Mantras

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Chris just asked me to post a few of the mantras I have been using.

Theoretically you are supposed to get your mantra from a guru, but I

get them from books and websites and still find them pretty amazing.

(IMHO, the guru stuff is just a way of perpetuating a power structure

and control over other people). Mantras are pretty amazing for what

they do in terms of energy. A lot of folks repeat them out loud; the

traditional number of repetitions is 108 times--a Hindu rosary might

help--but nothing is carved in stone. I prefer to repeat them

mentally, mostly without the rosary. I find that they generate a lot

of light and energy, and some seem to expand my aura a LOT in all

directions, especially upward. My hunch is that they do something to

the pineal gland and the crown, but that's my theory and I cannot

prove anything.

 

Here are a few (all of them from Hinduism):

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1) Aum gum Ganapataye namah

This Mantra helps remove obstacles. 'Aum' and'Gum' (rhymes with

'sun') is a seed mantra.

Visualize: A lot of greenery (Trees, plants etc), Lord Ganpati, A

havan where you may give your offerings.

2) Aum shreem Laxmi dhanam dehi dehi shreem Aum

This Mantra grants wealth and prosperity. 'Aum' and 'Shreem' are seed

mantras.

Visualize: Goddess Laxmi on a pink lotus, showering us with light,

golden flowers and coins. We offer pink or white flowers.

3) Aum Aim Saraswateyi Namah

This Mantra helps studies, knowledge. Aum Eim are seed mantras.

Visualize: White clad Saraswati on a blue ocean. Offer white and

yellow flowers.

4) Aum Dum (pronounce 'u' as in put) Durgayei namah.

'Aum' and 'Dum' are seed mantras. This mantra protects, encourages,

gives confidence, removes anxiety.

Visualize: Mother Durga clad in red, with a trishul in her hand. Offer

red flowers into the fire.

5) Aum Suryaaya Namah

This Mantra protects, grants courage and confidence. The Gayatri and

the above Mantra are invocations to the Sun God. While the Gayatri is

more for the mind, this one is more for the well-being of the body.

Visualize a bright Sun (not rising) A yellow lake reflecting sunlight.

Color: Golden yellow. Feel the rays of the sun falling on you. But

let the rays not be hot but comfortable. Offering: Water and golden

yellow flowers. Drink more water when you chant the sun mantras.

6) Aum Hreem Sarva Manokaamna Siddhim Hreem Aum

This Mantra fulfills all desires. Aum and Hreem are seed Mantras

Though the above Mantra does not invoke any Devi ( Mother, Laxmi,

Durga, Saraswati…) Hreem is a Devi seed Mantra.

Visualize any Devi that you have faith in. Maybe Laxmi on a pink

lotus. Offer any colored flower. Visualize a place full of the things

that you desire, in all the colors of the rainbow.

 

GLOSSARY (Pronunciation)

A Like in `but,' Aa Like in `Far,' Ai Like in 'hair,' Ey Like in

Whey, I Like in `Pin'

 

Oo Like in `Shoot'

 

Oon `n' has got a nasal sound.

 

U Like in `Put'

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Have fun,

 

Sel