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Yoga, Love and Compassion: Maha Mantra of The Goddess - Gayatri and Bij Mantras

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I thought I would share the meaning and transliteration of these mantras, in case you want to sing along. I am very exited this CD is available.

Mantras are basically tools for going within that ancient yogis heard in meditation.
These "words of power" as Nisargadatta Maharaj said, are universal mantras that go beyond a particular tradition and have the power to calm the mind and bring the listener into a state of deep peace, contentment and the ultimate realization of The Divine. The realization of a continuous state of presence.

The Gayatri Mantra is:

Om Bhurbhuva Swaha Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhi Yo Yo Nah Prachodayat

Gayatri mantra is considered one of the oldest and most powerful mantras.
Goddess Gayatri represents the mother of the Vedas and is the Goddess of Light.

In a more esoteric sense, Gayatri represents the light that permeated the whole Universe which is also the light of The Divine in every human being.

The rough meaning of The Gayatri mantra is:

May we contemplate the Divine Light which permeates the Three Worlds.
May this light fill us with understanding, protection and love.
May this Divine Light illumine our minds.

THE SEEDN MANTRA OF THE GODDESS

Aim Hrim Kliim Chamundayai Vicche

I was particularly exited to find the chanting of this mantra since it is very hear to hear it sung.
This is a Bij or seed mantra, one of the most potent sound mantras that invoke a particular aspect of The Divine.

The deities in the ancient Yogic tradition represent different powers of The One, the pure awareness of being. The feminine divine, represents the energy of action that emanates from consciousness.

Aim Hrim Klim are the most important mantras for Goddesss Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali respectively. They represent the power within and without, of creation, wisdom and abundance.

Kali is the destroyer of anything that gets in the way of experiencing The Divine. Kali also represents peace of mind.

Chamundayai is another name of The Goddess and Viche is a prayer to liberate oneself form fear.

The specific meaning of the Sanskrit is below:

Om - The Infinite Beyond Conception
Aim - Creation, Raja Guna, Energy of Desire, Maha Sarasvati
Hrim - Preservation, Sattva Guna, Energy of Action, Maha Lakshmi
Klim - Destruction, Tama Guna, Energy of Wisdom, Maha Kali
Chamunda - The Slayer of Passion and Anger, Moves in The Head
Yai - The Grantor of Boons
Vic - In The body of Knowledge, in the perception
Ce - Of Consciousness

Please forgive me if I missed some info, I am not a scholar and Sanskrit has many meanings and interpretations. I just love chanting and the power of chanting to clear the mind and bless the atmosphere.
These mantras have the power to bring the listener great peace, abundance, protection and above all peace of mind. Enjoy!

I ABSOLUTE LOVE THIS RECORDING!, THE SWEETNESS OF THE VOICES AND THE QUALITY OF THE SOUND ARE BEAUTIFUL, I FIND IT VERY POWERFUL AND BRINGS TO ME A SENSE OF LOVE AND HAPPINES,I USE THIS CD EVERY DAY FOR MY YOGA PRACTICE AND MEDITATION AND JUST LISTEN TO IT.
MANTRAS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE DIVINE RHYMES COMPOSED BY THE ANCIENT INDIAN SAINTS IN THE DIVINE LANGUAGE OF SANSCRIT.WHEN RECITED PROPERLY THEY PROTECT THE PERSON AT THE SAME TIME BRINGS WELLNESS ,LOVE AND COMPASSION.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS RECORDING!

I have found this recording to be profoundly moving. While meditating and listening to the Gayatri mantra, I was overcome with a deep sense of love and ended up with tears of joy streaming down my face. I really love the kirtan version especially, but they are all beautiful. I love the simplicity of the recording and appreciate having these mantras to chant along with.

The sound of this wonderful Mantras are so powerful and beautiful,very very nice work! This recording is sweet and special.

Thanks for the explanation of the meaning of this mantras, I found it very helpful and I can appreciate better this CD.

The voices are beautiful and the melody very relaxing. I guess what makes this exceptional is it that after listening it for a while I find that my mind becomes very still and quiet- I somehow experience a sense of calm and contentment.

I'd say this feeling is worth the buy!

This music is profound and meditative,when I listen to it just makes me happy,thanks for making this available.