Rama Chant

by China Brooks

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.

Rama Chant

Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama, Jaya Jaya Rama
“Om to Rama and his consort – Victory to Rama, victory; victory again to Rama.”

This is the chant that Gandhi used his entire life to free India. Jaya means victory. At the time of his death Gandhi shouted, “Hey Ram.”

“Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, incarnated to demonstrate correct behavior in every instance of life. Rama represents the soul or divine Self. One applies mantra, which emanates from the divine Self within; therefore, like Rama, it always defeats even the most stubborn ego-centered obstacle. The so-called Rama Taranka mantra is recited by those who wish to realize the divine Self, overcome karma, and end the cycle of rebirth. You can also invoke Rama simply by dividing this name into its constituent syllables: ra and ma. Ra is associated with the solar, masculine current that runs down the right side of the body. Ma is associated with the lunar, feminine current, on the left side of the body. By repeating the word Rama over and over again, you begin balancing the two currents and their activity so that they can work with the higher forms of energy that will eventually come up the spine. This single word, Rama, qualifies as a healing mantra in its own right.” -Mantra: Sacred Words of Power by Thomas Ashley-Farrand