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OM (AUM)OM (or Aum) is the most sacred and powerful mantra in Hinduism and Buddhism, considered the primordial sound of the universe that represents creation, preservation and destruction or transformation. Chanted in meditations and yoga, this vibrational sound symbolizes unity, balances energy, promotes calm and connects the practitioner with the divine. 


OM Meaning and Symbolism: 

Primordial Sound: It is the root of all sounds in nature and constitutes the essence of all other mantras. 


A-U-M: 

The syllable is often broken down to represent states of consciousness: 

'A' (wake), 'U' (dream) and 'M' (deep sleep). Silence (Turiya): The silence that follows the chanting of OM represents the fourth state, which transcends the previous three. Vibration and Energy: It is believed that the OM sound (vocalized or mentally) harmonizes body, mind and spirit, acting as an energy transformer. 


Use in Practice: 

Used in yoga for focus, concentration (dharani) and to stimulate the ájña chakra (third eye/intuition). The symbol "ॐ" is commonly used to represent this sacred vibration, being one of the most important ways of representing the absolute (Brahman) in Eastern spirituality.May be chanted on 432 Hz or 528 Hz and the requently tuned to the musical key of C#OM MANI PADME HUM(Avalokiteshvara Mantra)

Tibetan Buddhism well-known six-syllable mantra, associated with Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.Often translated as "The Jewel in the Lotus," it is chanted to purify the mind, cultivate compassion, and transform impure body, speech, and mind into the pure, enlightened form of a Buddha. 


Research has shown that 126 Hz is a common frequency across its syllables, with others reaching 174 Hz or higher, impacting the body on a cellular level. Om Mani Padme Hum does not have one single fixed key, but is often performed in meditative or minor keys. 


OM GAM GANAPATHE NAMAH

A powerful Hindu mantra dedicated to Lord Ganesha, meaning "Salutations to Lord Ganesha," used to invoke his blessings for removing obstacles, ensuring success, and bringing wisdom, especially at the start of new ventures or days. Chanting it, often 108 times, invokes Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of beginnings and intellect, to clear paths and bring positive energy, making it a popular practice for students, professionals, and anyone seeking guidance and prosperity. Common Frequencies (Sound Healing/Solfeggio) 

  • 432 Hz: Frequently used for Ganesh Mantras, as this frequency is considered harmonious, calming, and associated with nature and the heart chakra.

  • 528 Hz: Often used in "transformation" or "miracle" meditations, with Ganesh mantras intended to remove negative blockages.

  • 741 Hz: Used in combination with Ganesh Mantras for clearing toxins, cleansing the mind/body, and removing negative energy.

  • 417 Hz: Used in meditations to remove obstacles and encourage success. 


Musical Key 

  • C Key: Many musical renditions of "Om Gan Ganapatae Namoh Namah" are composed in the key of C. 


OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SVĀHĀ

The Green Tara mantra is a sacred Buddhist chant dedicated to the "Mother of all Buddhas," representing compassion, active protection, and the removal of obstacles. It is used to overcome fears, disease, and suffering, and to foster swift, positive energy, often recited 108 times using a japa-mala. 


MEANING OF THE MANTRAM 

The mantra is broken down into four parts, often interpreted as a progression from suffering to enlightenment: 

  • Om: Represents the sacred sound, the body, speech, and mind of the Buddha.

  • Tare: Symbolizes liberation from samsara, or the true suffering of the cycle of rebirth.

  • Tuttare: Signifies protection from the eight fears, which include external dangers (lions, elephants, fire, snakes, robbers, water, demons, disease) and internal delusions.

  • Ture: Represents liberation from disease and the attainment of ultimate, peaceful happiness.

  • Soha (or Svāhā): Often translated as "so be it" or "may this take root in my heart," concluding the mantra. 


BENEFITS AND PRACTICE

  • Purpose: Green Tara is associated with enlightened action and is believed to act swiftly to help practitioners overcome mental and physical obstacles.

  • Benefits: It is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and protection from fear and danger.

  • Practice: While often recited 108 times, the mantra is used for meditation, with practitioners focusing on Green Tara's compassionate form to reduce mental, physical, and spiritual suffering.

  • Preparation: It is recommended to perform the mantra with a sincere heart and a respectful attitude. 

The mantra is widely chanted for its protective, compassionate, and life-affirming qualities, making it one of the most popular mantras in Tibetan Buddhism. 


Often found chanted in A minor in 432 Hz or 528 Hz.Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jnana Pustim Kuru SohaWhite tara mantra is associated with longevity, good health and compassion. It is often chanted with positive intentions for the good of someone else in mind.


Om: I invoke the Universal soundTare: And the White TaraTuttare: To bring deliverance from suffering and delusionTure: And bring instead compassion and EnlightenmentMama: To myself and to…Ayuh: Long life and longevityPunya: Merit from living life ethically and with good intentionJnana: WisdomPustim: Abundance, wealth and good thingsKuru: Like the auspicious land North of the HimalayasSoha: I offer this prayer to White TaraMust be chanted in Emajor or E minor in 4432 Hz or 528 Hz.


