Sorry about that! It's a beautiful song!!
Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo (also called the adi mantra) is a beautiful, deeply moving mantra. It’s is often chanted at the beginning of a practice, especially in Kundalini Yoga . It’s a great way to center yourself and tune in to your subtle body and focus your mind. It allows us to connect with self-knowledge and the divine.
Meaning
This mantra asks you to believe in your own internal wisdom; to trust and listen to your inner guidance. It states that you are your own best teacher and you must trust yourself and your own wisdom. Another rendition of the translation says “I bow to the Divine Wisdom within myself.” The mantra also recognizes that everything is one and also means “I bow to the All-That-Is.”
Translation Break-Down
Ong means subtle divine wisdom or infinite energy; all-that-is
Namo means I reverently bow/greet/salute
Guru means teacher– giver of wisdom
Gu means darkness
Ru means light
Guru means the one who brings you from dark to light
Dev means divine
Namo means I reverently bow/greet/salute
How to use the mantra
To chant the mantra, sit in easy pose (sukhasana)- cross legged, but with both ankles on the floor. Bring your palms to touch in anjali mudra (prayer) with your thumbs touching your sternum. This pose creates a nice base for concentrating on bringing the mantra in.
Typically, Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo is chanted at least three times for past, present, future. Alternatively, it can be used as a meditation, attaching the mantra to each breath. Or a mala can be used– moving one bead for each repetition of the mantra
Closing
I think in these special times we're in, it's especially important to listen to your inner wisdom and trust that internal voice. Don't forget to be true to you.
Katia
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