Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants

Listen to a seminar group as they sing the kirtan Shiva Shiva Shiva Shambho on a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Singing Mantra with Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Shambho can go very deep to the heart. One begins the Shiva Shiva Shambho kirtan mostly very calm and carried, very meditative. With each repetition you get a bit faster until everyone is clapping, drumming, maybe even dancing and getting into ecstasy. Shiva literally means "the loving", "the kind", "the lucky". Shiva is Shambho, and Shambho also means "the one who brings happiness and prosperity and who is also happiness and prosperity". He is Mahadeva, the great God. So these are simply three names sung in succession, "Shiva Shambho and Mahadev", three of the most popular names of Shiva, which can express love, goodness and greatness. Here is the text to sing along: Shiva Shiva Shiva Shambho Mahadeva Shambho For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Narendra sings the Lakshmi Narayana Kirtan in a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. The Lakshmi Narayana Kirtan, also called Shriman Narayana or Shrimad Narayana Kirtan, is a cheerful, quite brisk kirtan. Typically you start this kirtan relatively fast and then become even faster in rhythm. The Lakshmi Narayana kirtan helps to get energy and joy back quickly. Here is the text to sing along: Shrīman Nārāyana Nārāyana Nārāyana Lakshmī Nārāyana Nārāyana Nārāyana Sītā Rāma Kaho Rādhe Shyāma Kaho Sītā Rāma Kaho Jaya Rādhe Shyāma Kaho Sītā Rām Jaya Rādhe Shyām For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Chitra sings the Kirtan Om Bhagavan in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. "Om Bhagavan" is one of the most popular kirtans at Yoga Vidya. "Om Bhagavan" is a kirtan with simple lyrics and simple melody, it is a rhythmic kirtan that you start very slowly and can accelerate more and more. "Om Bhagavan" is a kirtan for the worship of the Guru, the spiritual teacher, a Kirtan, which can be repeated especially to invoke Swami Sivananda's blessing, Swami Sivananda's presence. Here is the text to sing along: Om Bhagavan Shri Bhagavan Ananda-bhagavan Sivananda-bhagavan // 1 // Om Gurudev Shri Gurudev Ananda Gurudev Sivananda Gurudev // 2 // For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Listen to a seminar group as they sing the Kirtan Krishna Krishna Mahayogin on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. This mantra is a mantra of trust and courage: Krishna is invoked to take away all bhayas, all fears. Krishna is Govinda, the good shepherd who brings great joy to a Paramananda. He makes sure that everything is for the best - Sarvam Me Vashamanaya. Here is the text to sing along: Krishna Krishna Mahayogin Bhaktanam Abhayankara / Govinda Paramananda Sarvam Me Vasham Anaya // For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Ruzan sings an Armenian fairy tale in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Listen and hear to the sounds and voice of Ruzan. For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Hagit Noam and Ishvara sing "I'm One with the Love" on a Saturday night Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. I'm One with the Love is one of the most popular songs at Yoga Vidya, a song that goes very deep to the heart. Here is the text to sing along: I’m one with the love of the mother I’m one with the love of God I’m one with the love of the father I’m one with the love of God Ave Maria … Kyrie Eleison … For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Shaktipriya sings Shri Krishna Govinda in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. "Shri Krishna Govinda" is a particularly popular kirtan. Chanting Mantra with Shri Krishna Govinda is especially meditative and touches the heart. In the first verse Krishna is called as Govinda, as a good shepherd. Krishna is Natha, great master. He is Narayana, in all beings. And he is Vasudeva, the light of all creatures. You can sing the second verse, but you can also limit yourself to the first verse. "Gurudev Gurunath Sharanam Mama Om. Oh my Guru, you are Deva, luminous, you are Natha, my great master. Sharanam Mama. You are my refuge. Om. Within you is everything." Here is the text to sing along: Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare He Natha Narayana Vasudeva Gurudev(a) Gurunath(a) Sharanam Mama Om For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Daniel sings the Lakshmi Narayana Kirtan in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. The Lakshmi Narayana Kirtan, also called Shriman Narayana or Shrimad Narayana Kirtan, is a cheerful, quite brisk Kirtan. The Lakshmi Narayana Kirtan helps to quickly regain energy, to get joy. Here is the text to sing along: Shrīman Nārāyana Nārāyana Nārāyana Lakshmī Nārāyana Nārāyana Nārāyana Sītā Rāma Kaho Rādhe Shyāma Kaho Sītā Rāma Kaho Jaya Rādhe Shyāma Kaho Sītā Rām Jaya Rādhe Shyām For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Sukadev sings the mantra Shri Ram Jaya Ram in a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Rama is worshipped as Ram, and Ram is on the one hand the abbreviation of Rama, as it is in Hindi, but Ram is also the Bija Mantra of Rama, Bija, the seed mantra. Rama is Shri, Shri means "happy" and "respect". When Shri is before a name, it is always an expression of respect and at the same time of closeness. Here is the text to sing along: Shri Ram Jaya Ram, Jaya Jaya Ram Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram, Jaya Jaya Ram Om. For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

