Chants That Will Radically Improve Your Life

By Murray Newlands

Chanting is a spiritual discipline believed to improve listening skills, heightened energy and more sensitivity toward others. Chants can express devotion, gratitude, peace, compassion and call in light into someone's life. Here are chants that can help improve your life.

Compassionate Buddha

The most famous chant in the world is the Compassionate Buddha "Om Mani Padme Hum" which translates to "Hail to the jewel in the lotus." It is the mantra of the Buddha of Compassion, known by the Chinese as Goddess Kuan Yin. The mantra calms fears, soothes concerns and heals broken hearts.

Amazing Grace of Sanskrit

Given the name "Amazing Grace of Sanskrit by the author of "Eat, Pray, Love," Elizabeth Gilbert, the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" translates to "I bow to Shiva, the supreme deity of transformation who represents, the truest, highest self." Gilbert translates the meaning to "I honor the divinity within myself" as a reminder that there is a divine energy in everyone and that each person should be treated as if they are divine.

Happiness and Freedom

"Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu" is commonly associated with the Jivamukti Yoga School. It translates to "May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all." It is a powerful chant that focuses on living a life as a servant to the greater good. It encourages cooperation, compassion and living in harmony, not only among other humans but with nature as well.

Medicine Buddha Mantra

"Tayata Om Bekanze Bekanze Maha Bekanze Radza Samudgate Soha" is a chant that is recited for success, helping to eliminate problems and suffering. It is also recited for healing and to benefit people or animals at all times, even when they are healthy.

Mantra of Ganesh

The Mantra of Ganesh is dedicated to the Hindu god of wisdom and success who destroys all obstacles. "Om Gum Ganapatayei Namah," which translates to "I bow to the elephant-faced deity (Ganesh) who is capable of removing all obstacles. I pray for blessings and protection." The mantra is especially beneficial when facing big challenges and when traveling.

Lakshmi Chant

A mantra that translates as a greeting to the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi, "Om Shrim Maha Lakshmlyei Swaha." The chant asks for Lakshmi's assistance with material wealth and abundance.

Buddhist Money Mantra

The Buddhist money mantra, "Om Vasudhare Svaha," is a prayer to the earth goddess, Vasudhara. The chant should be repeated 108 times in order to be blessed by deities who will shower them with abundance.

Interview Chant

This chant is perfect when going for a job interview or making a proposal. The words "Pravisi Nagar Kijal Sab Kaaja Hrudaya Rakhi Kosalpur Raja" translate to "Having the impression of Lord Ram, I am entering in the city for doing my work. May all my works and wishes get complete." It can also be used when you enter an office building or the office of the person you are planning to meet.

Mantra for Success

When you are not sure what option is right for your success, chanting "Jehi Vidhi Hoi Naath Hit Moraa Karahu So Vegi Daas Main Toraa," which means "O lord, I am your devotee. I don't know what to do. So do at once whatever is good for me." This mantra is said to show the door of success as long as they are practiced with faith and reverence.

Manjushri Mantra

For those who want to enhance wisdom and improve skills, chanting "Om a ra pa ca na dhih" will increase skills in all types of learning. The more emphasis and times the chant is recited, the more likely it is to succeed.

Vajrapani

Vajrapani represents the energy of an enlightened mind, which is why it is said that chanting"Om vajrapani hum" will cut through delusion and make the chanter free from hatred. He is often pictured dancing wildly within flames as a representation of transformation. The chant helps gain access to excessive energy and even the chant sounds energetic.

Peaceful Life

If it is a peaceful life you seek, the mantra "Sarveshaam Svaastir Bhavatu, Sarveshaam Svaastir Bhavatu, Saveshaam Poornam Bhavatu, Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu, Om Shanti, Shanti Shanteeh" is said to bring peace and tranquility. The phrase translates to:

"May health abound forever
May peace abound forever
May complete abundance abound forever
May auspiciousness abound forever
Om Peace, Peace Peace."

Health, Strength and Peace

There are several mantras that can be used to bring health, strength and peace. For health, chanting "Aham Aarogyam" which translates to I am healthy, is said to bring health, while adding "Om Trayamabakam" brings health for a longer period. For strength, the chant suggested is "Aham Brahmaasmi" which means "I am God," while peace can be obtained by chanting "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti."

Difficult Times

It is said that the chant

"Mookam karoti vaachaalam
Pangum langhayatey girim
Yatkripaa tamaham vandey
Paramaananda Maadhavam"

Can make the cripple climb mountains and the mute speak eloquently. The mantra asks for grace in order to ease someone out of difficult situations. It means:

"I salute that Madhava
The source of Supreme Bliss,
Whose grace makes the dumb man eloquent
And the cripple cross mountains."

Bhagvad Geeta Verse

The 15th verse in the 15th chapter of the Bhagvad Geeta is chanted when a difficult situation becomes worse.

"Sarvasya chaaham kridi sannivishto
Mattas smritir inaanama pochanamcha
Vedaishcha sarvaair ahameva vedyo
Vedaanta krid veda videva chaaham"

In the translation, Krishna says that He is seated in the hearts of all men and women so someone who is causing you difficulty is aware of what you are experiencing as well. By placing your trust in a higher power, whatever is right is what will happen.

