The Mantra Library

Savitr (Sun)

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं। भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

Sharpens intellect, dissolves mental fog, cultivates inner light and discernment.

Shiva

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

Called the moksha mantra — deep physical healing, releases fear of death, restores vitality.

Shiva

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

Dissolves ego, brings deep stillness, purifies the five elements within.

Ganesha

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah

Clears blockages before any new venture, opens paths, grants wisdom to act.

Lakshmi

ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah

Attracts prosperity of every kind — material, emotional, spiritual.

The Self (Atman)

सो ऽहम्

So Hum

The easiest entry to deep meditation. Calms nervous system in minutes.

Avalokiteshvara

ॐ मणि पद्मे हूँ

Om Mani Padme Hum

Opens the heart, softens judgement, cultivates universal love.

Krishna & Rama

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे। हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे॥

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare

Lifts depression, floods the heart with bhakti (devotion), induces spontaneous joy.

Brahman (The Absolute)

ॐ

Om (Aum)

Aligns body-mind with cosmic rhythm. The seed of every other mantra.

Universal

ॐ सह नाववतु। सह नौ भुनक्तु। सह वीर्यं करवावहै। तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥

Om Saha Naavavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu, Saha Viryam Karavaavahai, Tejasvi Naavadhitamastu Maa Vidvishaavahai. Om Shantih Shantih Shantih

Restores harmony in relationships, ends inner conflict, seals a practice.

Kali

ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः

Om Kreem Kalikayai Namah

Burns away what no longer serves, gives fierce courage in dark passages.

Saraswati

ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः

Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah

Sharpens memory, opens creative flow, aids students and artists.

Vishnu (Narayana)

ॐ नमो नारायणाय

Om Namo Naraayanaaya

Called the Ashtakshara (eight-syllable) mantra. Deep surrender, dissolves fear, protective for travel and sleep, calms the nervous system, and connects the practitioner to cosmic sustenance.

Mangala (Mars)

ॐ अङ्गारकाय नमः

Om Angaarakaaya Namah

Converts blocked anger into productive force. Chanted before difficult conversations, athletic performance, and when confidence has been eroded.

Krishna (Vasudeva)

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vaasudevaaya

The Dvadashakshara (twelve-syllable) mantra. Bhagavata Purana calls it the supreme mantra of the age. Lifts depression, awakens bhakti, purifies past karma, and grants moksha.

Rama

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम

Shri Raam Jai Raam Jai Jai Raam

The Tarak Mantra given by Shiva to Parvati. Steadies a scattered mind, is chanted by walking sages, and is said to ferry the soul across the ocean of samsara.

Sita & Rama

सीता राम

Seetaa Raam

Heals partnerships, invites balance between giving and receiving, and softens hardened hearts. Excellent for couples to chant together.

Durga

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Om Dum Durgaayai Namah

Shields against unseen harm, breaks patterns of self-sabotage, and awakens the warrior within. Especially powerful during transitions and when facing hostility.

Kali

ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः

Om Kreem Kaalikaayai Namah

For anyone at the edge of a great change — divorce, death, ego collapse. She burns what is not real so what is real may live.

Mahalakshmi

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Mahaalakshmyai Namah

Opens doors to material and spiritual wealth. Traditional for Friday practice, Diwali, and starting new ventures. Cultivates the receptive heart that wealth flows into.

Kubera

ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा

Om Yakshaaya Kuberaaya Vaishravanaaya Dhanadhaanyaadhipataye Dhanadhaanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Daapaya Svaahaa

Chanted for financial stability, career growth, and to clear the shame around receiving money. Especially strong on Akshaya Tritiya and Dhanteras.

Saraswati

ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः

Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah

For students before exams, artists before creating, and anyone whose voice has been silenced. Purifies speech and awakens the throat centre.

Ganesha

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah

Chant at the beginning of any project, journey, or study session. Ganesha is worshipped first in every ritual — this is why.

Hanuman

ॐ हं हनुमते नमः

Om Ham Hanumate Namah

Removes fear of the unknown, strengthens the body, protects against psychic attack, and awakens selfless service. Traditional Tuesday and Saturday practice.

