Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Dear Blessed Babaji: Thank you ever so much for this :-) Is very timely information for me :-) Funny, the reference to the powers of a mantra also includes the intent of the chanter. Intention is so much a part of Reiki that we have been talking about today. I am seeing how a specific group of a mantras, The Balaatibala Mantropanishat has the same effect on body and subtle energy field in a healing manner similar to Reiki. Its so exciting..we have so much to learn and experience :-) Received copy of Srimad Devi Bhagavatam from Neetaji and have just been going into swoons as the Devi speaks to me in those pages :-) Hrim Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Varadaatmike ! Kanti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 The Mantric Approach of the Vedas By Vamadeva (David Frawley) The Vedas are mantric teachings. They consist of various mantric chants or hymns cognized by different seers or Rishis from the Cosmic Mind. They set forth Dharma or natural law, which is mantra in manifestation. As such the Vedas are impersonal and eternal, just as cosmic law cannot vary. This same mantric knowledge gives rise to different sciences (vidyas) according to the angle of vision with which we approach it. Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Yoga, and Vedanta all arise from it and represent different ways of looking through it. The Vedic language is based upon an earlier more primordial language of seed (bija) mantras. These are single syllable sounds or roots like OM that have multiple meanings and indications depending upon their intonation and the intention with which they are used. Out of the bija or root language arises the language of the Vedic texts, which is already differentiated, though not fully, into nouns and verbs. These bijas are explained more in Tantra, which in its true sense (apart from current popular distortions) is also a science of the Divine Word. To introduce the reader to the Vedic mantric approach we will introduce a few important bija mantras and then the main Vedic chant, the Gayatri mantra, of twenty four syllables. This will also help the reader understand the vision behind the American Institute of Vedic Studies, why it takes the name Vedic studies, and why it combines various Vedic disciplines. It is all a manifestation of the mantra. It is that mantric knowledge that we are directing our students toward, not to any mere book learning, nor reliance on the word of another. That inner mantra of the heart which comprehends all is the goal of our work. Five Main Bija Mantras OM OM is the most important of all mantras. All mantras generally begin and often also end with OM. However, there is much confusion about OM. OM is the mantra of assent. It means yes and affirms and energizes whatever we say after it. That is why all mantras begin with OM. OM is also the mantra of ascent and causes our energy to rise upward into the infinite. OM is expansive and increases the fire, air and ether elements, particularly ether. It also gives strength, protection and grace. It connects us with the guidance power of the inner Guru. The Four Great Goddess Mantras There are four great Goddess mantras that govern the prime forms of energy as magnetic force, electrical force, heat, and delight. This is a Tantric teaching that reflects the Vedic Word and the four main Vedic deities. HRIM HRIM (pronounced Hreem) is the prime mantra of the Great Goddess and ruler of the worlds and holds all her creative and healing powers. HRIM governs over the cosmic magnetic energy and the power of the soul and causal body. It awakens us at a soul or heart level, connecting us to Divine forces of love and attraction. HRIM is the mantra of the Divine Maya that destroys the worldly maya. It has a solar quality to it but more of a dawn-like effect. It is charming and alluring, yet purifying . Through it we can control the illusion power of our own minds. In Vedic terms HRIM is a mantra of the Sun, particularly in terms of illumination. It increases our aspiration and receptivity to Divine light, wisdom and truth. It opens the lotus of the heart to the inner Sun of consciousness. It is a mantra of the region of heaven or the consciousness space in which all the worlds exist. KRIM KRIM (pronounced Kreem) is the great mantra of Kali, the Goddess of energy and transformation. It governs over prana as lightning or electrical energy. KRIM grants all spiritual faculties and powers — from the arousing of kundalini to opening the third eye. It has a special power relative to the lower chakras, which it can both stimulate and transform. It helps awaken and purify the subtle body. As a mantra of work and transformation KRIM is the mantra of Kriya Yoga, the Yoga of practice. It is the main mantra of the Yoga Shakti. As it is a strong mantra it should be used with care. KRIM is a mantra of Indra, the supreme deity of the Vedas, the Divine as the cosmic lord and enlightenment force. KRIM is the thunderbolt or vajra that destroys the serpent of the ignorance and releases the light of absolute truth. It represents the force of the atmosphere (Atmic sphere) and carries the supreme life force. HUM HUM (pronounced Hoom) is a mantra of the inner fire or thermogenic force. It both calls the divine down into us and offers our soul upward to the Divine for transformation in the sacred fire of awareness. It is a Shiva mantra but also a mantra of Chandi, the fierce form of Kali. It is used to destroy negativity and creates great passion and vitality. As a powerful mantra it should also be used carefully. Yet it can be used in a more gentle