Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants

Shankara M. chants the kirtan Om Namah Shivaya during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg.

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Om Namah Shivaya is a greeting we often use in yoga. “Om” is Om, the all-encompassing. “Namah” means “greeting to” and ‘Shivaya’ means “to Shiva.”

Om Namah Shivaya therefore means reverence to Shiva. But what does Shiva mean? Shiva has many different meanings. “Shiva” literally means “the loving one, the kind one.” But it also means “the higher self” and “the divine everywhere.” We can say “Om Namah Shivaya” and use it in meditation.

This is like invoking the kind, the loving, the higher self within us. Or we can use it as an invocation of the loving, the kind everywhere. And we can use it as a greeting by saying inwardly when we are dealing with another person: “Om Namah Shivaya. I greet the good, the love, the higher self in you.”

“Guru Guru Ware Guru” is a Sikh song, a song from the Sikh tradition that came into yoga centers via 3HO Kundalini Yoga according to Yogi Bhajan, and it is a kirtan that particularly venerates Guru Ram-Das. Ram-Das was the fourth of the gurus in the Sikh lineage and is considered to be the one who stands for compassion, grace, and service. You can find this song in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan book under number 547.

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Experience the powerful worship of the divine Trimurti with the kirtan “Brahma Vishnu,” performed by the Mudita group. This song honors the three aspects of the divine—Brahma as creator, Vishnu as preserver, and Shiva as destroyer—and invites you to immerse yourself in devotion and worship. This kirtan was recorded at the Yoga Vidya Ashram in Bad Meinberg – perfect for singing along, meditating, or simply listening and immersing yourself in the spiritual energy.

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The mantra Om Tare Tuttare originates from Tibetan Buddhism. It is primarily directed at Green Tara, the Tara of compassion. It is therefore considered a healing mantra, a protective mantra, a comforting mantra, and also a mantra for self-help.

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Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha

Performed by Katja

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Open the door to your innermost being with the gentle and touching kirtan “Door of My Heart” sung by Aditi during a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. This recording invites you to calm your mind, open your heart, and let yourself fall into the vibrations of silence, devotion, and love.

The singing is accompanied by subtle instruments – such as harmonium and gentle rhythmic percussion elements – which create a warm and intimate atmosphere. Whether in quiet meditation, during a sound bath, or simply to let go: this song by Paramahamsa Yogananda gives you space to open up and be held.

You can find the lyrics to sing along with in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 526.

The sung lyrics (by Paramahamsa Yogananda):

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Experience the powerful presence of the goddesses in this Kali Ma Durga Ma Kirtan. Touchingly sung by Aditi and Friends.

Kali and Durga embody protection, transformation, and unbridled energy. The dynamic accompaniment of harmonium, tablas, and gentle guitar sounds adds depth to the singing and invites you to open your heart and voice.

Whether you sing along, meditate, or simply listen, this powerful tapestry of sound in Kali Ma Durga Ma Kirtan creates an atmosphere of devotion and inner strength. Let yourself be carried away and feel the divine Shakti energy awakening within you.

The sung text:

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Experience pure devotion and spiritual presence with the rousing kirtan “Govinda Bolo, Hare Gopala Bolo.” The recording with Vallabha is from a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. With each repetition of this powerful mantra, your heart and mind open up – Govinda and Gopala call you to love, joy and divine closeness.

This recording invites you to sing along, listen in or simply linger in the sound. Perfect for meditation, chanting or moments of inner reflection. May the vibration of this song touch your heart, bring peace and strengthen your connection to the divine.

The sung text:

Govinda Bolo Hare Gopala Bolo

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Shankara S. sings the mantra Om Namah Shivaya during a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg – just join in.

Om Namah Shivaya is Shiva's Panchakshara Mantra, the five-syllable mantra. It is also known as Shiva Mahamantra. Shiva literally means auspicious, benevolent. Shiva is also the cosmic dancer Nataraj, the meditator, the renunciant, and more.

The sung text

Om Namah Shivaya

Spiritual translation Om Namah Shivaya

Om reverence to the Divine in its manifestation as Shiva, the auspicious one.

For more information, see the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 699a.

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Jaya Shiva Shankara addresses Shiva in his kind and loving aspect: Shiva means benevolent, Shankara is the one who does good. Bham, also Bhum, is the sound of Shiva's drum. Hara means to take away – may Shiva take away everything that separates us from his experience. But Shiva is also Ati Sundara, supremely beautiful. He is Parameshwara, the supreme god. Daya Karo, O Shiva, please have mercy on us humans.

The sung text:

Homage to Shiva, the great benefactor who removes all attachments. Oh Shiva, you are supremely beautiful, oh supreme Lord. Please have mercy on us, grant us your love.

Further information can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 250 https://mein.yoga-vidya.de/profiles/blogs/jaya-shiva-shankara-jaya-siva

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The Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Mantra is Krishna's Dhyana Moksha Mantra, also known as Krishna's Ashtakshara Mantra, the twelve-syllable mantra. "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. Homage to Krishna, the divine Krishna, who is the light of all creatures. " Join in the chanting of the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Mantra.

The chanted text:

Spiritual translation Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya:

For more information, see the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 187 https://mein.yoga-vidya.de/profiles/blogs/om-namo-bhagavate-vasudevaya

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