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We are featuring this beautiful Double Mantra Toggle Necklace, Classic Gayatri Mantra inside Modern Mantra 7.

The most ancient of prayers is inscribed on this classic SPC piece. The sterling silver disks measure 1-5/8" (inside) and 2-4/8" (outside) Sanskrit on one side, English on the other.

Gayatri mantra, (inside) Om bhur buvah svah / tat savitur varenyam. Bhargo devasya dhimahi / dhiyo yonah prachodyat.

The Universe is filled with the golden light of the sun, shining from mother and father Divine, to remind us of our true nature.

Mantra 7, (Outside) Yasmin sarvani bhutany atmai vabhud vijanatah, Tatra ko mohahkah soka ekatvam anupasytah.

One who sees all living entities as spiritual sparks, in quality one with the Divine, becomes a true knower of things. Such a person no longer experiences illusion or anxiety.

$675.00

SONJA PICARD COLLECTION

Canadian designer Sonja Picard has been evolving as a professional artist since 1990, expressing her creativity through sculpting with mediums of clay, glass, and mix media. Sonja's sculptures have been represented by galleries in North America, and her work has been acquired for private and corporate collections internationally. She was also a noted designer of ceramic giftware for a leading international giftware company.

In 1996, Sonja began a study of yogic philosophy and was inspired to create and design pieces of jewelry as an homage to this knowledge. The Sonja Picard Collection's (SPC) first line was launched in 2000 and now has grown to over 300 pieces. SPC has since become the largest comprehensive line dedicated to the ancient knowledge of yoga.

The Sonja Picard Collection is created in alignment with the ancient yogic concepts and tantric traditions of adornment. The Collection consists of SPC Studio which features pieces created in silver, and Sonja Picard Couture Collection with creations in silver, multi-colour 14k gold, and 22k wrappings around exquisite gemstones and diamonds. Each piece in the Collection is inscribed with written Sanskrit mantras (divine sound vibrations), divine symbols and/or images.

Sonja hand-carves each original piece in wax, invoking the human spirit and offering a sculptural organic quality to the jewelry. Modern shapes and textural finishes showcase the beauty of ancient yogic philosophy resulting in a timeless quality that has become the Sonja Picard Collection's signature look.

SONJA PICARD DEFINITIONS

altar-A place of solace, meditation and prayerful communication with the Divine.

anandi-Bringer of bliss.

ananta lotus flower-Represents unlimited potentiality of divine energy.

lord Brahma-Lord of the creation and master of the Universe.

deva-Those who play in light.

dharma-Eternal truth.

five petal lotus-Represents the 5 elements: water, earth, fire, air, and space.

lord Ganesh-Represents the removal of all obstacles and brings one success.

ghanta (bell)-The symbol of the mystical primal sound from the origin of creation, which represents the sweet music of paradise. The sound of a bell inspires fear in all evil beings.

gopi drops-The Gopis are Krishna's companions, these drops represent their tears of pure love and devotion to Krishna who is the eternal lover of their soul.

Hari-A name for the Divine who removes all that is evil.

kama-Fulfillment of desire.

kamala (lotus flower)-Represents the unfolding of possibilities, purity, eternal renewal. It is the flower of our divine self, blossoming above the mud of material existence.

lord Krishna-Supreme Lord and eternal lover of the soul.

goddess Lakshmi-Goddess of opulence, good fortune and grace.

lotus bud-Represents the unfolding of possibilities.

lotus heart-The bloom within which our soul is hidden. It is said in the Vedas that the creator of all was born on a lotus flower

manipura-Name of the third chakra, also translated as 'the place of gems'. This energy centre located at the navel, is said to control our sense of accomplishment, self esteem and is the seat of our power.

Nagakanyas-Serpent maidens known in yogic culture to be the protectors of earthly treasures.

om shanti-Shanti or spiritual peace is the true nature of self, freedom from all fear.

om lotus petal-Om, is the imperishable Vedic symbol, representing divine unity, embracing creation, preservation and destruction. It is the sacred symbol of unified spiritual knowledge and existence.

goddess Parvati-Goddess of Mother nature and earthly femininity.

goddess Saraswati-Goddess of wisdom, beauty and the arts.

lord Shiva-The most pure and auspicious.

shiva lingam-The ancient and sacred symbol of Lord Shiva, it denotes the primeval energy of the Creator. This piece was designed with tantric symbolism, the lotus at the base symbolizing the yoni or Shakti energy.

Sitaram-Goddess Sita and Lord Ram represent the divine eternal couple.

thali-An auspicious wedding amulet displaying the Goddess Lakshmi, who represents opulence and good fortune for the wearer. This piece is a symbol to honour one's commitment to either their consort in 'this lifetime' or to the Divine.

varada-Fulfiller of all prayers.

lord Vishnu-represents preservation, balance and harmony.

MANTRAS

10:8 BHAGAVAD-GITA

aham sarvasya prabhavo

mattah sarvam pravartate

iti matva bhajante mam

budha bhava-samanvitah

I am the source of everything, from me the entire creation flows. Knowing this, the wise worship me with all their hearts.

GAYATRI MANTRA

Om bhur bhuvah svah

tat savitur varenyam

bhargo devasya dhimahi

dhiyo yonah prachodyat

The universe is filled with golden light of the sun, shining from Mother and Father Divine, to remind us of our true nature.

The Gayatri Mantra inspires and protects us by awakening our divine intuition, illuminating our spiritual intelligence and protecting us from all negative energies.

MANTRA SEVEN FROM ISHA UPANISHAD

yasmin sarvani bhutany

atmai vabhud vijanatah

tatra ko mohahkah soka

ekatvam anupasytah

One who sees all living beings as spiritual sparks, in quality one with the Divine, becomes a true knower of things. Such a person no longer experiences illusion or anxiety.

VISHNU'S PRAYER FROM THE BRIHADARANYAKA UPANISHAD

Om asatoma sad gamaya

tamasoma jyotir gamaya

mritor ma amritam gamaya

From the unreal lead me to the real

From the darkness lead me to light

And from death lead me to immortality.

om namo narayanaya

This mantra is chanted to invoke peace, harmony and balance. Narayanaya means the maintainer of all beings. Chanting this mantra reminds us that we are always held by divine grace and love.

om namo Shivaya

This mantra is chanted to destroy the darkness of the mind and lead one to pure consciousness