HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR MANTRA

[@rabukan5842]

I have been meditating since 1970 (learned TM at 13, then moved to many other forms of meditation including in 45 years of martial arts practice.) I am not religious, and I do not need any connection to a God or power source. I use meditation to keep myself centered, creative (I'm a poet/playwright/composer,) and overall healthy. I have had 1 mantra since my TM years, and never had a need for another as I only use it for focus. I also focus on my breathing, etc. No connection to religion or belief in a deity is necessary, although if that is what a person needs, no problem there either.

[@coinraker6497]

Earlier today I was talking over the phone to someone who teaches TM and after I found out she charges $900 asked her if there were any good books she'd recommend. She replied TM can only be learned in person. I thought this odd. Started researching it and found a bunch of people saying these teachers rip you off to give you your "secret" mantra. I'm brand new to all this so when I see a title like that (haven't watched the video yet) makes me think you don't need an "expert" to give you your mantra. Or do you?

[@3tpath]

That's exactly right, you certainly don't need to pay someone just to give you a mantra or teach you how to meditate. You should, however, study more and understand more the tradition as a whole, so that your meditation is not "unanchored" from a deeper spiritual understanding and practice. I would strongly recommend you study the two yoga classics, Bhagavad-gita and Yoga Sutras.

[@coinraker6497]

Thank you so much.

[@FrankieParadiso4evah]

The commercialisation of religion is dramatised and satirised in The Who's rock opera "Tommy".

[@jenniferwootten3632]

Some places that teach TM offer scholarships....

[@jenniferwootten3632]

Before you fork out $900 search for interviews with David Lynch where he explains what transcendental meditation is and what it does for you and your soul and how it will benefit your journey through life. PS there are some TM places that offer scholarships.

[@IsabellaCoelho]

Amazing. I’m agnostic myself, but I’m looking for... purpose . I did yoga at gym but I missed something else.

[@tyreewarner7364]

Look into the law of one, it might resonate with you. Panela Mace’s KZbin has good content on it

[@GargeBarge]

What you missed is Jesus

[@DISTR4CK]

@@GargeBarge lmaoo

[@oc3607]

@@GargeBarge lmao it's always the christians

[@jeanneamato8278]

I never understood fully before. Thank you so very much. I’m definitely going for the source of all.

[@3tpath]

That's what Krishna recommends!

[@vita4017]

I believe the best you can do, it's to find any word/sound that has no meaning for you, (you can create one yourself) it would stop the mind to create associations, visualisations, memories, etc. The fact that you wish 'to go for the sorce of all' its another trick and demand of the mind, that 'want, choose, analyse, judge, etc.'

[@3tpath]

@@vita4017 The fact that you wish to drink liquids or consume food is not a trick of the mind, for there is a real need for you to do that in order to live. Similarly, the need to find the source is not an artificial need, but a natural and healthy spiritual necessity. And, just as you get satisfied and happy when you're not starving or dying of thirst, similarly you feel increasing bliss by cultivating your connecting to God in love.

[@vita4017]

@@3tpath I was referring to the mantra.

[@Yulia.chandrika]

Thank you so much this is the best explanation for choosing a mantra I found! To me its way better to choose a mantra with a meaning of devotion, it gets me into meditation much quicker than when its just a meaningless sound.

[@davehanson11]

I have been using the same mantra, word, for years now. This is very interesting to me - using different mantras, some that are more spiritual and some that are more of an affirmation. Simple, but brilliant insight. Thank you. Make sure you know what you are "chanting" (internally :o) ) and why you are chanting. Love it.

[@Caminho3T]

Glad you liked it, thanks for the feedback! 🙏❤😊

[@garciaproducshuns]

What words did you use as mantras?

[@Caminho3T]

@@garciaproducshuns These are the ones I use - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b529noN_fNpqfqM 🙏

[@jonathannas7492]

what mantra you use?

[@Caminho3T]

@@jonathannas7492 I use this mantra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b529noN_fNpqfqM 🙏

[@SKYWALKER42019]

Amazing information sir🙏 I have clear my confusion about mantra. Thank-you so much.

[@Caminho3T]

You're very welcome!

