Hare Krishna

"Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare"

'Hare Krishna' is the mantra which is known to maximum number of western seekers thanks to the commendable work done by His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad (founder of ISKON - International Society for Krishna Consciousness www.iskcon.com in spreading its awareness world wide. George Harrison, the popular singer of world famous Beatles group also devoted his entire life in spreading the awareness about this mantra.

"A mantra is mystical energy encased in a sound structure and each mantra contains within its vibrations a certain power. But of all mantras, the maha-mantra (the Hare Krishna mantra) has been prescribed as the easiest and surest way for attaining God Realization in this present age."
George Harrison (1943-2001),
in his autobiography :'I, me and Mine'


This mantra is known as the Maha-mantra of Kailyug (the supreme mantra of Kaliyug - the present era of machine where truth and righteousness are at their lowest level. ) It has been said that by repeating this mantra with faith and devotion, one can attain salvation and peace of mind.



" harer nama harer nama harer namaiva kevalam
kalau nasty eva nasti eva nasti eva gatir anyatha"

- A Sanskrit verse from Brhan-naradiya Purana which means

"In this age of Kali, there is no alternative, there is no alternative, there is no alternative for spiritual progress other than the chanting of the holy name, the chanting of the holy name, the chanting of the holy name of the Lord."

The meaning of Hare Krishna Mantra

This mantra is made up of only three words : 'Hare', Krishna and 'Rama'. 'Krishna' and 'Rama' are the name of Lord Vishnu - one of the mythological God in the trinity of Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. It is said that in every yug (era) Vishnu takes incarnation on earth to establish the law of truth and righteousness.

Ram is the name of the incarnation of Vishnu in the Treta yug ( you must have heard the famous story of Ramayana - the popular Indian epic. Rama is the hero of that epic. You can learn more about Ramayana here.

Krishna is the name of the incarnation of Vishnu in the 'Dwaper yug'. He is the central character in the Mahabharata (pronounced approximately as Ma-haa-BHAAR-a-ta ) -the another popular epic of India (which incidentally is the longest epic of the world). Krishna is the most popular God of Hindu religion. The Bhagawad Gita - the highly spiritual and mesmerizing conversation between Krishna and Arjuna( one of the bravest and famous character of Mahabharata ) on the battle ground of Kurukshetra is one of the most popular and respected religious books of World.
[ you can learn about Mahabharata here and about Bhagawad Gita here]

Both these words 'Rama' and 'Krishna' have become powerful and effective for the simple reason that for thousand of years millions of Hindus have been praying to God by chanting these two names. The faith, devotion and a pure spiritual feeling with which these two names have been chanted by all these devotees for so many years have made these words electrifying- charged with energy. Just repeating these names can take anyone into meditation quickly.

The word Hare has come from 'Haran' which means to take way or to end. So when one says hare Krishna, he requests the God (the supreme consciousness) to take away his sorrows , his shortcomings, his failures and pains. This Hare Krishna Mantra is actually a little prayer to God for taking away all the sorrows, pains and shortcomings of the chanter and provide him bliss and joy.

"Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare"

Whenever you chant this mantra, always keep its meaning in mind. Chant this mantra with devotion and faith . While repeating his mantra request the God almighty to take away all your sorrows, pains and failures and give you joy and bliss.

It is the experience of many that when one repeat this mantra with full faith and with full awareness of its meaning, his/her whole being gets filled with Krishna Consciousness ( which is a name given to the feeling of bliss and joy one gets in repeating this mantra.)

This mantra is a very easy mantra. You can chant it anytime, anywhere. Give at least 15 minutes per day for this mantra repetition. Sit quietly in a comfortable position. Then either chant it silently or loudly. Repeat it with full awareness of its meaning which is " O lord, take away all my sorrows, pains and shortcomings and give me bliss and joy".

This mantra is a simple and effective meditation technique. Slowly you will start enjoying it as its repetition will give you a sense of calm and bliss.

Navratri

'Nav' means 'nine' and 'ratri' means 'night'. Thus, 'Navratri' means 'nine nights'. There are many legends attached to the conception of Navratri like all Indian festivals. All of them are related to Goddess Shakti (Hindu Mother Goddess) and her various forms. It is one of the most celebrated festivals of Hindu calendar, it holds special significance for Gujratis and Bengalis and one can see it in the zeal and fervor of the people with which they indulge in the festive activities of the season. Dandiya and Garba Rass are the highlights of the festival in Gujarat, while farmer sow seeds and thank the Goddess for her blessings and pray for better yield. In older times, Navratri was associated with the fertility of Mother Earth who feed us as her children.