Surya (Sun)

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

Om Suuryaaya Namah

Chanted at sunrise, often with Surya Namaskar. Lifts winter depression, strengthens the heart and eyes, builds self-worth and leadership presence.

Chandra (Moon)

ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः

Om Soma Somaaya Namah

Soothes overheated emotions, heals the mother-wound, restores hormonal balance, and cools an overworked mind. Excellent bedtime chant.

Shiva (short Mrityunjaya)

ॐ जूं सः माम् पालय पालय

Om Joom Sah Maam Paalaya Paalaya

The kavach form of the healing mantra. Used in medical emergencies, before surgery, and to hold a loved one in a healing field. Faster to chant than the full Mahamrityunjaya.

Shiva (Rig Vedic)

त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्

Tryambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam

The opening lines of the Mahamrityunjaya. When the full mantra feels long, this half carries the essence: to ripen fully before falling.

Savitr (Sun of Consciousness)

भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्

Bhoor Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaat

Called the mother of the Vedas. Purifies the intellect, dissolves confusion, and steadies the mind for meditation. Chanted at the three sandhyas (dawn, noon, dusk).

The Self (Atman)

हंसः सोऽहम्

Hamsah So'ham

Ajapa japa — the mantra that repeats itself with breath. Sa on inhale, Ham on exhale. 21,600 times a day, effortlessly. Deepen it consciously and awareness stabilises.

Shiva (Panchakshara)

ॐ नमः शिवाय शिवाय नमः ॐ

Om Namah Shivaaya Shivaaya Namah Om

Chanted forwards and backwards to dissolve the illusion of direction, doer, and doing. A complete sadhana on its own.

Batuka Bhairava

ॐ ह्रीं बटुकाय आपदुद्धारणाय कुरु कुरु बटुकाय ह्रीं ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Hreem Batukaaya Aapaduddhaaranaaya Kuru Kuru Batukaaya Hreem Om Namah Shivaaya

Recited when facing legal trouble, hostile people, or nightmares. Bhairava is the guardian of thresholds; call him at doorways.

Annapurna

ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं नमो भगवति माहेश्वरि अन्नपूर्णे स्वाहा

Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Namo Bhagavati Maheshvari Annapoorne Svaahaa

For anyone with an eating disorder, financial food-anxiety, or the wish to cook with love. Chant before meals to make food sacred.

Vishnu

ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्

Om Naaraayanaaya Vidmahe Vaasudevaaya Dheemahi Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayaat

The Vishnu Gayatri. Restores rhythm to a life that has lost its centre. Chanted during Ekadashi and to sustain long-term projects.

Tripura Sundari

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं

Om Aim Hreem Shreem

The concentrated seed of Sri Vidya. Balances learning, grace and abundance. Recommended by traditional teachers for those unable to memorise longer mantras.

Chamunda (Devi Kavach)

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chaamundaayai Vichche

The mantra of the Durga Saptashati. Awakens the fierce, protective aspect of the Goddess within. Recited nightly during Navratri.

Mahalakshmi

नमस्तेस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते

Namastestu Mahaamaaye Shreepeethe Surapoojite

Opening of the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam by Indra. Chant when you have received something and wish to express gratitude that becomes more receiving.

Dhanvantari

ॐ श्री धन्वन्तरे नमः

Om Shree Dhanvantre Namah

The healing mantra of Ayurveda. Chanted before taking medicine, before surgery, and by practitioners before treating patients.

The Divine (all forms)

त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव

Twameva Maataa cha Pitaa Twameva

The prayer of ultimate refuge. Chant in grief, in loneliness, at the loss of a parent. It gives back what was taken.

The Real (Brahman)

असतो मा सद्गमय । तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय । मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।

Asato Maa Sadgamaya, Tamaso Maa Jyotirgamaya, Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya

The Pavamana Mantra — one of the oldest prayers on earth. Sets the direction of an entire lifetime in three lines.

Universal

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः । सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चित् दुःखभाग्भवेत् ॥

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niraamayaah. Sarve Bhadraani Pashyantu, Maa Kashchit Duhkha Bhaagbhavet.

The metta of the Vedic tradition. Closes every ritual. Softens the heart in conflict; expands the sense of self.

