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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