Nirvanashatakam is one of the important stotras written by Adi Shankaracharya and it defines the theory of non-dualism. Chanting this mantra is fascinating and truly joyful. Nirvana means ‘Moksha’ and Shatakam means six. These mantras are the most powerful for attaining inner peace.
Source: Samskrita Karyalaya, Sri AurobindoAshram, Puducherry.
तत्सवितुर्वरं रूपं ज्योतिः परस्य धीमहि । यन्नः सत्येन दीपयेत् ।।
Sri Aurobindo’s Gayatri Mantra is intended for the supramentalization of the entire being: “Let us meditate on the most auspicious (best) form of Savitri, on the Light of the Supreme which shall illumine us with the Truth.” (Sri Aurobindo)
Source: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry.
Purusha Suktam is the most commonly used Vedic hymn and the 90th hymn of the 10th mandala of the Rigveda. It is dedicated to Purusha (the cosmic being) and recited in all Vedic rituals and ceremonies. Purusha Sukta is composed by the Rsi Narayana and depicts the creation of cosmic origin.
Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.
ॐ आनन्दमयि चैतन्यमयि सत्यमयि परमे ।।
Sri Aurobindo wrote this mantra around 1927 as one of several miscellaneous notations connected with the Records of Yoga. The text was first published as a message in November 1955. Translation by The Mother: Om – She, the Delight, She, the Consciousness, She, the Truth, She, the Supreme.
Source: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry.
Vedic chanting is considered as intangible cultural heritage and one of the world’s oldest surviving cultural traditions. The Suktas of the Vedas were traditionally chanted during sacred rituals and daily in Vedic communities.
Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry
