Aad Guray Nameh

Transliteration

Aad Guray Nameh
Jugaad Guray Nameh
Sat Guray Nameh
Siri Guru Dayvay Nameh

Meaning

I bow to the primal wisdom
I bow to the wisdom of all ages
I bow to the True wisdom
I bow to the transparent and great wisdom

Effect

It clears doubt and opens you to guidance and protection by enveloping your magnetic field with protective light. It is also the mantra you recite before embarking on any journey, for protection during the journey.

 

 

 




Aad Sach

Transliteration

Aad Sach
Jugaad Sach
Hai Bhai Sach
Naanak Hosee Bhai Sach

Meaning

He was truth in the beginning
Truth through the ages
True even now
Nanak says he will always be true.

Effect

To remove blockages and foster creativity.

 




Aap Sahaee Hoa

Transliteration

Aap Sahaa ee Hoaa

Sachay Daa Sachaa Doaa

Har Har Har

Meaning

The Lord Himself is my refuge
Truth is the support of the True God

Effect

This mantra removes negativity from the surrounding environment and from within you. It is a gift that allows you to penetrate into the unknown without fear. It provides protection and mental balance.




Active Apana Mudra

Mudra of Purification

Effects of Active Apana Mudra:

Active Apana Mudra powerfully regulates the downward flowing and cleansing energy of the body, or the Apana Vayu. This detoxifies the body and helps with digestion and elimination. 

How to do Active Apana Mudra:

  1. Leave your index finger and pinky fingers extended straight up.
  2. Curl your middle and ring fingers down into your palm and hold them down with your thumb.



Active Buddhi Mudra

Active Mudra of Mental Clarity

Effects of Active Buddhi Mudra:

Practicing Active Buddhi Mudra more deeply opens the capacity for clear and intuitive communication and stimulates psychic development. The little finger, which is used in this mudra, is associated with Mercury. Mercury symbolizes quickness, mental agility, and the power of communication. By incorporating Buddhi Mudra into your practice, you can enhance your ability to express yourself clearly and tap into your intuitive and psychic abilities.

How to do Active Buddhi Mudra:

  1. Place the tip of the thumb on top of the fingernail and/or first segment of the little finger.
  2. Rest your hands on your knees or thighs, with the palms facing upward. Ensure that your arms are relaxed and not strained

 




Active Gyan Mudra

Active Mudra of Knowledge

Effects of Active Gyan Mudra:

Active Gyan Mudra, also known as the Active Mudra of Knowledge, is known for its ability to enhance mental clarity, concentration, and spiritual wisdom. Also called Jnana Mudra in some traditions, it is used to improve focus and stimulate the brain, making it a powerful tool to deepen your meditation practice and cognitive abilities. 

How to do Active Gyan Mudra:

  1. Place the tip of the thumb on top of the nail and/or first segment of the index finger.
  2. Rest your hands on your knees or thighs, with the palms facing upward. Ensure that your arms are relaxed and not strained.




Active Shuni Mudra

Active Mudra of Patience

Effects of Active Shuni Mudra:

Practicing Active Shuni Mudra powerfully delivers patience, discernment, and commitment. The middle finger, which is used in this mudra, is associated with the planet Saturn. Saturn represents the taskmaster, the law of karma, the acceptance of responsibility, and the courage to stand up to do what needs to be done. This mudra can help when you are facing life’s challenges and give you resilience and determination.

How to do Active Shuni Mudra:

  1. Place the tip of your thumb on top of the nail and/or first segment of the middle finger.
  2. Rest your hands on your knees or thighs, with the palms facing upward. Ensure that your arms are relaxed and not strained.

 




Active Surya Mudra

Active Mudra of the Sun

Effects of Active Surya Mudra:

Practicing Active Surya Mudra powerfully brings revitalizing energy, strengthens the nervous system, promotes good health, and empowers you to succeed. The ring finger is associated with the Sun and Uranus. The Sun represents energy, health, and vitality, while Uranus symbolizes nervous system strength, intuition, and transformative change. 

How to do Active Surya Mudra:

  1. Place the tip of the thumb on top of the nail and/or first segment of the ring finger.
  2. Rest your hands on your knees or thighs, with the palms facing upward. Ensure that your arms are relaxed and not strained.

