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Sacred Mantras

55+ powerful mantras for meditation, healing, protection, and spiritual awakening

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🕉️ Primordial Mantras

The fundamental sounds of creation

Pranava Mantra (Om)

Deity: Universal Brahman
Sanskrit
ॐ
Transliteration
Om (Aum)
Meaning
The primordial sound of the universe, representing the ultimate reality and consciousness
Benefits
Purifies mind and body, enhances concentration, connects to universal consciousness, removes obstacles, brings peace
When to Chant
Begin and end prayers, meditation, yoga practice, chanting sessions
Repetitions: 108, 1008, or continuous

📿 Vedic Mantras

Ancient hymns from the Vedas

Gayatri Mantra

Deity: Savitri (Sun)
Sanskrit
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration
Om Bhūr Bhuvaḥ Svaḥ Tat Savitur Vareṇyaṃ Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Pracodayāt
Meaning
We meditate on the glory of the Creator who has created the Universe, who is worthy of worship, who is the embodiment of knowledge and light, who is the remover of all sin and ignorance. May He enlighten our intellect
Benefits
Awakens intelligence, enhances wisdom, removes ignorance, purifies mind, grants spiritual illumination
When to Chant
Sunrise (Brahma Muhurta), three times daily (morning, noon, evening), during meditation
Repetitions: 108, 1008

🌱 Beej (Seed) Mantras

Powerful single-syllable sounds

Om Namah Shivaya

Deity: Shiva
Sanskrit
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Transliteration
Om Namaḥ Śivāya
Meaning
I bow to Shiva, the auspicious one, the transformer, the inner Self
Benefits
Spiritual transformation, removes negative karma, inner peace, self-realization, purification
When to Chant
Daily meditation, Mahashivaratri, Mondays, during spiritual crisis
Repetitions: 108, 1008, continuous japa

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha

Deity: Ganesha
Sanskrit
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Transliteration
Om Gaṃ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles, with his seed sound Gam
Benefits
Removes obstacles, brings success, grants wisdom, auspicious beginnings, prosperity
When to Chant
Before any new venture, start of day, Wednesdays, beginning of worship
Repetitions: 108

Om Aim Saraswatyai Namaha

Deity: Saraswati
Sanskrit
ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः
Transliteration
Om Aiṃ Saraswatyai Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Goddess Saraswati with the seed sound Aim
Benefits
Enhances knowledge, improves learning, grants eloquence, artistic abilities, wisdom
When to Chant
Before studies, exams, artistic pursuits, Vasant Panchami, Thursdays
Repetitions: 108

Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha

Deity: Lakshmi
Sanskrit
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Transliteration
Om Śrīṃ Mahālakṣmyai Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi with the seed sound Shreem
Benefits
Attracts wealth, prosperity, abundance, removes poverty, grants material and spiritual wealth
When to Chant
Fridays, Diwali, full moon, during financial difficulties
Repetitions: 108, 1008

Om Dum Durgayei Namaha

Deity: Durga
Sanskrit
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
Transliteration
Om Duṃ Durgāyai Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Goddess Durga with the seed sound Dum
Benefits
Protection from negativity, strength, courage, destroys enemies, removes difficulties
When to Chant
Tuesdays, Navaratri, when facing challenges or enemies
Repetitions: 108

Hanuman Beej Mantra

Deity: Hanuman
Sanskrit
ॐ हं हनुमते नमः
Transliteration
Om Haṃ Hanumate Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Hanuman with his seed sound Ham
Benefits
Physical strength, courage, protection, removes fear, grants devotion and service attitude
When to Chant
Tuesdays, Saturdays, before physical challenges, for courage
Repetitions: 108

Om Shivaya Shivaya Namaha Om

Deity: Shiva
Sanskrit
ॐ शिवाय शिवाय नमः ॐ
Transliteration
Om Śivāya Śivāya Namaḥ Om
Meaning
Salutations to the auspicious one, Shiva, who is pure consciousness
Benefits
Spiritual transformation, consciousness expansion, removes negativity, moksha
When to Chant
Mahashivaratri, Mondays, meditation, spiritual transformation
Repetitions: 108, continuous

