The problem with forgetting the substratum, forgetting God, forgetting the One Consciousness, is that then everything leads to attachment and misery. Upon this substratum then, the game of life is played out. We cannot be reminded enough that everything is God Consciousness. Ong is another way of saying the popular “om,” which is thought to constitute the Divine in the form of sound.God Consciousness Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo Mantra Ong has the advantage of moving the sound in the mouth from the front all the way to the back. This vibrates and stimulates various points on the roof of the mouth, which in turn stimulates different parts of the brain, specifically the pituitary gland. Namo is actually the word, namaha, which specifically means “my salutations.” The “aha” in that word can change to an “o” in a Sanskrit linguistic a process called sandhi. This usually happens when certain letters are together, or to create the correct number of syllables for the flow of the mantra. Guru is a specific teacher that acts as a spiritual leader for a disciple.
Usually the devotees follow the instructions and practices laid out by the teacher in an attempt to achieve heightened spiritual growth or enlightenment.ĭev is a shortened way to say Deva. This shortened version of the word is usually found and influenced by the Hindi language. In Sanskrit and Hindi, Deva means, a god, the divine or an angel. Ong namo guru dev namo (Sanskrit: ) is an important mantra used often in Kundalini yoga. In this sentence, it is the adjective for the previous word, guru. The complete Adi mantra is ong namo guru dev namo and is used to tune in to higher consciousness at the beginning of every Kundalini yoga class. This mantra means I bow, or salutations to the divine teacher. When translated from Sanskrit, it means I bow to the Creative Wisdom, I bow to the Divine Teacher within. I’m going to break down the mantra bit by bit so that you can truly tune in and allow. It can also be viewed as meaning, ' bow to the teacher within.' It is also sometimes called the Adi mantra. It describes the teacher as divine and exalted. Ong namo guru dev namo honors both the inner wisdom of the yogi and the power of their community. They are, therefore, drawing on the whole history and lineage of those who have come before them.Ī teacher may use it at the beginning of class in order to connect with their own teachers and the guidance of the community, thus allowing that power to teach through them. This mantra is said to refine the energy of the yogi chanting it as well as the energy around them. Some say it allows for a tuning in to a particular frequency of vibration in which the deepest understanding of Kundalini yoga can be accessed. This enhances the effect of the yoga practice. Ong namo guru dev namo can also be used by an individual yoga student to remind him/herself that they are their own greatest teacher.įor the pronunciation of ong namo guru dev namo, the “o” is like the “o” in open.
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