 




Adi Mudra

Primal Seal Mudra

Effects of Adi Mudra:

The word Adi in Sanskrit means first or primal, and Adi Mudra consists of a fist with the thumb inside. Because the thumb is associated with the ego in the Kundalini tradition, this mudra has the effect of controlling the ego (sealing it off) or setting ego needs aside to focus on a higher motivation or purpose. Adi Mudra is also said to soothe and relax the nervous system and benefit the digestion and internal organs when included in yoga posture and exercises. It can increase the flow of oxygen to the neck and head, boosting the brain and sensory organs and potentially reducing snoring.

How to do Adi Mudra:

  1. Bring your thumb tip to touch the base or mound of your pinky finger. Then wrap your other fingers around your thumb, making a fist with the thumb inside.
  2. This mudra is held in many different places and positions in Kundalini Yoga, and the hands and/or arms are often moving while in Adi Mudra.



Adi Shakti

Transliteration

Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Namo, Namo

Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Namo, Namo

Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Namo Namo

Kundalini Mata Shakti, Mata Shakti, Namo Namo

Meaning

I bow to the primordial power
I bow to all surrounding energy and power
I bow before that from which God creates.
I bow to the creative power of Kundalini, the divine mother power.

Effect

This devotional mantra invokes the Primal Creative Power, which manifests as the feminine. It appeals to the Mother Power. It will help you to be free from insecurities that block freedom of action. By meditating on it, one can gain a deeper understanding of the constant interplay between the manifest and unmanifest qualities of the cosmos and consciousness. It strengthens grace, love and purity in the woman. It removes all negativity, eliminates fears and brings fulfillment to desires.

 

 




Agni tattva

The fire element in the five elements (Pancha Tattvas). It represents transformation, heat, and energy, and is associated with the solar plexus chakra (Manipura).




agni-granthi

In yogic philosophy, Ahangkar (also spelled Ahamkara) is a Sanskrit term that refers to the ego or the sense of self-identity. It is derived from “aham,” meaning “I” or “self,” and “kara,” meaning “making” or “doing.” Thus, Ahangkar can be understood as the “I-maker,” the aspect of the mind that constructs and maintains an individual’s sense of ego and separateness.




Ahangkar

In yogic philosophy, Ahangkar (also spelled Ahamkara) is a Sanskrit term that refers to the ego or the sense of self-identity. It is derived from “aham,” meaning “I” or “self,” and “kara,” meaning “making” or “doing.” Thus, Ahangkar can be understood as the “I-maker,” the aspect of the mind that constructs and maintains an individual’s sense of ego and separateness.




Ahimsa

Ahimsa, a fundamental principle in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, denotes the practice of non-violence and compassion towards all living beings. It encourages individuals to avoid harm, whether physical, mental, or emotional, and to cultivate kindness, empathy, and respect for the interconnectedness of life. Ahimsa extends beyond refraining from physical violence, encompassing thoughts and actions that foster peace and harmony.




Ajai Alai

Transliteration

Ajai, Alai, Abhai, Abai

Abhoo, Ajoo, Anaas, Akaas

Aganj, Abhanj, Alakkh, Abhakkh

Akaal, Dyaal, Alaykh, Abhaykh

Anaam, Akaam, Agaaha, Adhaaha

Anaathay, Pramaathay, Ajonee, Amonee

Na Raagay, Na Rangay, Na Roopay, Na Raykhay

Akarmang, Abharmang, Aganjay, Alaykhay

Meaning

Invincible. Indestructible
Fearless. Everywhere.
Birthless. Forever.
Indestructible. In all things
Invincible. Indivisible
Invisible. Free of desire
Immortal. Kind
Unimaginable, Formless
Nameless, Desireless
Unfathomable. Harmless
Without a master. Destroyer of all
Beyond birth and death. Beyond silence
Beyond love itself. Beyond all colors
Formless. Beyond chakras
Beyond karma. Beyond doubt.
Beyond battles. Unimaginable

Effect

According to Spirit Voyage, “Chanting this mantra shifts your own vibration by bringing you into alignment with the qualities of the Divine and activating them to turn on inside of you.… a powerful mantra that can build your Radiant Body, activate your higher chakras, bring you out of depression and anger, and dissolve challenges in front of you”

 




Ajappa Jap

Ajappa Jap (or Ajapa Japa) is a yogic term referring to a continuous, automatic repetition of a mantra or a spiritual sound within oneself without conscious effort. The term “Ajapa” means “that which is not recited,” and “Japa” means “repetition of a mantra.” Thus, Ajapa Japa can be understood as the spontaneous and effortless repetition of a mantra that goes on naturally within the mind.