The first three days of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Durga (Warrior Goddess) dressed in red and mounted on a lion. Her various incarnations - Kumari, Parvati and Kali - are worshipped during these days. They represent the three different classes of womanhood that include the child, the young girl and the mature woman. Next three days are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity), dressed in gold and mounted on an owl and finally, last three are dedicated to Goddess Saraswati (Goddess Of Knowledge), dressed in milky white and mounted on a pure white swan. Sweetmeats are prepared for the celebrations. Children and adults dress up in new bright-colored dresses for the night performances.

In some communities, people undergo rigorous fasts during this season that lasts for the nine days of Navratri. The festival culminates on Mahanavami. On this day, Kanya Puja is performed. Nine young girls representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. Their feet are washed as a mark of respect for the Goddess and then they are offered new clothes as gifts by the worshiper. This ritual is performed in most parts of the country. With commercialization, the festival has moved on to be a social festival rather than merely a religious one. However, nothing dampens the spirit of the devout followers of Goddess Durga, as they sing devotional songs and indulge in the celebrations of Navratri, year by year.

Om Namah Shivaya

Om Namah Shivaya is known as the great redeeming mantra also known as five-syllable mantra

The meaning :

It means "I bow to Shiva." Shiva is the supreme reality, the inner Self. It is the name given to consciousness that dwells in all. Shiva is the name of your true identity- your self.

According to Hindu mythology there are three Gods who run this creation. The Brahma - who creates the universe, the Vishnu - who preserves the Universe and the Shiva- who in the end destroys the universe. Among the three deities, Shiva, though considered as destroyer, also symbolize the - the inner self which remains intact even after everything ends.

In this mantra the chanter (one who repeats the mantra) bow to Shiva- his true self.

Om Namah Shivay is a very powerful mantra. It has been said about this mantra that if this mantra vibrates continually in your heart, then you have no need to perform austerities, to meditate, or to practise yoga. To repeat this mantra you need no rituals or ceremonies, nor must you repeat it at an auspicious time or in a particular place." This mantra is free of all restrictions. It can be repeated by anyone, young or old, rich or poor and no matter what state a person is in, it will purify him.

How to repeat 'Om Namah Shivay'

Sit in a comfortable and peaceful place and position. Start repeating the mantra in your mind or loudly with the same speed as you talk:

Om Namah Shivay (Aum Num-ha Shi-why)

( To repeat any mantra as already mentioned in General Rules : one should repeat it with full awareness of its meaning. )

Repeat 'Om Namah Shivay', with the feeling that you are bowing to Shiva - your true inner self. Repeat this mantra with respect. The inner self is the form of God in you. So as you say ' Om Namah Shivay' i.e. "I bow to Shiva'; you are actually bowing to God - The great almighty. The repetition of the name of God is equivalent to be merged in his very being. When you repeat God's name in your mouth, in one way, you experience the God itself. Just repeat this mantra with faith and it's powerful phonetic vibrations will start doing miracle for you.