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Founded by Sukadev Bretz in 1992, Yoga Vidya now runs 4 ashrams, 100 Yoga centres in various cities and has trained more than 17.000 top-quality yoga teachers. This makes us Europe’s leading and largest yoga educational organization. We teach in the tradition of Swami Sivananda, welcoming people of all spiritual paths and traditions of yoga.

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Tobias sings the mantra Om Namah Shivaya on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along: Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Hagit Noam and Ishvara sing the Gayatri Mantra in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. The Gayatri Mantra is considered the holiest mantra of the Vedas. The Gayatri Mantra is the invocation of the Divine as Cosmic Light. It is a mantra for spiritual clarity, it is a request for enlightenment, it is a request also for decision making and it is a request for new energy. It is an invocation mantra, a mantra with which one invokes the divine power that one may be filled with light. Here is the text to sing along: Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Vani Devi sings the mantra "Shankara Karunakara". You can find it in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 264. In this Kirtan the longing of man for the experience of God's love is expressed. Shankara Karunakara invokes the Divine as God and Goddess. Sing along and let your heart be touched. Here is the text: Sankara Karunakara Parameshvara Jagadishvara // 1 // Shankari Karunakari Parameshvari Jagadishvari // 2 // For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Keval chants the mantra Jaya Jagad Ambe in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. With this mantra the divine mother of the universe is honoured. Here is the text to sing along: Jaya Jagad Ambe Hey Ma Durga For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Vani Devi sings the mantra Jaya Durge Kali. You can find it in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under the number 307. Jaya Durge Jaya Durge Jaya Durge Kali is a Durga-Kali kirtan that fills you with energy, joy and confidence. It is a kirtan that helps one to feel and experience the presence of the divine mother. In this kirtan Durga is called, Kali is called and Amba is called. So the manifestations of the divine mother. Here is the text to sing along: Jay Durge Jay Durge Jay Durge, Jay Durge Kali Jay Mata Jay Mata, Jay Mahakali Jay Amba Kali, Jagadamba Kali For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Ruzan sings an Armenian song in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. Sing along and let the mantra music open your heart! For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Guna Nada Das and Mahashakti sing a song: "Revelation Song" in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. Sing along and let the mantra music open up your heart! Here is the text to sing along: Worthy is the, man who was slain Holy, Holy, is He Sing a love song, to Him who sits on Heaven's Mercy Seat Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord God Almighty Who was, and is, and is to come With all creation I sing Praise to the King of Kings You are my everything And I will adore You Clothed in rainbows of living color Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder Blessing and honor, strength and Glory and power be To You the Only Wise King Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord God Almighty Who was, and is, and is to come With all creation I sing Praise to the King of Kings You are my everything And I will adore You Filled with wonder Awestruck wonder At the mention of Your Name Jesus, Your Name is Power Breath, and Living Water Such a marvelous mystery Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord God Almighty Who was, and is, and is to come With all creation I sing Praise to the King of Kings You are my everything And I will adore You. For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Devaki sings the mantra Om Sat Chid Ananda, a Vedanta song, in a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Om Sat Chit Ananda Parabrahma is called Mula Mantra, the root mantra. In a certain Indian tradition it is considered the most important mantra. It is a mantra that is particularly popular in this particular guru lineage. But it is also a kirtan that can be repeated no matter which spiritual tradition you belong to. Here is the text to sing along: Om Sat Chit Ananda Parabrahma Purushothama Paramatma Sri Bhagavathi Sametha Sri Bhagavathe Namaha Hari Om Tat Sat Hari Om Tat Sat Hari Om Tat Sat For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

