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:: CHANT of the MONTH ::

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OM
TRYAMBAKAM YAJAMAHE
SUGANDHIM PUSHTI-VARDHANAM
URVARUKAM IVA BANDHANAN
MRTYOR MUKSHIYA MAMRTAT (SWAHA)
OM SHANTIH OM SHANTIH OM SHANTIH OM (repeat)

We worship the supreme light, the Absolute Shiva, who has
three eyes, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. This light is the expression and communication of our life, and it is our physical, mental and spiritual radiation and prosperity. Kindly release us from all calamities, bondage and suffering, just as the cucumber is released from its stalk, without injury. May our minds be absorbed into Shiva, amrtam (nectar), the ocean of tranquility.

--From Shukla-Yajur Veda. Translation
by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati

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:: CHANTS ::
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1.) OM (AUM)

Om is the original and most powerful mantra.
It is the primal sound of the
Divine in its essential manifestation.

2.) LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU

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.

3.) OM SAHA NAVAVATU
SAHA NAU BHUNAKTU
SAHA VIRYAM KARAVAVAHAI
TEJASVI NAVADHITAM ASTU
MA VIDVISHAVAHAI
OM SHANTIH SHANTIH SHANTIH

Accept us both together. Protect us both together.
May our knowledge and strength increase.
May we not resent one another.

4.) OM
SARVE BHAVANTU SUKINAH
SARVE SANTU NIRAMAYAH
SARVE BHADRANI PASYANTU
MA KASCID DUHKHABHAG BHAVET

May all beings be happy. May all be free from sickness.
May all see and experience what is good and beautiful in life. May no one be unhappy.

5.) OM
TRYAMBAKAM YAJAMAHE
SUGANDHIM PUSHTI-VARDHANAM
URVARUKAM IVA BANDHANAN
MRTYOR MUKSHIYA MAMRTAT (SWAHA)
OM SHANTIH OM SHANTIH OM SHANTIH OM (repeat)

We worship the supreme light, the Absolute Shiva, who has
three eyes, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. This light is the expression and communication of our life, and it is our physical, mental and spiritual radiation and prosperity. Kindly release us from all calamities, bondage and suffering, just as the cucumber is released from its stalk, without injury. May our minds be absorbed into Shiva, amrtam (nectar), the ocean of tranquility.

--From Shukla-Yajur Veda. Translation
by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati

6.) OM GURUR BRAHMA
GURUR VISHNUR
GURUR DEVO MAHESHWARA
GURUH SAKSHAT PARAM BRAHMA
TASMAI SHRI GURAVE NAMAH

Our creation is that Guru, the duration of our lives is that
Guru, our trials, illnesses, calamities and the death of the body is that Guru. There is a Guru that is nearby, and a Guru that is beyond the beyond. I offer all my efforts to the Guru, the remover of darkness. From Guru-Stotram

7.) OM ASATO MA SAD-GAMAYA
TAMASO MA JYOTIR GAMAYA
MRTYOR MA AMRITAM GAMAYA
OM SHANTIH SHANTIH SHANTIH

Lead me from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light, from death to immortality. Om peace

--From Brhadaranyaka Upanishad

8.) VANDE GURUNAM CHARANARAVINDE
SANDARSHITA-SVATMA-SUKHAVA BODHE
NIHSHREYASE JANGALIKAYAMANE
SAMSARA-HALA-HALA-MOHASHANTYAI
ABAHU-PURUSHAKARAM
SHANKHA-CHAKRASI-DHARINAM
SAHASRA-SHIRSAM SHVETAM
PRANAMAMI PATANJALIM

I bow to the lotus feet of the Guru who awakens insight into the happiness of pure being. Who is the refuge and the jungle physician who eliminates the delusion caused by the poisonous snake of samsara. I prostrate before the sage Patanjali who has thousands of radiant white heads and who has, as far as his arms, assumed the form of a man holding a conch shell, a wheel and a sword.

