Mantra

The very first element that manifested itself in this plane was sound and that the element of sound itself originated from Lord Shiva's Damaru, (drum). The Sanskrit alphabet is made up of 52 sounds, all of which are associated with different parts of the body and these sounds are like mantras.

Sanskrit mantras are energy-based sounds that have the power to vibrate and resonate throughout the entire body. The mantras are not just sounds; they are sound vibrations which hold the energy of the word. They form a connection between prana, the mind and the senses.

Prana is the universal principle of energy or force and is the sum total of all the energy that is palpable within the universe, including all the forces in nature and the powers which are hidden in mankind and lie everywhere around us.

Prana is the vital force which allows us to speak and our breath is the fundamental force which carries that prana. Any sound requires breath and prana is the energy behind every piece of speech. Speech is the verbalisation of our thoughts and links all our senses.