In this powerful recording from the kirtan during a satsang at Yoga Vidya yoga-vidya.de in Bad Meinberg, Germany, Shankara S. shankarayoga.de leads us with his singing into the depths of one of the most important Vedic mantras: “Om Purnam Adah Purnam Idam” – a Vedic peace mantra from the Isha Upanishad.

The kirtan begins calmly and solemnly, with a gentle musical introduction that creates space for inner arrival. Shankara's voice carries the mantra with depth and devotion, accompanied by harmonium, drums, and delicate percussion sounds that slowly unfold and grow into a meditative dynamic.

"Om Purnam Adah Purnam Idam
Purnat Purnam Udachyate
Purnasya Purnam Adaya
Purnam Eva Avashishyate"

Translated, it means:

"Perfect is the One, perfect is that which arises from it.
If you take the perfect from the perfect, only the perfect remains."

This mantra reminds us of the wholeness and completeness of all being—that nothing is missing and everything that arises is already part of the whole. A deeply spiritual message that is not only audible but also palpable in this recording.

Abhati chants Om Tare Tuttare during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany.

🎧 In this deeply healing kirtan “Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha”, Abhati invokes the green Tara - the female Buddha figure of compassion, healing and protection.

In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara is regarded as the great liberator. Her mantra helps to transform fears, release blockages and open the heart to love and compassion - for yourself and for all beings.

Abhati's delicate yet powerful voice guides you through a meditative sound tapestry that carries you gently like a wave - into your inner stillness and into the embrace of divine feminine energy.

Mantra:

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha

Meaning:

Om - Sacred syllable
Tare - O Tara, liberator
Tuttare - Free us from fears
Ture - Free us from suffering
Soha - May the blessing be anchored in our hearts.

A kirtan like a prayer - for all those who long for security, trust and inner peace 🌸

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🎧 In this rousing kirtan “Jay Bajaranga Bali”, Madhuka invokes the powerful presence of Hanuman - the divine servant of Rama, symbol of courage, devotion and inner strength.

“Bajaranga Bali” is an epithet of Hanuman, which means ‘with the body of thunder’. This kirtan invites you to connect with your own willpower, let go of your fears and follow your path with confidence.

With drum, harmonium and heart, a vibrating energy unfolds - sometimes rhythmic and powerful, sometimes soft and soulful. A kirtan that gives you courage and lights up your heart. ✨🐒

Text excerpt:

Jay Bajaranga Bali
Jay Hanumana Ki
Jay Mahavira, Jay Hanuman
Jay Gurudeva, Karo Kalyan

A musical prayer for all those who want to believe in their own inner strength again 💪🕉️

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In this devotional kirtan “Satchidananda Guru”, Omesha praises the divine reality that reveals itself in the form of the Guru - as Being (Sat), Consciousness (Chid) and Bliss (Ananda).

The deeply vibrating melodies and the clear, loving voice invite you to become still and connect with the inner light. It is a song of gratitude - for the teachers on our path, for the wisdom within ourselves, for the divine guidance in all phases of life.

Text excerpt:
Satchidananda Guru, Satchidananda
Satchidananda Guru, Satchidananda // 1 //

Ananda Guru Om, Shivananda Guru Om
Ananda Guru Om, Shivananda Guru Om // 2 //

Meaning:
The Guru is the embodiment of being, consciousness and bliss - he leads us from darkness to light.

Let this kirtan become an inner prayer - in silent joy, in sound, in the memory of that which dwells eternally within you.

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🎧 With this powerful kirtan “Jaya Shiva Shankara”, Vallabha opens a gateway to the silent presence of Shiva - the divine aspect of transformation, dissolution and inner peace.

The repetitive verses act like a mantra for your heart - simple, clear, deep. They help you to let go, surrender and allow your mind to calm down. An invitation to honor Shiva within you: the stillness, the light, the pure being.

Text:

Jaya Shiva Shankara,
Bam Bam Hara Hara
Hara Hara, Hara Hara,
Hara Bol Hara
Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva,
Shiva Ati-sundara
(hara Hara, Hara Hara, Hara Ati-sundara)
He Parameshvara Daya Karo

Meaning:

Glory be to Shiva, the benevolent and destroyer of ignorance. May his blessings purify us and lead us to freedom.

Whether you are meditating, dancing in the kitchen or simply taking a deep breath - this kirtan connects you with your inner power and the divine source.

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🎧 Immerse yourself in the healing power of the holy Ganga - embodied in this deeply moving kirtan “Ganga Ki Jaya Jaya”, sung by the group Mudita. This mantra praises the goddess Ganga, the river of purification and spiritual renewal.

With devotion, joy and a deep connection to the divine mother, the song immerses you in a meditative atmosphere. Let yourself be taken on an inner journey - carried by rhythm, carried by bhakti, carried by sound.

Whether you sing along, listen or meditate: this kirtan is a loving ray of light that reminds you of the divine presence in everyday life. 🕉️✨

Ganga ki jaya jaya, Jamuna ki jaya jaya
Ganga ki jaya jaya, Jamuna ki jaya jaya
Kailash ki Shakti Shiva Shankara ki jaya jaya

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Katyayani sings the mantra Om Bhagavan, number 354 in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet. Listen to this mantra, sung by Katyayani. Here is the full text in simplified transcription:

Om Bhagavan

Shri Bhagavan

Ananda-bhagavan

Shivananda-bhagavan

“Om Bhagavan” is one of the most popular kirtans at Yoga Vidya. “Om Bhagavan” is a kirtan with simple lyrics and a simple melody, it is a rhythmic kirtan that you start very slowly and can speed up more and more. “Om Bhagavan” is a kirtan for worshipping the guru, the spiritual teacher, a kirtan that you can repeat especially to invoke Swami Sivananda's blessings, Swami Sivananda's presence. It is also a kirtan to thank Swami Sivananda.

Bhagavad means “worthy of worship”, Bhagavad means “the one to be worshipped”. And so Swami Sivananda is Bhagavan, someone to be worshipped.

“Oh Swami Sivananda, you are worthy of worship.” Swami Sivananda is Ananda, Ananda means “full of joy”. Swami Sivananda is present everywhere and so people say, “Oh Swami Sivananda, I worship you. Oh Swami Sivananda, you give me bliss. Oh Swami Sivananda, you manifest yourself in me as bliss. Oh Swami Sivananda, help me to give bliss to others too.”

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Bernd is chanting the mantra Asato ma sad gamaya during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. More mantra kirtan mp3 recordings can be listen at https://blog.yoga-vidya.de/category/podcast/mantra/ - or as videos at my.yoga-vidya.org/members/Mantras/videos

Here is the full text in simplified transcription:

Asato Ma Sad Gamaya

Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya

Mrityor Manritan Gamaya

“Asato Ma Sat Gamaya” is a mantra from the Upanishads, it is a mantra that comes from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, 1.3.28, it is a mantra that also belongs to the Shanti Mantras, i.e. to the peace mantras, and it is also a prayer where we ask to be able to experience the highest.

“Asato Ma Sat Gamaya” means: ”Lead me and lead us from Asat, from untruth, to Sat, to truth.” Ma means “me”. “Guide me, Ma, from unreality to reality.”

Gamaya can be translated as “lead me to”, but you can also say “let me go there” or “let us go there”, “let us go from the unreal to the real”. “Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya. May I go and may I be guided, may you guide me, from Tamas, from darkness, to Jyoti, to light.” “Mrityor Mamritam Gamaya. And may I also go forth and may I be guided, may you lead me from mrityo, from death, to amrita, to immortality, to the nectar of immortality.”