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The
Vedic language is based upon an earlier more
primordial language of seed (bija) mantras. These
are single syllable sounds or roots like OM that
have multiple meanings and indications depending
upon their intonation and the intention with which
they are used. Out of the bija or root language
arises the language of the Vedic texts, which is
already differentiated, though not fully, into
nouns and verbs. These bijas are explained more in
Tantra, which in its true sense (apart from
current popular distortions) is also a science of
the Divine Word.
To
introduce the site visitors to the Vedic mantric approach
we will introduce a few important bija mantras and
then the main Vedic chant, the Gayatri mantra, of
twenty four syllables. This will also help the
visitors understand the vision behind the Vedic
Studies. It is all a manifestation of the
mantra.
The
five
Main "Bija" (Seed) Mantras
OM
OM
is the most important of all mantras. All mantras
generally begin and often also end with OM.
However, there is much confusion about OM. OM is
the mantra of assent. It means yes and affirms and
energizes whatever we say after it. That is why
all mantras begin with OM. OM is also the mantra
of ascent and causes our energy to rise upward
into the infinite. OM is expansive and increases
the fire, air and ether elements, particularly
ether. It also gives strength, protection and
grace. It connects us with the guidance power of
the inner Guru.
The
Four Great Goddess Mantras
There
are four great Goddess mantras that govern the
prime forms of energy as magnetic force,
electrical force, heat, and delight. This is a
Tantric teaching that reflects the Vedic Word and
the four main Vedic deities.
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The
power of Mantras & Shlokas has been
acknowledged since time immemorial. A Mantra can consist of a powerful word or a
combination of words and can be used for self
realization, for freedom from worries, to fulfill
one's desires, to ward off the effects of malefic
planets, to bring you success, peace and
contentment -- the range is truly vast. You can
choose for yourself. |
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HRIM
HRIM
(pronounced Hreem) is the prime mantra of the
Great Goddess and ruler of the worlds and holds
all her creative and healing powers. HRIM governs
over the cosmic magnetic energy and the power of
the soul and causal body. It awakens us at a soul
or heart level, connecting us to Divine forces of
love and attraction. HRIM is the mantra of the
Divine Maya that destroys the worldly maya. It has
a solar quality to it but more of a dawn-like
effect. It is charming and alluring, yet purifying
. Through it we can control the illusion power of
our own minds.
In
Vedic terms HRIM is a mantra of the Sun,
particularly in terms of illumination. It
increases our aspiration and receptivity to Divine
light, wisdom and truth. It opens the lotus of the
heart to the inner Sun of consciousness. It is a
mantra of the region of heaven or the
consciousness space in which all the worlds exist.
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KRIM
KRIM
(pronounced Kreem) is the great mantra of Kali,
the Goddess of energy and transformation. It
governs over prana as lightning or electrical
energy. KRIM grants all spiritual faculties and
powers — from the arousing of kundalini to
opening the third eye. It has a special power
relative to the lower chakras, which it can both
stimulate and transform. It helps awaken and
purify the subtle body. As a mantra of work and
transformation KRIM is the mantra of Kriya Yoga,
the Yoga of practice. It is the main mantra of the
Yoga Shakti. As it is a strong mantra it should be
used with care.
KRIM
is a mantra of Indra, the supreme deity of the
Vedas, the Divine as the cosmic lord and
enlightenment force. KRIM is the thunderbolt or
vajra that destroys the serpent of the ignorance
and releases the light of absolute truth. It
represents the force of the atmosphere (Atmic
sphere) and carries the supreme life force.
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HUM
HUM
(pronounced Hoom) is a mantra of the inner fire or
thermogenic force. It both calls the divine down
into us and offers our soul upward to the Divine
for transformation in the sacred fire of
awareness. It is a Shiva mantra but also a mantra
of Chandi, the fierce form of Kali. It is used to
destroy negativity and creates great passion and
vitality. As a powerful mantra it should also be
used carefully. Yet it can be used in a more
gentle manner to invoke divine grace and
protection. Through it we can offer ourselves or
our afflictions into the Divine for purification
and transformation.
HUM
is a Vedic mantra of Agni or fire. It is the
mantra used to make offerings into the sacred
fire. It also is used to call or invoke the fire
and to make it flame up more brilliantly. It
represents the soul hidden the body, the Divine
immanent in the world. It governs the earth and
the material sphere in general.
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SHRIM
SHRIM
(pronounced Shreem) is a mantra of love, devotion
and beauty, relating to Lakshmi, the Goddess of
Beauty and divine grace. Yet SHRIM works at a
deeper level than merely to give us the good
things of life, including health. It takes us to
the heart and gives faith and steadiness to our
emotional nature. SHRIM allows us to surrender to,
take refuge in, or be immersed in whatever we
offer the mantra to. It is the mantra of beauty
and delight and has a pleasing lunar quality. It
also relates to the head and can be used to flood
the senses with divine beauty and delight. It
promotes health and aids in fertility and
rejuvenation.
In
Vedic terms SHRIM is a Soma mantra. It gives love,
joy, bliss, beauty and delight. It has the light
of the Moon and governs the mind and the realm
between the atmosphere and heaven. It purifies and
integrates the various aspects of our nature and
renders them into ambrosia.
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These
four mantras can be used together with OM:
OM
HRIM KRIM HUM SHRIM!
This
brings about an integral development of body, mind
and soul in harmony with the Divine or inner Self. |
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Antarjyoti
bahirjyoti pratyagjyoti paratparah
Jyotirjyoti swayamjyoti atmajyoti shivosmyaham
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Light
is on
the inside, light is on the outside,
Light is in myself, beyond the beyond.
The Light of lights,
I myself am light,
the Self is light, I am Shiva. |
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