What is a mantra?

Before introducing mantra music, which is famous as yoga music, I would like to first explain what the word "mantra" means and what it represents.

"Mantra" is a Sanskrit word that means "letter" or "word," which was used in ancient India and Southeast Asia.

In religious terms, it also has meanings such as ritual words, spells, and hymns.

These words contain the thoughts, teachings, and merits of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, as well as prayers and vows to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

What is Mantra Music?

Now that we understand the meaning of the word mantra,
Next, I will introduce what mantra music is.

As mentioned above, mantras are hymns in themselves and therefore have a musical element to their sound.

Mantra music is music that is easy to listen to, adds various instruments, and has a modern arrangement.

All mantra music has its own unique allure, and when you hear it for the first time, you may have a slight negative reaction to its strong characteristics.

However, if you listen to it as background music while doing something else rather than concentrating on the music, you will find that it has a strangely calming effect on your mind.

Yoga is usually performed in silence, but many yoga classes use mantra music as background music, as it helps keep the mind relaxed.

Deva Premal "The Essence"

From here on, I will introduce some recommended mantra music.

The first mantra music I would like to recommend for relaxing is the album "The Essence" by Deva Premal, also known as the Queen of Mantras.

Mantra is a form of music that originates from India and South Asia, but Deva Premal is originally from Germany.

Born into a spiritual family that meditated daily, she says she began exploring her own vocal technique after meeting a spiritualist from India.

"The Essence" is her memorable first album, and contains many calming mantras that are well-known in India, including mantras of purification, healing, and peace.

Be sure to let your soul be soothed by the mantras sung in her beautiful voice.

Krishna Das “Om Namah Shivaya”

The next mantra music I recommend is:
The song is "Om Namah Shivaya" by Krishna Das, a male mantra singer from America.

Basically, the song is made up of a slow, repeated melody, and the more you listen to it, the more you find yourself drawn into the world of the song. This is the charm of mantras.

Krishna Das has a lovely, deep, mellow voice, but if you listen to it for too long, you might get a little tired.

However, "Om Namah Shivaya" is composed of interplay between choruses, and the sound surges through your body in a pleasant waveform.
It's the perfect song for relaxing.

Mirabai Ceiba “Guru Ram Das”

The last mantra music I would like to recommend is "Guru Ram Das" by Mirabai Ceiba, a Mexican-Armenian duo.

At first listen, you might not realize that this song is mantra-type music.

If anything, the song uses melodies reminiscent of Mexican or Peruvian folk songs.

However, the title of the song, "Guru Ram Das," is known as a mantra that works miracles, making it a genuine piece of mantra music.

Although it's basically the same melody repeated over and over, the harmony between the female main vocalist and the male backing vocalist is increasingly soothing.

Also wonderful are the sounds of the percussion instruments, which make you feel as if you are floating on water, and the string instruments, which envelop you in gentle sounds.

This song has such a soothing effect that if you listen to it after getting into bed, you'll likely fall asleep easily.

Great for relaxation! Mantra music is recommended

What do you think? All of the mantra music I recommended is very easy to listen to and has a great healing effect.

When you hear about yoga music or Indian music, you might get the impression that it might be a little difficult to get into, but all of it is music that flows into your body easily.

Please give it a try.