Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants

Gauri (vocal) and Johannes (guitar) play and sing during a saturday evening satsang the song or kirtan "Om Namah Shivaya" with some lyrics in German. In this recording Shiva is worship as the one, who gives us happiness and bliss. Om Namah Shivaya is a devotional greeting to Shiva, which is also used to greet your friends and other people - like "Namasté" which means: "I greet the devine in you"....

Bhajan Habu chants during a saturday evening satsang the kirtan "Hare Krishna" and accompanies his singing with a guitar. This kirtan is a Krishna kirtan and worshiped Krishna, who is the bliss and joy and stands as the divine behind all beings and things. To inspire joy and bliss in all of us, we can celebrate daily a short Krishna Puja – and of course chanting Mantras ! You can find the text for...

A group of new graduated yoga teacher chant on the day of their examination the mantra " Jisa Hala Me " during a satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg , Germany. Jisa Hala Me is a kirtan written by Swami Sivananda and it means: "In what circumstances you're, always praise the beloved Krishna ". You can find the text for this kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as No. 62.

Kavita sings during a satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg , Germany, the mantra " Sachara Chara Pari Purna ". Here is the text or lyric for this kirtan to sing along: "Sacharā Chara Pari Pūrna Shivoham Nityānanda Swarūpa Shivoham Ānandoham Ānandoham Ānandam Brahm Ānandam Sākshi Chaitanya Kutasthoham Nityā Nitya Swarūpa Shivoham". You can find this kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook under the...

Ramashakti sings "Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate and Realize" - a slogan by Swami Sivananda - in combination with the Gayatri mantra during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg , Germany. The Gayatri Mantra can be found in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as No. 610. Om Shanti.

Matthias sings the mantra Shri Ram Jaya Ram in antiphony with other yoga aspirants during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg , Germany. You'll find the text for this kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as No. 202. Matthias sings a short version of this mantra : Shrī Rām Jaya Rām Jaya Jaya Rām - and at 6.21 min he change to the Gopala Gopala Kirtan. - More infos (in Germa...

A group of children singing in the Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg , Germany the mantra "Devi, Devi, Devi", which you can find in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook under the number 304. With this mantra you call the Divine Mother, to show us the right way to overcome the variability of the ocean. Om Shanti

Devadas sings during a Yoga Vidya Satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg the Maha Mantra - it is one of the best mantra to develop bliss and love . With this mantra you call God in its aspects as Hari ( Vishnu ), Rama and Krishna . Swami Sivananda appreciated this mantra beyond all measure and so in every Satsang of the Sivananda tradition is the Maha Mantra sung. You can find the Maha Mantra in the Y...

Jayani and Johannes sing in a saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg the mantra "Jaya Sita Ram" and accompany the singing with wonderful sounds of guitars. You can find the Kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtanheft under the Nummmer 206. The name " Rama " literally means "one who is pleased." Rama incarnated on Earth to establish justice and righteousness again. He is sure that we are what...

The members of the Yoga Vidya Band "Akashari" sing during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg , Germany, the mantra Rama Bolo . You'll find this kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as No. 201. The word "Rama" has a special healing effect for our body and mind; Rama represented perfectibility , pureness , equilibrium and calmness etc. More infos about Mantras , yoga can be...

Graduated new yoga teachers sing the Mahamantra in a different way - as a blues - really refreshing. Hear, listen and enjoy this recording and sing along the maha mantra: Hare Krishna , Krishna Krishna Hare Hare . Om Shanti

Harilalji and his wife Meera chant the Guru Stotram on Guru Purnima day in July, 2014, at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg. A very wonderful chant with much spiritual energy. Harilalji is a regular teacher at Yoga Vidya . To see his website go to www.arshayoga.org . You'll find the text of this recitiation in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as No. 690

You can listen a recording with Sundaram and friends - the kirtan Namastasyai which is Song 691 in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook . The recording was taken by the first Mantra Summer Camp at Yoga Vidya Westerwald . You can listen the following musicians: Assen Haydutov – Percussion, Udu Ananda Danilo Steinert – Percussion Marvin Dillmann – Percussion, Djembe Sundaram – Vocal, Harmonium Anne-Christ...

