Nada, in Sanskrit, means sound. There is energy in the form of sound vibrations all around the universe at all times. Galaxies are moving; the solar system is moving, the earth is moving, and you are moving. These vibrations make up fundamental energy that we call Nada Brahma. Here we relate the creator and creation to these divine energies of sound.
When we play a musical note, we are tapping into, joining if you will, the primordial forces underlying all existence. When we strum a string or blow air through a reed or hit a drum, we are intentionally contacting and merging with those vibrations. When we join those vibrations with the sounds of our voices, and the energy of the music we create, we are dancing with the divine.
Even if you are not a musician, you can experience divine sound. It’s everywhere, birds, wind, rivers, your heartbeat, a child’s laughter—all sacred sounds. And if you want to interact with this divine nada, you can always join in with the universal sound of Om or chant mantras. We prefer Sanskrit mantras, which you can find on this site, but there are no rules to what you sing.