Seeking Success

For those seeking success, chanting

"Krishna Krishna Mahaayogin
Bhaktaanaam Bhayankara
Govinda Permaananda
Sarvey Mey Vash Maanay"

Is said to bring that success. The translation asks Krishna to give Supreme Bliss and to bring everything to your favor.

Chant for Prosperity

This chant contains the eight facets of God and uses for repetitions in each verse to give the power necessary to break down barriers from the past and give power to the person chanting.

"Har Har Har Har Gobinday
Har Har Har Har Mukhunday
Har Har Har Har Udharay
Har Har Har Har Aparay
Har Har Har Har Hariong
Har Har Har Har Kariang
Har Har Har Har Nimamay
Har Har Har Har Akamay"

Ancient Mantras

A simple chant is designed to be an homage to Buddha, "Namo AmitaBha" gives honor to the Buddha of Boundless Light, while "Ham-Sah" is a Hindu variant of "I am that I am" meaning "I am that."

Amithaba

The chant that is the sacred mantra of Buddha, Amithabha enhances compassion while bringing blessings each time it is spoken. By chanting "om ami dewa hrih" you will be protected from dangers and obstacles.

Green Tara Mantra

This is often chanted to overcome physical, mental or emotional blockages, although it can also be used for blockages in relationships. "Om tare tuttare ture soha" helps you release hope for a particular outcome and bring the energy back to yourself, generating inner peace and clarity.

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Top 10 Winnie the Pooh Quotes with Pictures

By Marty - Imagine Forest

Winnie the Pooh has provided generations of children and grownups with insightful and inspiring words that have not only touched their hearts, but have become the most shared children storybooks quotes of all time. Winnie the Pooh may be clumsy at times and a little dim-witted, but he and his friends, Piglet, Owl, Tigger, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo and Christopher Robin are full of humbling and heartfelt advice, as shown below (header image from just-pooh.com):

Winnie the Pooh Quotes:

1. Never underestimate yourself.

First on my inspirational list of Winnie the Pooh quotes is:

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

There’s a lot of people out there that think they are not good enough, smart enough or even strong enough. Most of the time this is all down to negative thinking and low self-esteem. The truth is, that if you believe in your head that you are strong enough, chances are you will be strong enough to handle any difficult situation. It’s all about mind over matter, if you believe then you can achieve anything!

2. Success comes from leaving your comfort zone.

“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.”

I’m guilty of this one! Sometimes I tend to get lazy in my ways and expect opportunities to come to me. When they don’t come, I sit there thinking that life is unfair! But always remember, you are in charge of your own destiny and the decisions you make. If you want to be a writer, don’t just sit there! Do something about. Go to a night class, do an online course or find a mentor. Whatever it takes, there’s always a way and it starts with leaving your comfort zone.

3. Patience is important!

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”

In today’s modern life, people expect to get things done quicker and want everything now. This leads to stress, frustration and feeling of inadequacy when you don’t get what you want. It’s important to take time to reflect on your achievements and know that bit by bit you will get there in the end. And most importantly there is no need to rush into things and forget to live your life! There’s a time for everything!

4. Even a weakness has it benefits!

“One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries.”

It’s always important to look on the bright side of life. For every weakness there is a strength. For example if people say you’re too quiet, that means you’re more reflective on your decisions and can develop closer relationships with people. If you’re disorganised, then you have the thrill of finding something new every time you look through your stuff. You can almost say that there is no such thing as a weakness!

5. Be yourself!

Halfway through my list of inspiring Winnie the Pooh quotes is:

“The things that make me different are the things that make me.”

You should always be proud of who you are and the background you come from. Everyone is different and it’s these differences that make you a unique and likeable human-being. Whether you have a quirky sense of humour or funny sounding voice. There is always room on this planet for you to make your mark and stand-out from the crowd.

6. Keep it simple, silly!

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?”

There’s too many people out there that think the only way to speak to a person is through flowery, long words. The truth is, most people prefer someone who can keep it simple and say what they mean. Rather than a person who is always dancing around the issue and using long words to hide their own insecurities.

7. People you love will always be with you!

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.”

People come and people go and that’s the sad part of life. But if you hold onto the good memories you had with them, you’ll never feel sad about the way life turns out. True friendships or relationships will live forever and with bad ones…well you’ll just have to hope that they fade.

8. The true meaning of dreams?

“I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams we can be together all the time.”

I always wondered why I dream about some people and not others. I think this Winnie the Pooh quote has it spot on. If you keep dreaming about a particular someone, it could be because you miss them. If a person you know is somewhere faraway, dreaming about them can mean you’re always together. This is also a pretty cute quote to use on Valentine’s Day card or for Mother’s Day.

9. Never judge anyone!

“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”

Never make assumptions about a person before you get to know them. You never know their background or how they can help you in the future. A person may seem a little nervous or like a weed at first, but as they develop they may become the “bestest” friend you ever known. As a general rule of thumb just be friendly to everyone you meet. After all, it’s better to build bridges than walls!

10. Some people just need time.

Last, but not least of my list of Winnie the Pooh quotes is:

“If the person you are talking to does not appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in this ear.”

There’s nothing more frustrating than a person who seems disinterested or is difficult to get to know. But this doesn’t mean you should just give up on that person. There’s different ways of getting them to pay attention. The best way is to find out their interests and go from there. Or it may be the case, that they actually do have some fluff in their ear. In which case you could try some written communication.