We always begin a Kundalini Yoga practice with this mantra. It's also called TUNING IN, opening to the sacred space to practice, reciting it 3x.
ADI MANTRA
Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo "I Bow to the Divine Wisdom within".
- Ong is Infinite Creative Energy in manifestation and activity.
- Namo is "reverent greetings' implying humility, Bowing.
- Guru means "Divine Light, teacher, or wisdom."
- Dev means "Divine or of God".
- Namo reaffirms humility and reverence.
- In all, it means, "I call or bow upon Divine Wisdom within."
At the closing of each class this old Irish Blessing Prayer is sung 3x.
MAY THE LONG TIME SUN
May the long-time Sun shine upon you, All Love surround you, and the pure light within you, Guide your way On.
Then we acknowledge, complete and seal the unique experience with the closing chant 3x
SAT NAAM - THE TRUTH IS MY IDENTITY
Sat - rhymes with the word hut.
Naam - rhymes with mom.
Sat Naam is the seed (bij) mantra, meaning that from there, other things grow. When we say "Sat Nam" to one another, we acknowledge the divine truth in our being. The cosmic truth of divinity is that we are one; it is often used upon greeting and departure instead of "hi" and "bye" on any occasion. You can mentally chant Sat on your inhale and Naam on the exhale. This mantra can cut through the mental clutter and bring you back to your truth.
As we chant, the 84 meridian points on the upper palate are stimulated through the movement of chanting. This sends signals to our nervous system and brain, affecting our chemistry and the energy of our body's endocrine and parasympathetic systems. Our whole being vibrates every time we speak, chant, or even think…what would you like to resonate within your being?
Wahee Guru -
Sat NAAM WAHE GURUIt is pronounced like "Wha-hay GuRoo." The tongue flicks the top of the mouth as you chant the 'r' in the guroo. Wahe is like, "WOW!!" It is an exclamation of wonder. There is no 'one' interpretation. Guru brings us out of the darkness of ignorance and into the light of understanding - like a teacher. It can also be seen as coming into the light, elevating our consciousness.
Wahe Guru can be interpreted as any of the following: The Bliss of God "God is great.""I am in ecstasy when I experience the Indescribable Wisdom" (from KRI). I am in bliss coming into the Wondrous Light!In other words, there are infinite ways you could interpret this mantra, for it refers to an infinite experience.
It is said that chanting Wahe Guru is the equivalent of chanting Har 11,000 times. There is no such thing as chanting this mantra too much. Instead, it is often used to express thanks to the Infinite, in celebration of this incredible flow of the divine, and to bow in humility to the wonders of this world. Wahe Guru!!
Guru Guru Wahe Guru
GURU GURU WAHE GURU, GURU RAM DAS GURU calls upon Guru Ram Das in praise of his spiritual guiding light and protective grace.
Siri Gaitri Mantra RA MA DA SA, SA SAY SO HUNG is chanted for healing. Ra is the Sun, Ma is the Moon, Da is the Earth, and Sa is Infinity. Say is the totality of Infinity, and So Hung is "I am Thou." "Ra Ma Da Sa" is the Earth Mantra. and "Sa Say So Hung" is the Ether Mantra.
Panj Shabad
SA TA NA MA expresses the five primal sounds of the universe. "S" is Infinity, "T" is life, "N" means death, and "M" is rebirth. (The 5th sound is "A.") This is one of the most frequently used mantras in Kundalini Yoga. This mantra is used in the Kirtan Kriya, recitation of this mantra along with hand movements helps with memory issues and has strong scientific documentation.
Adi Shakti Mantra
EK ONG KAR, SAT NAM, SIRI WHA (HEY) GURU is very powerful for awakening the Kundalini and suspending the mind in bliss. Ek means "One, the essence of all" Ong is the primal vibration from which all creativity flows, Kar is a "creation," Sat "truth," Nam "name" Siri "great," Whaa "ecstasy" Guru is "wisdom." Taken all together, means, "There is one Creator whose name is truth. Great is the ecstasy of that Supreme Wisdom"!
This is one of my favorite Mantras.
Chatara Chakara VARTEE The mantra is pronounced: Chattra Chakkra Vartee,Chattra Chakkra Bhugatay Suyumbhav Subhang Sarab Daa Saraab JugatayDukaalang Pranaasee, Diaalang SaroopaySadaa Ang Sangay, Abhangang Bibhootay
Translation: In all directions circulates divine energy. In all directions circulates divine joy. Self-enlightened, in beauty and unity with all existence. Remover of sadness, a manifestation of kindness. Always within everyone, eternal and spectacular. Chatara Chakara Vartee chanting Chattra Chakkra Vartee, you will elevate the frequency in your cells and increase the light around your body so you attract health, goodness, happiness, and protective grace. This is a mantra for complete protection. It removes fear, anxiety, depression, and phobias. It infuses our cells with fearlessness and courage, and listening to it at night is wonderful to create harmony and peace in the subconscious mind while sleeping. It has helped many children who experienced night terrors, as it elevates our frequency during REM sleep periods.