Mantra is a tool to focus meditation. Mantra yoga is the use of a phrase or a sound in the practice and its use is shelter from distraction. Traditionally, Mantra is passed from teacher to student when the teacher clearly sees what the student needs. In a moment of revelation, the teacher knows exactly which mantra to provide. The student receives the mantra and repeats it over and over in meditation. Its use creates a shield and protects the user whenever protection is needed.
Vande Gurunam Charanaravinde
Sandarshita Svatma Sukava Bodhe
Nih Sreyase Jangalikayamene
Samsara Halhala Mohashantyai
Abahu Purushakaram Shankhacakrsi Dharinam
Sahasra Sirasam Svetam Pranamami Patanajalim
I bow to the guru. The awakening happiness in my own soul revealed. Beyond better, acting like the jungle physician. Pacifying delusion, the poison of samsara. Taking the form of a man to the shoulders. Holding a conch, a ring of fire, a sword. One thousand heads white. To Patanjali, I salute.
Om Mani Padmi Hum
Six syllables to represent a path of wisdom. The path to transform impure body, mind and speech into loving speech, body and mind.
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Peace Peace Peace
