Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Invocation for Harmony and Joy

This is one of my favorite yogic prayers...

Lokah Samastah Sukino Bhavantu

(Low-kaah Suh-muh-staah Soo-khee-no Bhuh-vuhn-tu)

May everyone everywhere be happy
May the whole world be joyous

This is a well known Sanskrit blessing, unlike a mantra, which invokes a specific divinity.  When we bless something it has intention.  An intention is a focused thought with purpose which used correctly has the power to affect the world.  Yogic philosophy believes that the world is shaped through consciousness.  When a blessing is heard and echoed through another's heart, the intention grows.  Try using this mantra yourself and see what it does for you.

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