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Founded by Sukadev Bretz in 1992, Yoga Vidya now runs 4 ashrams, 100 Yoga centres in various cities and has trained more than 17.000 top-quality yoga teachers. This makes us Europe’s leading and largest yoga educational organization. We teach in the tradition of Swami Sivananda, welcoming people of all spiritual paths and traditions of yoga.

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Ramani sings the mantra Jaya Shiva Shankara in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. Jaya Shiva Shankara addresses Shiva in his friendly loving aspect: Shiva means kind, 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 from his experience. But Shiva is also Ati Sundara, exceedingly beautiful. He is Parameshwara, highest God. Daya Karo, Oh Shiva, please have pity on us humans. Here is the text to sing along: Jaya Shiva Shankara, Bam Bam Hara Hara Hara Hara, Hara Hara, Hara Bol Hara Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva, Shiva Ati-sundara (hara Hara, Hara Hara, Hara Ati-sundara) He Parameshvara Daya Karo For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Vani Devi sings the Devi Arati. You can find it in Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under the number 314 . Devi Arati, beginning with Maiya Jaya Mangala Murati, is a wonderful hymn for the worship of the Divine Mother, Amba Gauri, the radiant Divine Mother. This song is typically sung at the Arati, i.e. at the light ceremony for Durga, Kali, Devi, Lakshmi, Saraswati or Parvati. But you can also sing the song like a kirtan, like a bhajan just like that. Sing along and let your heart be touched. Here is the text to sing along: Devi Ar(a)ti Maiya Jay(a) Mangala-murati, Maiya Jay(a) Ananda-karani Tumako Nishi-dina Dhyavata, Tumako Nishi-dina Dhyavata Hari Brahma Shiva Ri, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 1 // Manga Sindura Virajata, Tiko Nriga-mada Ko, Maiya Tiko Nriga-mada Ko Ujjvala Se Dou Naina, Ujjvala Se Dou Naina, Chandra-vadana Niko, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 2 // Kanaka-samana Kalevara, Raktambara Raje, Maiya Raktambara Raje Rakta-pushpa-vana-mala, Rakta-pushpa-vana-mala Kanthana Para Saje, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 3 // Kehari-vahana Rajata, Khadga-khappara Dhari, Maiya Khadga-khappara Dhari, Sura Nara Muni-jana Sevita, Sura Nara Muni-jana Sevita, Tinake Dukha Hari, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 4 // Kanana Kundala Shobhita, Nasagre Moti, Maiya Nasagre Moti, Kotika Chandra-divakara, Kotika Chandra-divakara, Rajata Sama Jyoti, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 5 // Shumbha-nishumbha Vidare, Mahishasura-ghati, Maiya Mahishasura-ghati / Dhunra-vilochana-nashini, Dhunra-vilochana-nashini, Nishi-dina Mada-mati, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 6 // Chausatha Yogini Gavata, Nritya Karata Bhairű, Maiya Nritya Karata Bhairű, Bajata Tala Nridanga, Bajata Tala Nridanga, Aru Bajata Damaru, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 7 // Bhuja Chara Ati Shobhita, Shankha-khappara Dhari, Maiya Shankha-khappara Dhari, Mana Vanchhita Phala Pavata, Mana Vanchhita Phala Pavata, Sevata Nara-nari, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 8 // Kanchana Thala Virajata, Agara Kapura Bati, Maiya Agara Kapura Bati, Shri-malaketu Mẽ Rajata, Shri-malaketu Mẽ Rajata, Koti Ratana Jyoti, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 9 // Yah(a) Ambe Ji Ki Arati, Jo Koi Nita Gave, Maiya Jo Koi Nita Gave, Kahata Shivananda Svami, Kahata Shivananda Svami, Sukha-sampati Pave, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 10 // Om Jay Ambe Gauri, Om Jay Ambe Gauri Om Jay Ambe Gauri, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 11 // Glory To The Mother Of The Universe, Glory To The Mother Of The Universe, Glory To The Mother Of The Universe, Om Jay Ambe Gauri // 12 // For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Ramani sings the mantra Jaya Mata Kali in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. "Jaya Mata Kali" belongs to the especially enthusiastic, especially ecstatic and joyful Kirtans. Like so many kirtans of the Divine Mother, it is a kirtan that is intoxicating, that opens the heart. Of course, the divine Mother is everywhere, she is life everywhere, this is how one can interpret it. "Jaya, obey the life that is everywhere. And may I feel this Divine Mother." Here is the text to sing along: Jay(a) Mata Kali, Jay(a) Mata Durge Kali Durge Namo Namaha For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Shaktipriya sings the mantra Govinda Jaya Jaya, a Krishna