Thom Ashley-Farrand (1940–2010)

Chakra Mantras
Liberate Your Spiritual Genius Through Chanting
by Thomas Ashley-Farrand

I found this to be an awesome and profound spiritual text, that I hope to keep learning from and returning to for years to come. I discovered that chanting the mantra for the chakras was like opening a door to a greater full bodied experience. I have to admit I work with chakras a lot and have chanted from time to time, but I had never put them together. It produced for me a spectacular "light bulb" moment, show more that has changed how I see and work with my subtle energy body.

This enchanting book has so much, in so many different areas, it speaks about our interconnectedness and gives enlightening examples of chants and divine stories that helped my whole being to just wake up and listen. I have definitely placed this spiritual treasure in my tool box and I would recommend that anyone who has a desire for their spiritual growth and development to do the same. The layout, information, and relaxing energies coming from this book are completely priceless.

Love & Light,

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Thomas Ashley-Farrand (Namadeva) is an eminent authority on yogic mantras. In "Chakra Mantras", he brings hidden knowledge from India and Tibet and teaches us through the use of mantras how to activate our chakras, which contain the keys to our spiritual progress. Located along the spine, the chakras process energy for all of our waking activities, and during sleep they provide energy for healing and cleansing the physical body. But there is another, higher octave of functioning that these show more chakras can achieve, if they are given higher states of spiritual energy in which to operate. This higher octave provides paths for spiritual development that ultimately lead to spiritual liberation or freedom from karma. A powerful method for charging the chakras with higher energy is through the use of Sanskrit mantras.

With energy-invoking tools, stories from India's ancient tales, and amusing anecdotes, "Chakra Mantras" provides the information needed for fueling spiritual advancement through the use of healing sounds and chakra mantras. show less

If you perform mantras, this must be one of the best books out there. Many Hindu-deity mantras, planetary mantras, situational mantras such as for love, health, etc. Indepth explanation of each mantra's meaning too along with easy pronunciation instructions for english speakers. There is a matching CD available but I've not found it terribly necessary. Just find your own rhythm.

The author is assuredly not a writer. Has helpful information regarding Buddhist chanting practice.