Tuning In for Kundalini Yoga
In Kundalini Yoga we always start a class or a personal practice with the Adi Mantra (Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo), chanting it three to five times. It is the first technology of a Kundalini Yoga student or teacher. Adi means the first or primal; mantra is the creative projection of the mind through sound.
“Anytime you want to manifest a link with spirituality, Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo is the link. You manifest Infinity through the Grace of Guru Ram Das when you chant this mantra. The guardian of the Aquarian Age is Guru Ram Das. When you have lack of faith or a similar thing, you can chant this mantra. This mantra can help you, with the grace of Guru Ram Das.
Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo is a call. It is a call which can penetrate through any maya and manifest God and Guru, the Supreme Consciousness. It is the voucher of the Divine Shakti, the kundalini.” - Yogi Bhajan
The Practice
Prior to chanting the below mantra(s), rub palms together, place them at heart center in prayer pose, roll the shoulders up and back, and focus the closed eyes at third eye center. Deeply inhale through the nose, taking in as much air as possible.
Posture: Sit comfortably in easy pose with a light neck lock.
Eyes: Focus your eyes on the tip of your nose.
Mudra: Place your hands in front of heart center, palms up, with the sides of your hands touching. Touch your index or Jupiter finger to your thumb to form Gyan Mudra, the mudra of wisdom.
Breath and Mantra: Chant the entire mantra three to five times.
Ong Namo, Guroo Dayv Namo
Guroo Davy Namo, Guroo Dayvaa
Adi Mantra (Starts at 0:08)
Chanted 3 times to "change channels," awaken our neutral mind & connect us to the Golden Chain.
ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO
Translation
Ong is the creative aspect of the Universe.
Namo means "we call upon it" and "to identify with."
Guru Dev is the subtle divine wisdom of the Universe.
Namo again states our intention to align and to become one with divine wisdom.
“Ong” is the creative energy of the cosmos and the consciousness of the Creator. It evokes energy, activity, and shakti—the generative force of life. Note that the sound is not “Om.” That sound is for withdrawal and relaxation.
“Namo” means to bow to or to call on. It evokes respect and receptivity. It is the type of bowing that grants dignity through acknowledging a higher consciousness and discipline.
“Ong Namo” calls on your consciousness to become subtle and receptive to its own higher resources. It instructs the conscious and the subconscious to let go of the restrictions imposed by the ego.
“Guru” means wisdom or teacher. It does not mean a personality, but the source of knowledge of the kind that transforms you, alleviates pain, and increases your awareness. The word can be broken into parts: “Gu” means darkness or ignorance; “Ru” means light or knowledge; so a “Guru” is something which can transform your “Gu” to “Ru”!
“Dev” means subtle, etheric, divine, or belonging to the realms of God. It implies sophistication and wisdom.
“Guru Dev Namo” calls on the subtle wisdom that guides you.
Aad Guray Nameh (Starts at 1:35)
A mantra for divine protection against negative energies or harm is often chanted following the Adi Mantra. The mantra surrounds the practitioner with a magnetic field with protective light.
AAD GURAY NAMEH JUGAAD GURAY NAMEY SAT GURAY NAMEH SIRI GUROO DAYVAY NAMEY
Translation
I bow to the primal wisdom. I bow to the wisdom true through the ages. I bow to the true wisdom. I bow to the great unseen wisdom.
Quick Tune In (Starts at 2:32)
You can also chant the Adi Mantra quickly for a shorter more expedited practice and forego Aad Guray Nameh, just ensure the intention while tuning in is still strong.
