Buddha Mantra
sanskrit
Gate Gate Mantra
Lyrics:
Gate Gate Paara Gate
Paarasam Gate Bodhi Svaahaa Meaning :
I am moving ahead, going ahead and beyond, forever going beyond, in pursuit of my inner Buddha.
Lyrics
Gate Gate Paara Gate Paarasam Gate Bodhi Svaahaa
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Sanskrit | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Gate | Means gone. |
| Para gate | Signifies gone to the further shore and is a stock Sanskrit expression used by Buddhists and Jains to refer to arahants. (The word *para* signifies the bank of a river opposite to the one on which one is presently standing. |
| Para sam | *Gate* signifies completely gone to the further shore. (The syllable *sam* means: altogether, thoroughly, or completely.) |
| Bodhi | This is a feminine noun that signifies awakening, knowledge, and enlightenment. |
| Swaha | This syllable is used at the end of a chanting that accompanies a burnt offering made at a Vedic sacrifice This syllable cannot be translated since it is a performative word. |
Benefits of Gate Gate Mantra
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Releases doubt & stress: The mantra is a beautiful tool to release stress, doubt, and negativity that holds you back
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Strengthens your intention: With regular practice, you will be able to bolster your intention and stay strong on your path to enlightenment
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Heals from suffering: This powerful chant helps the mind heal from the suffering of over-attachment
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