OM GATE GATE PARAGATE PARASAMGATE BODHI SOHA

The powerful concluding mantra from the Buddhist Heart Sutra, translating roughly to "Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone completely beyond, Awakening, hail!" It signifies the journey across suffering to enlightenment, representing liberation, the crossing to the "other shore," and celebrating perfect awakening, with svaha acting as a final "amen" or exclamation of joy, as detailed in this Yogapedia article. 


Meaning Breakdown

  • Gate (Gaté): Gone, to go, or crossing over. 

  • Paragate (Pāragaté): Gone beyond, to the far shore (enlightenment). 

  • Parasamgate (Pārasaṃgaté): Gone altogether beyond, completely to the other shore, reaching the highest goal for all beings. 

  • Bodhi (Bōdhi): Awakening, enlightenment, or perfect knowledge. 

  • Svaha (Svāhā): An exclamation of joy, "hail," "so be it," or "amen". 


Significance in Buddhism

  • Heart Sutra: This mantra concludes the Heart Sutra (Prajnaparamita Hridaya), a core Mahayana Buddhist text about emptiness (śūnyatā) and the perfection of wisdom, as noted in this Ancient Buddhist Texts page. 

  • Path to Liberation: It summarizes the journey from the worldly shore (samsara) to the shore of liberation (nirvana) and the ultimate realization of emptiness and compassion, according to this Lion's Roar article. 

  • Practice: Chanting it is a meditative practice to embody these principles, bringing mindfulness, ending suffering, and experiencing boundless compassion. 


Must be chanted in Emajor or E minor in 432 Hz for deep relaxation and inner peace and 639 Hz for fostering harmony and connection. 


Tayata Om Bekandze Bekandze Maha Bekandze Radza Samudgate Soha

The Medicine Buddha mantra is a powerful Tibetan Buddhist chant used for physical, mental, and emotional healing, as well as overcoming obstacles. The most common (short) form is: Tayata Om Bekandze Bekandze Maha Bekandze Radza Samudgate Soha. It is believed to remove suffering, purify negative karma, and bring blessings when recited 108 times, particularly over food or medicine. 


Key Details and Meaning 

  • Translation: "May the healing beings that eliminate suffering appear! Great healer, King of Healing, [I] invoke [you]".

  • Key Terms:

    • Bekandze means "eliminating pain/suffering".

    • Maha Bekandze means "great eliminating of pain".

    • Radza means "King".

  • Structure: Tayata (like this/thus) Om (totality) Bekandze Bekandze (eliminating pain/suffering) Maha Bekandze (great eliminating of pain) Radza Samudgate (King of healing) Soha (blessing/devotion).

  • Visualization: Practitioners often visualize the Medicine Buddha in a radiant blue color while chanting. 


Benefits and Practice 

  • Healing: Reciting the mantra helps heal physical illnesses and mental afflictions.

  • Purification: It is said to purify negative karmas and help beings in lower realms.

  • Daily Use: The mantra can be chanted for personal health or for the benefit of others, animals, and the planet.


Medication Blessing: It is common to recite the mantra 108 times over medicine, water, or food to increase its healing powerMust be chanted in any key  in 285 Hz.Om Ah Hum Ho Ham Ksha Ma La Va Ra Ya Hum Phat


The Kalachakra mantra is a powerful ten-syllable mantra from the Kalachakra Tantra, symbolizing the "Wheel of Time". It represents the union of all Buddhas, focusing on purifying body, speech, and mind, often used to promote world peace and personal spiritual transformation.Key Components and Meaning 

  • The Ten-Fold Power (Namchu Wangden): The mantra is often represented by a special symbol (monogram) consisting of seven syllables stacked together, topped with three, for a total of ten, including the crescent, sun, and flame.

  • Symbolism:


Ham: Represents the body, speech, and mind of the Kalachakra deity.

Ksha: Represents the consort, Vishvamata.

Ma: Symbolizes the mandala palace.

La, Va,Ra,Ya: Represent the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, respectively.

Om,Ah, Hum: Represent the body, speech, and mind of all Buddhas. 


Significance and Usage - World Peace: The mantra is considered a primary vehicle for achieving global harmony and peace.- Esoteric Practice: It is central to the Kalachakra Tantra and is used in initiations, particularly those given by the Dalai Lama.-Meditation: It is chanted to gain insights into the "inner" (human body) and "outer" (environmental) wheels of time. Must be chanted in D or C# in 285 Hz.Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ Tat-savitur Vareñyaṃ Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yonaḥ PrachodayātGayatri Mantra  a universal prayer associated with mental clarity.General meaning: We meditate on that most adored Supreme Lord, the creator, whose effulgence (divine light) illumines all realms (physical, mental and spiritual)Must be chanted in C major with frequencies cited from 66MHz to 110,000 Hz. NoteTo be effective, mantras must be chanted at least 108 times (japa mala) in the correct key and frequency.

 
 
 

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