I have always been a lover of music and especially singing.  At a certain point in my life my interests and focus moved in the realms of yoga which then became my spiritual path.   

During a trip to India through a series of synchronic events I was most fortunate to have ended up in an ashram.  It was there that I first discovered the joys of chanting.  I didn’t realize it back then but this was later to have a huge impact upon my life and spiritual path.

The use of sound through chanting is a universal phenomenon adopted by traditions all over the planet.  There is something inherently powerful and transformative in the use of sound and the voice through chanting.

As a dedication to the practice of chanting, this sacred use of sound I have created this website.  Chanting hub is to be a central point for all things chanting and an information resource. Topics will include the many areas of chanting including sacred chants, om chanting, chant music and many more.

I hope you enjoy our mystical journey together into the sublime world of chanting. 

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Duration : 0:6:18

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Since thou hast adorned them, O my Lord, with the ornament of the fast prescribed by Thee, do Thou adorn them also with the ornament of Thine acceptance, through Thy grace and bountiful favor. For the doings of men are all dependent upon Thy good-pleasure, and are conditioned by Thy behest. Shouldst Thou regard him who hath broken the fast as one who hath observed it, such a man would be reckoned among them who from eternity had been keeping the fast. And shouldst Thou decree that he who hath observed the fast hath broken it, that person would be numbered with such as have caused the Robe of Thy Revelation to be stained with dust, and been far removed from the crystal waters of this living Fountain.

Thou art He through Whom the ensign “Praiseworthy art Thou in Thy works” hath been lifted up, and the standard “Obeyed art Thou in thy behest” hath been unfurled. Make known this Thy station, O my God, unto Thy servants, that they may be made aware that the excellence of all things is dependent upon Thy bidding and Thy word, and the virtue of every act is conditioned by Thy leave and the good pleasure of Thy will, and may recognize that the reins of men’s doings are within the grasp of Thine acceptance and Thy commandment. Make this known unto them, that nothing whatsoever may shut them out from Thy Beauty, in these days whereon the Christ exclaimeth: “All dominion is Thine, O Thou the Begetter of the Spirit (Jesus)”; and Thy Friend (Muhammad) crieth out: “Glory be to Thee, O Thou the Best-Beloved, for that thou hast uncovered thy Beauty, and written down for Thy chosen ones what will cause them to attain unto the seat of the revelation of Thy Most Great Name, through which all the peoples have lamented except such as have detached themselves from all else except Thee, and set themselves towards Him Who is the Revealer of Thyself and the Manifestation of Thine attributes.”

He Who is Thy Branch and all Thy company, O my Lord, have broken this day their fast, after having observed it within the precincts of Thy court, and in their eagerness to please Thee. Do Thou ordain for Him, and for them, and for all such as have entered Thy presence in those days all the good Thou didst destine in Thy Book. Supply them, then, with that which will profit them, in both this life and in the life beyond.

Thou, in truth, art the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.
-Baha’u'llah

Duration : 0:4:55

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Sacred Chants for Peace, Prosperity & Enlightenment
This album which contains mantras for peace, prosperity and enlightenment was released by Kosmic Music
in the year 2001.

Track Listing
1.Shanti Mantra
2.Guru Ashtakam
3.Medha Suktham
4.Durga Suktham
5.Shree Suktham
6.Gayatri Ganapata
7.Purusha Suktham
8.Shiva Thandava Stotram
9.Mantra Pushpam
10.Shanti Mantra

Credits
Voices: Uma Mohan, Ghayatri, Ramya, Roopa, Usha, Chitra, Gowri, Bhanu, Jaya, Saindhavi, Krupa, Kruti
Research and text: Uma Mohan
Music Arranged by Seven (Franco, Sangeeth and Stephen)
Recorded, Mixed and mastered at Kosmic studios Varadeypalam by Manoj Kumar.

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Duration : 0:6:15

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Duration : 0:5:43

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This CD uses the primordial power of Sanskrit vocal chants to create a very powerful effect. The music naturally brings the listener to an effortless state of meditation and rest. Used with eyes closed, it transports one to a place of expansion and bliss.
Spacious, transcendental Sanskrit Chants for meditation and silence. This CD has already become a classic in India, selling millions of copies over three years!

Includes “Shiva Manas Puja”, “Shivoham” and “Astakams” – chants by Sri Adi Shankara. A long, slow, majestic rendition of “Om Nama Shivaya” with many voices, does transport the listener to an expansive, sacred space.

The Sanskrit pronunciation and performance has been carefully guided by a great living spiritual master, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation. His guidance and grace has made these recordings extraordinary in their power and depth.

Spacious, transcendental Sanskrit Chants for meditation and silence. This CD has already become a classic in India, selling over millions of copies over three years!

Includes ‘Shiva Manas Puja’, ‘Shivoham’ and ‘Astakams’ – chants by Sri Adi Shankara. A long, slow, majestic rendition of ‘Om Nama Shivaya’ with many voices, does transport the listener to an expansive, sacred space.

