Chant Traditional Mantra & Sanskrit Verses - by Rishima Bahadoorsingh

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Chant Traditional Mantra & Sanskrit Verses

With Rishima Bahadoorsingh

Mantra are revealed sacred sounds that help with personal transformation in raising our consciousness. When pronounced and sung correctly, the sounds are powerful tools to assist us in our life journey. I have been practicing mantra since a child and my family has sung them for generations. Join me while I present mantras with traditional melodies and uses that I learned thoughout my life, to help you in your path.


Meet your Teacher

Drawing upon her unique Indo-Trinidadian roots, Rishima Bahadoorsingh shares her knowledge with those who would like to learn and experience the deep roots of spirituality in Indian traditions. Initially singing spiritual songs at a young age, in the Indian temple traditions of bhajans/kirtan, she later studied and performed formal music in both Western and Hindustani classical vocals. ​Since 2016, she has been learning Dhrupad (Nāda yoga - yoga of sound) an ancient meditative style of North Indian classical singing that originated from the Sama Veda. She is taught by Manish Kumar, one of the Bihar Brothers duo and part of the Dagarvani lineage. Rishima has also completed a Raga Therapy certification with NADA Centre for Music Therapy (India) and is presently working towards a Prayag Sangeet Samhiti (classical Hindustani music certification) with Ajivasan (India). She continues to be influenced by the many talented musicians and teachers surrounding her. She has sung at local cultural and charity events, yoga centers, TV interviews, festivals locally and internationally, weddings, spiritual centers, temples, and workshops. Rishima also teaches locally and internationally online in Spanish and English. Rishima is a strong believer in the positive impact of music. She is presently an elementary school teacher in Vancouver, Canada. She holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Development as well as a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. In her off time, she volunteers as a coordinator for the Canadian Institute of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values and is the founder of Sol Community Education Society, a society that supports rural education in Northern Peru.

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10 Days

3.9k students

4.9 stars

12 min / day

Divine Connection

English


Lesson 1

Aum/Om - Universal Sound Mantra

Oṃ/Aum is the first sound of the universe. In this session, we will explore what Om is, how to pronounce it with three syllables, and use it in a meditation that repeats Om 21 times for balance and protection. Auṃ

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Lesson 2

So'ham - Hamsa Mantra / Breath Mantra

Today, we will uncover how vibrations from Sanskrit mantra influence our physical, spiritual, and energetic systems. We will also learn a silent meditation on the breath, using So'ham, the Hamsa Mantra. So'ham

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Lesson 3

Oṃ Namo Bhagavate Vāsudevāya - Vishnu / Krishna Mantra

We will learn a Mukti Mantra (liberation mantra), dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, the deities of protection and preservation. Oṃ Namo Bhagavate Vāsudevāya

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Lesson 4

Om Namah Shivaya - Shiva Mantra

We will learn a Maha Mantra (a great mantra) dedicated to Lord Shiva, the deity of destruction and dissolution. Oṃ Namaḥ Śivāya (Om Namah Shivaya)

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Lesson 5

Vakratunda - Mantra To Ganesh

We will start a Sanskrit verse to the elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesh. This verse helps to remove obstacles in our path, opening creativity, focus, and self-awareness. Vakratunda Mahākāya Sūryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Kāryeshu Sarvadā

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Lesson 6

Gayatri Mantra

Today, we will learn a mantra considered the "mother of the Vedas," the Gayatri Mantra. This powerful mantra is considered essential and helps with illuminating our intellect, protection, and liberation. Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ Tat savitur vareṇyaṃ Bhargo devasya dhīmahi Dhīyo yo naḥ pracodayāt

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Lesson 7

Lakshmi Mantra

We will explore the feminine aspect of the deities, the Tridevi, and focus on a mantra to Lakshmi Devi, the goddess of wealth. Siddhi buddhi prade devi Bhakti mukti pradāyini Mantra mūrte sadā devi Mahā Lakṣmi Namo ‘stu te

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Lesson 8

Saha Navavatu - Shanti Mantra (Peace mantra)

We will learn a Shanti Mantra (peace mantra) where we ask to have a positive and respectful student-teacher experience. Oṃ Saha nāvavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu Saha vīryaṃ Karavāvahai Tejasvi nāvadhītam astu Mā Vidviṣāvahai Oṃ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ

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Lesson 9

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra - Shiva Mantra

Today, we will learn a powerful mantra dedicated to Shiva. It is considered equal to that of the Gayatri mantra. The energy supports health, vitality, and liberation. Tryambakam yajāmahe Sugandhim pushti-vardhanam Urvārukamiva bandhanān Mrityor mukshiya māmritat

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Lesson 10

Asatoma & Loka Samastha - Shanti Mantras / Peace Mantra

We will learn two more Shanti Mantra (peace mantra). When we pray for the universe to be happy, we in turn become happy. Oṃ Asato Mā Sad Gamaya Tamaso Mā Jyotir Gamaya Mṛtyor mā Amṛtaṃ Gamaya Oṃ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu Samastāḥ Lokāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu Oṃ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ

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Recent Reviews

Laura

October 9, 2025

It is a gift to have the opportunity to learn these sacred mantras with such a talented teacher. And her voice is beautiful. This is truely a course with substantial content and i look forward to going thru it myltiple times to learn the chants.

Luz

September 16, 2025

Very informative. Beautiful voice 😊

Cris

August 27, 2025

Magnifique

Theresa

January 18, 2025

Very comprehensive! I loved the explanations and I found the clear pronunciation very useful. I will repeat this course again shortly participating in the class room. Recommended to all who wish to learn more about Mantras. Thank you ❣️🙏

Taylor

November 8, 2024

Wow! This course was incredibly transformative! I’m a vocalist that has been looking to tap into the power of Traditional Mantra for some time and this was the exact resource I needed. Having Rashima’s in depth explanations really helped accentuate the Mantra’s power and I wrote each day down as a resource to return to each morning. Thank you so much Rashima! I am so grateful for this newfound awareness and already feel the powerful effects of this practice 💖

Jenimoo

April 1, 2024

Lovely course, well explained, easy to understand

Ros-Marie

March 11, 2024

Mandy

February 19, 2024

Super Amazing 💖💖💖

Maxine

February 10, 2024

You are good teacher Beautiful voice Thank you for this course 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Kendra

November 27, 2023

Beautiful 🤍🙏

Monique

August 27, 2023

This course was beautiful and wonderful.

Kalyani

August 10, 2023

This was so well done, I learned SO much! Thank you Rishima!🙏🏽💗✨🙏🏽

Max

July 20, 2023

Beautiful course. Im very grateful.

Angela

July 11, 2023

Muy sanador , cada mantra de este curso me dejo con una paz profunda , calma y alegria de conectar conmigo y con el universo , gracias 🙏

Barb

July 5, 2023

Thanjs

Cecile

July 5, 2023

Great mantras. Namaste 🙏🏻

Azucena

June 18, 2023

Loved it!

Deb

June 10, 2023

This is a wonderful way to learn a little sanskrit mantra with beautiful practice and explanations 🙏🏻🫶🏼

Matthew

May 22, 2023

Some new approaches to familiar mantras, and other mantras that were completely new to me. Thank you for teaching this and helping me learn and grow and have fun doing it!

Erin

April 27, 2023

Wonderful

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