late 1960s when he got acquainted with American guru and author Ram Dass who became his student. 10 years later, Krishna Das…
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Meditation Mantras for Beginners
Meditation mantras can help in creating focused minds. Yogi and spiritual guru Bhajan who introduced Kundalini yoga in the United States described mantra “as a form of energy that has structure, control, and predictable outcome on chakra or core of spiritual power in the mind and body.” Some practitioners think sacred chants trigger physical and…
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Traditions of Buddhist Meditation Chants
Buddhist meditation chant is a type of musical poetry which is quite similar to the religious practices of Hindus, Jewish, and Christians. The mantra thrives in the world of Buddhism with each school practicing traditional chanting. It is perceived as a practice. Recital of verses is said to nurture awareness of Buddha’s qualities. Chanting became…