Kirtan, in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Govinda Jaya Jaya is a very popular Kirtan. Govinda Jaya Jaya mantra singing is very dynamic, activates and invigorates. When Govinda Jaya Jaya Kirtan is sung in a larger group, there is often great enthusiasm, even ecstasy. Krishna is worshipped here in his most famous name as Govinda, as the good shepherd, as Gopala, as the protector of all creatures. Here is the text to sing along: Govinda Jaya Jaya, Gopala Jaya Jaya Radha Ramana Hari Govinda Jaya Jaya For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Vani Devi sings the Durge Jaya Jaya mantra. You can find it in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 308. "Durge Jaya Jaya" is a protection kirtan, a kirtan that can be repeated especially to find protection in trouble. It is a kirtan that helps to be strong in difficulties, fears, needs, emotional problems. Here is the text to sing along: Durge Jay(a) Jay(a), Durge Jay(a) Jay(a) Durita-nivarini, Durge Jay(a) Jay(a) Durge Jay(a) Jay(a), Durge Jay(a) Jay(a) Bhava-bhaya-harini, Bhavani Jay(a) Jay(a) For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Vani Devi sings the Shri Ganga Arati. You can find it in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 312. "Shri Ganga Arati" is one of the many Aratis that are recited or sung in India. Arati means light ceremony, Arati is the ritual that is performed to worship the divine everywhere. Ganga Arati is especially addressed to Ganga. Ganga is the river, also known as Ganges, Ganga is considered a goddess. The Durga, the Divine Mother, also manifests as Ganga, and this Ganga comes into this world to purify us, to open our heart, to ultimately fill us everywhere with light, with power, with purity, so that we can perceive the Divine in itself and become the instrument of the Divine. Here is the text to sing along: Om Jaya Gange Mata, Maiya Jaya Gange Mata Jo Nara Tuma Ko Dhyata, Jo Nara Tuma Ko Dhyata Mana-vanchhita Phala Pata // Om Jaya Gange Mata// 1 // Chandrasi Jyoti Tunhari, Jala Nirmala Ata, Maiya Jala Nirmala Ata Sharana Parie Jo Teri, Sharana Parie Jo Teri, So Nara Tara Jata // Om Jaya Gange Mata // 2 // Putra Sagara Ke Tare, Saba Jaga Ko Jnata, Maiya Saba Jaga Ko Jnata, Kripadrishti Tunhari, Kripadrishti Tunhari, Tribhuvana-sukha-data // Om Jaya Gange Mata // 3 // Eka Hi Bara Jo Teri Sharanagata Ata, Maiya Sharanagata Ata Yama Ki Trasa Mita Kara, Yama Ki Trasa Mita Kara, Parama Gati Pata // Om Jaya Gange Mata // 4 // Arati Mata Tunhari, Jo Koi Nara Gata, Maiya Jo Koi Nara Gata, Dasa Vahi Sahaja Mẽ, Bhakta Vahi Sahaja Mẽ Mukti Ko Pata // Om Jaya Gange Mata // 5 // Karpura-gauram Karunavataram Sansara-saram Bhujagendra-haram Sada Vasantam Hridayaravinde Bhavam Bhavani-sahitam Namami // 6 // Bol Ganga Maiya Ki Jay Satchidananda-bhagavan Ki Jay Shri Sadguru Svami Shivananda Maharaja Ki Jay Namah Parvati-pataye Hara Hara Mahadev // 7 // For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Satyadevi sings the mantra Hara Hara Mahadeva, a Shiva Kirtan, on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along: Hara Hara Mahadeva Hara Hara Mahadeva Hara Hara Mahadeva Hara Hara Mahadeva Hara Hara // Om Namaha Shivaya Om Namaha Shivaya // For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Vani Devi sings the mantra Jaya Ho Mata. You can find it in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under the number 302. Jaya Ho Mata is a quietly worn Kirtan that covers a wide range of tones. Jaya Ho Mata is addressed to the Divine Mother, Mata. Jaya Ho - may she triumph, may she work through me. The Divine Mother is Jagadamba, Mother of the whole universe. She is Raja Rajeshwari, the royal goddess, the queen of all kings, the ruler of all rulers. She is paratpari, higher than the highest. Here is the text to sing along: Jaya Ho Mata Jaya Ho Mata Jaya Jagadamba Raja-rajeshvari, Shri Parat-pari For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Vani Devi sings the mantra Kali Ma. You can find it in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Booklet under number 301. "Kali Ma" is one of the most popular Kirtans at Yoga Vidya. It is a Kirtan that is easy to sing, with a beautiful melody, a very dynamic melody, advancing melody. Typically you don't accelerate this kirtan, but you sing it again and again with this dynamic. It is a kirtan that gives confidence, a kirtan that worships the divine mother in her various forms. Sing along and let your heart be touched. Here is the text to sing along: Kali Ma Kali Ma, Kali Ma, Kali Ma, Kali Ma Durga Ma... Lakshmi Ma... Sarasvati Ma... Maria Ma... Mother Ma... Be With Me... Set Me Free... For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