शांति

मंत्र (संस्कृत मनुष्य - मन - और Tra - लीवर) एक धार्मिक अक्षर या संस्कृत में आम तौर पर कविता है. मंत्र हिंदू धर्म में हुआ, लेकिन यह भी बौद्ध धर्म और जैन धर्म में किया जाता है. कुछ स्कूलों के लिए, विशेष रूप से तकनीकी आधार पर, किसी भी मंत्र ध्वनि, अक्षर, शब्द, वाक्यांश या पाठ कि एक विशेष शक्ति रखता हो सकता है. हालांकि, यह जरूरी है कि एक मृत भाषा है, जो में अर्थ और pronunciations क्योंकि भाषा के विकास के क्षेत्रीयता के कटाव पीड़ित नहीं है की सदस्यता. वहाँ मंत्रों के लिए एकाग्रता और ध्यान की सुविधा है, मंत्र energize, करने के लिए सो या जाग चक्रों या चैनल ऊर्जा विकसित करने के लिए गिर कंपन में आदेश उन्हें छुटकारा पाने के लिए. इंजन आपरेशन पिछले कुछ वर्षों में पश्चिम पूर्व की कौन आया समझाने क्यों मंत्र वांछित प्रभाव पैदा करने की कोशिश की. यह जरूरी बात शब्द का अर्थ पता नहीं है. कुछ पश्चिमी मनोवैज्ञानिकों का तर्क है कि मंत्र ध्वनि एक ऊर्जा है कि अन्य ऊर्जा जो गाती शामिल रहता है. जो कुछ भी सही उच्चारण: एक ही मंत्र है विभिन्न देशों में बहुत अलग तरीके में बोले, और हमेशा की उम्मीद प्रभाव का निर्माण किया. एक और स्पष्टीकरण है वही mudras के प्रयोजन के लिए प्रयोग किया है: एक तो कई सदियों से है कि ऊर्जा का एक प्रकार का रास्ता बनाया के लिए कई लोगों ने दोहराया भाव - यह akasha के चिह्न, या में बेहोश सामूहिक - जो जल्दी से व्यक्ति की मानसिकता के बाद फोन है इसे क्रियान्वित. कुछ आम मंत्र: ओम Namah Shivaya (shivaísta); ओम मणि padme हम (संस्कृत); ओम धड़ा ऊपरी soha tutarı तिब्बती (), वियतनाम myoho renge kyo (Saddharma-संस्कृत में सूत्र pundarika) हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे हरे राम हरे राम राम हरे हरे (संस्कृत). महा मंत्र ट्रान्सेंडैंटल कंपन हरे कृष्ण महा मंत्र के कोने द्वारा गठित की अनुमति देता सामग्री निकायों, सबसे सघन सबसे सूक्ष्म और के अपने मूल राज्य के लिए चेतना बहाल सीआईटी आनंद - अनंत काल, ज्ञान और आनंद बैठा के क्रमिक शुद्धि. Kalishantarana उपनिषद, बुद्धिमानी से सलाह देता है हमें गाने के लिए: Naradah Punan prapaccha सा tannama kimito Hovac hiranyagarbah: हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे isti namnam kalikalmasanasanam annatah parataropayah sarvavedesu drisyate sodasakalavritasya jivasyavaranaviasanam tatah prakasate परम-ब्रह्मा meghapaye raviasmimandaliveti sodashkam पहले हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे और फिर आता है, हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे. योग और अन्य Darshanas में Sanatana धर्म और उसके (योग में मुख्य Darshanas में कहा Japa योग या मंत्र योग), मंत्र दो कारणों के लिए विशेष महत्व है, पहले है, क्योंकि यह Angas, भागों या भजन के दृश्यों किताबें है पवित्र वेद (या के derivations उपनिषदों के रूप में भी) के लिए अधिकृत है, और इसलिए भी क्योंकि यह Rishis या संतों, या भगवान की Lilas की वजह से सीधे तय शब्दों के रूप में मैनुअल (उसे या उसके दूतों द्वारा सीधे आदेश), और दूसरा, क्योंकि यह अपने आप में नामा या सुप्रीम यहोवा या ब्रह्म के नाम का अवतार है, लिखित रूप में और जोर से व्यक्त. मंत्र इतना ही गुरु या आध्यात्मिक मास्टर के सीमित प्राधिकरण के तहत जारी की जानी चाहिए, जिस तरह के अनुसार है कि इस गाइड. सबसे अधिक बार, मंत्र Japa, या पुनरावृत्ति दर के रूप में व्यक्त, 108 खातों के साथ एक बैग का उपयोग कर रहे हैं. इस प्रक्रिया को तीन स्तर हैं, अर्थात्, फुसफुसाए, गाया या मानसिक रूप से हो सकता है. और अधिक 'की एकाग्रता Sadhaka' प्रैक्टिशनर (विकास), अधिक से अधिक अपने को मानसिक या Manasika के रूप में mantralisation-मंत्र की क्षमता. वहाँ एक प्रक्रिया Ajapa नाम japa, जो साँस लेने या प्राणायाम के रूप में कुछ मंत्रों की पुनरावृत्ति है. छात्र अपने गुरु, संप्रदाय या आध्यात्मिक परिवार के लिए है वह उचित सम्मान या आध्यात्मिक श्रद्धा है चाहिए, और लगता है कि नामा नाम () और (फार्म) रूपा खुद भगवान से अलग नहीं हैं. इसलिए, एक आवेदक मंत्र के बिना नहीं गा अपने आध्यात्मिक गुरु की अनुमति चाहिए, क्योंकि यह किसी भी अभ्यास से मार्गदर्शन के बिना एक हानिकारक है अभ्यास करना चाहिए. तो गुरु की परंपरा साधु और Sastra शास्त्र में स्नातकोत्तर की (ज्ञान कहते हैं). हरि ओम बुनना शनि (Japa-योगा, स्वामी शिवानंद - स्वामी सरस्वती Krsnapriyananda)

Piece

Mantra (Sanskrit Man - mind - and Tra - lever) is a religious syllable or poem usually in Sanskrit. Mantras originated in Hinduism, but are also used in Buddhism and Jainism.

