Know About The Yogena Chittasya Mantra In English
The Yogena Chittasya mantra is a prayer recited or chanted before initiating any yoga session.
The mantra is an invocation of sage Patanjali. Chanting or hearing this mantra invokes Patanjali and purifies the mind, body, and speech.
Yogena Chittasya is part of the Ancient Chants from India - Volume 1 album.
Lyrics of the Mantra
Verse 1:
|| Yogena Chittasya Padena Vacha
Malam Sharirasya Cha Vaidya Kena ||
Verse 2:
|| Yopakarotham Pravaram Muninam
Patanjalim Pranjali Ranatosmi ||
Meaning of the Mantra
Verse 1:
|| Yogena Chittasya Padena Vacha
Malam Sharirasya Cha Vaidya Kena ||
Meaning:
I admire sage Patanjali who imparted to us the science of yoga to purify our mind and consciousness,
And who provided us with grammar and vocabulary to utilize the words and express ourselves with perfection.
He gave us the present of medicine, so that we eliminate the impurities of the body.
Verse 2:
|| Yopakarotham Pravaram Muninam
Patanjalim Pranjali Ranatosmi ||
Meaning:
Dear Lord, let me be nearer to the sage who provided us with all these presents,
I bow down with folded hands in reverence of Lord Patanjali.
For a more comprehensive explanation of the mantra, look below:
Yogena Chittasya: I humbly pay homage to the one who cleanses the impurities of the mind and Yoga
Padena Vacha: Who purifies the expression of Speech by Pada
Malam Sharirasya: who purifies the impurities of the Body
Cha Vaidya Kena: Through Vaidya (Medical)
Yopakarotham: He who excels in eliminating the impurities of the body, heart, and mind.
Pravaram Muninam: To that most excellent of Munis
Patanjalim Praanjali Ranatosmi: Patanjali, I bow down with folded hands.
Variations of the Mantra
The Yogena Chittasya mantra, frequently associated with Patanjali and used as an invocation before undertaking yoga practices, is generally recognized by this name or the Patanjali Yoga mantra or the Patanjali Sloka mantra.
There are not widely famous alternate names for this particular mantra.
However, as with many ancient texts, variations in pronunciation and minor textual differences may exist across different traditions or lineages.
Benefits of the Mantra
The Yogena Chittasya Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this healing Patanjali mantra during meditation assists you in the following ways.
Benefit 1 - Better focus
This chant enhances our confidence and concentration.
Benefit 2 - Better decisions
Without arrogance, your decision-making skills improve significantly.
Benefit 3 - Purifies your mind
Chanting or hearing the mantra helps you to purify your mind and body
History of the Mantra
Sage Patanjali is revered as an incarnation of Adishesha, a serpent with a myriad of heads. In ancient scriptures, the number thousand symbolizes infinity, and the serpent represents strength. Patanjali is regarded as a sage possessing boundless strength and knowledge, and the Yogena Chittasya mantra is seen as an invocation of all his powers. It is believed that due to his extraordinary abilities, Patanjali lived for eight centuries. He is renowned for compiling the Yoga Sutras, which form the foundation of modern yoga practice. Patanjali's seminal work consists of approximately 200 aphorisms in the Yoga Sutra.