Kirtan Kriya: The Meditation for Transformation
Daily practice can enhance memory function and help soothe the mind. Kirtan is a Sanskrit word meaning “song” or “to chant.” By chanting the sounds Sa Ta Na Ma, one can achieve profound meditative effects.
The Meaning of the Mantra
S, T, N, M, A are the five primal sounds (Panj Shabad) derived from Sat Nam, which means “True Identity” or “The Truth is my Name.”
- Sa = Infinity, Cosmos, the Beginning
- Ta = Life, Existence
- Na = Death, Change, Transformation
- Ma = Rebirth
This represents the Cycle of Life: from the infinite into individual existence, from birth to death, and from death to rebirth.
Mudras (Hand Gestures) and Planetary Energy
As you chant each syllable, press the thumb against the corresponding finger. Each finger carries a specific “electrical charge” and planetary energy:
- Sa: Gyan Mudra (Thumb to Index finger) – Jupiter: Wisdom.
- Ta: Shuni Mudra (Thumb to Middle finger) – Saturn: Patience and Discipline.
- Na: Surya Mudra (Thumb to Ring finger) – Sun: Vitality and Energy.
- Ma: Buddhi Mudra (Thumb to Pinky finger) – Mercury: Communication.
Note: The index and ring fingers carry a positive (+) charge, while the middle and pinky fingers carry a negative (−) charge. The thumb represents the Ego; by pressing it against each finger, you infuse yourself with planetary power while simultaneously diminishing the ego.
The Three Voices of Consciousness
When chanting, you utilize three distinct levels of consciousness:
- Human Consciousness: Chant out loud (Normal or loud voice). This is the “Voice of the World.”
- Lover’s Consciousness: A strong whisper. This represents the “Longing to Belong.”
- Divine Consciousness: Silent mental recitation. This represents “Infinity” or the “Void.”
Visualization: With every syllable, imagine energy flowing into your Crown Chakra, moving through the head, and projecting out through the Third Eye (point between the brows) toward infinity in an “L” shape.
Practice Structure & Timing
For a 30-minute session, the ratio is distributed as follows:
- 5 mins: Out loud (Human)
- 5 mins: Whisper (Lover)
- 10 mins: Silent (Divine)
- 5 mins: Whisper (Lover)
- 5 mins: Out loud (Human)
Recommended Practice:
- Quick Version: 11 minutes before bedtime.
- Consistency: For best results, practice for 40 consecutive days.
Sat Nam.每天練習可增加腦記憶功能，也有舒緩心情的幫助～
梵文Kirtan，意思指「歌唱」，透過唱Sa Ta Na Ma，來達到效果。
S、T、N、M、A 是Panj Shabd的五元音，亦即Sat Nam (真實的自己）
Sa=宇宙、初始、無限
Ta=生命
Na=死亡、改變、轉化
Ma=再生
這是一個生命的循環，由無限進入個人意志既存在形態，由出生到死亡，由死亡到再生。
唱Sa的時候，結智慧印（大姆指按壓食指）木星手印
唱Ta的時候，結耐心印（大姆指按壓中指）土星手印
唱Na的時候，結太陽印（大姆指按壓無名指）太陽手印
唱Ma的時候，結菩提印（大姆指按壓尾指）水星手印
每隻手指也有它的電荷，食指與無名指含+極，中指尾指含-極。大姆指代表你的ego，每按壓一次除了將行星力量注入，更加消除你的ego成份～
唱的時候要用你三種意識去唱誦：
1）人類意識：正常音或大聲都得，代表你呼喚人間
2）愛人意識：輕聲細語，歸屬渴望
3）神聖意識：心中默想，歸零代表無限每唱一個音，想像能量從你頂輪落入頭部，再由第三眼投射出去，直到無限遠～
以30分鐘計算，三種意識的時間分佈比例為：
人類5分鐘>愛人5分鐘>神聖10分鐘>愛人5分鐘>人類5分鐘～
建議時間：晚上臨瞓前11分鐘～
以連續40天為佳
Sat Nam