Advanced mantras for Dhyana, the practice of meditation and contemplation, are rooted in the yogic and tantric traditions. The term 'dhyana' is defined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (3.2) as 'tatra pratyayaikatanata dhyanam' — the uninterrupted flow of attention on a single object. These mantras are designed to facilitate that state of one-pointed awareness, leading the practitioner from concentration (dharana) to meditation (dhyana) and ultimately to samadhi. In the tantric context, as described in texts like the Mantra Mahodadhi (chapter on dhyana), such mantras often incorporate bija (seed) syllables such as 'Om' (ॐ), 'Hrim' (ह्रीं), 'Klim' (क्लीं), or 'Sauh' (सौः), which are phonetically structured to resonate with specific chakras and subtle energy centers.
The bija 'Om' represents the primordial vibration and is associated with the crown chakra, while 'Hrim' is linked to the heart and the goddess Bhuvaneshvari. According to the Shaktisangama Tantra, dhyana mantras are chanted silently or mentally to cultivate inner stillness and awareness of the supreme consciousness. The traditional purpose of these mantras is to purify the mind, remove mental distractions, and prepare the practitioner for deeper meditative states. Benefits include enhanced concentration, emotional stability, and spiritual insight.
Recommended chanting context includes early morning or late evening, in a quiet and clean space, seated in a stable posture (asana) such as padmasana or siddhasana. The typical count is 108 repetitions (one mala) or multiples thereof, using a rudraksha or crystal mala. Cautions: advanced dhyana mantras should be received from a qualified guru, as improper practice may lead to mental imbalance. The Yoga Sutras (1.30-1.31) list obstacles such as illness, doubt, and lack of perseverance; these must be overcome through disciplined practice.
The mantras are not for casual use but for sincere seekers on the path of meditation.
Meditation on the supreme consciousness through seed syllables.
The mantra consists of three bija syllables: hrīṃ (heart chakra, goddess Bhuvaneshvari), klīṃ (attraction, Kama), sauḥ (sun, illumination). Oṁ is the primordial sound. Together they facilitate meditation on the supreme.