The ten Sikh Gurus created the Gurmukhi language. It's a mash-up of several languages designed to trigger the meridian points on your tongue's roof. Sikh texts are lovely tributes to God and the Universe written in Gurmukhi.
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The word Gurmukhi literally means “from the guru's mouth,” or “from the guru's spoken word.” If you read the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, you'll come across the term Gurmukh, which refers to someone who speaks consciously as opposed to unconsciously. When we speak, chant, or sing Gurmukhi words, they are strong to the extent that we repeat them with reverence and dedication. Because of the tone and frequency with which Gurmukhi words vibrate, they are extremely strong. Words in Gurmukhi do not require definitions; instead, they must be repeated. Furthermore, by noticing how the sounds influence and co-create with his or her own interior journey and increasing consciousness, the one who repeats them develops wise.
Sat Nam means “genuine vibration” in Sanskrit. When Guru Nanak emerged from three days submerged in the River Vaee, he said this word for the first time. When you chant Sat Nam, you unite yourself with your destiny.
Har: This is a word for the heart's voice, as well as a name for God. The tip of the tongue strikes the roof of the mouth when we recite Har, making it sound more like HUD. This is a sound that activates the navel and brings kundalini energy to the surface.
Wahe Guru is the wisdom of present-moment happiness. This is an ecstatic expression.
Siri: This is a strong, creative sound for a woman. Its simple meaning is “great,” yet it is also a moniker for someone who is revered.
Sri Guru Granth Sahib: This is a sacred teacher for all beings; the holy sound stream creates a knot in your mind that connects you to Divine consciousness. We bow to it as a living entity who has given us these mantras, this heritage, and this tradition. For Sikhism devotees, it is referred to as the sacred literature. It is a Guru who is still alive.
Guru is a combination of the words gu and ru, which signifies “darkness” and “light.” A guru is someone who helps us go from darkness to light.
Guru Ong Namo Dev Namo: There is only one united creation, and I bow to it as the holy guru. I surrender my ego to the Creator's and Creation's wisdom. I acknowledge the wisdom that exists inside myself and all things.
Guru Nanak chanted the Japji Sahib, which is a long spiritual poetry or hymn. It's the music that kicks off the Aquarian Sadhana. It's a potent instrument for uniting individual consciousness with heavenly consciousness.
One Universal Creator/Creation (Ek Ong Kaar). This expression evokes a sense of oneness, of unity between the Creator and the rest of creation.
After the Gurdwara service, the seekers are offered prasaad, which is a sweet dish.
Amrit Vela: This is the finest time for a yogi to rise from sleep and practice between the hours of 3 and 7 a.m.
What language does Kundalini Yoga use?
Sat Nam Fest brings music and yoga together in a beautiful way. At the Sat Nam Fest yoga lessons, you may expect to hear a few chants. Chants and songs are used in Kundalini Yoga to set the energetic vibration for the class. The mantras are written in Gurmukhi, the language of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh sacred book. Kundalini Yoga incorporates Sikh religious traditions and technology, such as mantras and the wearing of a turban, to name a few. Sound is used as a type of energy in the science and technology of mantras. Sound may be used to project energy and meaning.
What language is Kundalini mantra?
Snatnam Kaur asks you to make mantra a part of your daily practice, allowing positive energy to set the tone for your day, in this excerpt from her new book Original Light: The Morning Practice of Kundalini Yoga. Begin here, with the help of her audio recording.
The pleasure of the Aquarian SdhanKundalini Yoga's daily practicelies in the chanting experience. I'll admit to being biased as a musician. My mother claims that as a youngster, I would sleep through the entire Sdhan (spiritual exercise), but that once the chanting began, I would get up and join in. As an adult, I adore every component of this practice, but I've immersed myself in chanting the most.
You can prepare for a wonderful chanting experience by taking a cold shower and doing yoga. I believe your Kundalini energy will almost certainly surge! If you've made it this far and chant these words, the energy of your Chakra system, as well as all ten of your bodies, will be present and engaged. Simply enjoy, enjoy, enjoy for the time being! The music and force of the chants will transport you to another world this is the union of the Lover and the Beloved. It's your turn to spend time with God. Each chant's energetics, sequence, and timing combine to create a therapeutic sonic recipe. From the beginning to the completion of the chants, one goes on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Music is such a wonderful gift. You could notice, as I do, that supporting music has a mesmerizing element to it when you meditate. Music helps me lose my thoughts and merge into a realm of loving meditation with the One when the chanting begins. To help you with your practice, I included the Light of the Naam with Long Ek Ong Kar CD in my new book, Original Light: The Morning Practice of Kundalini Yoga. I advise you to continue to use it as long as it serves you well. I also encourage you to look for other musicians in this community who have released beautiful Sdhan CDs, or even to make your own music!
Set yourself up comfortably.
Prepare to sit for the duration of the chants, hydrating and emptying your bladder if necessary. Make sure you're warm and comfortable, and that you're sitting on something that supports your hips. Sit in Easy Pose, a cross-legged seated position that promotes a straight spine and allows for meditative ease and calm. To create a straight line from the base of the spine to the top of the head, gently extend the back of the neck and slightly tuck the chin in using Neck Lock. In Gin Mudra, bring the tip of your Jupiter, or index finger, to the tip of your thumb; this opens the door to Jupiter's energy, which represents expansion and travel beyond the known into the unknown. Closing your eyes will assist you in turning your energy within once you have learned the Mantras. To calm the mind even further, focus your gaze on the Third Eye Point. Covering your spine and head is extremely crucial for this practice because it promotes the Kundalini energy to rise and creates internal stability. This is the stance that was assigned to us for the morning's first chant, “Long Ek Ong Kr.”
Chant with the breath.
Yogic chanting is a type of prnayam (aware breathing) that is practiced by yogis. We feel energized after chanting because we literally raise our energy. To experience this, however, a number of variables must align: the Divine's Grace, the Gur's Grace, the Beloved's Mercy, and Perhaps most importantly, the degree to which we commit ourselves to the breath and our chanting. We must fully engage our breath and align with the divine sounds in order to properly experience the uplifting energy of the Mantra. When I'm writing music for chanting, I strive to keep my attention on the breath. We fill our lungs between recitations, which immerses us entirely in our existence. We live through inhaling and exhaling! So, to get the most out of your chanting experience, I recommend taking full, deep breaths as you chant. Then you'll be able to hear and love your own voice. When the words of inspiration, the words of the Divine, are embodied in your own voice, it becomes the agent that unveils and transforms you into the beautiful being that you are.
Don't worry about the thoughts that arise.
It's natural for thoughts to arise when you chant; don't worry about it. Chanting purifies and clears our mind, and the Mantra generates a vortex that draws out the subconscious's no longer usable energy. Grief, sadness, and fury are all dragged out by it. You'll be aware of part of this process in your conscious mind, but the most of it will go unnoticed – the only sign will be a barrage of thoughts, all aimed at preventing the profound work of cleansing the subconcious from taking place. Why? Because we become accustomed to our old energy patterns; without them, we must put in the effort to shift.
Take time to reflect on the effects and meaning of the chant.
The lyrics in this chant are from Gurmukh (a sacred language formed in India in the 16th century), and they are supposed to bring healing and consciousness to the listener. Whether or not we understand the meaning of each word, it contributes to the whole experience. These chants are poems, religious tunes that express themselves. They have a lot of meaning, vivid descriptions, and exciting life metaphors. Let's look at the meaning of each term to better grasp the art form and experience its impact, as my mother, Prabhu Nam Kaur, taught me. I owe her a debt of gratitude for guiding me through this process and clarifying the definitions of many of these terms. I recommend that you think about each word in a calm environment and gradually learn the meanings; even a basic knowledge will help you meditate.
Does Kundalini use Sanskrit?
Although Kundalini yoga is performed all throughout the world, no one knows where it originated. The concept of Kundalini energy has been around for centuries, and it was first stated about 1,000 B.C. in ancient Vedic scriptures.
Yogi Bhajan, a Pakistani yoga teacher, is mainly associated with Kundalini yoga. In the 1960s, he is credited with bringing the practice to Western countries.
The phrase “The word “kundalini” is derived from the Sanskrit word “kundal,” which means “circle.” It can also apply to a snake that is coiled. Kundalini energy, according to practitioners, is like that coiled snake: it sleeps at the base of your spine, unaroused.
Kundalini yoga is used to activate this energy, allowing it to flow up and down your spine through the chakras.
Kundalini energy is said to help balance these chakras and contribute to spiritual wellness as it increases.
Kundalini yoga is claimed to lead to spiritual enlightenment with constant practice. This is referred to as a “Awakening of the Kundalini.”
Is Kundalini yoga a Hindu?
Kundalini yoga (kualin-yoga) is derived from kundalini, which is defined in Vedantic culture as dormant energy at the base of the spine that is activated (by yoga, blunt force trauma, breath work, or psychological trauma leading to spiritual awakening) and channeled upward through the chakras in the process of spiritual perfection. Kundalini is thought to be a power related with Shakti, the divine feminine. Shaktism and Tantra schools of Hinduism have inspired Kundalini yoga as a yoga school. It gets its name from a concentration on kundalini energy awakening through frequent mantra, tantra, yantra, yoga, or meditation practice.