The Aad Guray Nameh sooths and protects.
The powerful Aad Guray Nameh is also known as the Mangala Charan Mantra which means “consoler of the mind”.
A beautiful and powerful mantra written by Guru Arjan in the sacred script Gurmukhi.
It is believed that chanting this prayer creates an energetic field of white light and protection around the singer and attracts abundance to help the chanter live as destined.
Noted to be used for protection, clarity, and guidance, this mantra promotes an “inner quietness” that sooths and comforts the mind, body, and spirit.
Whether singing along or just listening to the beautiful words and music, one experiences serenity.
How to receive the blessings of the Aad Guray Nameh mantra.
How do we receive the blessings of this mantra? Anytime or anywhere the need for protection is felt, the Aad Guray Nameh may be chanted. It is noted that chanting this mantra for 31 minutes is a practice to cover and clear the past, present, and future.¹
Helpful tips for reciting the lyrics and pronunciation guide.
The lyrics and translation to this mantra are noted below followed by the video link and a pronunciation guide.
Whether chanting along or just listening, it’s a beautiful moment!
Here are the lyrics.¹
Aad Guray Nameh
Jugaad Guray Nameh
Sat Guray Nameh
Siri Guru Dayvay Nameh
Here’s the translation.¹
I bow to the Primal Wisdom.
I bow to the Wisdom through the Ages.
I bow to the True Wisdom.
I bow to the great, unseen Wisdom.
This is what it sounds like to my listening ear if you decide to chant/sing along with the video.
I do gu-ray na ma-eh
Jue guy do gu-ray na ma-eh
Set-aye gu-ray na ma-eh
Say goo-roo day-vay na ma-eh
Here’s the link to another beautiful mantra the Devi Prayer, if interested.
For more beautiful meditations and mantras, click here.
I hope you enjoyed the music video. Please share and pass the word to others. If you have questions suggestions, or comments, please reach out. I would love to hear from you.
Wishing you continued wellness.
Kimberly I
Updated November 2023 by Kimberly Iacoponi
Sources
- Sat Nam Fest. (n.d.). Aad Guray Nameh: White light of Protection. SAT NAM FEST. https://satnamfest.com/blog/aad-guray-nameh-white-light-of-protection/
- Bhatia, D. (2015, September 2). Mantra of Protection/Aad Guray Nameh. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip971obPAOQ
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