manner to invoke divine grace and protection. Through it we can offer ourselves or our afflictions into the Divine for purification and transformation. HUM is a Vedic mantra of Agni or fire. It is the mantra used to make offerings into the sacred fire. It also is used to call or invoke the fire and to make it flame up more brilliantly. It represents the soul hidden the body, the Divine immanent in the world. It governs the earth and the material sphere in general. SHRIM SHRIM (pronounced Shreem) is a mantra of love, devotion and beauty, relating to Lakshmi, the Goddess of Beauty and divine grace. Yet SHRIM works at a deeper level than merely to give us the good things of life, including health. It takes us to the heart and gives faith and steadiness to our emotional nature. SHRIM allows us to surrender to, take refuge in, or be immersed in whatever we offer the mantra to. It is the mantra of beauty and delight and has a pleasing lunar quality. It also relates to the head and can be used to flood the senses with divine beauty and delight. It promotes health and aids in fertility and rejuvenation. In Vedic terms SHRIM is a Soma mantra. It gives love, joy, bliss, beauty and delight. It has the light of the Moon and governs the mind and the realm between the atmosphere and heaven. It purifies and integrates the various aspects of our nature and renders them into ambrosia. These four mantras can be used together with OM: OM HRIM KRIM HUM SHRIM! This brings about an integral development of body, mind and soul in harmony with the Divine or inner Self. The Gayatri Mantra, the Essence of the Vedas This great mantra consists of three parts. The first is the chants to the seven worlds. The second is the mantra proper of twenty-four syllables. The third is a summary of the mantra's energies. The following is a brief explanation of the mantra as presented in the Mahanarayana Upanishad. The Head of the Gayatri OM Bhuh!- the physical realm or earth, realm of being or food OM Bhuvah! - the vital plane or atmosphere, realm of becoming or breath OM Suvah! - the mental plane, space or heaven, realm of illumination OM Mahah! - the sphere of cosmic mind, realm of Dharma OM Janah! - the realm of creation or bliss OM Tapah! - the realm of consciousness-force OM Satyam! - the realm of absolute truth The Body of the Mantra OM Tat - That Savitur - Of Savitar, the solar Creator Varenyam - Supreme Bhargo - Effulgence Devasya - Of the God Dhimahi - We meditate Dhiyo - Intelligences, minds Yo - Who Nah - Our Prachodayat - May direct "We meditate upon the supreme effulgence of the Divine Solar Creator that he may direct our minds." The Tail of the Gayatri OM Apo - the Cosmic Waters Jyoti - the Cosmic Light Rasomritam - the Immortal Essence Brahma - the Absolute Bhur - the physical Bhuvas - the atmospheric Suvar - the realm of space OM - the four higher realms "OM, the waters, the light, the immortal essence, Brahman, earth, atmosphere, heaven, OM." The Gayatri mantra (Rig Veda III.62.10) is perhaps the greatest Vedic mantric chant. It was first cognized by the Rishi Vishwamitra, who himself is a form of the Sun that is the friend (Mitra) of all (Vishwa). Rishi Vishwamitra is the embodiment of tapas or ascetic force and his mantra carries that power of light, energy and transformation. Through it one can be born again (dwija) or twice born in truth, in the heavenly stream of Divine wisdom. The mantra is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset. At dawn it is called Gayatri, the youthful form of the Goddess, consort of Lord Brahma, the creator. It is called Savitri, the mature form, at noon, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is called Sarasvati, the elderly form, at sunset, the consort of Lord Vishnu. The Supreme Self, Paramatman, or Savitar, is the conscious being within the cosmic sun or Light of lights. The mantra is his creative force, the Divine Word. Savitar is the master of all transformations and the director of all higher evolution. He is the Self of Brahman, the pure being of the Absolute. Harnessing the Power of the Inner Sun This mantra releases the supreme solar power, the power of the inner sun of Self-realization and cosmic creation. Those wishing to bring about a new creation or new dawn for humanity of this dark age, should chant this mantra. Those wishing to transcend this world of Samsara can also use the mantra as a stairway to the infinite. This mantra also grants intelligence, creative vision and healing powers. Used with the chants to the seven worlds it unfolds all the secrets of the universe outwardly and inwardly. The Gayatri mantra is central to Yoga, Vedanta, Ayurveda and Vedic astrology. For Yoga it sets in motion the Divine will toward transformation, stimulating the Kundalini force. For Vedanta it grants Self-knowledge, knowledge of the solar Self. For Ayurveda it gives the power of the cosmic prana that is born of the sun. For Jyotish it gives knowledge of the movements of the heavenly bodies ruled by the cosmic sun. Note: the exact pronunciation and intonation of the mantra requires personal instruction. This mantra is not something to be merely toyed with but requires entering into the stream of transmission of Vedic knowledge. Love baba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Which book has Dr. Frawley written this in? Ryan- , "Sri Janaardana Kalianandaswami" <baba108@h...> wrote: > The Mantric Approach of the Vedas > By Vamadeva (David Frawley) > > The Vedas are mantric teachings. They consist of various mantric > chants or hymns cognized by different seers or Rishis from the > Cosmic Mind. They set forth Dharma or natural law, which is mantra > in manifestation. As such the Vedas are impersonal and eternal, just > as cosmic law cannot vary. This same mantric knowledge gives rise to > different sciences (vidyas) according to the angle of vision with > which we approach it. Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Yoga, and Vedanta > all arise from it and represent different ways of looking through it. > > The Vedic language is based upon an earlier more primordial language > of seed (bija) mantras. These are single syllable sounds or roots > like OM that have multiple meanings and indications depending upon > their intonation and the intention with which they are used. Out of > the bija or root language arises the language of the Vedic texts, > which is already differentiated, though not fully, into nouns and > verbs. These bijas are explained more in Tantra, which in its true > sense (apart from current popular distortions) is also a science of > the Divine Word. > > To introduce the reader to the Vedic mantric approach we will > introduce a few important bija mantras and then the main Vedic > chant, the Gayatri mantra, of twenty four syllables. This will also > help the reader understand the vision behind the American Institute > of Vedic Studies, why it takes the name Vedic studies, and why it > combines various Vedic disciplines. It is all a manifestation of the > mantra. It is that mantric knowledge that we are directing our > students toward, not to any mere book learning, nor reliance on the > word of another. That inner mantra of the heart which comprehends > all is the goal of our work. > > Five Main Bija Mantras > > OM > > OM is the most important of all mantras. All mantras generally begin > and often also end with OM. However, there is much confusion about > OM. OM is the mantra of assent. It means yes and affirms and > energizes whatever we say after it. That is why all mantras begin > with OM. OM is also the mantra of ascent and causes our energy to > rise upward into the infinite. OM is expansive and increases the > fire, air and ether elements, particularly ether. It also gives > strength, protection and grace. It connects us with the guidance > power of the inner Guru. > > The Four Great Goddess Mantras > > There are four great Goddess mantras that govern the prime forms of > energy as magnetic force, electrical force, heat, and delight. This > is a Tantric teaching that reflects the Vedic Word and the four main > Vedic deities. > > HRIM > > HRIM (pronounced Hreem) is the prime mantra of the Great Goddess and > ruler of the worlds and holds all her creative and healing powers. > HRIM governs over the cosmic magnetic energy and the power of the > soul and causal body. It awakens us at a soul or heart level, > connecting us to Divine forces of love and attraction. HRIM is the > mantra of the Divine Maya that destroys the worldly maya. It has a > solar quality to it but more of a dawn-like effect. It is charming > and alluring, yet purifying . Through it we can control the illusion > power of our own minds. > > In Vedic terms HRIM is a mantra of the Sun, particularly in terms of > illumination. It increases our aspiration and receptivity to Divine > light, wisdom and truth. It opens the lotus of the heart to the > inner Sun of consciousness. It is a mantra of the region of heaven > or the consciousness space in which all the worlds exist. > > KRIM > > KRIM (pronounced Kreem) is the great mantra of Kali, the Goddess of > energy and transformation. It governs over prana as lightning or > electrical energy. KRIM grants all spiritual faculties and powers — > from the arousing of kundalini to opening the third eye. It has a > special power relative to the lower chakras, which it can both > stimulate and transform. It helps awaken and purify the subtle body. > As a mantra of work and transformation KRIM is the mantra of Kriya > Yoga, the Yoga of practice. It is the main mantra of the Yoga > Shakti. As it is a strong mantra it should be used with care. > > KRIM is a mantra of Indra, the supreme deity of the Vedas, the > Divine as the cosmic lord and enlightenment force. KRIM is the > thunderbolt or vajra that destroys the serpent of the ignorance and > releases the light of absolute truth. It represents the force of the > atmosphere (Atmic sphere) and carries the supreme life force. > > HUM > > HUM (pronounced Hoom) is a mantra of the inner fire or thermogenic > force. It both calls the divine down into us and offers our soul > upward to the Divine for transformation in the sacred fire of > awareness. It is a Shiva mantra but also a mantra of Chandi, the > fierce form of Kali. It is used to destroy negativity and creates > great passion and vitality. As a powerful mantra it should also be > used carefully. Yet it can be used in a more gentle manner to invoke > divine grace and protection. Through it we can offer ourselves or > our afflictions into the Divine for purification and transformation. > > HUM is a Vedic mantra of Agni or fire. It is the mantra used to make > offerings into the sacred fire. It also is used to call or invoke > the fire and to make it flame up more brilliantly. It represents the > soul hidden the body, the Divine immanent in the world. It governs > the earth and the material sphere in general. > > SHRIM > > SHRIM (pronounced Shreem) is a mantra of love, devotion and beauty, > relating to Lakshmi, the Goddess of Beauty and divine grace. Yet > SHRIM works at a deeper level than merely to give us the good things > of life, including health. It takes us to the heart and gives faith > and steadiness to our emotional nature. SHRIM allows us to surrender > to, take refuge