-- Ashtanga Yoga Invocation-Opening Prayer
-Translation by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois

9.) SHRI KRISHNA GOVINDA HARE MURARE
HEY NATHA NARAYANA VASUDEVA
HEY NATHA NARAYANA VASUDEVA
HEY NATHA NARAYANA VASUDEVA

Beautiful Govinda, the friend of the cows, the one who is Lord of the senses and who destroys the demon Muri. Hey, you are the Lord Narayana, the first and the last, the one who abides in all things as the sacred heart.

10.) SACHARA CHARA PARA PURNA
SHIVOHAM SHIVOHAM
NITYANANDA SVAROOPA SHIVAHAM SHIVOHAM
ANANDOHAM ANANDOHAM
ANANDOHAM ANANDOHAM

I am that which prevails everywhere, complete in itself.
I am eternal, pure and infinite. I am bliss itself,
I am bliss itself. I am Shiva.

11.) OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAH

Om Salutations and Prostrations to Lord Ganesha

12.) GAYATRI MANTRA

OM BHUR BHUVAH SVAHA TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI DHIYO YO NAH PRACHODAYAT

Earth Space Heavens. We meditate on the Divine Light of the radiant source. May that inspire our hearts and thoughts.
~Interpretation by Manorama D'Alvia

13.) SHIVA SHIVA SHIVA SHAMBHO MAHADEVA SHAMBHO

This is a mantra of praise:
Shiva; Shiva Shambho; one who is calm, all pervasive Maha; Great Deva; God

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:: Yogi Tunes ::

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Go to: www.yogitunes.com/content/giselle-mari
for my upcoming playlists

For those of you who were unable to purchase Nikki Slade's CD's during our Kirtan's or weren't able to attend the events, I have a small supply with me for the discounted price of $20 each. These CD's are amazing and will awaken and uplift your spirit.

For more information on Nikki Slade or to purchase a CD that might be sold out, please go to www.freetheinnervoice.com

Monsoon

A rich collection of ecstatic chants to bathe in rains of Grace to enter the heart within. Includes the long awaited 'Amazing Grace'. A perfect complement to Nikki's first CD: Nectarine.
ONLY 14 LEFT!
$20

Nectarine

By popular demand from my clients and friends I have put together this CD as an offering to all those who love to chant the name of the wisdom voice within. It is offered with a raw innocence that will hopefully inspire confidence in any one who is new to chanting and for those who are already fans please enjoy this gift with love. Nectarine is highly recommended by the renowned tabla artist, Talvin Singh. ONLY 9 LEFT!
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Soundscape - Special Edition

This sound meditation piece was inspired directly by beautiful three dimensional imagery of footage from the great Colorado River as it flows towards the Grand Canyon. It was recorded simultaneously as the film was rolled in the studio. "I was so inspired by the visual imagery of these incredible rock faces and the bluest of waters and unimaginable light that I felt that I was witnessing the universe in all its glory! It was amazing to open my mouth and receive the sound as it arose from within and to feel as if it came from somewhere deep inside." Soundscape is an offering designed for the purpose of daily meditation and for using the resonance of each piece to help each individual focus on their intention for the day. Nikki says, "Choose the piece that resonates with you each day and visualize your intention vibrating in the cells of the subtle body. You may like to improvise with your own sound using the drones to support your expression." This is the Law of Attraction Special Edition with Foreword and Sleeve Notes by Michael James. ONLY 4 LEFT!
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The Alchemy Of Wholeness

The Alchemy Of Wholeness is a compilation album of Nikki's songs depicting her voice journey starting with her earliest song Foolish Pride [written in 1992] and concluding with Give it Up to God written in 2000. This album has been described as powerful and uplifting. The lyrics have been described as both thought provoking and uplifting. It is eclectic in style and attracts a broad listening audience ranging from prison inmates in the USA to recovering addicts. It is also a favourite with families. Highly recommended! ONLY 17 LEFT!
$20