Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbolizes the Absolute God, the nameless and formless One. 

The slokas are broken into syllables to help one learn to pronounce each portion and then Sri Swamiji chants the entire line. Find the text here:

15 - Twameva

13 - Tamil Song Kallarkum

10 - OM Antar Jyotir

1 - Om Om Om

In this talk from the archives, Swami Satchidananda explains how by constantly running after wants and desires, we sacrifice our inner peace and joy. By continually chasing after wants, we will never find happiness. This is the deep teaching of the path of Karma Yoga, in which one lives a life of giving not running after things. He also clarifies how by giving, we don’t “gain” happiness because happiness is our true nature. The way to not lose our happiness is by not running after non-existent happiness.

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How To Not Lose Your Happiness

Morning Meditation Slokas

Jai Śrī Sadguru Mahārāj Ki

Lokāh Samastāh Sukhino Bhavantu

Asato Mā Sad Gamaya

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha

Om Sarveshām

Om Tryambakam

Twameva

Om Gum Gurave Namaḥ

Dhyāna Mūlam

Om Namaḥ Śivāya

Brahmānandam

Gurur Brahmā

Omkāram

Om Om Om

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

Evening Meditation Slokas

Jyoti Arati Chant

Kara Charaṇa

Om Saha Nāvavatu

Swami Satchidananda speaks about the need for spiritual support on one's spiritual journey. He quotes the Buddha’s teaching of the “Three Gems” as well as Adi Shankara’s teaching on the importance of keeping good company. Then, Sri Swamiji is asked several questions including how to not feel drowsy during meditation and the nature of prayer.

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Mantra: 							   Translation
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe			We worship You, All-seeing One.
Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam			Fragrant, You nourish bounteously 
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan 		             From fear of death may You cut us free,
Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat			            To realize immortality.
Om Santih, Santih, Santih.		                   Om Peace, Peace, Peace.

Chanted by Sri Swami Satchidananda

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Tryambakam

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (OM Tryambakam)

Sri Swami Satchidananda is one of the most respected spiritual teachers and Yoga masters in the world. He is the founder of Integral Yoga International and Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. He opened the Woodstock Festival in 1969 with his words of peace, which sparked a movement and influenced a generation. His approach to teaching Yoga was direct, practical, and simple. His delightful sense of humor reminds us that the purpose of spiritual life is joy. 
(c)2024 Integral Yoga International/Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Inc.

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