Sounds of the Chakra System 1) Muladhara Seed Sound: Lam Deity: - PDF document

Mantra- Sanskrit word that translates to instrument or protector of the mind. Man=Mind, Tra=traverse. Japa - Meditation technique where one repeats a mantra for an extended period of time. Sanskrit- Indo-Aryan language of ancient India. Dating back 3,500 years, Sanskrit is an energy/sound based language where the sound itself is the meaning. The liturgical language of Hinduism and most Hindu Philosophical work. Bija - Seed. Satsang - A Sanskrit word meaning truth gathering. Satsangs are a gathering of like minded individuals to ponder/seek the highest truth. Kirtan - A Sanskrit word meaning praise/narrating/describing. Kirtans are satsangs where mantras and bhajans are sung/chanted in a call and response style. Sounds of the Chakra System 1) Muladhara Seed Sound: Lam Deity: Ganesh Lessons: related to the material world Primal fears: fears of physical survival, abandonment by the group Primal strengths: Tribal and family identity, bonding safety and connection to the physical world 2) Svadhishthana Seed Sound: Vam Deity: Lakshmi Lessons: related to sexuality, work and physical desire Primal fears: fear of loss of control, or being controlled by another, addictions, betrayal, financial loss, abandonment by primary partner Primal strengths: the stamina to survive financially and physically on one's own. to defend and protect oneself, the ability to take risks, resilience and recovery from loss 3) Manipura Seed Sound: Ram Deities: Kali, Ram, Durga Lessons: related to ego, personality and self-esteem Primal fears: fear of rejection, criticism, all fears related to appearance, Primal strengths: self-respect, self-esteem, self discipline, courage to take risks , generosity, ethics and strength of character 4) Anahata Seed Sound: Yam Deity: Krishna, Radha, Hanuman Lessons: related to love, forgiveness and compassion

Primal fears: fears of loneliness and commitment. jealousy, anger Primal strengths: love, forgiveness, compassion, dedication, spiritual hope and the ability to heal oneself 5) Vishuddha Seed Sound: Ham Deity: Saraswati Lessons: related to will and self-expression Primal fears: Fears relating to our will power, having no authority or power of choice within our lives. the ultimate fear of losing control Primal strengths: faith, self knowledge, and the capacity to make decisions, no matter what decision we make, keeping our word. 6) Ajna Seed Sound: Om Deities: Shiva, Ardha Nadishvara Lessons: related to mind, intuition and wisdom Primal fears: An unwillingness to look within and excavate one's fears: fear of one's shadow side Primal strengths: Intellectual abilities and skills, evaluation of conscious and unconscious insights, emotional insights 7) Sahasrara Seed Sound: silent Om, Inner Guru Lessons: related to spirituality Primal fears: loss of identity and loss of connection with life and people Primal strengths: Faith in the presence of the Divine, trust and insight into healing and inner guidance Reading List/Resources Sacred Sounds - Alanna Kaivalya Myths of the Asanas- Alanna Kaivalya The Power of Myth- Joseph Campbell The Seven Secrets of the Goddess- Devdutt Pattanaik The Seven Secrets of Vishnu- Devdutt Pattanaik The Seven Secrets of Shiva- Devdutt Pattanaik Adi Yogi- Sadhguru Ganesha Goes to Lunch- Kamala k. Kapur Mantras

Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat Earth, Air, Heaven, We meditate on Savitur, the giver of life. May he illuminate my consciousness Om Saha Nav Avatu Saha Nau Bhunaktu Saha Viryam Karavavahai Tejasvi Nav Adhitam Astu Ma Vidvisahvahai Om Shanti Shanti Shanti- May we be together, May we be nourished by wisdom and protected, May we come together to seek the highest truth. Let us never entertain negativity toward each other. Om peace peace peace Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshvara Guru Sakshat Parambrahma Tasmai Sri Gurave Namah- Guru Mantra The teacher is Brahma, the teacher is Vishnu, the teacher is Shiva. The teacher is nearby and the teacher is beyond the beyond. To the teacher I offer all that I am. Asato Ma Sat Gamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Lead me from Untruth to Truth, From Darkness to Light, From death to Immortality, Om Peace Peace Peace Om Gum Ganapataye Namah Om and Salutations to Ganesha, the remover of Obstacles Mata Bhavani Jagad Ambe Jai Jai Ma Divine Mother of the world, I take refuge in you Hey Ma Durga, Durga Kali Ma, Jai Ma, Kali Ma Hey Mother Durga, Mother Kali, Victorious Mother Kali Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram Holy Light, Victorious Light, Luminous King

Jai Sita Ram, Jai, Jai Hanuman Victorious Sita and Ram, Victorious Hanuman Sri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Natha Narayana Vasudeva Sweet Krishna, One who transcends death. Hail sustainer of life, son of Vasudeva Gopala Gopala Devaki Nandan Gopala Protector of the cows, son of Devaki Bolo Radhe Ramana Hari Bol, Hari Bol Hari Bol Govinda Govinda Gopala Jai Radhe Sing to Radhe, Sing to Krishna the cow herder. Victorious Radhe and Krishna Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare Radhe Krishna, Radhe Rama Om Eim Saraswatyei Swaha Om and salutations to Saraswati, goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, and art Om Namah Shivaya I invoke consciousness Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu May all beings be happy and free So Hum I am Ahem Prema I am divine love