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Welcome
to the
Chant for
World Peace
Audio Guided Meditation
I firmly believe that if a sufficient
number of people will choose to participate in the Chant for World Peace we
will see a significant change in world events and alter the catastrophic
course of direction in which we are all heading.
There is little doubt that this planet and
all that is in it was intended to be a wonderful playground for us--a place
of beauty, joy and plenty. Generations of greed, hate, violence and
cruelty beyond belief towards each other, the animals and vegetation have
now brought us to where we are today.
I know that the future belongs to those
whom Jesus called "the peace makers" those who are willing and able to
take the role of caretakers as it was intended to be. If you are one
of those people, here is your chance to make a difference. |
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Chant for
World Peace -- Frequently Asked Questions
- Where did this
chant originate?
- This is the OM NAMA SHIVAYA CHANT.
Sri Dattatreya Siva Baba
teaches the chant in the book "The
One Minute Guide To Prosperity and Enlightenment".
I highly recommend this delightful little book--it is inexpensive and packed
with useful tools and practical suggestions. Page 31 of the book
contains a detailed explanation of the OM NA MA SHIVAYA chant. Datta
calls this mantra "the most important chant in this book"--and for good
reasons. The OM sound is the universal sound for the Creator, there is
no higher and more powerful sound.
- What are the
meanings of the Ah, Oo, Ma, Om, Na, Ma, Shi, Va, Ya words?
- The Ah, Oo, Ma form the sound Om.
The words NA MA SHI VA YA are individual sound of the NAMA SHIVAYA.
- What is the purpose
of the breathing exercise at the beginning of the chant?
- This breathing helps to ground you and
to stabilise your emotions. It is a form of spiritual grooming
before presenting oneself before the Creator. All form of prayer
or meditation will have little effect if the person praying or
meditating is in mental or emotional turmoil or fear. These
ego related emotions will create significant obstacle that will prevent
you from feeling the loving energy of the Creator. The breathing
comes from Hatha Yoga. Ideally you should be doing a count of 5
breaths before the chant and a count of 5 breaths after the chant--the
chant includes one count for practical reasons. If you would like
the chant version with 5 counts of breathing (highly recommended) you
can download it
from this website.
- In the chant I hear
the words Base, Navel, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, Head--what do these all
mean, why are they there?
- Each sound is closely associated with
an energy centre of the body also called Chakra, and an element of the
Universe. Beginners (and many experienced people) may find it
difficult or distracting to remember all the different energy centres
associated with each sound. Trying to concentrate on remembering
the various energy centres may also give your ego a wonderful
opportunity to disrupt the process. By including the promptings in
the chant, I have eliminated any such opportunity so that you may
concentrate fully on the creative process of the chant and enjoy the
wonderful feeling and experiences that the chant will generate. I
have included a brief description of each sound. For more
information read
Datta's book
- Ah
- (10 seconds). Concentrate on the Root Chakra located in the
base of the spine. This is a very powerful sound and it is the
principal sound associated with creation. While chanting this
sound visualize the object of your intention or your petition.
In your mind eye see the object of your desire as having already
materialised. In this case, because you are using the chant to
bring about world peace :-), visualize a world filled with kind
people being in harmony with each other, animals and mother nature.
Feel the happiness, the safety, the well being.
- Oo
- (10 seconds). Concentrate at the heart centre. This
connects you with Divine Intelligence. This may foster
intuition, imagination, vivid dreams, creativity.
- Ma
- (5 seconds). Concentrate on the throat centre. This sound
grounds you. It is a sound associated with body and earthly
consciousness--it will foster rest for your system.
- Om
(10 seconds) Concentrate on the third eye, located in between the
eyebrows. While chanting the Om, visualize your request or
petition leaving the body through the third eye and being sent
directly to the Creator-- for the tech heads it is like sending an
SMS message to God. Unlike earthly SMS messages, your petition
energised by the Om sound NEVER fails to reach the recipient.
You have done your part, you can rest confidently that your "text
message" has been read and acted upon--immediately.
- Na
(5 seconds) Root centre, earth energy
- Ma
(5 seconds) Navel, water energy
- Shi
(5 seconds) Heart centre, fire energy
- Va
(5 seconds) Throat and nostrils, Air energy
- Ya
(5 seconds) Two eyes, Brain, Third eye, Space energy
- I don't know how to
visualize
- That is because you are expecting to
"see" objects or situations. The easiest way to learn is to do
this simple exercise. Bring to mind your bedroom, remember each
item in your bedroom, the bed, the wardrobe etc--congratulations you are
visualizing! There are even more good news. Because other
people will be chanting in your region at the same appointed times, 8am,
12pm, 4pm, 8pm) you will benefit from the collective positive thought
power generated and will receive the benefits all the same. So if
you are unable to visualize, don't worry, simply state the intent of
your chant (in this case world peace) and chant the sounds with full
confidence.
- I am a devout (your
religious denomination) and I do not worship foreign gods or idols.
- The OM sound is the universal sound
for the name of the Creator. It is a powerful sound associated
with the Master of the Universe. You are not calling on a foreign
god or idol, you are chanting a sound that is associated with the very
heart of creation. This chant is not about religion at all.
It is a means to get 1 million people or more to chant together to ask
the Creator to bring peace in this world. Chanting is practised in
all religions. Jesus chanted and meditated with his disciples and
so did all other great Spiritual Masters who have walked this earth.
- Can I use this
chant for other purposes?
- Absolutely. Use it to bring
about positive changes in your life--there is no limit. If you
believe in a loving Creator who is eager to be part of your life (and
who will not interfere with your affairs unless asked), then you can use
this chant for any positive purpose at all. The steps are simple:
- Practice the 5 breaths in (or
until you feel sufficiently grounded and centred)
- Perform the chant--mentally call
out your petition or visualize the end result whichever is easier
for you
- Practice the 5 breaths out while
basking in confidence in the knowledge that your petition has been
heard and acted upon
- Do not allow your ego a voice
during any part of this process. Your ego has no knowledge of
a Creator and never will have. The voice of the ego is
essentially a collection of memories (nasty ones)--it is noise and
it is man made.
- Try practising this chant to help
other people (without telling them what you are doing) and see the
results. This chant is especially powerful when used for the
benefit of others.
- Are there any other
chants, prayer or meditations I can use at the appointed times?
- The sounds of the chant are the most effective way to unify the
thoughts of all participants since it has no denomination.
Unfortunately getting a group of devout Christians, Muslims and Jews to
harmonize together is not an easy thing to do. The chant poses no
threat to any denomination. However if you are totally unwilling
to use the chant (I cannot possibly see the reason why you would want to
do that) I say, please give it a try at least once. If you still
feel you are not willing to use the chant then recite you most
significant prayer at those times. However the effect will be
greatly diluted because it is no longer going to be a unified thought
process it will be your personal one only. The state of affairs of
this planet at present are such that only a powerful energised
collective positive thought form (one million or more people) will have
any effects in creating a change.
- I have other questions
- Feel free to
post a question in the forum. There is no other method of
communication available about this project.
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