in, or be immersed in whatever we offer the mantra > to. It is the mantra of beauty and delight and has a pleasing lunar > quality. It also relates to the head and can be used to flood the > senses with divine beauty and delight. It promotes health and aids > in fertility and rejuvenation. > > In Vedic terms SHRIM is a Soma mantra. It gives love, joy, bliss, > beauty and delight. It has the light of the Moon and governs the > mind and the realm between the atmosphere and heaven. It purifies > and integrates the various aspects of our nature and renders them > into ambrosia. > > These four mantras can be used together with OM: > > OM HRIM KRIM HUM SHRIM! > > This brings about an integral development of body, mind and soul in > harmony with the Divine or inner Self. > > The Gayatri Mantra, the Essence of the Vedas > > This great mantra consists of three parts. The first is the chants > to the seven worlds. The second is the mantra proper of twenty-four > syllables. The third is a summary of the mantra's energies. The > following is a brief explanation of the mantra as presented in the > Mahanarayana Upanishad. > > The Head of the Gayatri > > OM Bhuh!- the physical realm or earth, realm of being or food > OM Bhuvah! - the vital plane or atmosphere, realm of becoming or > breath > OM Suvah! - the mental plane, space or heaven, realm of illumination > OM Mahah! - the sphere of cosmic mind, realm of Dharma > OM Janah! - the realm of creation or bliss > OM Tapah! - the realm of consciousness-force > OM Satyam! - the realm of absolute truth > > The Body of the Mantra > > OM > Tat - That > Savitur - Of Savitar, the solar Creator > Varenyam - Supreme > Bhargo - Effulgence > Devasya - Of the God > Dhimahi - We meditate > Dhiyo - Intelligences, minds > Yo - Who > Nah - Our > Prachodayat - May direct > > "We meditate upon the supreme effulgence of the Divine Solar Creator > that he may direct our minds." > > The Tail of the Gayatri > > OM > Apo - the Cosmic Waters > Jyoti - the Cosmic Light > Rasomritam - the Immortal Essence > Brahma - the Absolute > Bhur - the physical > Bhuvas - the atmospheric > Suvar - the realm of space > OM - the four higher realms > > "OM, the waters, the light, the immortal essence, Brahman, earth, > atmosphere, heaven, OM." > > The Gayatri mantra (Rig Veda III.62.10) is perhaps the greatest > Vedic mantric chant. It was first cognized by the Rishi Vishwamitra, > who himself is a form of the Sun that is the friend (Mitra) of all > (Vishwa). Rishi Vishwamitra is the embodiment of tapas or ascetic > force and his mantra carries that power of light, energy and > transformation. Through it one can be born again (dwija) or twice > born in truth, in the heavenly stream of Divine wisdom. > > The mantra is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset. At dawn it is > called Gayatri, the youthful form of the Goddess, consort of Lord > Brahma, the creator. It is called Savitri, the mature form, at noon, > the consort of Lord Shiva. It is called Sarasvati, the elderly form, > at sunset, the consort of Lord Vishnu. > > The Supreme Self, Paramatman, or Savitar, is the conscious being > within the cosmic sun or Light of lights. The mantra is his creative > force, the Divine Word. Savitar is the master of all transformations > and the director of all higher evolution. He is the Self of Brahman, > the pure being of the Absolute. > > Harnessing the Power of the Inner Sun > > This mantra releases the supreme solar power, the power of the inner > sun of Self-realization and cosmic creation. Those wishing to bring > about a new creation or new dawn for humanity of this dark age, > should chant this mantra. Those wishing to transcend this world of > Samsara can also use the mantra as a stairway to the infinite. This > mantra also grants intelligence, creative vision and healing powers. > > Used with the chants to the seven worlds it unfolds all the secrets > of the universe outwardly and inwardly. > > The Gayatri mantra is central to Yoga, Vedanta, Ayurveda and Vedic > astrology. For Yoga it sets in motion the Divine will toward > transformation, stimulating the Kundalini force. For Vedanta it > grants Self-knowledge, knowledge of the solar Self. For Ayurveda it > gives the power of the cosmic prana that is born of the sun. For > Jyotish it gives knowledge of the movements of the heavenly bodies > ruled by the cosmic sun. > > Note: the exact pronunciation and intonation of the mantra requires > personal instruction. This mantra is not something to be merely > toyed with but requires entering into the stream of transmission of > Vedic knowledge. > > Love baba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Dear Loveing Babaji Thank you again for helping to piece together the Cosmic Puzzle Bhuur Bhuvas Suvar Om iti Digbandhah Dhanyavaad cha Pranams Seva Mitra DharmaDev Sri Janaardana Kalianandaswami <baba108 <> Saturday, March 08, 2003 8:23 AM The Mantric Approach of the Vedas The Mantric Approach of the Vedas By Vamadeva (David Frawley) The Vedas are mantric teachings. They consist of various mantric chants or hymns cognized by different seers or Rishis from the Cosmic Mind. They set forth Dharma or natural law, which is mantra in manifestation. As such the Vedas are impersonal and eternal, just as cosmic law cannot vary. This same mantric knowledge gives rise to different sciences (vidyas) according to the angle of vision with which we approach it. Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Yoga, and Vedanta all arise from it and represent different ways of looking through it. The Vedic language is based upon an earlier more primordial language of seed (bija) mantras. These are single syllable sounds or roots like OM that have multiple meanings and indications depending upon their intonation and the intention with which they are used. Out of the bija or root language arises the language of the Vedic texts, which is already differentiated, though not fully, into nouns and verbs. These bijas are explained more in Tantra, which in its true sense (apart from current popular distortions) is also a science of the Divine Word. To introduce the reader to the Vedic mantric approach we will introduce a few important bija mantras and then the main Vedic chant, the Gayatri mantra, of twenty four syllables. This will also help the reader understand the vision behind the American Institute of Vedic Studies, why it takes the name Vedic studies, and why it combines various Vedic disciplines. It is all a manifestation of the mantra. It is that mantric knowledge that we are directing our students toward, not to any mere book learning, nor reliance on the word of another. That inner mantra of the heart which comprehends all is the goal of our work. Five Main Bija Mantras OM OM is the most important of all mantras. All mantras generally begin and often also end with OM. However, there is much confusion about OM. OM is the mantra of assent. It means yes and affirms and energizes whatever we say after it. That is why all mantras begin with OM. OM is also the mantra of ascent and causes our energy to rise upward into the infinite. OM is expansive and increases the fire, air and ether elements, particularly ether. It also gives strength, protection and grace. It connects us with the guidance power of the inner Guru. The Four Great Goddess Mantras There are four great Goddess mantras that govern the prime forms of energy as magnetic force, electrical force, heat, and delight. This is a Tantric teaching that reflects the Vedic Word and the four main Vedic deities. HRIM HRIM (pronounced Hreem) is the prime mantra of the Great Goddess and ruler of the worlds and holds all her creative and healing powers. HRIM governs over the cosmic magnetic energy and the power of the soul and causal body. It awakens us at a soul or heart level, connecting us to Divine forces of love and attraction. HRIM is the mantra of the Divine Maya that destroys the worldly maya. It has a solar quality to it but more of a dawn-like effect. It is charming and alluring, yet purifying . Through it we can control the illusion power of our own minds. In Vedic terms HRIM is a mantra of the Sun, particularly in terms of illumination. It increases our aspiration and receptivity to Divine light, wisdom and truth. It opens the lotus of the heart to the inner Sun of consciousness. It is a mantra of the region of heaven or the consciousness space in which all the worlds exist. KRIM KRIM (pronounced Kreem) is the great mantra of Kali, the Goddess of energy and transformation. It governs over prana as lightning or electrical energy. KRIM grants all spiritual faculties and powers — from the arousing of kundalini to opening the third eye. It has a special power relative to the lower chakras, which it can both stimulate and transform. It helps awaken and purify the subtle body. As a mantra of work and transformation KRIM is the mantra of Kriya Yoga, the Yoga of practice. It is the main mantra of the Yoga Shakti. As it is a strong mantra it should be used with care. KRIM is a mantra of Indra, the supreme deity of the Vedas, the Divine as the cosmic lord and enlightenment force. KRIM is the thunderbolt or vajra that destroys the serpent of the ignorance and releases the light of absolute truth. It represents the force of the atmosphere (Atmic sphere) and carries the supreme life force. HUM HUM (pronounced Hoom) is a mantra of the inner fire or thermogenic force. It both calls the divine down into us and offers our soul upward to the Divine for transformation in the sacred fire of awareness. It is a Shiva mantra but also a mantra of Chandi, the fierce form of Kali. It is used to destroy negativity and creates great passion and vitality. As a powerful mantra it should also be used carefully. Yet it can be used in a more gentle manner to invoke divine grace and protection. Through it we can offer ourselves or our afflictions into the Divine for purification and transformation. HUM is a Vedic mantra of Agni or fire. It is the mantra used to make offerings into the sacred fire. It also is used to call or invoke the fire and to make it flame up more brilliantly. It represents the soul hidden the body, the Divine immanent in the world. It governs the earth and the material sphere in general. SHRIM SHRIM (pronounced Shreem) is a mantra of love, devotion and beauty, relating to Lakshmi, the Goddess of Beauty and divine grace. Yet SHRIM works at a deeper level than merely to give us the good things of life, including health. It takes us to the heart and gives faith and steadiness to our emotional nature. SHRIM allows us to surrender to, take refuge in, or be immersed in whatever we offer the mantra to. It is the mantra of beauty and delight and has a pleasing lunar quality. It also relates to the head and can be used to flood the senses with divine beauty and delight. It promotes health and aids in fertility and rejuvenation. In Vedic terms SHRIM is a Soma mantra. It gives love, joy, bliss, beauty and delight. It has the light of the Moon and governs the mind and the realm between the atmosphere and heaven. It purifies and integrates the various aspects of our nature and renders them into ambrosia. These four mantras can be used together with OM: OM HRIM KRIM HUM SHRIM! This brings about an integral development of body, mind and soul in harmony with the Divine or inner Self. The Gayatri Mantra, the Essence of the Vedas This great mantra consists of three parts. The first is the chants to the seven worlds. The second is the mantra proper of twenty-four syllables. The third is a summary of the mantra's energies. The following is a brief explanation of the mantra as presented in the Mahanarayana Upanishad. The Head of the Gayatri OM Bhuh!