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With clear and concise explanations of the practice of Mantra Yoga, Mantras: Words of Power brings the ancient tradition alive for today’s readers. Mantra Yoga focuse the mind and provides a sense of health and wellbeing. Swami Sivananda Radha illuminates how these sacred syllables can bring about healing and help transform lives. Mantras: Words of Power includes chapters that describe the significance of mantras, what a mantra practice is, how to properly practice, musical notaions for the mantras and an extensive bibliography. As well, Swami Sivananda Radha discusses several mantras that have specific benefits, including Hari Om, the healing mantra, and Om Nama Sivaya, a mantra to help overcome spiritual obstacles. Based on her own intensive practice of mantra, Swami Sivananda Radha explains how sacred mantras can be used to promote healing, deepen concentration and improve imaginative ability. Originally published in 1980, this third edition of Mantras: Words of Power is accessible and beautifully presented, maintaining the quality and tradition of this well-regarded book.Paperback: 122 pagesPublisher: timeless books; 3 edition (July 29, 2005)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1932018107ISBN-13: 978-19320181035.0 out of 5 stars Befriending Mantra, August 23, 2003By Lise Cloutier (BC, Canada)Mantra is “a precise combination of sacred syllables” that can help you to concentrate, control and express your emotions, and refine them into true feelings such as consideration, love and devotion. Ultimately, mantra chanting will lead to Self-realization.This book is written by Swami Radha, a highly respected female spiritual leader, who knows the subject intimately from her personal experience. She gives clear and detailed instructions on how to use mantra in your daily life. It is a beautiful book filled wth images, musical notations, poetry and prayer. Included are personal accounts of people who have incorporated this practice into their lives. Also included are inspired words on the guru-disciple relationship from Swami Radha’s guru, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India.If you are interested in mantra and its practical application then this is the book to get. You won’t be misled.Also available are CD’s with Swami Radha chanting specific individual mantras such as Hari Om and Om Namah Sivaya. I’ve used mantra for 18 years, and as far as I’m concerned it’s the best friend a person could have!