5 Sanskrit Meditation Mantras: Deva Premal on YouTube

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Discover the five most powerful Sanskrit meditation mantras (beautifully sung by Deva Premal).

Sanskrit meditation mantras are meditation mantras recited in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit and explicitly formulated to free the mind. This is a literal translation. In Sanskrit, “man” means mind and “tra” means “free from”.

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Deva Premal is a German-born singer who played an important role in introducing the beauty of Sanskrit mantras to contemporary music.

With her partner Miten and through their record company, Prabhu Music, they aim “to be open to the Goddess of music – to be true to ourselves, as musicians, as ‘teachers;’ as partners, and ultimately, as individuals – fellow travellers.

We accomplish this by not ‘trying’ to accomplish anything. We take very little credit for what is happening around our so-called success (we have sold over a million albums now!) – we see our selves as messengers of a 5,000-year-old tradition…so, our part in the process is simply to show up and chant.”

If you’re interested in how they made this possible, you will find video after video containing songs by Deva Premal on YouTube.

But wait, what are Sanskrit meditation mantras?

Mantras, according to Russill Paul, are simply “sonic formulae that take us beyond, or through, the discursive faculties of the mind and connect our awareness directly and immediately to deep states of energy and consciousness”.

They help us cut through mental chatter and soul-deep negativity. I personally use these when I’m in the throes of depression (I was diagnosed with postnatal depression about 18 months after my son was born) or when things are not going my way and I’m having trouble shaking off the resulting anger, resentment or any other negative emotion.

Sanskrit mantras are said to be especially effective, not only because they are thousands of years old but also because it is said that their sounds and syllables make them particularly sacred.

This post will give you a list of my favourite videos (there are literally hundreds) that showcase my favourite mantras as sung by Deva Premal. Some of these videos are created by other users using her songs whilst some are actual snippets from their albums.

All of them, however, are fantastic in helping you cut through mental chatter, lift negativity and help you become a happier person, which is one of the many benefits of reciting mantras.

So, without further ado, let me present the top 5 mantra videos in my toolkit.

Gayatri Mantra

Loose translation:
We meditate on that most adored Supreme Lord, the creator, whose effulgence (divine light) illumines all realms (physical, mental and spiritual). May this divine light illumine our intellect.

What it is:
The Gayatri mantra is a sacred chant that has 3 parts: adoration (you praise the divine), meditation (meditate on the mantra) and prayer (to awaken and strengthen the intellect). In essence, this is what the Gayatri is – the essence of knowledge and a prayer to focus and sharpen this knowledge.

When to use:
Chant the Gayatri at least three times a day – morning (especially upon waking), noon (especially before food) and night (especially before going to sleep) – as well as a part of another cleansing ritual (bathing or showering)

Moola Mantra

Loose translation:
We are calling on the highest power, the creator of the universe
The creator of all mankind who comes into my heart and becomes my inner voice whenever I ask
The divine mother, combined with
The divine father, I ask for guidance at all times

What it is:
Essentially, the Moola Mantra states the many different names of God in Sanskrit and by chanting it (or singing along with the video), you’re invoking the manifestation of the divine around you – drawing to yourself divine blessing, love, peace and joy.

When to use:
Despite what some purists believe, I think that you can chant the Moola mantra whenever you feel the need. Intuition is a powerful force that should be cultivated. That said, based on personal experience, the benefits seem to be compounded when it is chanted upon waking, before food, before going to sleep as well as during bathing or showering.

Green Tara Mantra

Loose translation:
I prostrate to the Liberator, Mother of all the Victorious Ones.

What it is:
The Green Tara is associated with enlightened activity and abundance – the protector to help relieve us of physical, emotional and spiritual suffering.

In other words, when we chant the Green Tara mantra, we’re not simply asking for blessing and help with our lives and our “real world” problems. We’re also asking her to free us from all mental delusions and negative emotions that blind us to true freedom.

When to use:
Whenever you want and as often as you want.

Ganesh Mantra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTFWfD7L5QA

Loose translation:
Lord Ganesh, son of Lord Shiva, Remover of Obstacles who guards the doorway to the enlightened realms. His blessings are essential for good beginnings.

What it is:
In Hindu teachings, Ganesh, the elephant-headed deity who is widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles, the Lord of Beginnings and the God of Wisdom and Success. This mantra therefore, which I always draw on when I’m facing a big challenge in life and especially when I’m traveling.

When to use:
Whilst there are no hard and fast rules for using the Ganesh mantra, you might want to start by listening to the video when you’re just about to embark on a new beginning – a new job or business, a new relationship or the like – or when you need to attract luck, happiness, beauty, and success into your life.

The Ganesh mantra is especially effective in removing negativity and fear from your mind.

Avalokiteshvara Mantra

Loose translation:
Behold, the radiant jewel in the lotus of my heart, please shine brightly.

What it is:
“…Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha…” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama

When to use:
The benefits are endless so, just like the Green Tara mantra, you can chant the Avalokiteshvara mantra whenever you wish.

How to use Sanskrit meditation mantras

You don’t need to learn the mantras by heart, though of course, that will be beneficial.

Recite them as often as you can. If you’re like me and you also prefer something with a bit more rhythm, then chant the mantras along with Deva Premal on YouTube again and again.

Personally, I choose a mantra, turn up the volume and just hit play over and over again – every single day.

The benefits, not only on my mental health but also on my relationships – with others and with myself, are tremendous.

Try it and let me know how you get on by writing your comments below. I’d love to hear from you.

These powerful Sanskrit meditation mantras can transform your life if you let it.

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