The Power of Mantra Chanting
August 09, 2017
For the past few months, it has been a roller coaster for me. Moments of joys but tears of sorrow most of the time. Things get harder mentally. Back in the days I used to chant with my mom, and roll printed prayers on papers and place it inside holy statues though I wasn't sure the true meaning behind it. I used to pray quite often when I was a child until puberty hit me I got ignorance and more childish.
As for now I am officially 21. According to my Feng Sui I had read last year about my 2017, I was reminded that this year will be the one of the most toughest year I will face. I wasn't denying not accepting it. By the time it reach the mid of 2017, things is went upside down. I quit my first job after numerous nights of deep thoughts, and now here I am getting an offer from Singapore.
"What is" getting my way? Before I quit my first job, I wanted to hold on but knowing realistically I wasn't being value how passion I am, it wasn't right. This caught me very tired in and out.
Now, I am patiently waiting for my working permit. Negativity has been getting my way. I worried more than I should, jumping to conclusion to quickly. I was so desperate to get out of these zone. But my mind control is stronger than I expected.
*I do not want to mention the reason behind all these negativity thoughts because it is not worth to remember nor to be recall*
This is why I chant mantra, I beg for help. I know I shouldn't asked for help when needed, I should pray for gratitude. I remember clearly back in the days I pray with my eyes close, I witness bright light though it was pitch black. I feel comfortable and positive, it maybe I was pure. But strangely, my first practice of praying after so long, I burst into tears without any reason. I was holding back my tears as much as I can because my parents were sleeping right next to me. I wanted to pray privately because I didn't want anyone including my family members to know I cried.
I must admit it has helped me a lot. My insomnia has reduced, my mind is calm. I woke up early surprisingly because I have been waking up 2 to 3 in the afternoon for the pass few weeks. I feel so much energy mentally. The one thing I learn about mantra chanting, try your best not to find excuse to pray for yourself and others. I know humans are selfish when they achieve their happiness but always remember to thank god by praying truthfully no matter what religious you are. I wouldn't say I have experience in mantra chanting because I stopped for so long, I would say I am practicing slowly to regain my power to reach my god. It's never too late to be thankful.
ॐ मणिपद्मे हुम् :
It is very good to recite the mantra Om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking on its meaning, for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast …. The first, OM … symbolizes the practitioner’s impure body, speech, and mind; it also symbolizes the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha…. The path is indicated by the next four syllables. MANI, meaning jewel, symbolizes the … altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassionate and loving…. The two syllables, PADME, meaning lotus, symbolize wisdom…. Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom, symbolized by the final syllable HUM, which indicates indivisibility…. Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha….
— His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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