Attention Yoga Practitioners and Meditators!
Through the CDs "Yoga-Dhvani - Chants for Meditation: From the Forms to the Formless" you can dive into ancient wisdom, discover your inner peace, and heal your body and mind, immersed in divine vibrations
Hello and Namaste Blessed Self!
Two women, Rita and Rupa, decided to begin practicing meditation, but found it quite challenging. Their problem was their inability to focus, with their minds bursting with a multitude of thoughts, their family, work, spouse etc. Rupa eventually was able to sit for long meditation sessions, while Rita continued to struggle with even a few minutes of meditation. The reason for Rupa’s progress turns out to be that she began using Yoga-Dhvani audios to gain clarity and focus.
WHAT IS “YOGA-DHVANI”?
Yoga-Dhvani – Chants for Meditation: From the Forms to the Formless” is a unique, Educational audio series in English, that take you on a Divine Journey by funneling your energy from racing thoughts, anxiety, and worries to a single point of focus and clarity.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “YOGA-DHVANI”?
The proper way to pronounce Yoga is “YogaH” in the language of Samskritam (Sanskrit). There is no prolonged “Aaa” sound at the end but rather the sound of the letter “Ha” at the end. It is a short "Ha" like the "Hu" in the word "Hut".
Here, because the word YogaH comes in combination with another word "Dhvani", we don't pronounce "Ha" at the end of the word "Yoga".
Dhvani means word, voice or sound. In the language of Samskritam (Sanskrit), it is pronounced as "Dhvanihi" with the "hi" sound at the end as in the word "hit".
Together, the word is pronounced as Yoga-Dhvanihi.
The word "YogaH" has many meanings. One of the meanings is “meditation.”
So, Yoga-Dhvani is the sound or word that can lead one to meditation, wherein, one experiences deep peace, being connected to The Very Source. This is the YogaH of sound, or the sound of YogaH, or the sound of meditation or the meditation on sound.
WHAT IS CHANTING?
Chants are a combination of words. The world is nothing but a vibration of energy. Where there is vibration, there definitely is sound. So, the world is nothing but sound. The sound from the “Damaru” (drum) of Shiva is said to have been the cause of creation. Chants too contain sound and they become the source of enormous vibrations and infinite power.
You can experience vivid peace and tranquility that comes from ancient knowledge through the practice of genuine chanting.
HOW DOES MEDITATION HELP?
For this it is essential to know the nature of the human brain (your brain) and what to do to tap into its highest power.
First, the nature of the human brain:
The brain is the most sophisticated yet the least understood part of a human being. For example, according to research:
“It is estimated that the human brain produces 70,000 thoughts on an average day.”
This means that unless we learn how to reduce this number, we may feel restless and may suffer from constant stress, tension and anxiety.
One way of positively reducing the number of thoughts and the influx of information in our brain, is through some form of meditation.
How is that so?
Research shows that various parts of the brain like: frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, cerebellum, thalamus, and reticular formation, slow down their activities during meditation.
This fact is further affirmed by the ancient book on YogaH called “Bhagavad Gita” in chapter 6.
So, meditation is the ONLY gateway for quietening the mind.
In the process, it offers benefits like: calmness, inner peace, joy, vibrant health, more energy, positive relationships and fulfillment in life. It is the antidote for stress and worry.
On a physical level, meditation:
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior
- Improves immune system
- Increases the energy level
On a mental level, meditation:
- Decreases Anxiety
- Improves Clarity
- Increases Creativity
- Increases Peace and Happiness
- Develops Intuition
On a spiritual level, meditation:
- Enables you to experience the higher and refined states of consciousness. When your consciousness evolves and expands, negative emotions like anger and disappointment stop affecting your life. You learn to let go of things and start living in ‘the moment’.
- Enables you to explore the mystery of life and this universe, etc. You begin to ask questions like – What is the purpose of my life? What is this world? As you begin this process of inquiry, your life and attitude transform.
WHY IS IT CALLED “CHANTS FOR MEDITATION”?
Meditation is not easy, when the mind is racing; it needs to first become meditation-ready.
The chants adopted in the YOGA-DHVANI series calm the mind and make it ready for meditation, so that you can enjoy all the benefits of meditation.
WHY IS IT CALLED “FROM THE FORMS TO THE FORMLESS”?
There are 2 reasons to name the series so.
Reason 1: The various volumes of the series will progress from being on certain “FORMS” of the Divine, to addressing the "natural elements”, to addressing "Guru (Teacher)”, to finally “The FORMLESS COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS”.
Thus, the progression of the chants happens from the FORMS to the FORMLESS.
Reason 2: The initial volumes on various FORMS of the Divine expand the mind to a state wherein it is ready to understand and experience the FORMLESS COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS.
Thus, the progression of the mind happens from the FORMS to the FORMLESS.
HOW IS THIS CD SET DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE?
YOGA-DHVANI is a 3 CD Audio set with the following unique features.
Uniqueness
Authenticity
Education
Meaning
Practice
Other available CDs
May lack the correct pronunciation, because the singer may not know the correct Samskritam (Sanskrit) sounds but may have a great voice
May contain only the chants, without detailed education about them
May contain only the chants, without the meaning, or may contain the chants with translation, but without detailed word meaning
There may not be a system to learn or practice those chants to make them your own
"Yoga-Dhvani: Chants for Meditation”
You are assured of its authenticity through correct pronunciation. Sometimes you may know the actual chants but with incorrect pronunciation.
There is always education related to the chants adopted in the specific volume.
The word by word meaning along with the translation given here helps you to enjoy, appreciate and feel the emotion behind the chants, so that your devotion can evolve gradually.
The structure allows you to repeat the words slowly for easy learning. Now you don’t have to pause the CD to practice with it, but just go to the relevant track directly.
WHY LEARN FROM SHANTHI?
The ancient science of YogaH has been passed down through generations to Shanthi. Chanting has been her way of life since she was 5 years old.
Shanthi has passion for the Samskritam language and at home she converses purely in Samskritam with her daughter. Shanthi and her daughter teach conversational Samskritam to children, youth and adults.
While working in computer software, it was the wisdom presented in this CD set that gave her the clarity of vision and life purpose. With this new-found clarity and focus, she transitioned from her software profession to sharing this wealth of wisdom with the world.
WHAT IS VOLUME 1 OF THE YOGA-DHVANI SERIES ON?
Volume 1 is on Lord Ganesha. The reasons for choosing Ganesha are[green_plus_2_list width="100%"]
- HE is always worshiped first, before beginning any task.
- He is even called Vigneshvara, the one who removes obstacles.
- Before invoking any other deity for long prayers, Ganesha is invoked first, so that the task will go unhindered.
WHO ARE THESE CDs FOR?
These CDs are a must
- If you want to learn chants
- If you want to know detailed word meaning of chants
- If you want to learn Samskritam (Sanskrit) through chants
- If you want to know more about life in India
- If you are an Indian parent and want to pass this wisdom on to your kids
- If you want to increase your peace and focus
- If you want to overcome challenges in your life
- If you are starting any new projects and want it to go smoothly
- If you want to prepare your mind for meditation
- If you want to heal your body and mind
Special note to Indian parents:
Ensure that these traditions and ancient wisdom are not forgotten. Refresh yourself and develop a deeper understanding so that you can accurately pass down the profound knowledge. Your children and your children’s children will be the true beneficiaries of the investment you make in your own knowledge and self-exploration.
‘Yoga-Dhvani – Chants for Meditation: From the Forms to the Formless’ will surely take you on a journey from education to knowledge and from knowledge to peace and beyond.
Expand your mind and your understanding, and find the peace all souls are searching for…..
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