For some schools, specifically the technical basis, mantra can be any sound, syllable, word, phrase or text that holds a specific power. However, it is essential that membership of a dead language, in which the meanings and pronunciations do not suffer the erosion of regionalism because of the evolution of language. There are mantras to facilitate concentration and meditation, mantras to energize, to fall asleep or wake to develop chakras or energy channels vibrate in order to relieve them.

Engine operation

Over the years, Westerners who came to the east tried to explain why the mantras produce the desired effects. It is not necessary to know the meaning of the words spoken.

Some Western psychologists argue that the mantra has a sound energy that moves involving other energy who sings. Whatever the correct pronunciation: is the same mantra chanted in very different ways in different countries, and always producing the expected effects.

Another explanation is the same used for the purpose of mudras: a gesture repeated by many people for so many centuries that created a kind of energy path - call it the mark of akasha, or in the collective unconscious - which is quickly followed by the psyche of the person executing it.

Some common mantra: Om Namah Shivaya (shivaísta); Om mani padme hum (Sanskrit);
Om tare ture soha tutarı (Tibetan), Nam myoho renge kyo (Saddharma-pundarika Sutra in Sanskrit)

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna
Hare Hare
Hare Rama
Hare Rama
Rama Rama
Hare Hare (Sanskrit).

The Maha Mantra

The transcendental vibration set up by the corner of Hare Krishna Maha Mantra allows the gradual purification of material bodies, the most dense to most subtle and restore consciousness to its original state of sat cit ananda - eternity, knowledge and bliss.

The Kalishantarana Upanishads, wisely advises us to sing:
Naradah Punan prapaccha tannama kimito sa Hovac hiranyagarbah:
hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare
isti sodashkam namnam kalikalmasanasanam annatah parataropayah sarvavedesu drisyate sodasakalavritasya jivasyavaranaviasanam tatah prakasate param-brahma meghapaye raviasmimandaliveti

First comes Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare and then, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.

In Yoga and other Darshanas

In Sanatana Dharma and its main Darshanas (in Yoga is called Japa Yoga or Mantra Yoga), the mantra has particular importance for two reasons, first, because it is the Angas, parts or sequences of hymns books sacred (Vedas or derivations of authorized Same as the Upanishads), and also because this manual in the form of words dictated directly by the Rishis or sages, or due to Lilas of the Lord (dictated directly by him or his emissaries), and second, because it is the personification of the Nama or name of the Supreme Lord or Brahman in himself, in written form and articulated loudly.

Mantras should be issued so only under the limited authorization of Guru or Spiritual Master, according to the way that this guide. Most often, the Mantras are articulated in the form of Japa, or repetition rate, using a bag with 108 accounts. This process can be on three levels, namely, whispered, sung or mentally. The more developed the concentration of 'Sadhaka' (practitioner), the greater its ability to mantralização as mental or Manasika-Mantra.

There is a process called Ajapa-japa, which is the repetition of certain mantras as breathing or Pranayama. The student should have the proper reverence or spiritual reverence to his Guru, the Sampradaya or spiritual family of which he belongs, and never think that Nama (name) and Rupa (form) are distinct from the Lord Himself. Therefore, an applicant should not sing without the Mantras should allow its spiritual master, because it is a harmful practice without guidance than any practice.

So says the tradition of Guru-Sadhu and Sastra (the wisdom of the masters in the Scriptures).

Hari Om Tat Sat

(Japa-Yoga, Swami Sivananda - Swami Saraswati Krsnapriyananda)

Paz

Mantra (do sânscrito Man - mente - e Tra - alavanca) é uma sílaba ou poema religioso normalmente em sânscrito. Os mantras se originaram do hinduísmo, mas são utilizados também no budismo e jainismo.