The Sanskrit pronunciation and performance has been carefully guided by a great living spiritual master, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation. His guidance and grace has made these recordings extraordinary in their power and depth.

Biography:
Music is a celebration of life, an expression of the inner conciousness of the musician and the composer, Craig has been involved in many aspects of music recording and performing, while active as a teacher of the Art of Living. Inspired by his own experiences, he is commited to sharing his vision and sound of bliss and silence.

Various / Sacred Chants of Shiva
Tracks: 6
Total time: 68:35
Year: 2000

1. Urmila Devi Goenka / Shiva Manas Puja (5:58)
2. Urmila Devi Goenka / Bhavanyastakam (10:20)
3. Bhanumati Narisimhan / Shivoham (6:29)
4. Bhanumati Narisimhan / Atmastakam (7:42)
5. Urmila Devi Goenka / Lingashtakam (6:33)
6. Graig Pruess / Om Nama Shivaya (31:33)

Duration : 0:6:2

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* Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit:
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः ।
तत् सवितुर्वरेण्यं ।
भर्गो देवस्य धीमही ।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

* Gayatri Mantra transliteration:
om bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
tat savitur vareṇyaṃ
bhargo devasya dhīmahi
dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt

* Gayatri Mantra means:
“Oh God, the giver of life, remover of pains and sorrows, bestower of happiness and creator of the universe You are most luminous, pure and adorable. We meditate on Thee. May You inspire and illumine our ntellect that we may perform noble and virtuous actions”.

* Gayatri Mantra translation by my friend http://www.youtube.com/user/OmBhuvah
—Throughout the experience of life
THAT essential nature
illuminating existence
is the adorable ONE.
May all beings perceive
through subtle and mediative intellect
the brilliance of enlightened awareness.

—DAS,was durch die Erfahrungen des Lebens hindurch unsere Existenz beleuchtet,
das ist das verehrungswürdige EINE.
Mögen alle Wesen durch einen subtilen und meditativen Verstand die Großartigkeit des erleuchteten Bewußtseins erfahren.

* Gayatri Mantra (Traditional) translation:
om – Para Brahman (Supreme Being)
bhūr – Bhu Loka (physical plane), which also refers to the body made up of pancha (five) bhutas (elements) i.e. 5 elements of prakriti [nature].
bhuvah – Bhuva Loka (middle astral plane). Bhuva is also prana-shakti (life energy).
svaha – Swarga Loka (causal plane)
tat – That, Paramatman, Super-Soul
savitur – From which all is born
varenyam – Worthy of worship
bhargo – Radiance, Spiritual effulgence, Light that bestows Wisdom
devasya – Divine Reality
dhīmahi – We meditate
dhiyo – Wisdom, Intellect
yo – Which
nah – Our
pracodayāt – Enlighten

* Gayatri Mantra (New Age / Cosmic) translation:
om – The mystical OM syllable
bhūr – Observer space
bhuvah – Intermediate space
svaha – Light space
tat – That
savitur – Creator of
varenyam – Desirable, excellent
bhargo – Radiance, lustre, splendour, glory
devasya – God
dhīmahi – May we attain
dhiyo – Meditation, thought, intellect
yo nah – May this light
pracodayāt – Enlighten our minds

Duration : 0:9:4

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Track: Chapter Two
Artist: Pt. Ganesh Vidyalankar
Album: Kena Upanishad

http://www.emusic.com/album/Pt-Ganesh-Vidyalankar-Kena-Upanishad-MP3-Download/11162868.html

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XXT2BW

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kena-Upanishad/dp/B001H5C668

http://www.rhapsody.com/pt-ganesh-vidyalankar/kena-upanishad

The Kena Upanishad derives its name from the first word of the text Kena, which means “By whom”. This Upanishad is also referred to as the Talavakara Upanishad, since it belongs to the Talavakara Brahmana of the Saamveda. The Upanishad has 4 sections – the first two are in verse and the last two are in prose. Despite its conciseness, the Kena Upanishad is considered one of the more important Upanishads. In fact Adi Shankaracharya has written two separate commentaries on this Upanishad – the Kenopanishad Pada Bhashya and the Kenopanishad Vakya Bhashya.

This Upanishad explains the nature of the Supreme Being. The ears cannot hear it, the eyes cannot see it, the tongue cannot describe it. The nose cannot smell it. The mind cannot even imagine it. The Supreme Being is what gives the ability to hear to the ears, the ability of sight to the eyes, the ability of speech to the tongue, the ability of smell to the nose and the ability to think to the mind. It cannot be known through the senses, because it directs the senses themselves.

The Brahman is infinite and indescribable; hence the mind lacks the capacity to fully understand it. Those who think that they have understood it, have no knowledge of it. Those who think that they do not know Brahman, know it, because they have realized its infinite nature.

Duration : 0:6:36

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