Chant - Ek Ong Kar - for at Least 3 Minutes Daily to Connect the Neurology to the Psychology
Use this recording (3 minutes long) loop it on your MP3 player to listen to (and or) chant along with.
How to chant (Ek Ong Kar) the Ashtang Mantra
Begin by taking a full breath through the nose and Chant
Ek Ong Kar
Take another full breath through the nose and Chant
Sat Nam Siri
Now take a half breath through the nose and Chant
Wha - hey Guru
Take another full breath through the nose and begin the mantra again
Even though it is vastly more important what a mantra does physically than what it means mentally, the intellect always wants to know meanings — Ek Ong Kar means One Creator created the creation. Sat means life/truth and Nam means identity of life. Siri means great beyond description and Wahe Guru means — WOW — infinite light comes from infinite darkness, the reality of the Cosmos.
The conscious mind relates to words and meanings. The sub-conscious and higher-conscious mind — which make up 95% of our mental body — relate to the symbols of imagery, and the sounds of melodies (ragas) and rhythms (taals). This is why art and music can move us at levels far deeper than any words can.
By chanting — over and over — the rhythmic sequence of these eight sound-beats, (EK ONG KAR SAT NAM SIRI WAHE GURU) the mind is entrained with this 8 = ∞
Chant this mantra to focus, structure, discipline and empower the mind.
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A Fascinating Story and Graphics from Krishna Singh Khalsa—-scholar, teacher, brother and friend for nearly 40 years—-currently of Eugene Oregon.
This graphic is a representation of how Kundalini Yoga, Raj Yoga and Reiki have suddenly fused into a very powerful system of energetic pyramids . . . these can be virtually re-constructed with the sensation of prana (life force or chi) in the palms of the hands—-scribing symbols in the air as in "Celestial Communication." (Which happens to be Reiki—-via Kundalini).
What has emerged is a situation where an inverted pyramid occurs that exactly replicates the structure of the Baoli Sahib at the Goindwal Gurdwara constructed by Guru Amar Das. The Ashtang Mantra—-we use in Kundalini Yoga—-comes from this location, and is only found here—-inscribed over the doorway—-Ek Ong Kar - Sat Nam - Siri - Wahe Guru. It is not found in any scripture—-anywhere. During the excavation of the 84 steps to the well bottom, Guru Ram Das was excavating the dirt and carrying it out on his head . . . upon seeing this Guru Amar Das bestowed the throne of Raj Yoga on him.
The pyramid on top is the energy focus—-the Dharana step—-in the Eight Limbs of Yoga (Patanjali). This empowers the mind to remain indefinitely in the Samadhi of that focus. The energy structure supports it on pure Sahaj (a state of total ease).
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How to chant (Ek Ong Kar) the Ashtang Mantra
Begin by taking a full breath through the nose and Chant
Ek Ong Kar
Take another full breath through the nose and Chant
Sat Nam Siri
Now take a half breath through the nose and Chant
Wha - hey Guru
Take another full breath through the nose and begin the mantra again
Even though it is vastly more important what a mantra does physically than what it means mentally, the intellect always wants to know meanings — Ek Ong Kar means One Creator created the creation. Sat means life/truth and Nam means identity of life. Siri means great beyond description and Wahe Guru means — WOW — infinite light comes from infinite darkness, the reality of the Cosmos.
The conscious mind relates to words and meanings. The sub-conscious and higher-conscious mind — which make up 95% of our mental body — relate to the symbols of imagery, and the sounds of melodies (ragas) and rhythms (taals). This is why art and music can move us at levels far deeper than any words can.
By chanting — over and over — the rhythmic sequence of these eight sound-beats, (EK ONG KAR SAT NAM SIRI WAHE GURU) the mind is entrained with this 8 = ∞
Chant this mantra to focus, structure, discipline and empower the mind.
________________________________________________________________________________
A Fascinating Story and Graphics from Krishna Singh Khalsa—-scholar, teacher, brother and friend for nearly 40 years—-currently of Eugene Oregon.
This graphic is a representation of how Kundalini Yoga, Raj Yoga and Reiki have suddenly fused into a very powerful system of energetic pyramids . . . these can be virtually re-constructed with the sensation of prana (life force or chi) in the palms of the hands—-scribing symbols in the air as in "Celestial Communication." (Which happens to be Reiki—-via Kundalini).
What has emerged is a situation where an inverted pyramid occurs that exactly replicates the structure of the Baoli Sahib at the Goindwal Gurdwara constructed by Guru Amar Das. The Ashtang Mantra—-we use in Kundalini Yoga—-comes from this location, and is only found here—-inscribed over the doorway—-Ek Ong Kar - Sat Nam - Siri - Wahe Guru. It is not found in any scripture—-anywhere. During the excavation of the 84 steps to the well bottom, Guru Ram Das was excavating the dirt and carrying it out on his head . . . upon seeing this Guru Amar Das bestowed the throne of Raj Yoga on him.
The pyramid on top is the energy focus—-the Dharana step—-in the Eight Limbs of Yoga (Patanjali). This empowers the mind to remain indefinitely in the Samadhi of that focus. The energy structure supports it on pure Sahaj (a state of total ease).
It was truely amazing while chanting this mantra that i tried last nite at the workshop at the american club in singapore. it was the first time that i have chanted a mantra and wow !! was it amazing. the energy level that was experienced was truly intense and thereafter i felt a deep sense of peace and awareness within my space. thank you with love and gratitude
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I can not control other people only my reactions. I feel Ek Ong Kar, helps clear out the noise that gets in the way of my reactions. I have no understanding of how it does that or if I even believe what I just wrote. What I do have is Faith. I believe that all that really matters is that once a day I have committed to myself to do this chant and am investing in myself. The message is ,I'm checking in once a day rain or shine, thats got to be good for something.
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Thank you for your passing on of what you have gained in your life and soul. Many people teach from books alone, but i feel that you teach from the soul.
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Hi Ek!
I have been meaning to reach out since the Global Mala event in Boston, as it was such a pleasure meeting you (I was the emcee). Thank you for the meditation & chanting practice and the amazing meal provided by the Sikh community of Millis. I thought you might enjoy a post from my blog, which references your teaching and the event: http://omgal.blogspot.com/2008/09/counting-my-blessings.html. It's about counting one's blessings. I hope to attend a class of yours soon. I feel blessed that our paths crossed.
Peace,
Rebecca
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Excellent article, added to bookmarks.
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That was inspiring,
An interesting chant, Very spiritual,
Thanks for bringing this up
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Hi all,
When we chant ek, we can think to the base of spine, ... kar at navel, nam at the throat, Wa at brow, hay - top of head, guru: above head.
Is that right?
But Ong and Sat, where should we thinking? Please help me to know more about this chant. Thank you!
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Ong at the second chakra, sex organs area, and Sat at Heart chakra. If you pay close attention every syllable is vibrated in ascending order through the chakra system.
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Thanks, I may start to implement some of this in my yoga practice.
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This interests me greatly, as I belong to a religion called ECKANKAR. Sat Nam is one of the rulers of the inner planes. We also chant HU, a name of God. All these sacred names when chanted will bring spiritual upliftment. Good to see this message being passed along by others; May the Blessings Be.
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I lOVE this chant!!!
A few friends and I did this chant a few days before the G20 meet in Toronto. You can see the whole vid as well as hear the audio on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1jEk7oCEe0
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1st time trying very relaxing & releasing love the practice would love to learn more .
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