A Mantra To Calm The Mind - 5 min Daily Insight

In this Daily Insight we will focus on the mantra “So Hum”, which means “I Am”. or “I Am That”. This focus on the words and the breath can be a valuable tool to bring the mind into a state of meditative "stillness". Mantra can be a valuable tool to focus this “language-based” part of the mind, and bring it towards a place of concentrated awareness.

Sufi poet and mystic, Rumi said this: “There is a voice that doesn’t use words, Listen.”

"Listen" beyond thought to the "stillness" within.

Transcript

Hello and welcome to the Daily Insight here on Insight Timer.

My name is Jonathan Adams.

You may know me as Sonic Yogi,

An Insight Timer publisher.

In today's Daily Insight,

We will meditate on the mantra,

So Hom.

So Hom is a Sanskrit mantra that means I Am.

The space of the I Am is beyond the chatter of the mental narrator.

Notice that this chattering inner voice,

This monkey mind,

Speaks in language.

A mantra gives this language-based part of the mind something to occupy its attention.

The mantra or breath practice can be a valuable tool to reveal stillness and peace.

The great Sufi poet Rumi said this,

There is a voice that doesn't use words.

Listen.

Use your focus on the mantra and breath to tune in to this stillness.

Let's begin today by finding a comfortable seated position with a straight back.

Set an intention for our practice.

Let's begin with the simple mantra,

So Hom.

As you breathe in,

Think the word So,

S-O.

And breathing out,

Hom,

H-U-M.

Breathe in,

So.

Exhale,

Hom.

Continue like this,

Focusing on the breath and the mantra.

Breathe in,

So.

Exhale,

Hom.

Breathe in,

So.

Exhale,

Hom.

Breathe in,

So.

No longer an identity to build.

Exhale,

Hom.

Or create.

Breathe in,

So.

Or defend.

Exhale,

Hom.

This space of pure being,

Breathe in,

So,

Is the space of the I Am.

Exhale,

Hom.

Rest in pure awareness.

Breathe in,

So.

To realize the I Am.

Exhale,

Hom.

Be still and know.

Breathe in,

So.

Exhale,

Hom.

This stillness is the place of clarity.

Breathe in,

So.

Beyond the storms of the mind.

Exhale,

Hom.

Breathe in,

So.

Exhale,

Hom.

Breathe in,

So.

Exhale,

Hom.

Breathe in,

So.

Exhale,

Hom.

Breathe in,

So.

Exhale,

Hom.

Gently begin to bring your awareness outwards into the sound of my voice.

Remember that this calm,

Centered feeling is always with you.

Thank you for your practice today.

Namaste.

Reviews

Centering, calming, exquisite way to swiftly gather myself. Really good, thank you so much. Namaste.

This was new for me. I liked it. Will be part of my practice now. Thanks!

This is the first time I've used a mantra to help calm my mind. I found it very helpful!

This was a wonderful five minutes of breath and centering! Thank you !

Really enjoyed this

magical! I can’t wait to do it again. very centering & truly made my mind quiet. thank you 🙏🏻

Really enjoyed this short but impactful experience

Absolutely beautiful ~ I'll be listening to this many times again ~ Blessings 💚💚

Liked it. I've heard of So Hum before, this was my first experience with it

The soundtrack and guidance were perfect for bringing me into a focused awareness. The Rumi quote was beautiful. Thank you!

That was amazing! Rejuvenating and awesome! Thank you!

Wow 🌟 The best quick nervous system reset on IT 💫 so v grateful 🙏🏼

I loved the background sounds, and the insertion of “so hum” going through my left and right ear. I took me to a new place. I was able to quiet my mind. Thank you!

10 stars! That was superb. Thank you so much 😊 🙏💝

The mantra was calming.

That’s was fascinating. I enjoyed the alternating sound from ear-to-ear. Left me feeling crisp and refreshed. Thanks!

Great to clear the mind since there’s no way to think about anything else except focusing on your breathing and the mantra…

This helped me tremendously. I needed to be grounded and I feel so light. Thank you.

I enjoyed very much being gently guided by your voice and then gradually hearing more and more different sounds. Feeling supported and grounded. Thank you

Powerful and re-centering. 🙏🏼 I loved the panning and reminders to breathe with the mantra. Thank you Sonic Yogi for this space to gently internally shift this afternoon. 💗