Thoughts on Mantra: Alternative Bija Mantras

Bijas are powerful seeds

Bijas are primordial sounds which channel the creative power of the Gods. They are in themselves siddhi and attraction mantras. Chanting them instantly starts a chain of events that result in the aspirant attracting what he/she wants.

The most two popular mantras within this group are Shreem (to create material abundance) and Kleem (gain the power of attraction – especially of female companionship). Click on each bija mantra to read prior articles on the subjects.

Not just Kleem and Shreem

Many people do not realise that other mantras are actually bijas hidden in plain sight! The most prominent examples are the Panchakshari mantra: Nama Shivaya, the Ashtakshari: Om Namo Narayanaya, and Rama.

These can also be chanted as bijas to gain immediate benefits. All of these particular mantras are powerful purifiers.

What does this mean? It means the clarification of:

• Mind (clarity without confusion, concentration, focus);
• Intellect (positivity, kind and auspicious thoughts);
• Body (a spiritual level cleanliness above physical cleanliness);
• Soul (removes bad karma).

Note that the mind and intellect are considered as two independent processes within the brain in both Freudian and Vedantic methodologies.

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Rudra Gayatri Mantra

Let the grace of Shiva destroy your sins and empower you!

Transliteration:

“Om Tatpurusaya vidmahe,
Mahadevaya dhimahi,
Tanno Rudrah pracodayaat”

(Semi-literal) Translation:

We know that being,
We meditate on the Supreme God,
May Lord Rudra enlighten us.

Purpose:

• Removes your bad karma
• Removes fear of death, humiliation, loss of reputation and other losses
• Helps protect and improve your health; Shiva is known as the great healer
• Curbs the malefic effects of the Sun (Surya) – Shiva is the Ruling Deity

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Navaratri 2011: Ward off Black Magic with Three Mantras!

Under attack from Black Magic? Put on the Armour of Mantra!

The Left Hand of God

Many believe that the use of mantra can be for evil and unholy purposes. There is some truth to this. Just like the mind and your life is malleable under the pressure of karma burn and mantra recitation to yield positive effects, others may seek to exert a negative influence.  There are many influences in the Ramayana and the Mahabharat of the forces of evil employing such tactics.

But let’s not get paranoid!

There is no need to turn paranoid and assume that minor negative developments at work, college, events etc are the influence of Black Magic! For the ordinary person, it is highly unlikely you will ever encounter forces so sinister – particularly if living abroad. It is more than likely this is simply the effect of (1) bad karma catching up with you! (2) plain bad luck (3) malefic effects of planetary junctures. All of these have simple cures and specific mantras.

Peace, spiritual development and protection possible with mantras

However, for one’s peace of mind (and incidentally significant spiritual development), three powerful and well documented mantras are presented in this article to counter-act and provide excellent protection.

 

1. Under attack? Wear Armour!

Since medieval times, mankind has known that the soft and fallible body can be protected by something harder and stronger. Historically, this has evolved from hides and leathers to iron to bronze to kevlar and the latest lightweight bullet-proof vests.

But what about for attacks of the subtle body? One uses a spiritual armour: a kavach! Kavach literally translates to armour. There are stotras (hymns) to every deity under (and including!) the Sun for the purposes of kavach. Just put a deity’s name and the word kavach into a search engine and see what comes up!

I personally prescribe the Kanda Sashti Kavach – a stotra to Lord Skanda – click here for more details on Skanda. It is composed in Tamil; a language as Ancient as Sanskrit. If one does not understand, you can always search for a google translation.

I am told there is a wonderful rendition on YouTube. I will post this to my Online Mantra collection shortly – click here to access it – on my blog.

This stotra has terrific mantra-shakti (ie equivalent power to that of a mantra). It is recommended to recite this 36x in one day to become untouchable. I prefer to listen to it as I am not versed in Tamil. You can too!

 

2. Pray to Hanuman

Since Ancient times, Hanuman has been known as a powerful deity to ward away evil and black magic. See my prior post by clicking here for mantras to Hanuman. I would also recommend the Hanuman Chalisa. I have posted a link to an excellent rendition on my blog – click here to access it.

 

3. Pray to Durga at this ideal time of Navaratri!

Durga is the original destroyer of evil. She is a deity invoked by the Gods for the very destruction of all demonic forces which rampaged over heaven and earth in Ancient Times.

Navaratri is the absolute IDEAL time to invoke her to do the same for you.

Do not forget that she is not by any means limited to something so trivial – she will bless you with every positive development in your life hence forth. Indeed, spiritual, physical, mental, psychological, intellectual and social transformations all can happen over night by the praise of Durga over Navaratri.

She will defeat both the demons in the outside world and importantly, those within.

Don’t delay! Click here to find out how to start chanting to a better life.

 

Other key Navaratri articles:

<< Click here to read the Navaratri Sadhana guide. >>

<< Click here to see my collection of audio files if you feel you cannot recite the mantras accurately. >>

<< Click here to see the 3 Key Mantras for Devis over Navaratri.>>

 

 

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The Five Stages of Japa – A Walkthrough

The Next Stage of  Japa Yoga

For those that are no longer dabbling in Mantra Yoga and wish to move into more advanced territory, one should attempt to adhere to the five stages of Japa:

1. Vaikhart. Chant the mantra out loud.
2. Upamsu. Then repeat the mantra in a hushed whisper such that the person next to you could not distinguish the words.
3. Madhyama. Now progress to mental Japa. Envision the mantra vibrating with the Heart Chakra, with its 108 flows of prana emanating from it.
4. Pasyamti. Envision the mantra vibrating the Naval Chakra. It is not uncommon to see the mantra in words at this stage, once sufficiently advanced.
5. Para. Now descend into perfect silence. The mind should now be calm, clear and completely empty. Merge into the silence of peace.

One should repeat the mantra 36x in stages 1 through 4. Stage 5 is of course silent meditation once the mind is cleared.

Will yourself to focus!

Chant slowly, clearly and feel each word of the mantra. Contemplate its meaning and will yourself to concentrate at first to cut through the whimsical movements of thought.

These steps allow the aspirant to move from beginner to intermediary very quickly.

Please feel free to comment with your own experiences here or contact me through Twitter @MantraYogi.