Q: What is the real goal of the chanting we do in meditation?

A: The ultimate state of mind is called “anahat”- the Infinite unstruck sound or vibration.  It brings you intuition, inner strength and the capacity to be completely open to do what you must do as a unique part of the totality of Being.  In this state you are joyful, truthful, compassionate and relaxed.  Each time you perfect a mantra or shabd (sacred song), you are like a master musician who can evoke from the instrument of self these elevated states of being.