Okay, so today I tried out this “satanam sing” thing. I’d heard about it, some kind of mantra meditation, but I’d never actually given it a go. I’m not super spiritual or anything, but I’ve been feeling stressed lately, so I figured, why not?
Getting Started
First, I needed to find a quiet spot. That’s harder than it sounds with kids running around! I ended up in my bedroom, door closed, with a “Do Not Disturb” sign. Fingers crossed it worked.
Next, I found a comfortable position. I tried sitting cross-legged on the floor, like you see in movies, but my back started to ache after, like, two minutes. So, I switched to sitting in a chair. Much better.
The Actual Chanting
Now for the main event: the chanting. I looked up the “satanam sing” thing online, and it turned out to be four sounds: Saa, Taa, Naa, Maa. Easy enough to remember. But I found the “sing” part a mystery, because all resources say you need to do it with the finger pose. I didn’t understand it, but I decided to do it!
- Saa: Thumb and index finger together.
- Taa: Thumb and middle finger together.
- Naa: Thumb and ring finger together.
- Maa: Thumb and little finger together.
I started chanting, pressing my fingers together with each sound. “Saa, Taa, Naa, Maa…” Over and over again. At first, I felt a little silly. It’s weird, making these sounds and touching your fingers together. But I kept going.
How It Felt
After a few minutes, I started to get into it. The rhythm of the sounds and the finger movements became kind of hypnotic. My mind, which is usually racing with a million thoughts, started to quiet down a bit. I wasn’t thinking about my to-do list or work deadlines. I was just focused on the “Saa, Taa, Naa, Maa…”
I chanted for about 10 minutes. Honestly, I don’t know if I did it “right.” There’s probably some deeper meaning or technique that I missed. But even just the simple act of chanting and focusing on the sounds had a calming effect. It made me use differnt voice to chant, loudly, whispering and silently in mind.
The Aftermath
When I stopped, I felt…lighter. Less tense. It wasn’t some magical transformation, but I definitely felt a shift. Like I’d pressed a little reset button on my brain.
Will I do it again? Maybe. It’s not going to become my daily routine, but it’s a good tool to have in my back pocket for those extra-stressful days. If you’re looking for a simple way to quiet your mind, even for a few minutes, it’s worth a try. Just don’t expect miracles, and don’t worry too much about doing it “perfectly.” Just go with the flow and see how it feels.