The Love Keys sing in a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg , Germany, the song Shuddhosi Buddhosi, which can be found in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook under number 401. The special of this recording is on the one hand the wonderful and uplifting music by The Love Keys and on the other hand the lyrics in some european languages, which can not be found in the Kirtan Songbook. Yo...

Devi Devi Devi in a satsang from the Yoga Vidya Ashram Bad Meinberg, Germany in a very joyful way chanted by Govinda , member of the Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple in Berlin. His chanting opens your heart and reveals the pure love and devotion to god. - The lyrics for this kirtan can be found in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as No. 304: Devi Devi Devi Jagan Mohini Devi Devi Devi Jagan Mohini Chandrika...

Parvati sings in a satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg , Germany, in English and some other languages: ... "You are amazing in the way you are" ... "Du bist richtig - genau so, wie du bist". The sound of her voice is strong and enthusiastic. Inspiring! As mantra Parvati sings the  mantra " Kali Durge Namo Namah ..." - Enjoy!

Kavita and Govinda sing in a satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg in Germany the mantra " Jaya Jagadambe ". Through this mantra you show deference to the divine mother of the universe. You'll find the lyrics in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook under the number 319.

Krishnapriya chants during a satsang from Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg , German this power- and forceful kirtan " Hey Hey Govinda " to pay homage to Krishna . The corresponding translation is: Oh Krishna, you loving aspect of God, be thou my shepherd. Let me know you in all creatures as light. You are eternal joy. Let me merge with your love as Radha has become one with you. This Kirtan can touch peopl...

Om Namah Shivaya with Harry, Mahashakti and Heidi chanted during a satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg , Germany. Don't be afraid, that Harry sings some own composed lyrics in German. It is a wonderful performance. Meaning of "Om Namah Shivaya" can be: "I bow to Shiva", or "Greeting to your higher self." Om Namah Shivaya!

Ben and Aleah from " The Love Keys ", sing during a satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg , Germany, the mantra " Tumi Bhaja Re Mana ". You'll find this kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbookheft under number 208 - or you'll follow this link - there you'll find more video and mp3 recordings , the lyrics and notes to play and sing this kirtan. - The meaning of the mantra is: "Oh my mind, sing the na...

Devadas sings in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany, the mantra " Devi, Devi, Devi " for the worship of the Divine Mother. The meaning of the mantra is: "Divine Mother, show us the right way to overcome the variability of the ocean." You can find the text of this Kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtanheft under the number 304: Devi Devi Devi Jagan Mohini Devi Devi Devi Jaga...

Atmamitra from the Yoga Vidya Ashram in Westerwald sings during a satsang of Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg , Germany, the mantra "Shri Ganesha". Ganesha , God of wisdom , removes all obstacles, which occurs on the spiritual path . The invocation of Ganesha gives us the power, which is needed, to start new projects and bring them to a successful end.

Devadas and Anandini perform the kirtan Raghu Pati Raghava Raja Ram " in a satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg , Germany. This mantra is well known and was, among other things, the favorite mantra of Mahatma Gandhi . Through this mantra or kirtan chanting God Rama is worshiped. You'll find this kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as No. 205: Raghu Pati Raghava Raja Ram Patita Pavana Sita Ram S...

" The Love Keys " sing during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg , Germany the kirtan "Visoka Va Jyotishmati". The meaning of this mantra is: "We focus on the inner light , which is free from worry and suffering". Visoka means freedom from suffering and the meaning of Jyotishmati is: "Concentration on the Inner Light". - More infos from and about The Love Keys on www.thelovekeys...

Julia chants during a satsang the Mantra Sharanam Ganesha at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg , Germany. It means "I seek refuge in Ganesha " or "Seek refuge in Ganesha!" You'll find this Kirtan in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as No. 263: Ganesha Sharanam Sharanam Ganesha More about this mantra or kirtan in German can be found on mein.yoga-vidya.de/profiles/blogs/ganesha-sharanam-ganesa .