A Traditional Chant Prayer
OM SAHA NA VAVATU
SAHA NAU BHUNAKTU
SAHA VIRYAM KARAVAHAI
TEJA SVINA VADHITAMASTU MA
VIDVISAVAHAI
OM SHANTI SHANTI SHNTIH
May we be protected together
May we be nourished together
May we work together with great vigour
May our study be enlightening
May there be no hatred between us
Om, peace, peace, peace
Some thoughts on chanting.
Chanting or Kirtan is the heart practice of devotional Yoga (Bhakti Yoga).
When we are in love our hearts are constantly calling out the name of our lover. Chanting is that calling.
Chanting opens the inner eye of our hearts.