Panchamukhi Hanuman Mantra

Deity: Hanuman (Five-Faced)
Sanskrit
ॐ हनुमते रुद्रमूर्तये नमः
Transliteration
Om Hanumate Rudramūrtaye Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Hanuman who embodies the fierce form of Rudra (Shiva)
Benefits
Extreme protection, removes black magic, courage, destroys enemies, spiritual power
When to Chant
Tuesdays, facing severe obstacles, protection from evil, spiritual emergencies
Repetitions: 108

❤️ Bhakti Mantras

Devotional chants of love

Hare Krishna Mahamantra

Deity: Krishna/Vishnu
Sanskrit
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे
Transliteration
Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare
Meaning
O Lord Krishna, O Lord Rama, O energy of the Lord (Hare), please engage me in Your devotional service
Benefits
Purifies heart, awakens divine love, removes material attachments, brings bliss, spiritual elevation
When to Chant
Anytime, kirtan, japa meditation, Janmashtami, Ekadashi
Repetitions: Continuous chanting, 108 rounds

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Deity: Krishna/Vishnu
Sanskrit
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Vāsudevāya
Meaning
Salutations to the Supreme Lord Vasudeva (Krishna), son of Vasudeva
Benefits
Divine protection, spiritual awakening, removes sins, grants devotion, liberation
When to Chant
Daily practice, Ekadashi, Janmashtami, morning and evening
Repetitions: 108, 1008

Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama

Deity: Rama
Sanskrit
ॐ श्री राम जय राम
Transliteration
Om Śrī Rāma Jaya Rāma
Meaning
Victory to the auspicious Lord Rama
Benefits
Divine protection, righteousness, removal of obstacles, dharmic life
When to Chant
Daily practice, Ram Navami, difficulties, continuous japa
Repetitions: 108, continuous

🧘 Meditation Mantras

For deep contemplation

So Ham

Deity: Atman (Self)
Sanskrit
सो ऽहम्
Transliteration
So'ham (Sah Aham)
Meaning
I am That - I am the Supreme Self, I am Brahman
Benefits
Self-realization, meditation deepening, dissolution of ego, awareness of true nature
When to Chant
During meditation with breath (inhale 'So', exhale 'Ham'), continuous awareness
Repetitions: Continuous with breath

Ham-Sa

Deity: Atman (Self)
Sanskrit
हंस
Transliteration
Haṃ-Sa
Meaning
Swan - symbol of discrimination and Self (also 'He am I' - reverse of So Ham)
Benefits
Discrimination between real and unreal, purification, self-awareness, liberation
When to Chant
Meditation with breath (inhale 'Ham', exhale 'Sa'), pranayama
Repetitions: Continuous with breath

⚡ Shakti Mantras

Divine feminine power

Om Hreem

Deity: Divine Mother
Sanskrit
ॐ ह्रीं
Transliteration
Om Hrīṃ
Meaning
The primordial sound of the Divine Feminine, seed of cosmic power and manifestation
Benefits
Awakens kundalini, attracts abundance, spiritual power, divine grace, transformation
When to Chant
Shakti meditation, Navaratri, new moon, manifestation practices
Repetitions: 108, 1008

Om Kleem

Deity: Krishna/Kali
Sanskrit
ॐ क्लीं
Transliteration
Om Klīṃ
Meaning
The seed of attraction and divine love, power to attract and manifest
Benefits
Attracts desired outcomes, enhances magnetism, divine love, spiritual and material fulfillment
When to Chant
Attraction practices, devotional meditation, manifestation
Repetitions: 108

Om Kreem

Deity: Kali
Sanskrit
ॐ क्रीं
Transliteration
Om Krīṃ
Meaning
The seed of power and transformation, Ma Kali's energy
Benefits
Spiritual power, transformation, destroys negativity, grants shakti, fierce protection
When to Chant
Kali worship, transformation work, removing obstacles, new moon
Repetitions: 108

Om Hrim Klim Chamundayai Vichche

Deity: Chamunda (Kali)
Sanskrit
ॐ ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे
Transliteration
Om Hrīṃ Klīṃ Cāmuṇḍāyai Vicche
Meaning
Invocation of Goddess Chamunda with seed sounds for protection and power
Benefits
Fierce protection, destroys enemies, removes black magic, spiritual power
When to Chant
Navaratri, protection rituals, removing negativity
Repetitions: 108

