Mantra Time Codes
1:41 Durga's Shield Mantra
5:57 Durga's Primary Mantra
10:41 Durga's Protection Mantra
Join Kathleen Karlsen in this Bhakti Yoga set of mantras for spiritual protection! This videos includes background information on the meaning of three mantras to the Goddess Durga: Durga's Shield Mantra, Durga's Primary Mantra, and Durga's Protection Mantra. Lyrics are provided for each chant.
"Om Aim Hrim Klimn Chamundaye Vichche"
Durga's Shield Mantra is also known as the Chamunda Mantra. This mantra celebrates Durga's victory over the demons Chanda and Munda. The word "vichche" means "shield." This is a fearsome form of Durga who rules over famines, disasters, war and death.
"Om Dum Durgaye Namah"
Durga's Primary Mantra focuses on her seed syllable "dum." Many mantras in Bhakti Yoga use the power of seed syllables. These words are a concentrated form of the vibration carried by a specific aspect of the deity. In this case, "dum" is a form of earthly fire that consumes sorrow and misfortune.
"Om Hrim Krim Dum Durgaye Svaha"
Durga's Protection Mantra uses her seed syllable (dum) as well as "hrim" for breath and the fire of the heart and "krim" for divine electricity. The word "svaha" means an offering into a fire. This is also the name of the Goddess Svaha who is the consort of Lord Agni, the God of Fire.
Bhakti Yoga is an ancient tradition based on expressing devotion through mantras and sacred songs. Bhakti is one of the four main paths of yoga: Karma Yoga (selfless service), Jnana Yoga (knowledge), Raja Yoga (conquering the mind) and Bhakti Yoga (yoga of devotion).
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