Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants

“Om Namah Shivaya” is one of the best-known and most powerful mantras in the Indian tradition. It is dedicated to Shiva, the symbol of transformation, consciousness, stillness, and inner freedom. The Sanskrit phrase roughly translates to: “I bow to the highest consciousness within me and in the universe.” Here you can listen to a recording featuring Vallabha from a Yoga Vidya Saturday evening satsang in Bad Meinberg on March 8th, 2025. Lyrics: Om Namah Shivaya Namah Shivaya If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Open the door to your innermost being with the gentle and touching kirtan “Door of My Heart” sung by Aditi during a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. This recording invites you to calm your mind, open your heart, and let yourself fall into the vibrations of silence, devotion, and love. The singing is accompanied by subtle instruments – such as harmonium and gentle rhythmic percussion elements – which create a warm and intimate atmosphere. Whether in quiet meditation, during a sound bath, or simply to let go: this song by Paramahamsa Yogananda gives you space to open up and be held. You can find the lyrics to sing along with in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 526. The sung lyrics (by Paramahamsa Yogananda): Door of my heart, open wide I keep for thee. Wilt thou come? Wilt thou come? Just this once come to me. Will my days fly away without seeing thee my Lord? Night and day, night and day, I search for thee night and day. - and in German: Meines Herzens Tür, offen halte ich sie Dir. Kommst Du wohl, kommst Du wohl? Ach nur einmal komm’ zu mir! Wird entschwinden mir die Zeit, ohne dass ich schau’ Dich, Herr? Tag und Nacht, Tag und Nacht, ich erwart’ Dich Tag und Nacht. You can share the audio with others to spread love and harmony.🌍💞 In this way, you are actively helping to spread yoga throughout the world. 🙏 Mantra/kirtan singing is a wonderful practice for opening the heart and feeling the divine presence. If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya. Follow us on our other online channels: ⚛️ Facebook: www.facebook.com/YogaVidya ⚛️ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yogavidya_de

Experience pure devotion and spiritual presence with the rousing kirtan “Govinda Bolo, Hare Gopala Bolo.” The recording with Vallabha is from a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. With each repetition of this powerful mantra, your heart and mind open up – Govinda and Gopala call you to love, joy and divine closeness. This recording invites you to sing along, listen in or simply linger in the sound. Perfect for meditation, chanting or moments of inner reflection. May the vibration of this song touch your heart, bring peace and strengthen your connection to the divine. The sung text: Govinda Bolo Hare Gopala Bolo are Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Hare You can share the audio with others to spread love and harmony. In this way, you actively help to spread yoga in the world. You can also support us with a donation, which helps us to keep our association alive. Mantra/kirtan singing is a wonderful practice for opening the heart and feeling the divine presence. If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya. Follow us on our other online channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/YogaVidya Instagram: www.instagram.com/yogavidya_de

Jaya Shiva Shankara addresses Shiva in his kind and loving aspect: Shiva means benevolent, Shankara is the one who does good. Bham, also Bhum, is the sound of Shiva's drum. Hara means to take away – may Shiva take away everything that separates us from his experience. But Shiva is also Ati Sundara, supremely beautiful. He is Parameshwara, the supreme god. Daya Karo, O Shiva, please have mercy on us humans. The sung 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 Spiritual translation Jaya Shiva Shankara: Homage to Shiva, the great benefactor who removes all attachments. Oh Shiva, you are supremely beautiful, oh supreme Lord. Please have mercy on us, grant us your love. Further information can be found in the online Yoga Vidya Kirtan booklet under number 250 https://mein.yoga-vidya.de/profiles/blogs/jaya-shiva-shankara-jaya-siva If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya. You can share the audio with others to spread love and harmony.🌍💞 In this way, you are actively helping to spread yoga throughout the world. You can also support us with a donation, which helps us keep our association alive. 🙏 Mantra/kirtan singing is a wonderful practice for opening the heart and feeling the divine presence. Follow us on our other online channels: