Origin and Lineage | Sacred Music | Naam Yoga | Practical Spirituality

After three decades of working with various spiritual technologies, I have come across thousands of prayers, meditations and methods of talking to God. While all prayers are beneficial, some are extremely helpful. And then there are prayers so infused with power, they can cause the forces of the Universe to come to the assistance of the person who works with them. A few of those prayers which I've found to be most potent, effective and useful in both my own life and in the lives of those I have served in my more than three decades as a spiritual teacher, have been recorded as part of our "Healing Beyond Medicine" series. The recordings are meant to be spiritual working tools. They assist the listener/chanter to access the power of these mantras - as the proper pronunciation, tone and rhythm of these words of power can have an enormous impact on their effectiveness.

In everything God works for good with those who cooperate with Him. If you feel completely stuck, raise your vibration by practicing forgiveness of self and others, gratefulness, adopting a constructive mental attitude and positive speech patterns. It is vital not to think or speak evil of the absent. Above all, the fastest way to change a challenging situation is to begin praying, and chanting is the most advanced form of prayer. Prayer or the chanting of prayer is a gift from heaven and a grace which is given to us by God. It is the great mystery, and to those who understand the use of the solar principle, prayer can enable them to receive the highest influences in action on the divine level.

I have seen thousands of people under my guidance experience the wonders of chanting prayers in their lives. I can honestly attest to its transformational effects. I extensively use chanting in my life and work. Most people do not understand the power behind it; they actually think it is weird to chant until they have a firsthand experience. Chanting is completely different from singing. It is not only an expression of divine truth, but it also goes far beyond the literal meaning of the words. We exercise for the physical body, we breathe for the mind, and we chant for the soul.

Through listening or chanting mantras, you can move from darkness to light, from negativity to positivity, from duality to divinity. Mantra is a love that flows, a divine shield that protects us like a link between you and the Divine. By repetition of sound, you empower yourself to go beyond the ordinary and step into your Spirit. It takes time, dedication, knowledge, and great skill to create sacred music that has an impact on the soul. All our music is especially created to bring their listener a host of benefits and blessings. It is created in accord with the natural and healing laws of the universe.

The mantras and sacred words of power recorded on our sacred music originate from the Judeo Christian lineage of the Holy Kabbalah and the various spiritual traditions of the East. The word Naam translates from Sanskrit to mean the ‘Word’ or ‘Name’. Naam Yoga regards the word and vibration as the most powerful force in the Universe and thus regards the practice of uttering words or sounds of power as the most important modality of yoga. Most of the mantras used in Naam Yoga come from Gurumuki (an Indian derived language,) Latin, Hebrew and English. Some of the mantras are derived from Sanskrit and Suffism. Below is a short description of the origin and lineage of a few of these prayers to provide a general understanding and appreciation of the universal nature of our music.

Eck Ong Kar is a Gurumukhi mantra found on the Seal of Higher Destiny CD. It is derived from the holy writings of the “Siri Guru Granth Sahib”. The mantras Ra Ma Raam Raam from the Mystic Light CD and the mantra Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung from the Ra Ma Da Sa and Healing Spirit of Ra Ma Da Sa CDs are both powerful examples of mantras from the Sikh tradition. It is speculated by many spiritual scholars that Ra Ma Da Sa was once used during the times of Ancient Egypt and Atlantis.

Lumen de Lumine, a Latin mantra, is a part recovered from the original Nicene Creed from Constantinople over 600 years ago by Rose+Croix Kabbalists. The Rose+Croix developed the 12 Seed Sounds, a recording of which can be found on the Healing Fire CD. These sounds are pure Kabbalah and their vibrations are innately understood by the body. The 12 Seed Sounds are a mystical panacea that quickly works to restore health on every level. I Am, I Am originates from the Bible in the book of Exodus 3:13-15. It can be found on the Sounds of the Ether CD.

The Kabbalah for Healing CD contains mantras from the Hebrew tradition. The Shema is derived from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and is one of the most sacred Hebrew prayers. El Na Re Fa Na La is a heart touching and powerful prayer for healing. One of the shortest prayers of the Bible, it is found in the book of Numbers 12:13.

We believe that it is the birthright of everyone to experience all the many benefits and blessings associated with these once highly secret words of power. They are through refined music and soul melody being made available for the full benefit of the general public. A consistent listening or chanting practice becomes impressive enough to permeate the subconscious, which in turn automatically influences the conscious mind. Then, it becomes one's deep intuitional conviction.

May the luminous beings from Heaven surround, bless and protect you always. May you ever dwell in the Divine Light, so be it.

Joseph Michael Levry or Gurunam, as he is affectionately called by his students, has traveled extensively throughout the world for his entire life, studying spirituality and communing with spiritual teachers. Some of these individuals are spoken about in his books and others have long traditions of anonymity. This is a common trait and is part of the custom that Levry himself honors when he declines the display of his picture in any of his published works. This is in an effort to deemphasize his role as a teacher and underscores the importance of the teachings themselves. Gurunam places a strong emphasis on the fundamental oneness of all religions and the divine spiritual wisdom that comes from the same ultimate Heavenly source. His work transcends the theology that separates humans from the Divine, from each other and themselves.