Ong – oldest version, sound of foundation of the universe, the creative element, manifest from, chant to detach from materialism and move out of maya (dualism) to get in touch with the golden chain, the teachers who came before us.
Namo– Salutations, to bow, greeting of utter respect and devotion. Devotion to your practice, to the science and spirit of this practice
Guru– that which brings you from darkness to light
Dev– transparent veil to move through…
We chant to open up the centers of the brain during practice, to be in tune, to develop deeper intuition and move into higher consciousness…chanting links you to everything…
Project the sound through the 3rd eye, pineal gland will be activated and pituitary will secrete delicious little chemicals, neurotransmitters into your system!