Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants

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 Sh...

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 u...

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: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Om Namah Shivaya Spiritual transla...

The peace prayers consist first of all of the Mangala Charana Mantras in the narrower sense, “Sarvesham Svasti Bhavatu,” “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah,” which are two verses for well-being. This is followed by “Asato Ma Sat Gamaya,” which is the desire to attain the highest. And then a quote from the Upanishads, a Shanti Mantra, “Om Purnamadah Purnamidam.” And this then concludes with “Om Shanti, Shant...

The Hare Krishna mantra is considered the Maha Mantra, the great mantra. The Maha Mantra is the great mantra for experiencing the divine. It opens the heart and leads to the experience of love and joy. Join in with the Hare Krishna mantra. The sung text Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare // Spiritual translation Hare Krishna Hare Krishna O...

“Devi Devi Devi” is a kirtan with great dynamism, great joy, and great lightness. You can start this kirtan slowly and gradually speed it up. This “Devi Devi Devi” kirtan brings great joy and can bring an entire group of aspirants into ecstasy. Whenever you feel stuck, whenever you feel sad, whenever you want to gain new strength, new confidence, new joy, new love, all you have to do is sing this...

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Avahana mantras begin with “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah” and are invocation mantras. Avahana mantras are used to invoke certain aspects of God before doing something. Avahana is, for example, an important part of puja, the Hindu ritual of worshiping gods, or religious rituals in general. However, Avahana mantras are also part of everything one can do in yoga. And it is good pr...

“Sarva Mangala Mangalye” actually belongs to the Devi Mahatmyam; it is a mantra from the eleventh chapter of the Devi Mahatmyam, tenth verse. This eleventh chapter is also known as Narayani Stotra because it contains many mantras that end with “Narayani Namostute.” One of these, and the best known, is “Sarva Mangala Mangalye.” It is also a Mangala Charana Mantra. Mangala means blessing, happiness,...

So ham is referred to as Ajapa Japa Mantra, a natural mantra, the sound of the breath. Soham is a Dhyana Moksha Mantra, a mantra for meditation. Soham is a Vedanta Mantra, a mantra that leads to the highest knowledge and comes from the highest knowledge. The text Bhajo Radhe Krishna, Bhajo Radhe Shyam(a) (4x) // 1 // Om Om Om Om Om, Om Om Om Om Om (4x) // 2 // Soham Soham, Soham Shivoham (4x) // 3...

Enjoy the deeply moving performance of a bhajan/stotra sung by Vani Devi at the Yoga Vidya Ashram in Bad Meinberg. This song evokes devotion, contemplation, and inner peace. With its gentle melody and contemplative mood, it invites you to ground yourself, let go, and connect with the divine. You can share the audio with others to spread love and harmony.🌍💞 In this way, you actively help to sprea...

Radhe Radhe Govinda - this is how various kirtans begin. Radha and Krishna are the divine couple. Radha is the manifestation of love, Krishna is pure joy. Radha and Krishna are the opening of the heart, divine ecstasy. Embark on a heartwarming journey with this kirtan sung by Shankara S. These mantras connect us with the divine presence of Govinda and Radhe – loving names of God that symbolize pro...

Experience the vibrant power of the divine feminine in this stirring kirtan, “Om Shakti, Om Shakti,” beautifully sung by Katyayani at Yoga Vidya Ashram. The mantra honors the all-encompassing Shakti—the creative energy of the universe—and invites you to open your heart and mind to courage, protection, and inner strength. Perfect for singing along, meditation, or simply immersing yourself in the he...

Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram – Kirtan with Group Mudita at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along: Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music . For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here . For more information on Yoga , meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the inte...

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha is a mantra from Tibetan Buddhism. It is directed in particular at Green Tara, the Tara of compassion. Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha is considered a healing mantra, a protective mantra, a comforting mantra, and also a mantra for helping others more effectively. Further information can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under the number 550 Share ... You can shar...

