Mantra is a source of spiritual development and self-knowledge, overcoming ignorance. Sometimes it is called the analogue of a short Sanskrit prayer. However, it should be remembered that a mantra is not a word or a set of letters and sounds. This is the sound vibration of your body. When you sing a mantra, you should feel your body “ring”, you should sing with your whole body, which turns into a single sound.
You will need
Audio recording of mantra singing, rosary, teacher.
Instruction manual
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Ideally, the first acquaintance with the mantras should be under the supervision of a Master. But if there is none, but there is a need for singing mantras, you can start on your own. There are innumerable mantras. It is believed that each sets you up to achieve something (well-being, enlightenment, self-realization, success in all endeavors, the destruction of obstacles on the way, etc.). But any mantra with the help of subtle respiratory energy will free your mind from negative manifestations and charge it with positive energy.
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To get started, listen to the audio recording of the mantras. Do not try to grab hold of the performance technique, it must be felt, not memorized. Try to sing along without thinking how you sing. Just imitate the voice on the recording, try to merge with it. So you lay the foundation for your singing mantras.
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People who have achieved high spiritual development will be able to recite a mantra in the noisiest place on the planet. They have the ability to disconnect from external stimuli. Those who are just beginning to chant mantras should create external conditions. Solitude in a quiet place where no one will disturb you. Close your eyes. Listen to yourself.
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Start singing mantras. You can do it yourself, without recording, you can still use it. This time do not listen to the singing. Look inside you.
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During execution, try to turn off the consciousness, completely dissolve in the sound, become a sound. This will help visualization. Imagine high mountains, space, stars, galaxies. Personalize yourself with the sound of a ringing echo in these places.
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Start with the mantra "Om", personifying all the information, the Divine Principle, the Absolute. According to ancient Eastern philosophy, the mantra "Om" became the vibration of the beginning of all principles. In transcription, it approaches the sound of the sounds "aum", "aoum".
Useful advice
When you have mastered the principle of pronunciation of mantras, proceed to the next stage. Choose the mantras you need. It is believed that the number of repetitions of the mantra should be a multiple of three - and so up to 108 times - this is a complete circle. Use a rosary to count. If you want to move on, find yourself a Teacher. He will tell you how to work with breathing while singing.
