Dear Friends,
There is some confusion regarding pronounciation of mantras.
the confusion is regarding interpretation of the sanskrit text to state whether the ending is 'm' or 'ng' or 'n'
Case example 1 :
Hreeem vs Hreeng
Is it : om hraam hreem hroum saha suryaya namaha or is it : Om hraang hreeng hroung saha suryaya namaha ?
case example 2 :
is it : Om Gan Ganapatayei namaha or Om Gam Ganapatayei namaha or Om gang ganapatayei Namaha ?
Correct pronounciation of beeja mantras ?
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armaan.Khanna
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This is an important question and will benefit all... i request some capable member to look into it
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armaan.Khanna
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With all due respects , I have a few reservations
we cant liken mantras to petrol.
how can the same bija pronounced in two different ways produce one and same result....
afterall these are all in sanskrit..... so there must be one only way to pronounce a given word
we cant liken mantras to petrol.
how can the same bija pronounced in two different ways produce one and same result....
afterall these are all in sanskrit..... so there must be one only way to pronounce a given word
Before dealing with the issue of pronunciation, one needs to be cautious regarding what mantra they are taking up, for what purpose, and from what source. As an example, Nama mantras (names of God) are generally safe to be chanted by anyone. Tantric mantras (bijas) are very specific and powerful. Thus, it is certainly advisable not to use any mantra or bija of fierce forms of any Devata if you do not have a qualified teacher.
Both Gung and Gum are two valid ways of chanting this bija. Sri Harish Johari uses the first form in His chantings while some teachers use the second form. In "Gung", the -ng is pronounced in a special way which is best to be heard rather than reading the way it is pronounced.
Finally, suppose you go to a foreign land, someone calls your name correctly but with some foreign accent. How is it that you would respond? Take any word (or mantra), you will notice that people living in different parts pronounce it with some minor variations but they all do get results. However, as said, this should not be interpreted as taking the subject of mantra lightly. Mantra calls for utmost attention.
Best,
Dhanvanta
Both Gung and Gum are two valid ways of chanting this bija. Sri Harish Johari uses the first form in His chantings while some teachers use the second form. In "Gung", the -ng is pronounced in a special way which is best to be heard rather than reading the way it is pronounced.
Finally, suppose you go to a foreign land, someone calls your name correctly but with some foreign accent. How is it that you would respond? Take any word (or mantra), you will notice that people living in different parts pronounce it with some minor variations but they all do get results. However, as said, this should not be interpreted as taking the subject of mantra lightly. Mantra calls for utmost attention.
Best,
Dhanvanta