Om Gam Ganapataye Avahana mantras are invocations to invite different aspects of the divine to be present and experiential. At Yoga Vidya, avahana mantras are often recited before meditation, at the beginning of homa and puja, and sometimes before lectures. The sung text Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Sharanam Ganesha Spiritual translation Oh Ganesha, remove all obstacles so that we may begin with great...

Aditi chants the kirtan Sacharachara Paripurna Shivo Ham during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Sachara Chara Pari Purna Shivoham is a Vedanta kirtan that expresses the unity of the individual soul with the cosmic soul: Shivoham, I am Shiva, is the refrain. More mantra kirtan mp3 recordings can be listen at blog.yoga-vidya.de/category/podcast/mantra/ - or as vide...

Prayer of Peace Sarvesham Svasti Bhavatu, may all beings be well, is how the Mangala Mantras begin, which are recited at Yoga Vidya and in the Sivananda tradition towards the end of Satsang. Mangala Mantras are mantras of well-being, blessings recited for the whole world. The sung text Sarvesham Svasti Bhavatu Sarvesham Shantir Bhavatu Sarvesham Purnam Bhavatu Sarvesham Mangalam Bhavatu // 1 // Sp...

The Gayatri Mantra, “Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah,” is one of the most sacred mantras chanted by new yoga teacher during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya www.yoga-vidya.de in Bad Meinberg, Germany. It is a Vedic mantra and is said to contain the essence of the Vedas. The Gayatri Mantra is addressed to Savitri. Savitri is the radiant one, the luminous one. Savitri also stands for, one might say, gre...

Shambho Mahadeva Chandra Chuda is a very popular Shiva kirtan sung by Ishwara in a satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. It typically begins very calmly and meditatively and can then be sung faster and more dynamically with each repetition. Although Shambho Mahadeva Chandrachuda has many different words, it is still easy to learn. It contains all the popular names and epithets of Shiva, and the m...

Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram is a joyful, optimistic kirtan chanted by new yoga teachers during a satsang at Yoga Vidya www.yoga-vidya.de Bad Meinberg, Germany. It touches the heart, awakens the spirits, and generates confidence and new energy. Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram was one of the favorite kirtans of Mahatma Gandhi. This kirtan is the theme song in the film “Gandhi.” The kirtan: Raghupati-ragha...

Govinda Radhe Radhe is a powerful Krishna kirtan full of devotion and sound energy – recorded during a satsang at Yoga Vidya www.yoga-vidya.de in Bad Meinberg, Germany. This recording embodies a living spiritual tradition: the praise of Radha and Krishna in communal chanting. The mantra “Govinda Radhe Radhe” connects divine love with protective presence – through collective singing, it has a trans...

Ma Durga, the powerful goddess, is at the center of this rousing kirtan, sung by the Group Mudita during a satsang at Yoga Vidya www.yoga-vidya.de Bad Meinberg in Germany. The recording transports you to an atmospheric soundscape that touches both heart and mind. This kirtan is a powerful key to Durga, to the mystical mother, and to your own strength. Ideal for morning rituals, yoga practice, or s...

In this powerful recording from the kirtan during a satsang at Yoga Vidya yoga-vidya.de in Bad Meinberg, Germany, Shankara S. shankarayoga.de leads us with his singing into the depths of one of the most important Vedic mantras: “Om Purnam Adah Purnam Idam” – a Vedic peace mantra from the Isha Upanishad. The kirtan begins calmly and solemnly, with a gentle musical introduction that creates space fo...

Abhati chants Om Tare Tuttare during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. 🎧 In this deeply healing kirtan “Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha”, Abhati invokes the green Tara - the female Buddha figure of compassion, healing and protection. In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara is regarded as the great liberator. Her mantra helps to transform fears, release blockages and open the heart to...

🎧 In this rousing kirtan “Jay Bajaranga Bali”, Madhuka invokes the powerful presence of Hanuman - the divine servant of Rama, symbol of courage, devotion and inner strength. “Bajaranga Bali” is an epithet of Hanuman, which means ‘with the body of thunder’. This kirtan invites you to connect with your own willpower, let go of your fears and follow your path with confidence. With drum, harmonium an...