At times when there is tragedy so great your heart aches with the thought of it, chant the Miracle Mantra: Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur. This mantra lives in the realm of the heart and operates on a frequency beyond comprehension. It brings in the miraculous powers of Guru Ram Das, Lord of Miracles.
Chanting this mantra is said to make the impossible possible. There are miracles happening every day, if we have the good fortune to see them. If we all chant together, maybe they can happen a little more.
The Practice
Posture: Sit comfortably with the spine straight.
Eyes: Close the eyes and focus at the Brow Point.
Mantra: The Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur Shabad
Dhan dhan raam daas gur, jin siri-aa tinai savaari-aa
Pooree hoee karaamaat aap sirajanhaarai dhaari-aa
Sikhee atai sangatee paarbrahm kar namasakaari-aa
Atal athaa-o atol too tayraa ant na paaraavaari-aa
Jinee too sayvi-aa bhaa-o kar say tudh paar utaari-aa
Lab lobh kaam krodh mo maar kadhay tudh saparvaari-aa
Dhan so tayraa thaan hai sach tayraa paisakaari-aa
Naanak too lehanaa toohai gur amar too veechaari-aa
Gur dithaa taa man saadhaari-aa
Translation:
Blessed, blessed is Guru Ram Das; the One who created you has also exalted You.
Perfect is Your miracle; the Creator has installed You on a throne.
Sikhs as well as all conscious people recognize You because you manifest the Creator.
You are unchanging, unfathomable and immeasurable; You have no end or limitation.
You are unchanging, unfathomable and immeasurable;
Those who serve You with love are carried across the sea of existence.
The five obstacles of lust, anger, greed, pride and attachment:
You have beaten them and driven them out.
Blessed is Your realm, and True is Your magnificent glory.
You are Nanak, You are Angad, and You are Amar Das;
When I recognize You, my soul is comforted.
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Comments
There are many beautiful recordings of this mantra that you can chant with. Chant and meditate, or play the mantra in your home.