Thanks to SpheraYoga for guiding us in our mantra singing, accompanied by guitar, as we cooled down from an electrifying ecstatic dance session during sunset. With the waves crashing and the moon rising, it was truly a magical moment, filled with presence. Below are some of the mantras we explored, along with their interpretations.
OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA (X24)
GANESHA SHARANAM (X8)
I offer my respectful obeisances to Sri Ganesha, the one who removes every obstacle.
SARASVATI MAHALAKSHMI DURGA DEVI NAMAHA
"We invoke the three aspects of the sacred feminine that inhabits each of us." Saraswati grants us the wisdom and purification of tongue. Lakshmi brings us prosperity and purification of intentions. Durga brings transformation and purification of actions. Devi means Goddess and Namanha is a form of profound reverence. Thus we invoke the power and indestructible strength of Hindu goddesses."
SHIVA SHIVA SHIVA SHAMBO (X2)
MAHA DEVA SHAMBO MAHA DEVA SHAMBO (X2)
JAYA JAYA SHIVA SHAMBO (X2)
MAHA DEVA SHAMBO MAHA DEVA SHAMBO (X2)
We salute Shiva Shambho (shambho = abode of happiness/god in all things) a mantra requesting blessing, prosperity and happiness, honoring the magnificence of the Great God Shiva.
GAYATRI MANTRA
OM BHUR BHUVAH SVAH
TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM
BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI
DHIYO YO NAH PRACHODAYAT
"We meditate on the supreme creator, whose divine light illuminates all realms (physical, mental and spiritual). May this light illuminate our minds." Or even "Everything that is on Earth, in the Earth and outside of it derives from a sole emendating source. If my thoughts, my actions and words reflected understanding total of this unity, I would be the peace I am looking for."