The three worlds

ॐ भूः ॐ भुवः ॐ स्वः

Om Bhooh, Om Bhuvah, Om Svah

The Vyahrtis. Chanted before Gayatri, but also as a standalone grounding practice. Sends breath into feet, belly and crown in sequence.

Rudra

ॐ नमो भगवते रुद्राय

Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya

Burns away deep karmic fears, purifies the nervous system, invokes fierce grace.

Saraswati

ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः

Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah

Awakens intellect, refines speech, unlocks creativity in music, writing, and study.

Mahalakshmi

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah

Attracts wealth aligned with dharma, cultivates inner richness and generosity.

Durga

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Om Dum Durgayai Namah

Shields from unseen harm, dissolves obstacles, awakens the inner warrior.

Shiva

ॐ ह्रौं नमः शिवाय

Om Hraum Namah Shivaya

Deepens meditation, awakens kundalini gently, dissolves identification with body.

Bhuvaneshwari

ॐ ह्रीं नमः

Om Hreem Namah

Expands inner awareness, dissolves emotional constriction, brings spacious calm.

Krishna

ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय नमः

Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah

Awakens the heart, heals relational wounds, attracts loving connection.

Vishnu / Narayana

ॐ नमो नारायणाय

Om Namo Narayanaya

The eight-syllable mantra of refuge — steadies the mind, invokes protection through faith.

Vishnu

ॐ विष्णवे नमः

Om Vishnave Namah

Brings stability to life circumstances, supports long-term commitments.

Krishna / Vasudeva

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya (Dwadashakshari)

The twelve-syllable liberation mantra — dissolves ego, cultivates unwavering trust.

Rama

ॐ रां रामाय नमः

Om Ram Ramaya Namah

Cultivates dharmic strength, moral courage, and inner nobility.

Rama

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम

Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram

The Taraka mantra — chanted at times of transition and death, said to grant liberation.

Hanuman

ॐ हनुमते नमः

Om Hanumate Namah

Removes fear, grants physical vitality, awakens loyal service.

Hanuman (Rudra form)

ॐ हुं हनुमते रुद्रात्मकाय हुं फट्

Om Hum Hanumate Rudratmakaya Hum Phat

Powerful protection mantra — cuts through negative influences and obstacles.

Ganesha

ॐ गणेशाय नमः

Om Ganeshaya Namah

Clears the path before any new venture, calms the anxious mind.

Ganesha

ॐ वक्रतुण्डाय हुम्

Om Vakratundaya Hum

Strong obstacle-removal mantra when facing a specific difficulty.

Ganesha

ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः

Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah

Invokes grace before study, travel, business, or ritual.

Chamunda (Devi)

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vicche

Central mantra of Devi Mahatmyam — grants protection, wisdom, and inner power.

Kali

ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः

Om Kreem Kalikayai Namah

Burns karmic patterns, cuts attachments, awakens fierce freedom.

Green Tara

ॐ तारे तुत्तारे तुरे स्वाहा

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha

Green Tara mantra — swift help in danger, dissolves eight great fears.

Avalokiteshvara

ॐ मणि पद्मे हूँ ह्रीः

Om Mani Padme Hum Hrih

Extended six-syllable mantra — purifies six realms of existence.

Padmasambhava

ॐ आः हूँ वज्र गुरु पद्म सिद्धि हूँ

Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum

Grants protection, wisdom, and swift progress on the path.

Buddha Shakyamuni

ॐ मुनि मुनि महामुनि शाक्यमुनि स्वाहा

Om Muni Muni Mahamuni Shakyamuni Svaha

Mantra of the Buddha — cultivates clarity, wisdom, and equanimity.

Amitabha Buddha

ॐ अमिदेव ह्रीः

Om Amideva Hrih

Prepares the mind at death, cultivates devotion to infinite light.

Medicine Buddha

तद्यथा ॐ भैषज्ये भैषज्ये महाभैषज्ये भैषज्यराजाय समुद्गते स्वाहा

Tayata Om Bhaishajye Bhaishajye Mahabhaishajye Bhaishajya-Rajaya Samudgate Svaha

Medicine Buddha mantra — physical and emotional healing, karmic purification.

