Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants

Krishna Hare Krishna Gopala chanted by new yoga teachers

Newly trained yoga teachers sing the kirtan Krishna Hare Krishna Gopala during a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. Listen to the singing of Krishna Hare Krishna Gopala and join in. You will not find the lyrics in the Yoga Vidya kirtan booklet. The kirtan is characterized by a simple but powerful structure: The mantra phrases “Krishna Hare Krishna, Gopala Hare...” are sung repeatedly — often alternating between the lead singer and the choir (call and response), accompanied by the harmonium. The chant unfolds in several phases: First, calm and inviting — ideal for entering and connecting. Then increasingly rhythmic and expressive — generating collective energy and a sense of community. Finally, into a meditative, solemn sound space that provides room for inner peace and devotion. 🧘 Meaning of the mantra names Krishna — Among other things, this name means “the all-attractive one,” “the attractive one.” It symbolizes divine attraction, love, and universal beauty. Gopala — Literally “cowherd”: ‘go’ = cow, “pāla” = guardian/protector. As Gopala, Krishna is revered in his role as a loving guardian and protector. Hare — An invocation of divine energy, the divine “Shakti.” In the context of the mantra, ‘Hare’ is often understood as a request: “Oh divine energy, please take me into your service/close to you.” According to traditional belief, chanting these names creates a spiritual vibration that opens the heart, clears the mind, and can establish a connection with the divine. If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Om Namah Shivaya with Shankara M.

Shankara M. chants the kirtan Om Namah Shivaya during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg. If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya. Om Namah Shivaya is a greeting we often use in yoga. “Om” is Om, the all-encompassing. “Namah” means “greeting to” and ‘Shivaya’ means “to Shiva.” Om Namah Shivaya therefore means reverence to Shiva. But what does Shiva mean? Shiva has many different meanings. “Shiva” literally means “the loving one, the kind one.” But it also means “the higher self” and “the divine everywhere.” We can say “Om Namah Shivaya” and use it in meditation. This is like invoking the kind, the loving, the higher self within us. Or we can use it as an invocation of the loving, the kind everywhere. And we can use it as a greeting by saying inwardly when we are dealing with another person: “Om Namah Shivaya. I greet the good, the love, the higher self in you.”

Wahe Guru with Aditi

“Guru Guru Ware Guru” is a Sikh song, a song from the Sikh tradition that came into yoga centers via 3HO Kundalini Yoga according to Yogi Bhajan, and it is a kirtan that particularly venerates Guru Ram-Das. Ram-Das was the fourth of the gurus in the Sikh lineage and is considered to be the one who stands for compassion, grace, and service. You can find this song in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan book under number 547. If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Brahma Vishnu – sung by Mudita group

Experience the powerful worship of the divine Trimurti with the kirtan “Brahma Vishnu,” performed by the Mudita group. This song honors the three aspects of the divine—Brahma as creator, Vishnu as preserver, and Shiva as destroyer—and invites you to immerse yourself in devotion and worship. This kirtan was recorded at the Yoga Vidya Ashram in Bad Meinberg – perfect for singing along, meditating, or simply listening and immersing yourself in the spiritual energy. You can share the audio with others to spread love and harmony.🌍💞 In this way, you are actively helping to spread yoga throughout the world. 🙏 Mantra/kirtan singing is a wonderful practice for opening the heart and feeling the divine presence. Follow us on our other online channels: ⚛️ Facebook: www.facebook.com/YogaVidya ⚛️ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yogavidya_de

Om Tare Tuttare with Katja

The mantra Om Tare Tuttare originates from Tibetan Buddhism. It is primarily directed at Green Tara, the Tara of compassion. It is therefore considered a healing mantra, a protective mantra, a comforting mantra, and also a mantra for self-help. G Em C D Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha Performed by Katja You can share the audio with others to spread love and harmony.🌍💞 In this way, you are actively helping to spread yoga throughout the world. You can also support us with a donation, which helps us to keep our association alive. 🙏 Mantra/kirtan singing is a wonderful practice for opening the heart and feeling the divine presence. Follow us on our other online channels: ⚛️ Facebook: www.facebook.com/YogaVidya ⚛️ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yogavidya_de