What happens when you chant OM 108 times?

According to Ayurveda, we have 108 marma points (vital points of life forces) in our body. So, this is why all mantras are chanted 108 times because each chant represents a journey from our material self towards our highest spiritual self. Each chant is believed to bring you 1 unit closer to our god within.

How long does it take to chant 108 times?

If you were to chant a few mantra’s 108 times like a Gayatri mantra. It would take so many hours. Some people don’t have the amount of time to stipulate to the mantra, but they are PLENTY for shorter, potent mantra, you can do in 10 to 15 minutes.

What is special about 108?

The number 108 is considered a sacred number in Hinduism, Buddhism and yogic tradition. Malas or Japa beads come in a string of 108 and are used for devotional meditation, mantra and prayer. This is the guiding bead and marks the beginning and end of the mala/chant/prayer/mantra.

What does Om chant mean?

Om is a mantra, or vibration, that is traditionally chanted at the beginning and end of yoga sessions. Coming from Hinduism and Yoga, the mantra is considered to have high spiritual and creative power but despite this, it is a mantra that can be recited by anyone.

What is the most powerful chant?

Gayatri Mantra, in its original form, is one of the most powerful Mantras in Hinduism. The Shiva Gayatri Mantra is very powerful too. Chant the Mantra for peace of mind and to please Lord Shiva. Chant the Shiva Dhyaan Mantra to meditate upon Lord Shiva.

What is Om mantra meditation?

Om mantra meditation is a simple chanting of the syllable “ om” (or “ aum”) during meditation. Om is believed to be the primal sound vibration of the universe. A mantra can be a sound or single syllable like om, or it can be a word, phrase or longer recitation, and it is used in yoga to focus…