Prajñaparamita

गते गते पारगते पारसंगते बोधि स्वाहा

Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate Bodhi Svaha

Heart Sutra mantra — pierces illusion, awakens transcendent wisdom.

Auspiciousness

ॐ मंगलम् ॐ मंगलम् मंगलम्

Om Mangalam Om Mangalam Mangalam

Invokes auspicious energy before an event, journey, or beginning.

Universal peace

सर्वेषां स्वस्तिर्भवतु सर्वेषां शान्तिर्भवतु

Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu, Sarvesham Shantir Bhavatu

Traditional peace invocation for groups and communities.

Universal well-being

लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

Bodhisattva-like prayer — dedicates practice to all beings.

Isha Upanishad / Brahman

ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्णमुदच्यते

Om Purnamadah Purnamidam Purnat Purnamudachyate

The Purnamadah invocation — the mind rests in the truth of non-diminishing fullness.

Brahman

ॐ तत् सत्

Om Tat Sat

Consecrates any action to the Absolute; used to seal offerings and yajña.

Brahman / Self

अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि

Aham Brahmasmi

Direct self-inquiry mantra — dissolves separation between self and Absolute.

Brahman / Self

तत् त्वम् असि

Tat Tvam Asi

Contemplative mantra — reveals the identity of the individual with the Absolute.

Brahman / Consciousness

प्रज्ञानम् ब्रह्म

Prajnanam Brahma

Reveals awareness itself as the Absolute; ideal for jñana meditation.

Brahman / Atman

अयम् आत्मा ब्रह्म

Ayam Atma Brahma

Anchors the practitioner in the direct recognition of Self.

Dhanvantari

ॐ नमो भगवते धन्वन्तरये

Om Namo Bhagavate Dhanvantaraye

Extended Dhanvantari mantra for chronic illness, surgery recovery, Ayurvedic practice.

Surya

ॐ आरोग्यप्रदाय नमः

Om Arogya Pradaya Namah

Solar mantra for restoring vitality after illness or fatigue.

Golden Womb / Brahman

ॐ हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः

Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah

Awakens creative potential, aligns will with cosmic intelligence.

Aditya (Sun)

ॐ आदित्याय नमः

Om Adityaya Namah

One of the twelve solar names — cultivates radiant confidence and health.

Surya

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

Om Suryaya Namah

Foundational solar mantra — restores prana and self-worth.

Chandra (Moon)

ॐ सोमाय नमः

Om Somaya Namah

Soothes the mind, balances emotions, supports sleep and lunar rhythms.

Mangala (Mars)

ॐ भौमाय नमः

Om Bhaumaya Namah

Awakens courage, discipline, and healthy assertion; pacifies Mars afflictions.

Budha (Mercury)

ॐ बुधाय नमः

Om Budhaya Namah

Sharpens intellect, refines speech, supports learning and business.

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः

Om Brihaspataye Namah

Expands wisdom, invites right teachers, brings dharmic abundance.

Shukra (Venus)

ॐ शुक्राय नमः

Om Shukraya Namah

Harmonizes relationships, cultivates beauty, softens the heart.

Shani (Saturn)

ॐ शनैश्चराय नमः

Om Shanaischaraya Namah

Softens Saturn transits, teaches patience, honors karmic law.

Rahu

ॐ राहवे नमः

Om Rahave Namah

Steadies the mind during Rahu transits; brings light to obsessions.

Ketu

ॐ केतवे नमः

Om Ketave Namah

Loosens karmic knots, deepens detachment, supports moksha.

Mahakala (Shiva)

ॐ नमो महाकालाय

Om Namo Mahakalaya

Dissolves fear of time, aging, and death; brings surrender to the flow.

Bhairava

ॐ भैरवाय नमः

Om Bhairavaya Namah

Guards the practitioner and dwelling; dissolves subtle fears at night.

Batuk Bhairava

ॐ बटुक भैरवाय नमः

Om Batuk Bhairavaya Namah

Gentler protection mantra; safeguards children and home.

Kala Bhairava

ॐ कालभैरवाय नमः

Om Kalabhairavaya Namah

Cuts karmic bindings and unresolved fears; especially chanted in Kashi.

