The Power Of Mantra With Ellen Arthur
Have you ever heard someone repetitively chanting or singing words such as, 'Om Made Padme Hum', 'Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha' or even 'Hare Krishna' and wondered why and what it all means? Well these mantras (and there are many many others) are formulas of sacred syllables, which were originally revealed to the Rishis (seers or sages) in the deepest states of meditation. They are the earliest components of yoga and are quite possibly the first type of meditation that was developed. Often times these mantras are untranslatable but it is believed that our souls remember the meaning of the sounds and they can help us express feelings that ordinary language is unable to contact. This Wyse Woman podcast is with Ellen Arthur, a yoga teacher and **Kirtan leader who lives in Bali. In our chat she talks about how mantra has helped and continues to help her access the deepest dimensions of her being. **Kirtan or Kirtana is a Sanskrit word that means "narrating, reciting, telling, describing" an idea or story. Usually delivered as a devotional 'call and response' song by a leader to a community.