[@astridgotuzzo3533]

Thank you for the explanation ❤

[@charles360]

I want a mantra for money. Abundance, love, empathy.Thinking about God per se makes me think about how unworthy I am and trouble in the world.

[@3tpath]

No mantra will bring you money. Money is governed by the law of karma. You can live a life in dharma which will grant you money and other blessings in the future. And you can chant the Hare Krishna mantra and ask for God to intervene in your karma now, but that is unlikely to work. What would change your life, however, and is under your full power, is to change your mindset. That I can help you with. Overcoming the idea that you're unworthy just because you don't have money is a first big step.

[@charles360]

@@3tpath how do you know NO MANTA will bring you money? I did a MANTRA test this morning. I created a MANTRA, and I meditated for 5 min on my balcony at sunrise (MIAMI) I then submitted my first SELL order using my FIDELITY account (for the first time). I made money. Who are you to tell me "NO"? I say yes. TY for your interaction though. I am a subscriber of SADHGURU.

[@3tpath]

@@charles360 Good luck with that.

[@charles360]

@@3tpath sarcasm? I decided to expand my research because of your comment. I am NOT making a MANTRA equal to manifesting money, but I am using the MANTRA to clear my mind of all thoughts, and after the meditation, I think about manifesting mo money. Love

[@Caminho3T]

@@charles360 As you expand your research, try to study and understand why chasing money is already a false start, guaranteed to bring you anxiety and frustration in life. And yes, clearing your mind is very important. You can do that with no mantra, just by doing breathing exercises (mindful breathing). The point of mantra is to focus your mind on something specific.

[@stevenaball333]

I first received my mantra about seven years ago via Transcendental Meditation (tm). That day I was asked what I wanted from my meditation and I just wanted to be more creative in my art work and painting and was given a mantra which kind of sounds like kirenge. It’s only recently I’ve been questioning my mantra and wondering is this a mantra I stick with for life or do I seek a new one now I’ve changed as a person, my needs being different and if so where do I find my next one. Thanks for this video as it’s allowed me to question the way forward.

[@3tpath]

Yes, you can definitively change now and try the maha-mantra for the pure desire to approach God and elevate your consciousness, become enlightened.

[@ToddLiles]

Do you think the Mantras that TM use have a meaning? They say they don’t, but there are real Sanskrit words in there.

[@3tpath]

They try to "hide" the spirituality and religiosity of their work for marketing reasons. But, yes, if they're using Sanskrit mantras then there is certainly some meaning and focus to the mantras.

[@ToddLiles]

@@3tpath I agree. I specifically and directly asked about the spiritual nature to this, and they specifically deny it. To me, a spiritual path that is not open to direct answers harms my trust in the path. Thank you for your direct answer. Last question >> do you think the mantra invokes the spirit that is called upon, even if you as a person don't know the spirit or the name of it?

[@Caminho3T]

@@ToddLiles Good question. Not much, I'd say. Krishna explains in the Gita that we need knowledge for a spiritual process to really work. So, reciting the name of a minor deity without even being aware that you're doing so will basically only get you the physiological benefits of meditation. However, there are a number of verses stating that when you're chanting a "holy name of the Lord", then even without being aware of it, you're accumulating spiritual benefits. In the end though, it's all about our intention, our focus.

[@ToddLiles]

@@Caminho3T thanks for your reply

[@christofeles63]

I thought the point of a mantra was that it NOT have specific association? Not meaning/referemce but sound is efficacious. You are speaking as if it is an invocation, rather than a vehicle to transcendence. The benefit of meditation is not union but going beyond the disjunction "union/disunion".

[@3tpath]

No, the point is absolutely to have a specific focus. The sound too has its power. The focus, meaning and the sound are essential. That's how you develop the ultimate union of yoga, by connecting your mind to God in bhakti, through God's Holy Names.

[@christofeles63]

@@3tpath Okay. Then I'm going to chose "Hail Mary full of grace," as my mantra.

[@chloeevans2569]

I’m sometimes thinking about using mantra mediation and what I’m looking for is controlling my anxiety I don’t know what to believe

[@3tpath]

Yes, it works very well for that. Here I teach the technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b529noN_fNpqfqM 🙏

[@chloeevans2569]

The 3T Path thanks I should also mention I’m on the autism spectrum is that helpful for someone like me?