Bala Tripura Sundari Mantra

Deity: Bala Tripurasundari
Sanskrit
ॐ ऐं क्लीं सौः
Transliteration
Om Aiṃ Klīṃ Sauḥ
Meaning
Invocation of the young Goddess Tripurasundari with three seed sounds representing Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Kali
Benefits
Complete protection, prosperity, wisdom, power, youth, beauty, manifestation
When to Chant
Sri Vidya practice, goddess worship, manifestation, daily sadhana
Repetitions: 108, 1008

💚 Healing Mantras

For health and well-being

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Deity: Shiva
Sanskrit
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्
Transliteration
Om Tryambakaṃ Yajāmahe Sugandhiṃ Puṣṭi-Vardhanam Urvārukamiva Bandhanān Mṛtyor Mukṣīya Māmṛtāt
Meaning
We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Shiva) who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality, just as the ripe cucumber is severed from its bondage to the creeper
Benefits
Healing from illness, protection from death and accidents, longevity, removes fear of death, spiritual liberation
When to Chant
During illness, before surgery, for health protection, daily practice for longevity
Repetitions: 108, 1008

☮️ Peace Mantras

For tranquility and harmony

Shanti Mantra

Deity: Universal Peace
Sanskrit
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः
Transliteration
Om Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ
Meaning
Peace, Peace, Peace (in body, mind, and spirit; or physical, divine, and internal realms)
Benefits
Deep peace, harmony, removes disturbances, calms mind and environment
When to Chant
End of prayers, meditation, creating peaceful atmosphere, stressful situations
Repetitions: 3, 9, or 27

Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti

Deity: Universal Peace
Sanskrit
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः
Transliteration
Aum Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ
Meaning
Om, Peace in the physical realm, Peace in the mental realm, Peace in the spiritual realm
Benefits
Complete peace at all levels, removes obstacles, harmony, tranquility
When to Chant
Completion of rituals, meditation, creating peaceful environment
Repetitions: 3, 9, 27

🙏 Compassion Mantras

Universal welfare and love

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

Deity: Universal Welfare
Sanskrit
लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु
Transliteration
Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu
Meaning
May all beings in all worlds be happy and free
Benefits
Cultivates compassion, spreads positive energy, universal love, removes selfishness
When to Chant
End of yoga practice, meditation, prayer for world peace
Repetitions: 3, 9, 27

Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

Deity: Universal Welfare
Sanskrit
ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्
Transliteration
Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaḥ Sarve Santu Nirāmayāḥ Sarve Bhadrāṇi Paśyantu Mā Kaścid Duḥkhabhāgbhavet
Meaning
May all be happy, may all be free from illness, may all see what is auspicious, may no one suffer
Benefits
Universal compassion, positive energy, collective wellbeing, removes selfishness
When to Chant
Prayer for humanity, end of practice, sending blessings
Repetitions: 3, 9

📖 Upanishadic Mantras

Wisdom from Upanishads

Asato Ma Sadgamaya

Deity: Universal Truth
Sanskrit
असतो मा सद्गमय तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय
Transliteration
Asato Mā Sad Gamaya Tamaso Mā Jyotir Gamaya Mṛtyor Māmṛtaṃ Gamaya
Meaning
Lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, from death to immortality
Benefits
Spiritual guidance, removes ignorance, grants wisdom, progress toward truth
When to Chant
Morning prayers, beginning spiritual practices, seeking truth
Repetitions: 3, 9, 27

Purnamadah Purnamidam

Deity: Brahman (Wholeness)
Sanskrit
ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्णमुदच्यते पूर्णस्य पूर्णमादाय पूर्णमेवावशिष्यते
Transliteration
Om Pūrṇamadaḥ Pūrṇamidaṃ Pūrṇāt Pūrṇamudacyate Pūrṇasya Pūrṇamādāya Pūrṇamevāvaśiṣyate
Meaning
That is whole, this is whole. From wholeness emerges wholeness. When wholeness is taken from wholeness, wholeness alone remains
Benefits
Understanding of completeness, abundance consciousness, Vedantic wisdom, contentment
When to Chant
Meditation on abundance, Upanishad study, spiritual contemplation
Repetitions: 9, 27

💎 Mahavakyas

Great statements of truth

Aham Brahmasmi

Deity: Atman-Brahman
Sanskrit
अहं ब्रह्मास्मि
Transliteration
Ahaṃ Brahmāsmi
Meaning
I am Brahman - the ultimate reality
Benefits
Self-realization, ego dissolution, Advaitic awareness, moksha
When to Chant
Meditation, self-inquiry, contemplation on true nature
Repetitions: Continuous awareness

