An incantation is a series of words used as a magical spell, to “change consciousness at will,” as defined by Dion Fortune. Whether spoken, chanted, or sung, words have power. The power of their meaning and the effect of their sound vibration can uplift, inspire, and manifest.

The Sanskrit words Om shanti shanti shanti have been popularized by yoga and yogis. Shanti translates to peace. Chanting it three times is said to bring peace from the three disturbances: the disturbance of the world around us, the disturbance from within, and the disturbance from the sacred. Literally, this chant evokes peace of body, mind, and spirit, and when repeated three times, it can represent the past, present, and future.

Today, chant Om shanti shanti shanti and hold the intention of purifying your body, mind, and spirit to relieve you of all suffering. You can alternately chant Oh peace peace peace for a similar effect.