- the physical realm or earth, realm of being or food OM Bhuvah! - the vital plane or atmosphere, realm of becoming or breath OM Suvah! - the mental plane, space or heaven, realm of illumination OM Mahah! - the sphere of cosmic mind, realm of Dharma OM Janah! - the realm of creation or bliss OM Tapah! - the realm of consciousness-force OM Satyam! - the realm of absolute truth The Body of the Mantra OM Tat - That Savitur - Of Savitar, the solar Creator Varenyam - Supreme Bhargo - Effulgence Devasya - Of the God Dhimahi - We meditate Dhiyo - Intelligences, minds Yo - Who Nah - Our Prachodayat - May direct "We meditate upon the supreme effulgence of the Divine Solar Creator that he may direct our minds." The Tail of the Gayatri OM Apo - the Cosmic Waters Jyoti - the Cosmic Light Rasomritam - the Immortal Essence Brahma - the Absolute Bhur - the physical Bhuvas - the atmospheric Suvar - the realm of space OM - the four higher realms "OM, the waters, the light, the immortal essence, Brahman, earth, atmosphere, heaven, OM." The Gayatri mantra (Rig Veda III.62.10) is perhaps the greatest Vedic mantric chant. It was first cognized by the Rishi Vishwamitra, who himself is a form of the Sun that is the friend (Mitra) of all (Vishwa). Rishi Vishwamitra is the embodiment of tapas or ascetic force and his mantra carries that power of light, energy and transformation. Through it one can be born again (dwija) or twice born in truth, in the heavenly stream of Divine wisdom. The mantra is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset. At dawn it is called Gayatri, the youthful form of the Goddess, consort of Lord Brahma, the creator. It is called Savitri, the mature form, at noon, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is called Sarasvati, the elderly form, at sunset, the consort of Lord Vishnu. The Supreme Self, Paramatman, or Savitar, is the conscious being within the cosmic sun or Light of lights. The mantra is his creative force, the Divine Word. Savitar is the master of all transformations and the director of all higher evolution. He is the Self of Brahman, the pure being of the Absolute. Harnessing the Power of the Inner Sun This mantra releases the supreme solar power, the power of the inner sun of Self-realization and cosmic creation. Those wishing to bring about a new creation or new dawn for humanity of this dark age, should chant this mantra. Those wishing to transcend this world of Samsara can also use the mantra as a stairway to the infinite. This mantra also grants intelligence, creative vision and healing powers. Used with the chants to the seven worlds it unfolds all the secrets of the universe outwardly and inwardly. The Gayatri mantra is central to Yoga, Vedanta, Ayurveda and Vedic astrology. For Yoga it sets in motion the Divine will toward transformation, stimulating the Kundalini force. For Vedanta it grants Self-knowledge, knowledge of the solar Self. For Ayurveda it gives the power of the cosmic prana that is born of the sun. For Jyotish it gives knowledge of the movements of the heavenly bodies ruled by the cosmic sun. Note: the exact pronunciation and intonation of the mantra requires personal instruction. This mantra is not something to be merely toyed with but requires entering into the stream of transmission of Vedic knowledge. Love baba Sponsor To send an email to: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Thank you so much for this Babaji :-) Didn't think it was possible that I could love Devi even more than I do ..but it is happening ..the words of the Bhagavatam Just fill my heart and she sweeps me away to go dancing in Lord Shiva's arms :-) Thank you also for answering a question..was hoping there was a transliteration or a Devanagari Version..because there are some parts of the text I would just love to sing and sing and sing :-) In the Nectar of Her Bliss, Kanti Om Hrim Shrim Chandikayei Namaha In a message dated 3/8/2003 2:05:35 PM Central Standard Time, baba108 writes: > Namaste > > the wealth of the Devi Bhagavatam is beyond words. I have own it and > a sanskrit text of it. May you drive deep into this scripture and > live forever in bliss > > Love baba > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Namaste It is yet to be published - Love baba , "thestar777" <thestar777> wrote: > Which book has Dr. Frawley written this in? > > Ryan- > > > , "Sri Janaardana > Kalianandaswami" <baba108@h...> wrote: > > The Mantric Approach of the Vedas > > By Vamadeva (David Frawley) > > > > The Vedas are mantric teachings. They consist of various mantric > > chants or hymns cognized by different seers or Rishis from the > > Cosmic Mind. They set forth Dharma or natural law, which is mantra > > in manifestation. As such the Vedas are impersonal and eternal, > just > > as cosmic law cannot vary. This same mantric knowledge gives rise > to > > different sciences (vidyas) according to the angle of vision with > > which we approach it. Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Yoga, and Vedanta > > all arise from it and represent different ways of looking through > it. > > > > The Vedic language is based upon an earlier more primordial > language > > of seed (bija) mantras. These are single syllable sounds or roots > > like OM that have multiple meanings and indications depending upon > > their intonation and the intention with which they are used. Out of > > the bija or root language arises the language of the Vedic texts, > > which is already differentiated, though not fully, into nouns and > > verbs. These bijas are explained more in Tantra, which in its true > > sense (apart from current popular distortions) is also a science of > > the Divine Word. > > > > To introduce the reader to the Vedic mantric approach we will > > introduce a few important bija mantras and then the main Vedic > > chant, the Gayatri mantra, of twenty four syllables. This will also > > help the reader understand the vision behind the American Institute > > of Vedic Studies, why it takes the name Vedic studies, and why it > > combines various Vedic disciplines. It is all a manifestation of > the > > mantra. It is that mantric knowledge that we are directing our > > students toward, not to any mere book learning, nor reliance on the > > word of another. That inner mantra of the heart which comprehends > > all is the goal of our work. > > > > Five Main Bija Mantras > > > > OM > > > > OM is the most important of all mantras. All mantras generally > begin > > and often also end with OM. However, there is much confusion about > > OM. OM is the mantra of assent. It means yes and affirms and > > energizes whatever we say after it. That is why all mantras begin > > with OM. OM is also the mantra of ascent and causes our energy to > > rise upward into the infinite. OM is expansive and increases the > > fire, air and ether elements, particularly ether. It also gives > > strength, protection and grace. It connects us with the guidance > > power of the inner Guru. > > > > The Four Great Goddess Mantras > > > > There are four great Goddess mantras that govern the prime forms of > > energy as magnetic force, electrical force, heat, and delight. This > > is a Tantric teaching that reflects the Vedic Word and the four > main > > Vedic deities. > > > > HRIM > > > > HRIM (pronounced Hreem) is the prime mantra of the Great Goddess > and > > ruler of the worlds and holds all her creative and healing powers. > > HRIM governs over the cosmic magnetic energy and the power of the > > soul and causal body. It awakens us at a soul or heart level, > > connecting us to Divine forces of love and attraction. HRIM is the > > mantra of the Divine Maya that destroys the worldly maya. It has a > > solar quality to it but more of a dawn-like effect. It is charming > > and alluring, yet purifying . Through it we can control the > illusion > > power of our own minds. > > > > In Vedic terms HRIM is a mantra of the Sun, particularly in terms > of > > illumination. It increases our aspiration and receptivity to Divine > > light, wisdom and truth. It opens the lotus of the heart to the > > inner Sun of consciousness. It is a mantra of the region of heaven > > or the consciousness space in which all the worlds exist. > > > > KRIM > > > > KRIM (pronounced Kreem) is the great mantra of Kali, the Goddess of > > energy and transformation. It governs over prana as lightning or > > electrical energy. KRIM grants all spiritual faculties and powers — > > from the arousing of kundalini to opening the third eye. It has a > > special power relative to the lower chakras, which it can both > > stimulate and transform. It helps awaken and purify the subtle > body. > > As a mantra of work and transformation KRIM is the mantra of Kriya > > Yoga, the Yoga of practice. It is the main mantra of the Yoga > > Shakti. As it is a strong mantra it should be used with care. > > > > KRIM is a mantra of Indra, the supreme deity of the Vedas, the > > Divine as the cosmic lord and enlightenment force. KRIM is the > > thunderbolt or vajra that destroys the serpent of the ignorance and > > releases the light of absolute truth. It represents the force of > the > > atmosphere (Atmic sphere) and carries the supreme life force. > > > > HUM > > > > HUM (pronounced Hoom) is a mantra of the inner fire or thermogenic > > force. It both calls the divine down into us and offers our soul > > upward to the Divine for transformation in the sacred fire of > > awareness. It is a Shiva mantra but also a mantra of Chandi, the > > fierce form of Kali. It is used to destroy negativity and creates > > great passion and vitality. As a powerful mantra it should also be > > used carefully. Yet it can be used in a more gentle manner to > invoke > > divine grace and protection. Through it we can offer ourselves or > > our afflictions into the Divine for purification and transformation. > > > > HUM is a Vedic mantra of Agni or fire. It is the mantra used to > make > > offerings into the sacred fire. It also is used to call or invoke > > the fire and to make it flame up more brilliantly. It represents > the > > soul hidden the body, the Divine immanent in the world. It governs > > the earth and the material sphere in general. > > > > SHRIM > > > > SHRIM (pronounced Shreem) is a mantra of love, devotion and beauty, > > relating to Lakshmi, the Goddess of Beauty and divine grace. Yet > > SHRIM works at a deeper level than merely to give us the good > things > > of life, including health. It takes us to the heart and gives faith > > and steadiness to our emotional nature. SHRIM allows us to > surrender > > to, take refuge in, or be immersed in whatever we offer the mantra > > to. It is the mantra of beauty and delight and has a pleasing lunar > > quality. It also relates to the head and can be used to flood the > > senses with divine beauty and delight. It promotes health and aids > > in fertility and rejuvenation. > > > > In