Tat Tvam Asi

Deity: Atman-Brahman
Sanskrit
तत् त्वम् असि
Transliteration
Tat Tvam Asi
Meaning
That Thou Art - You are That supreme reality
Benefits
Self-knowledge, liberation, understanding unity, transcendence
When to Chant
Vedantic contemplation, meditation, self-inquiry
Repetitions: Continuous contemplation

Ayam Atma Brahma

Deity: Atman-Brahman
Sanskrit
अयम् आत्मा ब्रह्म
Transliteration
Ayam Ātmā Brahma
Meaning
This Self is Brahman
Benefits
Realization of true Self, spiritual awakening, moksha
When to Chant
Meditation, self-inquiry, Advaita practice
Repetitions: Continuous awareness

Prajnanam Brahma

Deity: Brahman (Consciousness)
Sanskrit
प्रज्ञानम् ब्रह्म
Transliteration
Prajñānam Brahma
Meaning
Consciousness is Brahman
Benefits
Understanding the nature of reality, pure awareness, enlightenment
When to Chant
Meditation on consciousness, Vedanta study, self-inquiry
Repetitions: Contemplation

🦅 Vishnu Mantras

For the preserver deity

Om Namo Narayanaya

Deity: Vishnu/Narayana
Sanskrit
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Transliteration
Om Namo Nārāyaṇāya
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Narayana, the refuge of all beings
Benefits
Divine protection, removes obstacles, grants peace, spiritual evolution, moksha
When to Chant
Daily meditation, Thursdays, Ekadashi, Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Repetitions: 108

Hari Om

Deity: Vishnu/Hari
Sanskrit
हरि ॐ
Transliteration
Hari Om
Meaning
The remover (Hari) and the primordial sound (Om)
Benefits
Removes sins and suffering, spiritual upliftment, divine protection
When to Chant
Beginning prayers, Vaishnava practices, daily meditation
Repetitions: 108

Om Keshavaya Namaha

Deity: Vishnu (Keshava)
Sanskrit
ॐ केशवाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Keśavāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Keshava (one who has beautiful hair, controller of Brahma and Shiva)
Benefits
Divine protection, prosperity, removal of sins, spiritual evolution
When to Chant
Daily morning, beginning of day, Vaishnava practice
Repetitions: 108

🪐 Planetary Mantras

For celestial influences

Surya (Sun) Beej Mantra

Deity: Surya (Sun)
Sanskrit
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
Transliteration
Om Hrāṃ Hrīṃ Hrauṃ Saḥ Sūryāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to the Sun God with his seed sounds
Benefits
Health, vitality, success, confidence, leadership, removes eye problems, father's blessings
When to Chant
Sundays, sunrise, during Sun's planetary period, for health
Repetitions: 108, 7000 (remedial)

Chandra (Moon) Beej Mantra

Deity: Chandra (Moon)
Sanskrit
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः
Transliteration
Om Śrāṃ Śrīṃ Śrauṃ Saḥ Candrāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to the Moon God with his seed sounds
Benefits
Emotional balance, mental peace, intuition, calmness, mother's blessings, prosperity
When to Chant
Mondays, full moon, during Moon's planetary period, emotional healing
Repetitions: 108, 11000 (remedial)

Mangala (Mars) Beej Mantra

Deity: Mangala (Mars)
Sanskrit
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Krāṃ Krīṃ Krauṃ Saḥ Bhaumāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Mars with his seed sounds
Benefits
Courage, strength, energy, removes mangal dosha, success in competitions, property matters
When to Chant
Tuesdays, during Mars planetary period, for courage and strength
Repetitions: 108, 10000 (remedial)

Budha (Mercury) Beej Mantra

Deity: Budha (Mercury)
Sanskrit
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Brāṃ Brīṃ Brauṃ Saḥ Budhāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Mercury with his seed sounds
Benefits
Intelligence, communication skills, business success, learning ability, analytical thinking
When to Chant
Wednesdays, during Mercury's planetary period, before exams or business
Repetitions: 108, 9000 (remedial)

