Sound is powerful, especially in the form of a Sanskrit mantra or chant. The vibrations can change our lives. They are most effective when we are open to them.

I began chanting 10 years ago in solitude. There are many ancient mantras that have helped me create a better energy within myself and around me. Now I like to share my chanting.

Here are some of them,

plus a brief “take pause” meditation.

May you find what supports you in your journey.

The translations of the meanings are intricate and numerous; I have not included them here.

There is some variation in the written English transliteration of the Sanskrit sounds.

Gayatri Mantra –
for the Divine Mother, all of Creation, and the Light of our Consciousness

Om bhur bhuvah swaha / Tat savitur varenyam /

Bhargo devasya dhimahi / Dhiyo yonah prachodayat

Maha Mritrunjaya Mantra –
calling upon the Universal Source (Shiva) for deep healing.

Om Tryambakam yajamahe / Sugandhim pushti vardanam

Uruvarukamiva bandhanan / Mrityor mokshya amritata

Ganapati mantra –
honoring the archetype of Ganesha- strong, compassionate, remover of obstacles.

Om Gam Ganapatayei Namaha / Om Gam Ganapatayei Namaha

Om Gam Ganapatayei Namaha / Om Gam Ganapatayei Namaha

Ganga mantra –
for the love of Ma Ganga (Ganges River) and All Other beautiful, life-giving Mother Rivers.

Devi sureshwari bhagavati Gange / Tribhuvana tarini tarala tarange
Shankara mauli viharini vimale /Mama matirastam tava pada kamale
Bhagirathi sukhadayini matas / Tava jala mahimam nigame khyatah
Naham jaane tava mahimanam / Pahi kripamayi mam ajnyanam

A 1-Minute Guided Meditation –

Take pause