Yoga and Meditation Practices
Yoga and Meditation Practices
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation (Prarthana)
Original
ॐ पतंजलि नमो नमः, योगेश्वर महेश्वर। ज्ञान और संयम के, तुम ही हो आधार॥
Transliteration
Om Patanjali Namo Namah, Yogeshwara Maheshwara. Gyaan aur sanyam ke, tum hi ho aadhaar.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to Patanjali, the Lord of Yoga and the Great Lord. You are the very foundation of wisdom and self-control.
Pranayama (Breath Control)
Original
श्वास की लय में लय हो जाए, प्राण वायु का संचार हो। अंतर्मन के द्वार खुलें, चेतना का विस्तार हो॥
Transliteration
Shwas ki lay mein lay ho jaaye, pran vayu ka sanchar ho. Antarman ke dwar khulein, chetna ka vistaar ho.
Meaning / Translation
Let the rhythm of the breath merge into the cosmic rhythm, let the vital life force flow. May the doors of the inner mind open, and consciousness expand.
Dhyana (Meditation)
Original
चित्त की वृत्तियों को रोकें, शून्य में मन को रमाएं। स्थिर होकर बैठें ध्यान में, स्वयं को स्वयं में पाएं॥
Transliteration
Chitta ki vrittiyon ko rokein, shunya mein man ko ramaayein. Sthir hokar baithein dhyan mein, swayam ko swayam mein paayein.
Meaning / Translation
Restrain the fluctuations of the mind, immerse the mind in the great void. Sit steadily in deep meditation, and find your true self within your own being.
Moksha (Liberation and Peace)
Original
योग ही पथ है सत्य का, ध्यान ही मोक्ष का द्वार। शांति मिले अंतस में, मिटे द्वंद्व संसार॥
Transliteration
Yog hi path hai satya ka, dhyan hi moksha ka dwaar. Shanti mile antas mein, mite dwandva sansar.
Meaning / Translation
Yoga is the path to Truth, meditation is the gateway to liberation. May peace be found within the soul, and the dualities of the world fade away.