Guru (Jupiter) Beej Mantra

Deity: Brihaspati (Jupiter)
Sanskrit
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
Transliteration
Om Grāṃ Grīṃ Grauṃ Saḥ Gurave Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Jupiter with his seed sounds
Benefits
Wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, spiritual growth, children's welfare, guru's grace
When to Chant
Thursdays, during Jupiter's planetary period, for wisdom and prosperity
Repetitions: 108, 19000 (remedial)

Shukra (Venus) Beej Mantra

Deity: Shukra (Venus)
Sanskrit
ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः
Transliteration
Om Drāṃ Drīṃ Drauṃ Saḥ Śukrāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Venus with his seed sounds
Benefits
Love, beauty, artistic talents, luxury, marriage harmony, material comforts
When to Chant
Fridays, during Venus planetary period, for love and prosperity
Repetitions: 108, 16000 (remedial)

Shani (Saturn) Beej Mantra

Deity: Shani (Saturn)
Sanskrit
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
Transliteration
Om Prāṃ Prīṃ Prauṃ Saḥ Śanaiścarāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Saturn with his seed sounds
Benefits
Removes Saturn's negative effects, discipline, patience, karmic lessons, longevity
When to Chant
Saturdays, during Sade Sati, Saturn planetary period, for protection
Repetitions: 108, 23000 (remedial)

Rahu Beej Mantra

Deity: Rahu (North Node)
Sanskrit
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
Transliteration
Om Bhrāṃ Bhrīṃ Bhrauṃ Saḥ Rāhave Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Rahu with his seed sounds
Benefits
Removes Rahu dosha, success in foreign lands, technology success, removes confusion
When to Chant
During Rahu kaal, Rahu planetary period, for worldly success
Repetitions: 108, 18000 (remedial)

Ketu Beej Mantra

Deity: Ketu (South Node)
Sanskrit
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः
Transliteration
Om Srāṃ Srīṃ Srauṃ Saḥ Ketave Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Ketu with his seed sounds
Benefits
Spiritual enlightenment, moksha, removes Ketu dosha, intuition, occult knowledge
When to Chant
During Ketu planetary period, for spiritual practices, moksha
Repetitions: 108, 17000 (remedial)

☸️ Buddhist Mantras

From Buddhist traditions

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha

Deity: Green Tara
Sanskrit
ॐ तारे तुत्तारे तुरे स्वाहा
Transliteration
Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Svāhā
Meaning
Salutations to Tara, the liberator from suffering, who grants fearlessness and accomplishment
Benefits
Protection from fears, obstacles removal, quick help in emergencies, compassion
When to Chant
Daily practice, times of danger, for protection, developing compassion
Repetitions: 108, 1000

Om Mani Padme Hum

Deity: Avalokiteshvara
Sanskrit
ॐ मणि पद्मे हूं
Transliteration
Om Maṇi Padme Hūṃ
Meaning
The jewel is in the lotus - invokes compassion and wisdom of Avalokiteshvara
Benefits
Compassion, purification of six realms, wisdom, liberation from suffering
When to Chant
Daily practice, meditation, cultivating compassion, any time
Repetitions: 108, 1000, continuous

Gate Gate Paragate

Deity: Prajnaparamita (Wisdom)
Sanskrit
गते गते पारगते पारसंगते बोधि स्वाहा
Transliteration
Gate Gate Pāragate Pārasaṃgate Bodhi Svāhā
Meaning
Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone completely beyond, enlightenment, hail!
Benefits
Transcendence, wisdom perfection, liberation from samsara, enlightenment
When to Chant
Meditation on emptiness, wisdom cultivation, advanced practice
Repetitions: 108

Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum

Deity: Guru Rinpoche
Sanskrit
ॐ आः हूं वज्र गुरु पद्म सिद्धि हूं
Transliteration
Om Āḥ Hūṃ Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hūṃ
Meaning
Invocation of Guru Rinpoche's body, speech, and mind, requesting blessings and accomplishments
Benefits
Spiritual accomplishment, guru's blessings, removes obstacles, enlightenment
When to Chant
Guru Rinpoche practice, 10th day of lunar month, Tibetan Buddhism
Repetitions: 108, 1000

