Dear Seeker,
The power of Mantra and a musical recitation of Sanskrit sounds to invoke specific energies has been studied and experienced through the ages of time. Many Sanskrit recitations and Mantras have their origin in the Vedas that are considered eternal and not attributed to any one person’s authorship. For this reason, the texts are called ‘Apaurusheya‘ – ‘not of a person’, and were cognized by Rishis and Rishikas, ancient seers who were like mediums to recieve these implulses of knowledge from the unbounded field of cosmic intelligence.
The ability of sound to carry a memory of the ‘Source’ is the reason why a Mantra is meant to be repeated many times. It is through repetition that the value held within the sound is re-‘cognized’ by the individual and its qualities brought to outer manifestation.
Recently, we witnessed the Full Moon in Scorpio, a zodiacal sign of great mystery. It is a part of the zodiac where still waters run very deep, and the potential to connect with inner, often hidden, motivations is stronger than it would be at other times.
What qualities we bring forth depends on how we choose to sustain these inner waters of the subconscious. Do we constantly feed it impulses of disempowerment and helplessness, or do we nourish it with thoughts and activities that enrich the Self? Times like these are an opportunity to carefully and constructively direct the raging potential of Scorpio – one that can bring great transformation as well as great destruction.
The practice of japa or repetition of the name as Mantra is a powerful and constructive tool in this search for an anchor during times of change.
I’d like to share with you the words to a beautiful Shanti Mantra – a recitation for peace, from the Vedic texts. I encourage you to take some time during your day to vocalize a prayer for peace and well-being.
OM
Sarveshaam Svastir Bhavatu |
Sarveshaam Shaantir Bhavatu |
Sarveshaam Puurnam Bhavatu |
Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu ||
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantihi
Meaning:
OM (The Primordial Sound)
“May there be wellness among all beings,
May there be peace in all beings,
May there be fulfillment within all beings,
May there be auspiciousness for all beings.”
OM Peace! Peace! Peace!
With Love and Peace,
Sai Ganesh Nagpal
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