Why Chant?

Sound affects material existence. It changes vibration. All matter, including what the body is made of, is in constant motion. That’s its’ vibration. Therefore if you chant Sanskrit mantra and effect the vibration, you are actually changing your material body.  –Julie Brooks

Chanting is another tool; like meditation, taking a walk, practicing yoga, and writing in our journal. Chanting mantras calms the mind and gently changes our focus.

Ganesha Chant 

Om Gum Ganapatayei Swaha (if you are older than 25 years of age)
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha (if you are 25 years of age or younger)
“Om and salutations to He who removes obstacles.”

Ganesh (a Hindu God) is the remover of obstacles. Chant this mantra to have your obstacles removed. Ganesh provides protection from dark and harmful energies. He amalgamates everything in the body so that you are not warring within.

Chant this mantra (108 times) once or twice a day (morning and evening) for 40 days straight for a life changing effect.

“As the quintessential remover of both inner and outer obstacles, Ganesha represents the unitive principle in earthly affairs. His mantra specifically helps to harmonize humanity into a spiritual force that can better withstand everyday negative influences. Use it to remove any type of obstacle – inner or outer – that arises in your life.” –Mantras: Sacred Words of Power by Thomas Ashley-Farrand

 

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