[@Caminho3T]

@@chloeevans2569 I never heard any counter-recommendations in this regard, but I cannot say for sure.

[@chloeevans2569]

Giridhari Das ok sorry to confuse you

[@siddhartht5491]

Accept the anxiety instead of controlling once you accept anxiety it will becomes beautiful. After all it's "your anxiety" so why not accept it and use it.

[@ghelfling_bunny]

Can someone tell me what happened? Years ago I was having trouble with fear of death. One specific afternoon, I noticed that listening to the repetitive sound of cicadas changed my state of mind. I was not worried with death anymore, because for a brief moment it felt that I am them (the cicadas and the nature around me), and they are me, and it is all a cycle. It was such a good feeling and I know nothing about meditation. I wonder if this was some sort of meditation. I have tried to meditate some times in my life whith audios and dance but nothing happened. Because the cicadas rythim caused an effect on me, I wonder if that sound can be considered a mantra? What hapenned? Are there ways/mantras to reproduce or improve it? Thanks!

[@3tpath]

Seems like you had an epiphany, and knowledge of your eternal being and oneness became obvious to you. You should not try to replicate that moment, but rather take the inspiration and go deep into your self-realization. The greatest, perhaps the only, path of self-realization in the world is the path of yoga. So, go deep, learn and observe the wonderful results in your life. I lay out the path in my book, The 3T Path, which you can find on Amazon. To learn more, also sign-up to our free one-week Bhagavad-gita course here: www.courursebhagavadgita.com.

[@ghelfling_bunny]

@@3tpath Thanks! :D

[@Historytoday365]

If you put subtitles it is help full

[@manthanbadava5139]

Is the concept of mantra meditation only present in bhagavad Gita as it is? I mean is it mentioned in the main Geeta or it was just introduced by srila prabhupada?? Actually I am confused whether to chant or not.... Please help...

[@Caminho3T]

It's the most ancient form of meditation, in my view. It's directly mentioned by Krishna, as the highest form of "yajna" (spiritual practice). And it's mentioned also in other important yoga texts, such as Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. You should definitely include it in your daily practices.

[@manthanbadava5139]

@@Caminho3T thanks for your suggestion 🙏🙏🙏

[@Yescomplicated]

No...mantra meditation finds its base in Vedas.

[@Satya_Speaks]

Thanks for the informative video. I'm curious to hear why you say a shiva based mantra would be a demigod type worship - is shiva not one of the fundamental forces of creation?

[@3tpath]

Shiva is a guna-avatara, so, exactly, a personification of one of the 3 base energies of the material world. But not the Supreme God, source of all the material and spiritual potencies.

[@Rama_Rama_Rama]

@@3tpath okay, then who is the most supreme God in hinduism, if not Shiva; there are 3 stages of him being 1st. Rudra, 2nd Shiva and 3rd Sadashiva and Sadashiva is the eternal who remains even after destruction/annihilating all deities and beings and non-beings, so Shiva must be surely the most supreme God = Aum, right or wrong (and can you elaborate why)?

[@mariec7784]

@@Rama_Rama_Rama I think you’re talking about Ishwara

[@realbirkin86]

Great video! How do you choose which God to worship, as in hindouism there are lots... you choose 1 you like?

[@Caminho3T]

Actually if you study Bhagavad-gita, the most important vedic (Hindu if you want to use this erroneous term) text, you understand that it's the earlier monotheistic tradition in the world. God is only one. Though He may have many names. So you should worship God.

[@realbirkin86]

@@Caminho3T thanks for the clarification. :)

[@Rama_Rama_Rama]

@@Caminho3T So then again, who is this most supreme God and his or her mantra?

[@3tpath]

@@Rama_Rama_Rama Krishna, and the mantra you should use is the maha-mantra: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama Rama Rama, Hare Hare This is also known as the maha-mantra, which means the “great” mantra. It is widely recognized as the most powerful of all mantras in the yoga tradition. The first word, Hare, is an invocation to Radha, the feminine aspect of God. Krishna is a name of God meaning “the all-attractive.” And Rama, another holy name, means “the source of bliss.” These are the three sacred sounds of the maha-mantra. Bhakti-yoga masters explain that the maha-mantra is a powerful means to establish a connection with God in the mood of attaining loving service and divine protection. This mantra connects you with the sweetness and intimacy of God as Krishna, the speaker of the Bhagavad-gita and the master of all masters of yoga.