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Founded by Sukadev Bretz in 1992, Yoga Vidya now runs 4 ashrams, 100 Yoga centres in various cities and has trained more than 17.000 top-quality yoga teachers. This makes us Europe’s leading and largest yoga educational organization. We teach in the tradition of Swami Sivananda, welcoming people of all spiritual paths and traditions of yoga.

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Sabine chants the Maha Mantra on a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along: Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare / Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare // The Maha Mantra is a Dhyana Moksha Mantra. It is the great mantra to make the divine experienceable. It opens the heart, leads to the experience of love and joy. For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Bharata sings the mantra Radhakrishna Karunalola in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Radhakrishna Karunalola is a Kirtan for the worship of Krishna and Radha. This Kirtan is especially directed to the loving, compassionate aspect of Krishna. Karuna means compassion. Here is the text to sing along: Radhakrishna Karunalola, Radhe Govinda Radhe Govinda, Murali Govinda // 1 // Radhe Radhe Govinda, Murali Gopala Radhe Govinda, Murali Gopala // 2 // For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Lalita sings the mantra Asato Ma Sat Gamaya on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. "Asato Ma Sat Gamaya" is a mantra from the Upanishad, it is a mantra that comes from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, 1.3.28, it is a mantra, which therefore also belongs to the Shanti Mantras, thus to the mantras of peace, and it is also a prayer, where we ask to experience the highest. "Asato Ma Sat Gamaya" means: "Guide me and lead us from Asat, from untruth, to Sat, to truth." Here is the text to sing along: Asato Ma Sat Gamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya Mrityor Manritan Gamaya // The whole text of Asato Ma means: Guide us from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light, from mortality to immortality. For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Gauri and Keval sing the Mantra Om Shri Durgayai Namaha in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. "Om Shri Durgayai Namaha" is a Durga Mantra, a mantra for Durga, it is a Dhyana Moksha Mantra and a Diksha Mantra and a Siddhi Mantra. It is a Durga mantra because it is addressed to Durga. Durga is the one who removes all negativities. Durga is also the one who guides you through all the negativities. She is also the one who protects and preserves you through all the shadows. So Durga mantra is an invocation of the Divine Mother as Durga. For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Shanti-Mantras recited in the Vedic style by Mohini and Nirmala with a yoga therapy training group on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Shanti Mantras come from Vedic texts, mostly from the Upanishads and are Mantras for peace. Shanti means peace. The whole hymn is considered a mantra and each hymn ending with "Shanti" is considered a Shanti Mantra as a whole. The word "mantra" has different meanings. On the one hand it is a short mantra, e.g. for meditation, but every passage from the Vedas is also considered a mantra, as Veda mantra. And so the Shanti Mantras are Veda Mantras. For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Keval and Sarah chant the mantra Om Tare Tuttare on a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha is a mantra from Tibetan Buddhism. It is especially directed to the Green Tara, the Tara of compassion. Thus Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha is regarded as a healing mantra, as a protection mantra, as a consolation mantra and also as a mantra to help others better. "Om Tare Tuttare" is an invocation of Tara, especially of Green Tara. The Green Tara embodies the active compassion of all Buddhas and all beings. For further kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Devadas and Shanti Devi chant the Maha Mantra on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along: Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare The Maha Mantra is the great mantra to make the divine experienceable. It opens the heart, leads to experience of love and joy. The Maha Mantra is also called Hare Krishna Mantra or Hare Rama Hare Krishna Mantra. In the Vaishnava tradition it is said: The Maha Mantra is the greatest mantra especially in the present age, in Kali Yuga. The Maha Mantra calls God in its aspects as Hari (Vishnu), Rama and Krishna. