Mantras: Meanings and Translations

A mantra is the creative projection of the human mind. Mantras are formulas that change the chemistry of the mind and balance the hemispheres of the brain.



Ong Namo Gurudev Namo

Ong = the syllable of creation
Namo = bowing or paying reverance to
Guru = that which brings us from darkness to Light
Dev = unseen, invisible, beyond

The Adi Mantra. Chanted before practicing Kundalini Yoga to “tune in” to the yogic vibration and open your higher consciousness to receive the teachings.

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Aad Guray Nameh
Jugaad Guray Nameh
Sat Guray Nameh
Siri Guru Dev ay Nameh

“Reverance to the Guru which is the primal wisdom, the wisdom that is eternal, the wisdom of Truth, and the great unseen wisdom beyond our comprehension.”

The Mangalam Charn Mantra. A “protection mantra” chanted before class to ensure a safe practice.

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Sat Naam

Sat = Truth Naam = Name, Identity

The Bija Mantra. The most commonly used mantra of Kundalini yoga, added to the breath during practice. Inhale “Sut” exhale “Nom”.

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Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung

Ra=sun Ma=moon Da=earth Sa=totality Say=infinity So=self Hung=divine

The Siri Gaitri Mantra; also called the Shushumna Mantra. A powerful healing mantra.

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Ek Ong Kar Sat Nam Siri Wahe Guru

Ek=one Ong=all Kar=creation Sat=truth Nam=essence Siri=great Wahe=praise Guru=wisdom

“One creator created this creation, Truth is His name, beyond description is his infinite wisdom”

The Adi Shakti Mantra. Awakens the Kundalini and suspends the mind in bliss.

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Waah Yantee (Great Macroself)
Kar Yantee (Creative Self)
Jag Dut Patee (All that is creative through time)
Aadak It Waahaa (All that is the Great One)
Brahmaadeh Tresha Guru (3 aspects of God: Brahma Vishnu Mahesh)
It Wahe Guru (That is Wahe Guru)

Chanting this mantra strengthens the relationship between your individual consciousness and the universal consciousness. God is in you, and God is in everyone. “If you can’t see God in all, you can’t see God at all” - Yogi Bhajan

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Ek Ong Kar (One Creator, Creation)
Sat Nam (Truth is God’s Name)
Kartaa Purkh (Doer of everything)
Nirbhao (Fearless)
Nirvair (Revengeless)
Akaal Moorat (Undying)
Ajoonee (Unborn)
Saibung (Self Illumined)
Gur Prasad (It is by Guru’s Grace)
Jap (Repeat and Meditate!)
Aad Sach (True in the beginning)
Jugaad Sach (True through all the ages)
Haibhee Sach (True even now)
Nanak Hosee Bhee Sach Nanak (says Truth shall ever be)

Chanting the Mul Mantra helps you experience the depth and divinity of your soul. It can root out and burn away deep, longstanding pain and sorrow.

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Sat Siri, Siri Akaal (Great Truth, Great Undying)
Siri Akaal, Mahaa Akaal (Great Undying, Great Deathless)
Mahaa Akaal, Sat Naam (Great Deathless, Truth is God’s Name)
Akaal Moorat, Wahe Guru (Deathless Image of God)

Chanting this mantra connects you with the undying, eternal truth that is your true essence. It helps you to be victorious in all aspects of your life.

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Wahe Guru Wahe Guru Wahe Guru Wahe Jio

Great Beyond Description is the experience of God’s Wisdom
Great Beyond Description is the experience of God’s Wisdom
Great Beyond Description is the experience of God’s Wisdom
Great Beyond Description is the experience of God Blessing the Soul

This is the mantra of ecstasy! When you chant it with all your heart, you will experience the indescribable ecstasy of God.

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Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru

This Guru mantra projects the mind to infinity, then allows a finite guiding relationship to come into your practical activities. The first part (Guru Guru Wahe Guru) projects the mind to the source of knowledge and ecstasy. The second part (Guru Ram Das Guru) means “the wisdom that comes as a servant of the Infinite. It is the mantra of humility. It reconnects the experience of infinity to the finite by the Grace of Guru Ram Das. Chanting this mantra invokes the guidance, love and protection of Guru Ram Das, the Fourth Sikh Guru. It opens the Fourth Chakra, the Heart Center, and allows you to feel and effortlessly radiate universal love.