“उद्धरेदात्मनाऽऽत्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्।”
Uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ nātmānam avasādayet — Bhagavad Gītā 6.5
“Let one uplift oneself by one’s own Self; let not the Self be degraded.”
Anahata Dhwani – The Unstruck Sound of the Heart
In the stillness of deep meditation, when the outer noises fade and the mind begins to rest, a subtle vibration emerges from within — a sound that is not made by any instrument or voice. This is the Anahata Dhwani, the unstruck sound, the resonance of the Heart Chakra — the center of love, compassion, and divine unity.
Master Instructor
10/29/20252 min read
🌿 What Does “Anahata” Mean?
In Sanskrit, Anahata means “unstruck” or “unbeaten.” It refers to a sound that arises without any external contact, a vibration that exists eternally within the subtle space of the heart. Unlike physical sounds produced by two things striking each other, the Anahata Nada or Anahata Dhwani is a self-born sound — a vibration of the cosmic consciousness that flows through the human soul.
💚 The Heart Chakra – Center of Balance
The Heart Chakra, located at the center of the chest, is symbolized by a twelve-petaled green lotus containing a shining hexagram, representing the balance of male and female energies, spirit and matter, giving and receiving.
It is the bridge between the lower chakras (earthly, physical) and the upper chakras (spiritual, transcendental). When this chakra is open and harmonious, we experience unconditional love, forgiveness, empathy, and inner peace.
🔊 The Sound Within – Experiencing Anahata Dhwani
When one meditates deeply, focusing on the heart center, a subtle vibration begins to be felt — like a soft humming, a distant flute, or the gentle ringing of bells.
This is not an imagination; it is the inner cosmic resonance, the same vibration that sustains creation. Yogic texts describe it as the sound of the soul, the Nada Brahma — “the Universe as Sound.”
Listening to this inner melody brings profound stillness and joy. It is said that when the mind merges with Anahata Dhwani, duality dissolves, and one experiences the unity of all existence.
🌸 Practices to Awaken Anahata Dhwani
Heart-Centered Meditation – Sit quietly, place your awareness in the middle of your chest, and simply listen within. Feel your breath moving through the heart space.
Chanting ‘Yam’ Mantra – The seed sound (Bija Mantra) of the Heart Chakra is Yam (यं). Chanting it vibrates the heart center and awakens subtle sound perception.
Devotional Music & Kirtan – Singing or listening to bhajans filled with love opens emotional channels and allows the natural vibration of Anahata to emerge.
Loving-Kindness (Maitri) Practice – Cultivating genuine compassion towards all beings harmonizes this chakra and attunes the soul to the frequency of divine love.
✨ The Spiritual Meaning of Anahata Dhwani
Anahata Dhwani reminds us that love is not an emotion but a vibration — an eternal resonance flowing through every atom of existence. When we tune into this inner sound, we realize that we are not separate from the universe; we are part of its living symphony.
It is the sacred whisper of the soul — the sound of the unstruck, the music of the divine heart.