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Shanti Mantra Tutorial: All About Śāntiḥ, the Sanskrit word for Peace
A detailed look at Śāntiḥ and the sound of peace.
What is the sound you naturally make to calm an agitated child or animal? What is the sound of the ocean from a distance, or the sound of leaves in the forest? Shhhhh…
What is the sound you make when you slip into a warm bathtub at the end of the day?
What is the sound you make when you arrive home after a long journey? Aaaaaah…
This hissing sound, followed by a long Ā sound, is the root sound of peace in Sanskrit. It’s a special language for mantra because the sound of the word is it’s...
Sound Healing Yoga Deepens Through Sanskrit Mantras
The Sanskrit alphabet is more than a collection of sounds. According to the mystical esoteric perspective, Sanskrit is the delightful creative play of consciousness into form. When the sounds themselves come alive in our direct experience, mantra is no longer a distant, mystical subject but a dynamic, harmonizing celebration of life.
An Energy-Based Language When you chant in Sanskrit, specific mouth and tongue placements result in certain neural pathways being stimulated. Because of this, you don’t need to understand the “meaning” to feel the power of a mantra.
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Sanskrit Wisdom and Ancient Practices for Modern Times with Dr. Katy Jane
Dr. Katy Jane elucidates the bridge between traditional practices and modern relevance. Dr. Katy Jane is a Sanskrit scholar, Vedic astrologer, and spiritual guide known for making ancient wisdom accessible and relevant to modern seekers.
Our conversation with Sanskrit and Vedic Astrology expert elucidates the bridge between traditional practices and modern relevance. "Sanskrit is a technology for awakening consciousness. It is designed for us to tune into it, so the sounds can awaken our natural intelligence." -Dr. Katy Jane
Anandra had the great privilege to have ta...