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Siegfried sings the mantra Sacharachara in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along: Sacharachara Paripurna Shivoham Nityananda Svarupa Shivoham // 1 // Anandoham Anandoham Anandam Brahmanandam // 2 // Sakshi-chaitanya-kuta-sthoham Nityanitya-svarupa Shivoham // 3 // A beautiful Vedanta Kirtan, expressing the oneness of the individual soul with the Cosmic Soul: Shivoham, I am Shiva, this is the refrain. In this Kirtan no concrete aspect of God is worshipped, but one's own true nature is invoked. It is said that behind everything that appears to be moving, Sachara, there is the immovable, the Achara. The outer world is in all kinds of changes, but behind the outer world is the one infinite non-moving world. It is Pari Purna, so it is full all around. So, the infinity is there. And Shivoham: "I am Shiva. I am this consciousness." For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Siegfried sings the mantra Jay Mata Kali in a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along to: Jay(a) Mata Kali, Jay(a) Mata Durge Kali Durge Namo Namaha A beautiful kirtan to feel the divine mother, a kirtan who goes very to heart, who is full of enthusiasm and who can be repeated with great dynamism. Further explanations about this Kirtan can be found in the online Yoga Vidya kirtan booklet at Jay Mata Kali. For more Kirtan- and mantra recordings click here. Further information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda can be found on the webpages of Yoga Vidya.

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Swami Gurusharanananda and friends are singing the Mahamantra in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along to: Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare / Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare // The Maha Mantra is the great mantra to make the divine experienceable. It opens the heart, leads to the experience of love and joy. Further explanations on this Kirtan can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtanheft at Mahamantra. For more Kirtan- and Mantra Singing recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the websites of Yoga Vidya.

Raghu sings the mantra Jay Ambe during a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along to: Jay Ambe Jagadambe Mata Bhavani Jay Ambe Durgati-nashini Durge Jaya Jaya Kala-vinashini Kali Jaya Jaya Uma Rama Brahmani Jaya Jaya Radha Ruk(a)mini Sita Jaya Jaya "Jaya Ambe" invokes the divine mother, the goddess in her different aspects. It is a Kirtan that one can begin slowly and become faster and faster, a Kirtan that can contribute to great ecstasy and joy, a Kirtan that one can contribute with great Bhakti, with a large input. Further explanations on this Kirtan can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtanheft at Jay Ambe. For more Kirtan- and Mantra Singing recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the websites of Yoga Vidya.

Ramdas chants the Maha Mantra Hare Krishna in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text for singing along: Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare / Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare // The Hare Rama Hare Krishna Mantra is considered the Maha Mantra, the great mantra. The Maha Mantra is the great mantra to make the divine experienceable. It opens the heart, leads to the experience of love and joy. Further explanations of this Kirtan can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbooklet at Hare Rama Hare Krishna. For more Kirtan- and Mantra recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the websites of Yoga Vidya.

A yoga teacher training class chants the mantra "Jaya Shiva Shankara" in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along to: Jaya Shiva Shankara, Bam Bam Hara Hara Hara Hara, Hara Hara, Hara Bol Hara Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva, Shiva Ati-sundara (hara Hara, Hara Hara, Hara Ati-sundara) He Parameshvara Daya Karo "Jaya Shiva Shankara" is a particularly dynamic Kirtan, like many Shiva Kirtans are. Shiva is the cosmic dancer, he is the cosmic drummer and so many Kirtans of Shiva are ecstatic, full of joy, full of dynamics. Further explanations of this Kirtan can be found in the online Yoga Vidya kirtan booklet at Jaya Shiva Shankara. For more Kirtan- and Mantra recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the websites of Yoga Vidya.

Franziska and Sophia are singing during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany, the gospel-song Kumbaya my Lord. Here is the text to sing along to: Kumbaya my Lord Kumbaya (2x) Someone's singing, my Lord, Kumbaya ... praying ... crying ... laughing Kumbaya My Lord is a spiritual, a gospel song, a song sung by African Americans. It calls God: Oh God, please come to me. I sing, I pray, I write, please come to me. Further explanations of this gospel can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet on Kumbaya my Lord. For more kirtan- and mantra recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the websites of Yoga Vidya.

Chamundi chants during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany, the kirtan Jay Mata Kali. Here is the text to sing along to: Jay(a) Mata Kali, Jay(a) Mata Durge Kali Durge Namo Namaha "Jaya Mata Kali" belongs to the particularly enthusiastic, particularly ecstatic and joyful Kirtans. Jay Mata Kali is a beautiful Kirtan to feel the divine Mother, a Kirtan who goes into the heart, who is full of enthusiasm and who can be repeated with great dynamism. Further explanations about this kirtan can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet at Jay Mata Kali. For more Kirtan- and Mantra recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the webpages of Yoga Vidya.

Keval and children from the Ganesha children's world sing in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg the mantra Ganesha Sharanam, in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet No. 263. Just join in and sing along. Ganesha Sharanam means "I take refuge in Ganesha". Ganesha is the elephant-headed god who stands for awakening and comfort. Ganesha gives courage and trust. You can find the text to this Mantra here in the blog: Ganesha Sharanam Sharanam Ganesha For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Bharata sings in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany the Kirtan Shri Raghunatha. Here is the text to sing along to: Shri Raghunatha, Jaya Raghunatha Sharanam Sharanam, Shri Raghunatha Shri Ram Jaya Ram, Jaya Jaya Ram Om "Shri Raghunatha," that is, "I adore you, O Lord of All Beings. Jaya Raghunatha. May you triumph." Jaya means something like "triumph", "victory" and also "long live". And: "Sharanam Sharanam. I take refuge with you. You are my protection. Shri Ram Jaya Ram." Further explanations to this Kirtan can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under Shri Raghunatha. For more Kirtan- and Mantra recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the websites of Yoga Vidya.

Ruzan sings the mantra Om Mata Jaya on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. Just join in and sing along. This Kirtan is the embodiment of all three aspects of the cosmic mother. Durga: The refuge, the energy that takes care of us and raises us up. Kali: The energy that takes care of us and straightens us up: The one that helps us overcome any obstacle that prevents us from feeling deep joy and inner peace. Kali helps us to overcome our ignorance and let go of what is time to be let go of. Lakshmi: Fills us with spiritual richness, material and emotional well-being Everything we have comes from her. Om Mata Jaya! May the peace of Our Lady be with you and guide you through your life! You can find the text of this Mantra here: Om Mata Jaya Durga Ma Jaya Kali Ma Jaya Lakshmi Ma For more kirtan and mantra vocal recordings click here. All seminars on mantra and music can be found here. Further information about Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Amana and Shankara - also known as Shamana Om - singing in a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany, the Kirtan Shri Guru Jaya Guru. Here is the first part of the lyrics to sing along to: Shri Guru Jaya Guru Ma Guru Om Jaya Guru Jaya Guru Ma Guru Om Further explanations to this Kirtan are unfortunately not found in Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet. For more Kirtan- and Mantra Singing recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the webpages of Yoga Vidya.