How to pronounce the R in the mantra ‘Ram’?
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It is not a hard ‘R’ as in gr-r-r-r like the growl of a tiger
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It is not like the European rolled R.
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It is properly pronounced by forming your lips to make an R sound, but then saying Lam. The sound of the R is between R and L.
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If you cannot do this right now, then just say Lam. That is much better than saying Ram with a gr-r-r like R.
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Then, keeping the R/L combination sound in mind, in time, it will come to you naturally.
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It is important to use this sound while meditating. However, in conversation, for example when referring to Lord Rama, it is fine to speak it with the hard gr-r-r-r R sound. Even Indians often do that. This ‘R’ sound applies to many Sanksrit terms, such a Surya.
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REMEMBER: This is Sanskrit, which is cognized, which means the language of nature. By learning to make these sounds, you are aligning your being with your nature… Mother Nature.
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NOTE: When learning to meditate, it is best to begin with the Surya Ram Meditation which is taught for free. After a month or two, it is best to then switch to the Surya Ram Meditation with Advanced Technique. We offer a dvd with an instruction booklet for free. You just need to pay shipping and handling.
