Mantras

Mantras are an important part of physical, mental and spiritual balance and alignment.  As the ancients knew, we can use the power of our thought intention connected with our voice to help shape the world around and within us.  It is important to get the sound and pronunciation right when reciting mantras so be sure to listen to the audio examples for guidance.  Here are some powerful mantras to help you to re-align your existence.

Gayatri Mantra

Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiya Yo Nah Prachodayat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8HtbFugrW8

This is one of the most powerful and oldest mantras on the planet.  Said to be around 2500 to 3000 years old. It asks for the Light to illuminate our intellect so we can make the right choices.  It is also said to contain both meditation and prayer as it meditates on the Light and asks for guidance.

There are variations of this mantra that can be used to harmonize specific aspects. 

Ganesh Gayatri - to remove obstacles and for clarity of communication

Om Ekadantaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaya Dheemahi,
Tanno Danti Prachodayat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfZdGq1Yhkg&feature=fvwrel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C06BKg9DN0k

Lakshmi Gayatri - for wealth and prosperity

Version 1:
OM Maha Lakshmi Cha Vidmahe 
Vishnupatnyai Cha Dheemai 
Tanno Lakshmih Prachodayat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbz53eFQtLI&feature=related

Version 2:
OM Mahadevyai Cha Vidmahe 
Vishnupatnyai Cha Dheemai 
Tanno Lakshmih Prachodayat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azxi3DOhy0c&feature=relmfu

Chandra (Moon) Gayatri  - to realign feminine energy and be able to connect better with others

Om Kshira puthraya Vidhmahe
Amrithathvaya Dheemahe
Thanno Chandra Prachodayath.

English Translation:  

Om, Let me meditate on the son of milk,
Oh, essence of nectar, give me higher intellect,
And let moon God illuminate my mind.

Saraswati Gayatri  - for assistance in learning, arts, music and education
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-F7YmZDIAc


Om Vakdeviyai cha Vidhmahe
Virinji Pathniyai cha Dheemahe
Thanno Vani Prachodayath .

English Translation:
Om, Let me meditate on the goddess of speech,
Oh, wife of Lord Brahma, give me higher intellect,
And let Goddess Vani illuminate my mind.

Durga Gayatri

Om Girijayai Vidmahe,
Shiva Priyayai Dhimahi,
Tanno Durga Prachodayat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSNqCijascM&feature=relmfu

Sai Gayatri
Om Sai Eeshwaraya Vidmahe
Sathya Devaya Dhimahi
Tanna Sarva Prachodayat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D58pigO5Dig&feature=related

Some other mantras that are not in the Gayatri meter:

Ganesh Mantra

This is a basic mantra for Ganesha the remover of obstacles and is usually chanted in the beginning of any spiritual endeavor.

Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2baE50DgMLk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMdYYu5pGKo&feature=related

Durga Mantra

This is a basic mantra for the goddess Durga who is the combination of all three Devis (Saraswati. Lakshmi, Parvati).  She is the mother and you will be protected and comforted just like any mother would do her child.

Om Rheem Dum Durge Dugre Rakshani Rakshani Namaswaha

Lakshmi Mantra

This is a mantra for the goddess Lakshmi to help you align to your financial prosperity.

Om Shreem Rheem Shreem Kamalay Kamalalayay Praseeda Praseeda

Om Shreem Rheem Shreem Maha Lakshmiyay Namaha