Devine mantra

Waheguru can be translated as "the wonderful Lord," divine essence. Waheguru is the creator of all things, yet has no shape or form. It is a genderless deity, eternal and beyond space, time or form.

This mantra also known as the Gurmantra or "primary mantra" references the almighty God or Supreme creator, calling upon divine light to illuminate spiritual darkness.

By highlighting the wondrous nature of the Divine, the Waheguru mantra is not only a means of paying homage and respect but also refers to the ecstasy and bliss felt by those who know God.

By chanting Waheguru, practitioners are believed to be able to dissolve ego and come closer to self-realisation.
It is a trikuti mantra, with three distinct sounds that should be pronounced clearly for maximum benefit.

When chanted slowly, the sound vibrations of Waheguru are said to stimulate the pineal gland and ajna chakra (third eye). This may help to awaken kundalini energy, which is why the mantra lends itself to the tradition of Kundalini yoga.