[@allanbradshaw3498]

Find your Guru who resonates with your heart and mind ! Do not step off a cliff without a rope or a parachute !

[@3tpath]

That's right!

[@beckyorstevejohnson7838]

Thank you for this video. I want to do TM I won’t have the money for it until March or April. I wanted to start now because I think I have the basics down enough to start. Oh I thought a mantra was one word that was repeated and now I find out it is a phrase. How would I go about choosing a phrase when I do not want to know the meaning.? I believe that for TM you do not want to know the meaning. I could probably choose one word but not a phrase, do you have any guidance?

[@3tpath]

You need not spend a dime to learn how to meditate. I don't recommend you do TM. This is the mantra meditation I've been doing for over 25 years. It's wonderful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b529noN_fNpqfqM 🙏 However, be aware that meditation is but one weapon of the yoga arsenal. To really experience change, practice the path as a whole. I explain it in detail in my book The 3T Path. which you can find on Amazon.

[@charlieparkeris]

@@3tpath Not a good mantra for secular meditators though.

[@galabond2588]

Thank you for a very informative video. It gives you a whole new perspective on how to work with your deity regarding the mantras >3. I have a question though, I'd appreciate your opinion on that. What if you can't find the mantra of your deity which corresponds with the goal you would like to achieve. For example Lord Shiva and eye healing mantra, or love mantra? Would you turn to the other deities to get the results you wish to manifest? Thank you

[@3tpath]

Well, the real recommendation you will find in the Bhagavad-gita, in the yoga tradition, is that you should concentrate all your prayers on God Himself. That is because all others take their power from God. So, Krishna explains in the Gita that those who worship demigods, including Shiva, are lacking in intelligence, and are worshiping Him, but incorrectly.

[@galabond2588]

@@3tpath Thank you, such a surprise, that Krishna would have such an opinion on Shiva.... who is considered to be a ”One who can not ever be infected of the imperfection of Rajas and Tamas” or the ”One who is eternally pure.”

[@Caminho3T]

@@galabond2588 Yes, Shiva is wonderful, but he is not God. Shiva and all the Shiva can do comes from God. There is only one source of all of reality: God. That's what Krishna explains in the Gita.

[@galabond2588]

@@Caminho3T Thank you, I have a Bhagavat Cita! Wonderful book, needs close attention for details.

[@galabond2588]

@@Caminho3T That makes a lot of sense, some more learning to do >3

[@stevenhunter3345]

I think failing to mention that you're coming from a specific denominational perspective (namely, Vaishnavism) is a bit sketchy. There are practitioners of Vedanta who regard Shiva as the Supreme God (Mahadeva), not to mention the Advaita tradition which regards the ultimate as nirguna (or without form or attributes). The path of Vaishnav bhakti is beautiful and brings one to God realization, but the Vedic tradition is much, *much* broader than that.

[@willdavidson8971]

thank you for saying this my man, I use AUM as my mantra and I feel as though it is just as powerful:) Aum Namah Shivaya!

[@willdavidson8971]

Also Aum Namah Shivaya is almost more yogic than the Hare Krishna as Shiva is Adiyogi, whether he was a god or just a regular dude like the buddha. AUM is the sound of the universe, one cannot argue this as we have science saying a similar thing, and would this not be even more accurate to yoga- yoga as a science rather than a religion?

[@saciroy4633]

He was very clear that his mantra is the Hare Krishna mantra and follows Krishna. I was particularly happy that he is explaining yoga mantras and the differences with other deities.His class was very inspiring and I would never say he was sketchy. In fact he makes Krisha his focus.listen..

[@Rama_Rama_Rama]

@@willdavidson8971 does Aum give the same benefits as Aum namah Shivay or even more then Namah Shivaya and do you pronounce it has Om or literally as the words tells Aum?

