One of the West's leading authorities on mantras--the Vedic science of sound healing--offers the most thorough learning course on mantra practice available anywhere. Mantra: Sacred Words of Power is the only English-language source that teaches how to intone dozens of mantras with perfect precision--a key to their effectiveness. Author Thomas Ashley-Farrand explores every aspect of mantra theory and practice: spiritual and historical origins, their effects on the body's energy centers, and how these sacred sounds can create massive changes in both our inner and outer worlds. Listeners learn dozens of specific mantras to clear the mind, dispel fear, break unhealthy habits, enhance creativity, intensify meditation practice, and much more.
The works of Thomas Ashley-Farrand give unprecedented, detailed instruction in how to empower yourself using the techniques of the ancient sages and rishis. After many years of teaching and sharing, he has been persuaded by his friends to publish the techniques of mantra sadhana in which he was initiated over the course of decades by Eastern masters. Additionally, as we enter the new millenium, he has decided to share some of the moving experiences that he has had with spiritually advanced beings, as well as the lessons that he learned from each encounter.
I just finished listening to this audiobook and I'm so grateful to have found it. Beautifully explained world of sound, author's voice is something I can listen to for days on end. Mantras are an essential part of my spiritual development and I highly recommend this book to anyone on the spiritual path.
Excellent book on how to understand and construct Sanskrit to form Mantra. Sanskrit is a language comparable to Mathematics. It has an energetic resonance that just works, it doesn't require belief, just consistency and repetition to work.
An exhaustive yet highly approachable introduction to mantra that deftly situates this ancient technique firmly in the presence. And I can't overstate the usefulness of the audio examples!
Audio book, What? No sales pitch? more emphasis on the teaching and less on the story or testimony aspect,(necessary but sometimes there is too much story and not enough actionable participation) I was sad to see his site to get access to his library is down.and he has been dead for much time now. He is one to be respected and celebrated for sharing very valuable knowledge. I feel lucky to have stumbled upon this one. It was very accessible. People can dive safely in for the most part no hurdles to jump no extraneous consumer goods to purchase.Just you and the words given.
A 12 session audiobook companion to his other book on mantra with traditional mantras, what to use them for and how to use them. He spends time chanting the mantras so you can hear the pronunciation and how to practice them. A great follow up to the written work.