The Gift of Mantra, Chant,
and Intentional Song
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Chants are sung and follow the pattern of repetition, often for at least 5 minutes but usually until the desired state is reached. They are highly useful in clearing lower vibrational thinking patterns, setting a particular thought into action, as a meditative tool, or to reach an altered brainwave state. Chants are practiced in most cultures and spiritual persuasions. Native American chants, like Wani Wachalo Wakenkatanka, which calls for the balance between Mother Earth and grandfather Sky; or Hinamaya Hinamaya Hinamay Chi Chayo, an Apache power chant, are impactful and steeped in vibrational tradition.
Finally, intentional songs in one’s native language are created for specific purpose such as giving melody to an affirmation, proclamation, or desired condition, mental state, or outcome. They borrow from traditional mantra and chant principle and results. I give a little Love, give a little Light, It comes back round, I feel alright, Ah, Life is good; or I rise up here I go, I release my limitations and I lay my burden down, I rise up here I go; both by Mark Stanton Welch are examples.
The power of music and sound in musical form are a true gift. Their application throughout the history of humanity is a testament to their simplicity, power, and universality. Use them and fill your mind and moments with the kind of thinking and vibration that attracts and magnetizes the life you deserve and desire.
- Reflect on the music you listen to and the historical list of songs that you like. Take some, if not all, and begin to examine them for some clues to understand your connection. Is it the melody? The rhythm? The instrumentation? How it makes you feel? The lyric? The memorability? Each element has information. Does the song slip into your consciousness at times? If so, when? What is going on when it does? Songs can be strong clues as to thought patterns and beliefs? Songs as mantras, chants, or intentional can easily be utilized to change well established beliefs. Repetition and conscious use are the keys to success.
- Find and listen to some chants. Start with Native American if you are from the United States. There is a cellular connection with the earthy pulse and content of these songs of the first people. Access some Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic chants and see how they effect you. Seek out a local Dances of Universal Peace group, if there is one, and participate in some of the connective spiritual dances that use chant from many cultures. Notice which resonate with you. Find their meaning.
- Chants from the Sikh tradition are becoming an ever increasing part of the North American music scene, especially in their daily devotional Kirtan. Go online and find some chants: Snatam Kaur, Deva Primal, Krishna Das…
- Create a statement of importance to you, short and potent. Turn it into an easy melody, even familiar, and sing it a lot to yourself out loud. Let it fill your moments. Notice the results. Do this with other statements to build a repertoire of personal intentional songs.
- Begin to build a growing repertoire of chants and intentional songs. Use them as you are guided.
- Speak your song lyrics as mantra. Do them 108 times each sitting. Notice the cumulative reprogramming effect.