Vedic terms SHRIM is a Soma mantra. It gives love, joy, bliss, > > beauty and delight. It has the light of the Moon and governs the > > mind and the realm between the atmosphere and heaven. It purifies > > and integrates the various aspects of our nature and renders them > > into ambrosia. > > > > These four mantras can be used together with OM: > > > > OM HRIM KRIM HUM SHRIM! > > > > This brings about an integral development of body, mind and soul in > > harmony with the Divine or inner Self. > > > > The Gayatri Mantra, the Essence of the Vedas > > > > This great mantra consists of three parts. The first is the chants > > to the seven worlds. The second is the mantra proper of twenty- four > > syllables. The third is a summary of the mantra's energies. The > > following is a brief explanation of the mantra as presented in the > > Mahanarayana Upanishad. > > > > The Head of the Gayatri > > > > OM Bhuh!- the physical realm or earth, realm of being or food > > OM Bhuvah! - the vital plane or atmosphere, realm of becoming or > > breath > > OM Suvah! - the mental plane, space or heaven, realm of illumination > > OM Mahah! - the sphere of cosmic mind, realm of Dharma > > OM Janah! - the realm of creation or bliss > > OM Tapah! - the realm of consciousness-force > > OM Satyam! - the realm of absolute truth > > > > The Body of the Mantra > > > > OM > > Tat - That > > Savitur - Of Savitar, the solar Creator > > Varenyam - Supreme > > Bhargo - Effulgence > > Devasya - Of the God > > Dhimahi - We meditate > > Dhiyo - Intelligences, minds > > Yo - Who > > Nah - Our > > Prachodayat - May direct > > > > "We meditate upon the supreme effulgence of the Divine Solar > Creator > > that he may direct our minds." > > > > The Tail of the Gayatri > > > > OM > > Apo - the Cosmic Waters > > Jyoti - the Cosmic Light > > Rasomritam - the Immortal Essence > > Brahma - the Absolute > > Bhur - the physical > > Bhuvas - the atmospheric > > Suvar - the realm of space > > OM - the four higher realms > > > > "OM, the waters, the light, the immortal essence, Brahman, earth, > > atmosphere, heaven, OM." > > > > The Gayatri mantra (Rig Veda III.62.10) is perhaps the greatest > > Vedic mantric chant. It was first cognized by the Rishi > Vishwamitra, > > who himself is a form of the Sun that is the friend (Mitra) of all > > (Vishwa). Rishi Vishwamitra is the embodiment of tapas or ascetic > > force and his mantra carries that power of light, energy and > > transformation. Through it one can be born again (dwija) or twice > > born in truth, in the heavenly stream of Divine wisdom. > > > > The mantra is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset. At dawn it is > > called Gayatri, the youthful form of the Goddess, consort of Lord > > Brahma, the creator. It is called Savitri, the mature form, at > noon, > > the consort of Lord Shiva. It is called Sarasvati, the elderly > form, > > at sunset, the consort of Lord Vishnu. > > > > The Supreme Self, Paramatman, or Savitar, is the conscious being > > within the cosmic sun or Light of lights. The mantra is his > creative > > force, the Divine Word. Savitar is the master of all > transformations > > and the director of all higher evolution. He is the Self of > Brahman, > > the pure being of the Absolute. > > > > Harnessing the Power of the Inner Sun > > > > This mantra releases the supreme solar power, the power of the > inner > > sun of Self-realization and cosmic creation. Those wishing to bring > > about a new creation or new dawn for humanity of this dark age, > > should chant this mantra. Those wishing to transcend this world of > > Samsara can also use the mantra as a stairway to the infinite. This > > mantra also grants intelligence, creative vision and healing powers. > > > > Used with the chants to the seven worlds it unfolds all the secrets > > of the universe outwardly and inwardly. > > > > The Gayatri mantra is central to Yoga, Vedanta, Ayurveda and Vedic > > astrology. For Yoga it sets in motion the Divine will toward > > transformation, stimulating the Kundalini force. For Vedanta it > > grants Self-knowledge, knowledge of the solar Self. For Ayurveda it > > gives the power of the cosmic prana that is born of the sun. For > > Jyotish it gives knowledge of the movements of the heavenly bodies > > ruled by the cosmic sun. > > > > Note: the exact pronunciation and intonation of the mantra requires > > personal instruction. This mantra is not something to be merely > > toyed with but requires entering into the stream of transmission of > > Vedic knowledge. > > > > Love baba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Namaste the wealth of the Devi Bhagavatam is beyond words. I have own it and a sanskrit text of it. May you drive deep into this scripture and live forever in bliss Love baba , thunderheals@a... wrote: > Dear Blessed Babaji: > > Thank you ever so much for this :-) > Is very timely information for me :-) > Funny, the reference to the powers of a mantra also includes the intent of > the chanter. > > Intention is so much a part of Reiki that we have been talking about today. > > I am seeing how a specific group of a mantras, The Balaatibala Mantropanishat > has the same effect on body and subtle energy field in a healing manner > similar to Reiki. > > Its so exciting..we have so much to learn and experience :-) > > Received copy of Srimad Devi Bhagavatam from Neetaji and have just been going > into swoons as the Devi speaks to me in those pages :-) > > Hrim Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Varadaatmike ! > Kanti > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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