[@danielpinojr.8312]

He does mention it. Were you paying attention, or too busy thinking that your view is the only correct one? 🙄

[@kasturishettypanchal65]

You speak from heart. Thankyou

[@CarlaTofano]

Thank you. Can you change your mantra o the ideal is to focus always in one mantra exclusively?

[@3tpath]

You should have one central mantra and others you can do at will. For example, I do japa with the Hare Krishna mantra since 1996, without fail for a little over an hour a day.

[@CarlaTofano]

@@3tpathThank you! I do since few weeks On Namah Shivaya twice a day...

[@3tpath]

@@CarlaTofano It's a good mantra to calm the mind. The Hare Krishna mantra, however, is deeper and more powerful, connecting you with intimate sweet devotion to the source of all, Krishna.

[@CarlaTofano]

@@3tpath yes, I remember you said that in this video about ´How to choose your mantra´. That is why I wanted to know if choosing more than one was recommendable. I would like to benefit from both, the Hare Krishna mantra and the Om Name Shivaya. Thank you so much for your kind words of guidance.

[@Caminho3T]

@@CarlaTofano Yes, you can definitely do both. I would just recommend you prioritize the Hare Krishna mantra.

[@gabrielacotociu1039]

thank you ,it is all clear for me now.big hug

[@Yescomplicated]

Who is ur guru? Do u kno that all mantras work only if it is recited in a particular meter.. Or else its just a jumble of words and the positive conviction in that word is what gives it the power to influence a person..so it depends

[@Caminho3T]

No. Only ritualist mantras, as described in the Veda Samhitas, are meter-dependent. When we're chanting with bhakti, then our love and attention matters, not the metric. I'm in the lineage of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

[@Hansel783]

​@@Caminho3T you are so right 😢

[@croshleegonsalves422]

Amazing video. Keep up ur work. Please please tell me which book to follow to start meditation How to start yoga please tell me. you are too good at explaining what you learn. Please make basic videos for meditation with mantra. OR MAKE A VIDEO ON THE ABOVE TOPIC IT WILL BE BENIFICIAL FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE MEDITATION. Thank you

[@Caminho3T]

I explain everything, step by step, in my book "The 3T Path". You'll find it on Amazon. That's what I recommend.

[@pppppppieeeeeee]

Thank You so much

[@work4dough]

I came here to learn, but found myself more curious to know if your khakis got dirt stains from sitting on the ground 😆

[@3tpath]

😂 Nope. Dry season, no mud.

[@work4dough]

@@3tpath thank you I feel better now 😉

[@shaukatmadhani8447]

How you know name of God. God come your home and tell you

[@Caminho3T]

How do you know you know? At some point you have to establish criteria for establihshing knowledge. In this video I'll explain the concept of it in yoga: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKG4ZZaZr6mSi7c 🙏

[@Marvana8]

Thanks alot ❤️🍯

[@davidwatermeyer5421]

Not to confuse but just to reflect that in another tradition (namely Judaism) from another time the name for the highest was never even spoken directly and in fact nothing, it was said, could be said about "His" attributes, only about what He was not! Compassion brothers and sisters is something sorely lacking and something we all desperately need however, in whatever way we can find it, for ourselves, for each other for anyone. That is truth. Strong confidence and assertiveness is certainly good. But so often it is used for ego purposes rather than for the sake of others. The reason is that strong assertion of ego blocks others out from consideration. Their suffering, certainky very strong suffering, is seen as a distraction from one's "true purposes" such as knowing God! Ego really is pure delusion. It blocks us from seeing how things really are. For a while we soar above. But sooner or later we tire of it all as we have to keep on and on and on boosting the ego.

[@harveyking5038]

- mantra is only to take u deeper. my mantra is 'e' but honestly it doesnt matter. peace.

[@Rama_Rama_Rama]

Ee in (hreem, kreem, shreem, kleem etc) is the sound of Ad-Parashakti.

[@bhanuteja424]

Great

[@3tpath]

Thank you!

[@davidnoak2991]

Thank u soul brother

[@apolloapeiro6251]

I feel a lot of Shiva energy from you... Look at the sky pattern in the back ... Cool bro!!!!... Thanks for sharing.

