Friday, October 21, 2011

Earth Mantra

For those who don't know.. A mantra is a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.  Mantras can also be viewed as "The Yoga Of The Mind."  It's a word or phrase in one of the sacred languages like Sanskrit & Ghurmeki, but, sometimes in English. The word or words elevates or modifies consciousness through meaning, sound, rhythm, and tone.

I've been using mantras for years now, though I don't claim any one religion, I know that saying a word produces an actual physical vibration. Over time, if we know what the effect of that vibration is, then the word may come to have meaning associated with the effect of saying that vibration or word.
For instance, everyone's favorite word is their own name.. We can't help it. We've just heard it enough that, when someone says it or when we say our own name, it produces a wonderful vibration and makes us happy. 

There are other words, and sounds that make us feel happy, connected and whole. 
There are two things you can do to make a mantra more powerful, regardless of how you recite. One is to see the mantra, as if it is being written as you say it, and the other is to actually listen to it as you say it.

I went up to the canyons again the other day. The leaves are turning the mountains into gold. We had our first snow, but it wasn't long enough to rob the tree's of their colors just yet. 
I wanted to post these pictures, but I couldn't think of the proper words to show you just how beautiful these really are. I wanted to post these, and leave just a mantra.. but felt I better explain it first. 

RA MA DA SA, SA SAY SO HUNG

  This is the  Siri Gaitri Mantra, and is chanted for healing.
Ra is the sun, Ma is the Moon, Da is the earth, and Sa is Infinity. 
Say is the totality of Infinity, and So Hung is "I am Thou". 
"Ra Ma Da Sa" is the Earth Mantra.
 




















Om Shri Gaia Ma
Purnatva Gaia Ma

Beautiful, Abundant, Benevolent Earth Mother
You Are The FULLEST Perfection
Divine Mother Earth


15 comments:

  1. Amazing! I love the first picture the most, it is just gorgeous! I seriously love your blog, and you are one of the most beautiful bloggers'!

    Your dedicated follower,
    Janelle

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  2. Janelle! What an amazing comment. Thank you so much. :)

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  3. all your nature pictures make me want to move to utah and go exploring. so beautiful!

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  4. Lovely!

    I mean, TRULY, lovely.

    (And here's me, per instructions:-)
    http://www.jane-george.com/journal-jane.html

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  5. This is absolutely a gorgeous, inspiring and feel good post. <3 I know it's from your heart, but - excellent work, lovely lady!

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  6. I love how much you appreciate nature and your surroundings. No matter what state your living in. These pictures are beautiful and I envy being able to see such beautiful mountains, colors, and waterfalls. But I still appreciate the beauty Louisiana and the south has to offer. That's whats so amazing about the Earth. Each state and region has something different to offer. I just love your perspective and insight to the beauty around you.

    -Arielle
    humblepievintage.com

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  7. Thanks so much Jane and Angie! You guys are sweet!
    Arielle! I LOVE the south! I lived in Arkansas for almost a year.. I wanted to go visit Louisiana sooo bad. But I haven't got to.. YET!

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  8. I just want to say Thank You for this beautiful gift!
    Thank you for sharing good vibration and for the pictures!
    Fall must be wonderful to you...
    This year by us, Fall is a little bit late but the leaves are turning gold since few days. there's nothing more inspiring...
    One of the most fascinating manifestations of Mother Earth, it's Fall!
    Thank you again...
    Mother Earth for sure loves you like you do!!!

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  9. Where do you live? The trees are amazing and mantra beautiful oh my gosh I want to be exactly where those photos are that so nice!

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  10. The canyons are gorgeous this time of year! And I agree with you about mantras, their power is incredible, especially at a yoga class or something when the whole room is vibrating. Amazing!

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  11. wonderful mantra and images. I also like to remind myself "this too shall pass".

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  12. These pictures are the perfect description of the power of nature and the most stunning for me is the picture of the water. Simply breathtaking.

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  13. That is my FAVORITE mantra. I listen to it on on iPhone app a lot. Haha! Those photos are SO wonderful! If I lived there I would probably just camp out in the canyon all throughout the Fall. Such beauty!

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  14. awesome. this post makes me remember my reverence for our planet.

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