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Words of the Prophets, Show #120 - Vedic Sanskrit Mantras & Chanting

By Nicolai Bachman — 2013

What is a Mantra? What is a Chant? Are they similar or different? Today's guest, Nicolai Bachman, will answer these questions as well as explaining how old they are and why was it important to achieve the correct pronunciation and tonal marks. Nicolai will also grace us with a demonstration. See more...

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