[@3tpath]

Yeah, intense here. 🙏❤😊

[@sharonmoss7266]

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[@angel00demon]

seriously?!?!? it won't be transcende cos I go for something like SO HAM???? it won't be spiritual neither??? spiritual doesn't have to be something to do with God. how can ppl have a channel on spirituality and spread stuff like this

[@3tpath]

Of course. For a life without God, you have the material Universes. If you want to go beyond matter, than you need to develop your relationship with God. It's a simple concept and it's a core instruction of the Bhagavad-gita, which is what I'm teaching in this channel. This is not a channel about New Age spirituality, which seems to be what you're thinking of. The issue here is that you're confusing "spiritual" with some other mental state of peace, compassion or other commendable qualities which is a New Age concept. Different philosophy to yoga. Spiritual is all that PLUS God realization in the yoga path. In yoga, the state of mind you're thinking of is "sattva". Which is wonderful, full of happiness, but still mundane and technically not spiritual.

[@kasturipillay6626]

If you want to worship Lord Krsna, it's your choice. But don't call other Hindu God's Demi God's. Like how you are telling people what mantra to choose, I advise you to choose your words better. 🙏

[@3tpath]

It's not my categorization. There is God and there are demigods. Demigods are souls like you and me that currently hold positions of power in the Universe, such as the Sun God, Surya, or the God of Rain and Thunder, Indra. Then there is Iswara, God Almighty. These are two distinct classes.

[@Jjkk70239]

You should not wear shoes while meditation.

[@3tpath]

Wearing shoes does not affect your spiritual practice.

[@3tpath]

Here's a link to the article: 3tpath.com/teachings/how-to-choose-your-mantra/!

[@hebrewwolf6540]

3:46 the reason I am not interested in worshiping your god, is that it is basically like worshiping thor or odin. I mean what's the deal with that elephant looking guy you call god?

[@Caminho3T]

That's Ganesha and he's not my God. God is one. There is but one God. And He's more than odin or thor, who are demigods. The point is though, wouldn't it be interesting to really understand who God is? Wouldn't it be better to make a decision about God AFTER studying the subject correctly? In your experience, do you see people making good decisions without understanding the choices at hand, or after thoroughly doing so? In one short question, you confuse Ganesha, who might just be a mythological character, with Odin and Thor, who are nature gods (demigods), with the concept of a transcendental Supreme God. That shows you need to study a lot more before making an informed decision about your spiritual life.

[@monicaangelini3324]

@@Caminho3T whiplash! Exelent reply

[@Rama_Rama_Rama]

@@monicaangelini3324 True!

[@harmankaur2702]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JR-vs1zl]

*Mantras work when the spiritual master is present. *Find me people that practice mantra recitation that are very spiritual, there aren't many. *You can use AUM, you will be disappointed if you pay someone for a mantra. *I've been in the presence of a spiritual master that belongs to higher "Ashram" That their body can take on a different color hue.

[@3tpath]

I know many. The guru need not be present. You will not find a single verse stating the need for the presence of the guru. The importance of the guru is in giving you the mantra, which is a practical matter, and explaining the meaning, etc.

[@JR-vs1zl]

@@3tpath The danger I see is when people start repeating mantras and they start singing the same songs everyday because someone or others reached some spiritual high. The mind vibrating the same mantra and songs, will give you the result of the group. Good or bad.

[@Gr8Success]

just tell me a fucking mantra i need a fucking mantra for transcendental meditation

[@3tpath]

Just use the maha-mantra I teach here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b529noN_fNpqfqM 🙏

[@Gr8Success]

@@3tpath are there any mantras for atheists which doesn't involve praising divinity ?

[@Caminho3T]

@@Gr8Success The beauty of it is that it's the sound and the repetition which works on the neurological level. So, the fact that it reportedly has "spiritual benefits" is just a bonus. It takes nothing away from the health benefits and it's there working on some other level. Nothing to lose, everything to be gained. But, no, yoga was always a spiritual practice so all the different forms of mantra meditation have a connection with transcendence.

[@Medstudy2778]

Allah akbar allah akbar Allah akbar la illah ila Allah

[@krunalbhosle2390]

Take a bag with you on a bus and say alla hu akbar then tell me what was the reaction of people 😂