Mantras: Words of Power

by Sivananda Radha

With clear and concise explanations of the practice of Mantra Yoga, Words of Power brings the ancient tradition alive for today's readers. Mantra Yoga focuse the mind and provides a sense of health and wellbeing. Swami Sivananda Radha illuminates how these sacred syllables can bring about healing and help transform lives. Words of Power includes chapters that describe the significance of mantras, what a mantra practice is, how to properly practice, musical notaions for the mantras and an extensive bibliography. As well, Swami Sivananda Radha discusses several mantras that have specific benefits, including Hari Om, the healing mantra, and Om Nama Sivaya, a mantra to help overcome spiritual obstacles. Based on her own intensive practice of mantra, Swami Sivananda Radha explains how sacred mantras can be used to promote healing, deepen concentration and improve imaginative ability. Originally published in 1980, this third edition of Words of Power is accessible and beautifully presented, maintaining the quality and tradition of this well-regarded book.

Genres: Spirituality, Meditation, Hinduism, Nonfiction, Philosophy

122 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Swami Sivananda Radha, born Sylvia Hellman was a German yogini who emigrated to Canada and founded Yasodhara Ashram in British Columbia. She established a Western-based lineage in the Sivananda tradition and published books on several branches of Yoga.

Reviews

[Kya · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a very straightforward book on the practice of mantra yoga. I learned that there is a difference between chanting and "just saying" the mantra. In this book, chanting involves a bit of ritual and the singing of the mantra in a very specific melody. When one just repeats the mantra over and over, it is considered japa, which is also a practice unto itself. I've been doing japa and I'm now interested in actually doing some chanting.

Here's a tip: the author provides sheet music so that one may sing the mantra in its appropriate melody. If you don't have access to a piano or can't read sheet music, go to noteflight.com and sign up for a free account. There, you can copy the sheet music onto the program and it will play the melody for you.

Peace.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why, how to use mantras.

[Dean Paradiso · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this relatively short (120p) book, which contained minimal "fluff", and focused on the practice of mantra & japa yoga. The author clearly explains (through her tradition and experience) the topic, key practice points, and the ins/outs of mantra work, along with the role of the teacher, student, practitioner etc.
Anyone reading this would be able to walk away with some pointers on the topic from a practitioner who seems to have done the hard yards via mantra work. It's applicable for practitioners of any spiritual tradition that makes use of mantra/sound/phrase yoga and contemplation.

[TARJANI MUKHERJEE]

NEED SUCCESSFULL MANTRA IN HINDI/BENGALI

[Anjalica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it when I learn something

[Ashok Gyanchand · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book explaining about importance, powers and methods of reciting mantras in simple motivational way.

New to Mantra? Read this book to understand basics of this ancient power available and benefit to all on this planet without any difference of cast, creed, religion or geography. This is basic book. After reading this book recommend to read book Mantra by Om Swami for getting more understanding and knowledge on most of mantras.

[Vimalkumar Khubchandani · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's an excellent book on the power of mantras

Gives various mantras and meanings for
Practical use
Gives motivation for continuous
Mantra chanting
Please read all her other books
As well