👨‍🏫 Guru Mantras

Honoring the spiritual teacher

Guru Mantra

Deity: Guru (Spiritual Teacher)
Sanskrit
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः गुरुः साक्षात् परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः
Transliteration
Gurur Brahmā Gurur Viṣṇuḥ Gurur Devo Maheśvaraḥ Guruḥ Sākṣāt Paraṃ Brahma Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ
Meaning
The Guru is Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Maheshwara (destroyer). The Guru is verily the Supreme Absolute. Salutations to that Guru
Benefits
Spiritual guidance, removes ignorance, grants grace of the Guru, accelerates spiritual progress
When to Chant
Guru Purnima, before spiritual practice, Thursdays, in presence of Guru
Repetitions: 108

✨ Modern Saints

Contemporary spiritual masters

Om Namo Bhagavate Ramakrishnaya

Deity: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Sanskrit
ॐ नमो भगवते रामकृष्णाय
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Rāmakṛṣṇāya
Meaning
Salutations to the Divine Lord Ramakrishna
Benefits
Divine mother's grace, spiritual ecstasy, god-realization, universal love
When to Chant
Ramakrishna devotees, daily worship, spiritual practice
Repetitions: 108

Om Sri Sai Nathaya Namaha

Deity: Sai Baba of Shirdi
Sanskrit
ॐ श्री साईं नाथाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Śrī Sāīṃ Nāthāya Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Sai Nath
Benefits
Faith fulfillment, removes difficulties, miracles, universal love, unity of religions
When to Chant
Thursdays, daily practice, seeking help in difficulties
Repetitions: 108

Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya

Deity: Swami Sivananda
Sanskrit
ॐ नमो भगवते शिवानन्दाय
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Śivānandāya
Meaning
Salutations to the Divine Lord Sivananda (Bliss of Shiva)
Benefits
Integral yoga, health and happiness, service attitude, spiritual knowledge
When to Chant
Divine Life Society members, yoga practice, daily meditation
Repetitions: 108

Om Sri Ramana Sadguru Namaha

Deity: Ramana Maharshi
Sanskrit
ॐ श्री रमण सद्गुरु नमः
Transliteration
Om Śrī Ramaṇa Sadguru Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to the true Guru Ramana
Benefits
Self-inquiry guidance, silence teaching, self-realization, peace
When to Chant
Ramana devotees, self-inquiry practice, Arunachala
Repetitions: 108

Om Sri Anandamayi Ma Namaha

Deity: Anandamayi Ma
Sanskrit
ॐ श्री आनन्दमयी मा नमः
Transliteration
Om Śrī Ānandamayī Mā Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to Mother who is permeated with bliss
Benefits
Divine mother's love, spiritual joy, divine play, liberation through devotion
When to Chant
Anandamayi Ma devotees, seeking mother's grace, spiritual joy
Repetitions: 108

Om Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Namaha

Deity: Nisargadatta Maharaj
Sanskrit
ॐ श्री निसर्गदत्त महाराज नमः
Transliteration
Om Śrī Nisargadatta Mahārāja Namaḥ
Meaning
Salutations to the great king Nisargadatta (naturally given)
Benefits
I Am awareness, Advaitic realization, direct path, understanding true nature
When to Chant
Nisargadatta students, I Am meditation, non-dual awareness
Repetitions: 108

🌊 Sacred Rivers

Invoking holy waters

Om Gange Cha Yamune Chaiva

Deity: Sacred Rivers
Sanskrit
ॐ गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरि सरस्वति नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन् संनिधिं कुरु
Transliteration
Om Gaṅge Ca Yamune Caiva Godāvari Sarasvati Narmade Sindhu Kāveri Jale'smin Saṃnidhiṃ Kuru
Meaning
O Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu, and Kaveri, please be present in this water
Benefits
Purifies water, invokes sacred rivers, sanctifies rituals, spiritual purification
When to Chant
Before bath, water purification, beginning rituals
Repetitions: 3

Mantra Practice Tips

  • • Japa Mala: Use a 108-bead mala for counting repetitions
  • • Best Times: Early morning (Brahma Muhurta, 4-6 AM), sunrise, sunset, or before sleep
  • • Pronunciation: Learn correct pronunciation from a teacher; intention matters most
  • • Consistency: Practice daily at the same time for maximum benefit
  • • Three Ways: Loud chanting (Vaikhari), whisper (Upamsu), or mental (Manasik - most powerful)
  • • Sacred Space: Clean space, face East or North, sit comfortably with straight spine
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