Chanting Practices

1. Chanting- What does it mean?

Chanting is the repetition of a name, a mantra, often derived from sacred scriptures. We can call it as devotional as well as spiritual practice, aimed at calming the mind, purifying the heart and aligning the individual with the divine vibrations.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita 10.25 says,

“Yajñānāṁ japa-yajño’smi”
“Among all sacrifices, I am the sacrifice of chanting (japa).”
Lord Krishna emphasizes Japa as the highest form of spiritual offering.

2. Types of Chanting according to Scriptures

Vaidic Chanting – Based on the recitation of Vedas with strict rules of swara (tone) and intonation (Vaidic Japa)
Nama Chanting – Repetition of divine names like “Om Namah Shivaya”, “Ram Ram”, “Hare Krishna” (Nama Japa)
Mantra Chanting – Repeating bija mantras or Vedic mantras (e.g., Gayatri Mantra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra) (Mantra Japa)
Kirtan or Bhajan – Musical and community-based devotional chanting.

“Harināma Harināma Harināma eva kevalam” – Kali-Santarana Upanishad
“In the age of Kali, there is no other way to liberation than chanting the holy names of Hari.”

3. Spiritual Benefits of Chanting

Cleanses the mind and emotions
Activates the chakras and inner pranic energy
Improves focus, memory, and calmness
Connects the subject with divine vibrations
Burns karmic impressions accumulated through ages (samskaras)

“Japāt siddhir japāt siddhir japāt siddhir na sanshayah” – Padma Purana
“By chanting alone, one attains perfection—without doubt.”

4. Powerful Scriptural Mantras

You can begin with the following powerful mantras

Gayatri Mantra – For wisdom and illumination (Rig Veda)
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra – For health and liberation (Yajur Veda)
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya – For devotion and surrender (Bhagavata Purana)
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayei Viche – For protection and Shakti (Devi Mahatmya)
Hare Krishna Mahamantra – For bhakti and divine love (Kali-Santarana Upanishad)*
*(Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare : Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare)
The Hare Krishna mantra is a 16-word Vaishnava mantra. By chanting this Mahamantra we pray thus, "Hey Srimati Radharani, please engage me in the service of Krishna". Hare is the internal potency of Lord, who is none other than Srimati Radharani. This is a very powerful mantra, which you should incorporate into you day-to-day life. Devotees chant this mantra incessantly day and night while performing their daily duties.

Discover the powerful chanting practices to elevate your spiritual experience and connect with the higher self.

5. How to Chant

Sit in a quiet, clean space during Brahma Muhurta (4–6 AM) for best results.
Use a Japa mala (rosary beads) of 108 beads to maintain count.
Chant with full faith, devotion, and correct pronunciation.
Chant Loudly (Vaikhari), Whispering (Upanshu), or Mentally (Manasika), as all are valid, and it depends on you.
Set an intention/goal before chanting (sankalpa).

Tip : Regular chanting continuously for 40 days (mandala period) with devotion and complete trust, brings transformative results.

6. Chanting - A Spiritual Discipline

Make chanting a daily sadhana. Even 15–30 minutes a day can bring lasting peace.
Maintain discipline and avoid tamasic influences (meat, alcohol, excessive distractions).
Chanting combined with seva (service), dhyana (meditation), and study of scriptures accelerates spiritual growth.

“Tasmat sarveshu kaleshu mam anusmara yudhya cha” – Bhagavad Gita 8.7
“Always remember Me (through chanting) and perform your duties.”

7. Scientific Benefits of Chanting

Activates **vagus nerve and parasympathetic system, reducing stress
Develops calmness and focus
Maintains emotional balance and regulates Heart Rate.

The Original Mahamantra was reendered as mentioned below:

Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

— Kali-Santarana Upanisad

When followers of Shree Chaitanya Mahaprabhu teach and practice the Mahamantra, it is rendered with the name Krishna first.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

**Vagus Nerve is a long nerve that originates in the brain stem and extends through the neck and into the chest and abdomen. It is an integral part of your autonomic nervous system, which controls the things your body does without your conscious input, such as breathing, digesting food, and sweating.

Guidance from Spiritual Khazana

At Spiritual Khazana, we offer:

Guided mantra chanting videos
Meditation process and practice
Personality Development
Chanting schedules for beginners and advanced sadhakas
Scriptural explanations behind each mantra
Sacred sound meditations tuned to healing frequencies
Mantraprocess counselling and guidance

Chanting is more than a ritual – it is a soul-lifting, heart-healing, and consciousness-expanding practice that transcends religion and time. When done with shraddha (faith) and bhava (devotion), it becomes a gateway to divine realization.

“Let your voice vibrate with the sound of the divine; let your heart become the altar.” – Spiritual Khazana