Para algumas escolas, especificamente as de fundamentação técnica, mantra pode ser qualquer som, sílaba, palavra, frase ou texto que detenha um poder específico. Porém, é fundamental que pertença a uma língua morta, na qual os significados e as pronúncias não sofram a erosão dos regionalismos por causa da evolução da língua. Existem mantras para facilitar a concentração e meditação, mantras para energizar, para adormecer ou despertar, para desenvolver chakras ou vibrar canais energéticos a fim de desobstruí-los.

Mecanismo de funcionamento

Ao longo dos anos, os ocidentais que chegaram ao oriente tentaram explicar porque os mantras produzem os efeitos esperados. Não é necessário saber o significado das palavras ditas.

Alguns psicólogos ocidentais defendem que o mantra possui uma energia sonora que movimenta outras energias que envolvem quem o entoa. Não importa a correção da pronúncia: encontra-se o mesmo mantra entoado de forma muito diferente em países diversos, e sempre produzindo os efeitos esperados.

Outra explicação seria a mesma usada para o efeito dos mudras: um gesto repetido por tantas pessoas durante tantos séculos que criou um tipo de caminho energético - que podemos chamar de marca no akasha, ou no inconsciente coletivo - que é rapidamente seguido pela psique da pessoa que o executa.

Alguns mantras comuns: Om namah Shivaya (shivaísta); Om mani padme hum (sânscrito);
Om tare tütare ture soha (tibetano); Nam myoho rengue kyo (Saddharma-pundarika Sutra em sânscrito)

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna

Krishna Krishna

Hare Hare

Hare Rama

Hare Rama

Rama Rama

Hare Hare (sânscrito).

O Maha Mantra

A vibração transcendental estabelecida pelo canto do Maha Mantra Hare Krishna permite a purificação gradual dos corpos materiais, do mais denso ao mais sutil, e restabelece a consciência no seu estado original de sat cit ananda - eternidade, conhecimento e bem-aventurança.

O Kalishantarana Upanishads, recomenda de forma acertada que cantemos:
Naradah punan prapaccha tannama kimiti sa hovaca hiranyagarbah:
hare krsna hare krsna krsna krsna hare hare hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare
isti sodashkam namnam kalikalmasanasanam annatah parataropayah sarvavedesu drisyate sodasakalavritasya jivasyavaranaviasanam tatah prakasate param-brahma meghapaye raviasmimandaliveti

Primeiramente vem Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare e depois, hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare.

No Yoga e outros Darshanas

No Sanatana Dharma e nos seus principais Darshanas, (no Yoga chama-se Japa-Yoga ou Mantra-Yoga), o Mantra exerce importância singular por dois grandes motivos, primeiramente, por tratar-se de Angas, partes ou seqüências dos hinos dos livros sagrados (Vedas ou derivações autorizadas dos Mesmos, como os Upanishads), e também por se tratar de instruções na forma de palavras ditadas diretamente pelos Rishis ou sábios, ou devido aos Lilas do Senhor (ditados diretamente por Ele ou por seus emissários) e, em segundo, por tratar-se da personificação do Nome ou Nama do Senhor Supremo ou Brahman em Si mesmo, na forma escrita e articulada sonoramente.

Os Mantras devem tão somente ser emitidos sob a restrita autorização do Guru ou Mestre Espiritual, de acordo com a forma que Este orientar. No mais das vezes, os Mantras são articulados na forma de Japa, ou repetição curta, com o uso de um Mala com 108 contas. Este processo pode ser em três níveis, a saber: sussurado, cantado ou mentalmente. Quanto mais desenvolvida a concentração do 'Sadhaka' (praticante), maior será a sua capacidade de mantralização na forma mental ou Manasika-Mantra.

Há um processo chamado Ajapa-japa, que é a repetição de determinados Mantras conforme a respiração ou Pranayama. O praticante deverá ter a devida reverência ou vênia espiritual para com o seu Guru, a Sampradaya ou família espiritual da qual Ele pertence, e jamais pensar que Nama (nome) e Rupa (forma) são distintos do Senhor em Si mesmo. Por conseguinte, um pretendente não deverá cantar Mantras sem a devia autorização do seu Mestre Espiritual, porque é mais danoso uma prática sem orientação do que nenhuma prática.

Assim diz a tradição de Sadhu-Guru e Sastra (conforme a sabedoria dos mestres nas Escrituras).

Hari Om Tat Sat

(Japa-Yoga, de Swami Sivananda - Swami Krsnapriyananda Saraswati)