A small collection of Chants

Some Stotrams, Chants & Namasankirtana

While related resource abounds on the planet today in the form of books, videos, audios, pictures, etc., few likeable audios and videos from diverse sources are below. This helps save on searching. They could interest some visitors. These may keep changing over time.

Om Guru Om

Texts that we chant

Vishnu Sahasranam. Here is an audio of this sacred chant taken from the Mahabharat. This is sung by Vedmurti Vivek Godbole Bhau of Satara where he heads his Vedic Pathshala (school). He has kindly given his blessings for it to made available here to practitioners. Siddha Yoga chanting books carry the matching text of this very powerful chant in multiple languages.

Shri Rudram (Namakam-Chamakam). This holy text, from the Yajur Ved and dedicated to Lord Shiva, is commonly available including in the Siddha Yoga Rudram chanting books in Sanskrit or English transliteration. Here is the audio of Shri Rudram sung in the golden voice of Vedmurti Vivek Godbole Bhau of Satara where he heads his Vedic Pathshala (school). He has kindly given his blessings for it to made available here to practitioners. The audio:

Shiva Mahimna Stotram. This text, composed by the sage Pushpadanta is a heartfelt prayer to Lord Shiva. The offering is also sung in Siddha Yoga. Here is a rendering by Rajshri Soul. Sweetly sung with very clear pronunciation, it displays the Sanskrit text. It can be followed using Siddha Yoga chanting books as they contain the full text. The You Tube link to the video is as follows:

Shiva Mahimna Stotram With Lyrics | Lord Shiva Stotram | Mahashivratri 2023

Shiv Manasa Puja. A powerful short hymn composed in honour of Lord Shiva by the great sage Adi Shankaracharya. This rendering is on the Siddha Yoga website. Click below for the web page – Lyrics in Hindi and English with meaning for a focused chant.

Shri Shiva Manasa Puja (siddhayoga.org)

Annapurna Stotram. A much-loved prayer offered to the supreme Devi. In Siddha Yoga Ashrams this chant is offered daily to Devi Annapurna. The web page from our website is as below, and has lyrics with meaning to follow along:

Annapurna Stotram (siddhayoga.org)

Mahalaxmi Stotram. The blessings of Mahalakshmi Devi are integral to our lives, in every aspect. This beautiful hymn to the Devi is sung everywhere and the web page below has the stotram, with lyrics and meaning and is sung beautifully. We can easily chant along:

Shri Mahalakshmi Stotram (siddhayoga.org)

Kundalini Stavah. This hymn is a short powerful prayer to Devi Parvati in Her form as Devi Kundalini, the executive agent and creative force of Lord Parama Shiva, ceaselessly at work in the Universe. She is also Shri Guru. Sung popularly in Siddha Yoga, access to the stavah is in theis web page with lyrics and meaning;

Kundalini Stavah (siddhayoga.org)

Avadhuta Stotram. A true description of Bhagwan Nityananda ji, this short stotram is much loved hymn across the Siddha Yoga world. The lyrics with meaning can be accessed on this page:

Shri Avadhuta Stotram | Siddha Yoga Path

Tambura drone – 75 min. A soft Tambura drone to meditate by. It is 75 minutes long. A Gong sounds at 25, 50 and 75 minutes.

Namasankirtanas, singing the names of God

Monthly calendar of Namasankirtanas. Each month a chant for each day is listed with its audio on our SY site at the link below. Can be looped to increase playtime

Calendar of Namasankirtanas (siddhayoga.org)

Shri Ram Jai Ram. A sweet short version of a much loved chant, adapted from a You Tube video. Gratitude to the singers and producer.

Hare Rama Hare Krishna. A nice hour long rendering of this great maha mantra. Here is the adapted audio from the You Tube video from Satguru Dariya:

Hare Krishna Hare Rama. A sweet version, once on CD. Here is the audio. Many thanks to the singers.

Srinivasa Govinda, Venkatesa Govinda namasankirtana. Close to 1,00,000 to 1,50,000 devotees arrive at Tirumala daily for darshan of Lord Vishnu in the form of the gracious Lord Venkateshwar Balaji or Lord Srinivasa; many undertaking the sacred yatra from Tirupthi on foot. This vibrant chant is in honour of the Lord and placed below are the link for a video by Sainath459 with lyrics in English, and also an audio adapted from the You Tube video by Ramana Vision.

Srinivasa Govinda (Govinda Namavali) With English Subtitles – YouTube

Baba Nityanand – Swami Nityanand. Years ago, the Cd of this wonderful tribute to Bade Babaji was obtained in Ganeshpuri village during darshan of Bade Baba, Converted since to e-format, deep gratitude is offered to the musicians:

Hey Ram. Jagjit Singh gave so much through his bhajans and songs. This is a super song, sharing the tune with the preceding lovely chant. Gratitude to him.

