The Maha-Mantra: The Transformative Power of the Practice at the Heart of Our Spiritual Work

Meditation on sacred sound has been practiced across traditions as a way to quiet the mind, open the heart, and reconnect with the divine. In this episode, Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath focus on the maha-mantra, exploring the philosophy behind it and the lived experience of making it a daily practice. They discuss how sacred sound penetrates the consciousness, why the maha-mantra is considered uniquely potent, and what begins to shift internally as one chants. Throughout the conversation, they offer reflections from decades of practice, describing how chanting uproots materialistic desires, cleanses selfishness, and strengthens the longing of the soul for pure connection. They also provide guidance for the beginner: how to start chanting, how much to chant, and why community support is essential. We invite you to start experiencing sacred sound as a way to uncover the true self beneath all the layers of our ego conditioning.

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