3 Minute Mantra with Aaralyn Shiri

Welcome to Episode 69 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. It is a core mantra of the Buddhist tradition. It's focus is on self love and the awareness that all beings are capable of attaining enlightenment and the Buddha nature in this lifetime. I focus on my heart chakra and creating a pure, unconditionally loving heart when I chant this....

Welcome to Episode 68 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Shanti Ganesha Sharanam. Today we're combining two mantras! Om Shanti is a peace mantra. Ganesh is for removing obstacles, and Sharanam means refuge. I like to focus on my heart chakra for this, to clear any blocks to loving myself unconditionally, which leads to safety, peace and refuge in my own h...

Welcome to Episode 67 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Vam (Vum). Vam, pronounced Vum, is a Sanskrit bija mantra for the sacral chakra. A bija mantra is a single syllable word that has no direct translation, but is more about the energy of the sound. The sacral chakra is all about creativity and self esteem, and when I chant this mantra, I focus on the sac...

Welcome to Episode 66 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Namastasyei Namo Namah. Namo Namah means "I bow" in Sanskrit and Namastasyei is "over and over." So the whole phrase means over and over, I bow again. It comes at the end of every stanza of the Devi Suktam, and this melody is part of my "Gratitude" 30 minute mantra collection available on Spotify and A...

Welcome to Episode 65 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Namo Namah. Namo Namah means "I bow" in Sanskrit. Namo is one of my favorite words! This melody is from "Gratitude," one of my 30 minute mantra collections available on Spotify and Apple Music.  The thought of "bowing" and being in service irritated my ego for a long time, but I have a better understan...

Welcome to Episode 64 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Humming and breathing! I focus a lot on my body while singing mantra, and this includes consciously relaxing areas of tension. I have focused on relaxing my ribs, solar plexus area and lower abs/pelvic area, to take deeper bigger breaths. We're going to hum today, so you can take time to practice relea...

Welcome to Episode 63 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Dum. This mantra features "Dum," which is the Hindu warrior goddess, Durga's, bija mantra. It carries the essence of strength and protection - just like a warrior. So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and feel the vibratio...

Welcome to Episode 62 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Dum Durgayei Namaha. This mantra features "Dum," which is the Hindu warrior goddess, Durga's, bija mantra. It carries the essence of strength and protection - just like a warrior.  So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is great, too! Just connect with your body and...

Welcome to Episode 61 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Muni Muni Maha Muniye Soha! This mantra is the Buddha's mantra - one of the Buddha's names was Shakya Muni, so this is a mantra all about Buddha and a Buddha heart - full of unconditional love. It is also supposed to have "Om" at the beginning, but my melody for this one works better without it! So com...

Welcome to Episode 60 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha - AGAIN. This mantra is known as the "Green Tara" mantra, and is basically in praise of the Buddhist goddess Tara. She is known for her compassionate nature, so my intention with this mantra is creating a compassionate heart. I focus on myself first, because the more compassi...

Welcome to Episode 59 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha. This mantra is known as the "Green Tara" mantra, and is basically in praise of the Buddhist goddess Tara. She is known for her compassionate nature, so my intention with this mantra is creating a compassionate heart. I focus on myself first, because the more compassion and l...

Welcome to Episode 58 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 6! Today we are putting everything together...again! There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the...

Welcome to a special episode of the Daily 3 Minute mantra podcast! I was inspired by my teacher, Liana Shanti's, Illuminations message about strong heart energy this week. She recommends connecting with your heart chakra and seeking out areas where self-forgiveness are needed. This 30 minute mantra meditation features Om Shanti and Ganesha Sharanam mantras for peace and obstacle removal when it co...

Welcome to a special episode of the Daily 3 Minute mantra podcast! I was inspired by my teacher, Liana Shanti's, Illuminations message about strong heart energy this week. She recommends connecting with your heart chakra and seeking out areas where self-forgiveness are needed. This 30 minute mantra meditation features Om Shanti and Ganesha Sharanam mantras for peace and obstacle removal when it co...

Welcome to Episode 57 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 5! Today we are putting everything together. There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri...

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 4! There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun,...

Welcome to Episode 55 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 3! There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun,...

Welcome to Episode 54 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra Pt. 2! There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun,...

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is the Gayatri Mantra. There are 4 lines to the Gayatri mantra, so we will be doing it in 4 parts and then putting it all together. This melody is from my 30 Minute Mantra Collection called "Light." Nicholai Bachman, a Sanskrit scholar, says that the Gayatri Mantra is the "sacred mantra to the sun, which...

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Shivoham. Shivoham means, "I am Shiva." Shiva is one of the main Hindu deities, representing the divine. So I interpret this to mean for myself, I am the divine, unconditional love, which is pure light - just I Am. This is a fun one to sing, and is part of my "Light" 30 Minute Mantra collection, availa...

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Namah Shivaya. We're doing it again, only in a more structured way today! Om Namah Shivaya is a popular Hindu Sanskrit mantra praising Shiva. I use this mantra in praise of the divine within me and unconditional love.  So come back to the present moment and sing with me for 3 minutes. Humming is gre...

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Namah Shivaya. Om Namah Shivaya is a popular Hindu Sanskrit mantra praising Shiva. I use this mantra in praise of the divine within me and unconditional love. In today's episode, I sing freely, and you can practice following along, which requires being VERY present! Have fun! So come back to the pre...

Welcome to Episode 49 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Maha Lakshmiyei. The Sanskrit term "Maha" means great, and Lakshmiyei is a name for the goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi is know for her energy of wealth, abundance and lushness. This melody is vibrant, upbeat and fun, which is all of what Lakshmi represents! So come back to the present moment and sing with me...

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha. This mantra is known as the "Green Tara" mantra, and is basically in praise of the Buddhist goddess Tara. She is known for her compassionate nature, so my intention with this mantra is creating a compassionate heart. I also discuss how I do not connect with the energy of the...

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Daily 3 Minute Mantra Podcast with Aaralyn Shiri! Today's mantra is Om Krim Kali. Kali, a Hindu goddess, is often depicted as terrifying and evil. I happen to love Kali and the destruction she creates. Her energy helps tear down and dismantle the things in our lives, and the world, that need to be dismantled. Then we can rebuild. "Krim" is Kali's bija mantra, which is...