Click here – Hey Ram – Jagjit Singh

Arunachala Shiva Arunachala. The great abode of Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu is the holy Arunachal hill at Thiruvannamalai. Lord Ramana Maharishi did much work there. A beautiful chant in Telegu, attributed to him, is below. The audio is adapted from their video on You Tube here:

Om Jagganath Namo Namah. This lovely namasankirtana is dedicated to Lord Jagganath of Puri. On You Tube by R.K. Song’s World the audio adaption is here:

Shri Lakshmi Suprabhatam. A sweet morning prayer to Devi Mahalakshmi ji. The You Tube video is by Rajshri Soul and is very nicely sung by Rajalakshmee Sanjay. The video has lyrics in English, so it is left as a video here:

Mahalakshmi Suprabhatam With Lyrics – Rajalakshmee Sanjay – Sri Lakshmi Suprabhatam

Namo Avalokiteshvara – Thich Nhat Hanh – Plum Village chant.

Chanting the name of Avlokiteshwaraya, the Bodhisattva of compassion, awakens Her energy of compassion within us, to share with all others.

Mantra Chants

Sweet Lord Ganesha Mantra chant. This is an audio adaption of the You Tube video by Mantra Magic – English. It is nice to chant or meditate with. The audio is below and may the blessings of our pratham-pujak, Lord Ganesha, be upon us all.

Nirvana Shatakam. Composed by Adi Shankaracharya, this great hymn guides Siddha Yoga students to find out who they are, their true identity and nature, which is oneness with Lord Shiva. That the Masters have taught us. The well sung audio is below. The lyrics are in Siddha Yoga chanting books and on the net.

Om Shivoham, Rudra Nama Bhaje Hum. O Shiva, the Madness that You are. There is You and there is the Guru; yet Thou art but one. But who can see that, who can know that. This great chant is You – singing your dance in all Your glory, holding us in sway, carried away. No wonder they love you so, your Telegu speaking devotees. The You Tube video by Mak Viral Videos, adapted to audio is here:

Lakshmi Mantra by 108 Brahmin priests. This powerful mantra chanted by 108 Brahmin priests is an excellent offering to beloved Devi Mahalakshmi. The You Tube video is by Nova Spiritual India. Lyrics in English and Sanskritmake it easy to chant with it. The video link below is followed by the audio for a choice.

Laxmi Mantra लक्ष्मी मंत्र by 108 Brahmins | Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha – YouTube

Pandurang Gayatri Mantra. Here is a great chant to sing or meditate with. Rendered by Rajshri Soul, the You Tube video has lyrics in Sanskrit. The video is at the link below

Pandurang Gayatri Mantra – 108 Times | Lord Vitthal Mantra | Ashadi Ekadashi 2023

Gayatri Mantra & songs by Pandit Jasraj – a quality audio medlay by Pandit Jasraj, a devout Krishna lover. The songs are Gayatri Mantra chant, Adharam Madhuram & Gopala Damodar Madaveti. Just superb. It is placed here:

Hanuman Sahasranama. This fine You Tube video by Nova Spiritual has this powerful mantra chant with lyrics in Sanskrit and English.So easy to follow and sing with.

Hanuman Sahasranamam Stotram हनुमान सहस्त्रनाम स्तोत्रम | Hanuman Songs | Bhakti Song

Bhajans, songs of love to God

Guru Meri Puja. A sweet short bhajan extolling Shri Guru. Sweet, it was on a CD, long since converted to e-format. Gratitude to the singer and producer. Whenever I feel foolishly low, bereft, forsaken or forgotten by the Master, I return to this song and ever so gently the tears bring Her presence back within, and the quiet peace returns. The audio:

Sanson Ki Mala Terey Naam – qwalli sufi bhajan by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Beautiful, the song probably attributes to Meera, the great poet singer. In the song the garland of breaths is offered to the name of the Lord, in a manner that is full of yearning for the divine. The audio adapted from the You Tube video is as below:

Anaadi Ananta – nirguni bhajan. Sung by Kailash Kher this very nice bhajan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, essentially stating, as Lord Shiva himself singing and describing Himself, saying that, “I am not the mind, nor intellect, nor the ego, nor a jivah, I neither move nor stop, nor speak nor listen; I am not the prana, nor the five airs, I have no desires, nor jealousy, no pride, nor a bhava seeking moksha, etc ….. I am the Universal Consciousness, ever unending, ever eternal….”. Enjoy

Tum ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho. Another top qwalli sufi bhajan in the voice of Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The lyrics, in Urdu, quite sum up the mystery and enigma that is God, Shiva or Allah or however God is called. You are an abstruse puzzle cries out Nusrat. Impossible to know, impossible to live without. The deepest enigma. Enjoy.

O Chakradhari A beautiful 9 minute bhajan dedicated to Lord Krishna, the Chakradhari, or carrier of the Sudarshan Chakra. Sung in Telegu, the YouTube video by Jasvinder Dhani (Bhakti Sagar Telegu) is adapted to audio here:

O Krishnaiah. A beautiful bhajan that needs no introduction. It is by Jasvinder Dhani for Bhakti Sagar Telegu. Their audio on You Tube, in Telegu, has been adapted here: