Please refer to this site for detailed mantras and meanings.
https://meditativemind.org/nirvana-shatakam-complete-lyrics-meaning-chidananda-roopah-shivoham-shivoham/
The Nirvana Shatakam was chanted by Adi Shankaracharya. It is the essence of the Upanishads.
The ultimate aim of the Hindu way of living is to realize the divinity within oneself and merge with it, never to return to the cycle of birth and death.
Each line of the above mantra has deep meaning despite being written in simple Sanskrit.
Please listen to it and read the translation. Understanding it means you have reached a level where the outside world and the dramas do not affect you as much as they did before.
If in spite of being young, you understand and grasp the meaning of the mantra means that you are an elevated being and will no matter what, deviate from the world at the right time and attain enlightenment.
Sometimes, the life and the distractions of the world around you will engulf you, and 'maya' or illusion will make you forget reality.
It is said that once Narada Muni was walking along with Lord Krishna and he boasted that he was above 'maya' or illusion. Krishna smiled and then told Narada that he was thirsty and wanted some water. Narada told him to wait and that he would bring water to him. Krishna sat down and Narada walked ahead and saw a village. He approached a lady near a well and asked her for some water. The lady smiled and Narada forgot he was a sage and he had come there to get water for Krishna. He went along with the lady and eventually married her and had children. Years passed and he had several children. One day, the village was affected by severe floods and Narada was trying to rescue his wife and children and suddenly he remembered Krishna and called out for help.
In a trice, he found himself near the feet of Krishna and told him agitatedly to save his wife and children. Krishna looked at him in a puzzled manner and asked - Where wife, where children?
Narada then realized that it had all been an illusion. He bowed down before Lord Krishna and chanted - Narayana Narayana.
This story above was an example of how even sages come under Maya's influence. So, when we humans deal with Maya, what more can be said?
Is there any limit to the greed in us?
Is there any limit to the desires that we have?
Is there any limit to the ego that flares up?
Do I differentiate between the 'I' in you and the "I' in me?
Always remember that 'I' is eternal
All the rest is just an illusion.
Usually, we complicate stuff in life, and everyday matters seem so big, and no end to problems. All the problems cease to exist when you detach yourself from your ego and realize that it was just a dream.
The chant in the above video is a bit slow but it is meant so that the listener can fully understand the words being chanted.
Please listen to this mantra and try to understand the verse. If you are not a Hindu and do not want to appreciate my effort, please refrain from leaving hurtful comments.
Mantra source- Adi Shankaracharya
Story source - Sri Satya Sai Balvikas as retold by ©sayee