Shiva as Bliss

ॐ नमो भगवते शिवानन्दाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Shivanandaya

Cultivates recognition of natural inner joy beneath thought.

Universal peace

ॐ सर्वेषां शान्तिर्भवतु

Om Sarvesham Shantir Bhavatu

Simple closing prayer for meditation, meals, or gatherings.

Guru-disciple prayer

ॐ सह नाववतु सह नौ भुनक्तु

Om Saha Navavatu Saha Nau Bhunaktu

Traditional Upanishadic invocation between teacher and student.

Pavamana / Brihadaranyaka

ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय। तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय।

Asato Ma Sadgamaya, Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya

The Pavamana mantra — sets the aspiration of every practice.

Shiva (Mrityunjaya heart)

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe

Short form of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra — for quick recitation and reminders.

Mahaganapati

ॐ श्री महागणपतये नमः

Om Sri Mahaganapataye Namah

Expanded Ganesha mantra for major undertakings and life transitions.

Ganesha

ॐ गं गणपतये सर्वविघ्नहराय नमः

Om Gam Ganapataye Sarva-Vighna-Haraya Namah

Chanted before rituals, journeys, or difficult conversations.

Krishna

श्री कृष्ण गोविन्द हरे मुरारे। हे नाथ नारायण वासुदेव।

Sri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare, He Natha Narayana Vasudeva

A powerful cry of longing — chanted by devotees like Kunti and Adi Shankara.

Krishna & Rama

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण। कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे। हरे राम हरे राम। राम राम हरे हरे॥

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare

The Mahamantra — considered the yuga-dharma mantra for this age.

Narayana

ॐ नमो नारायणाय (अष्टाक्षरी)

Om Namo Narayanaya (Ashtakshari)

Foundational Sri Vaishnava mantra — grants unbroken remembrance and refuge.

Lakshmi-Narayana

ॐ श्री लक्ष्मी-नारायणाय नमः

Om Sri Lakshmi-Narayanaya Namah

Blesses marriage and partnership; harmonizes wealth with dharma.

Radha-Krishna

ॐ राधा कृष्णाय नमः

Om Radha Krishnaya Namah

Awakens sweetness in the heart, heals relationships through bhakti.

Sita-Rama

ॐ सीता-रामाय नमः

Om Sita-Ramaya Namah

Cultivates loyalty, dharma, and mutual devotion in relationships.

Sita-Rama

जय सिया राम

Jai Siya Ram

Simple, sweet devotional chant used in bhajan and remembrance.

Radha

राधे राधे

Radhe Radhe

Awakens madhurya bhava — the mood of tender divine love.

Radha

ॐ श्री राधायै नमः

Om Sri Radhayai Namah

Cultivates the devotional mood of longing and grace.

Tulasi

ॐ श्री तुलस्यै नमः

Om Sri Tulasyai Namah

Sanctifies the home, invites Vishnu grace, purifies the atmosphere.

Yamuna

ॐ यमुनायै नमः

Om Yamunayai Namah

Softens the heart, dissolves shame, invites bhakti.

Ganga

ॐ गंगायै नमः

Om Gangayai Namah

Purifies karma, cleanses subtle body, invoked before bathing.

Narmada

ॐ नर्मदायै नमः

Om Narmadayai Namah

Invoked for moksha; her mere darshan is said to liberate.

Shiva

ॐ नमो पार्वतीपतये हर हर महादेव

Om Namo Parvatipataye Hara Hara Mahadev

Warriors and sages both chant this — awakens fearless surrender.

Shiva (Neelakantha)

ॐ नमो नीलकण्ठाय

Om Namo Neelakanthaya

Helps to sit with what is bitter — grief, criticism, and unresolved pain.

Shiva

ॐ हर हर महादेव

Om Hara Hara Mahadev

A cry heard on battlefields and in caves — releases burdens into Shiva.

Tridevi

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं

Om Aim Hreem Shreem

The bija triad of the three Great Goddesses — integrates knowledge, power, and grace.

Shambhu (Shiva)

ॐ नमो शिव शम्भवाय

Om Namo Shiva Shambhavaya

Cultivates the recognition that joy is intrinsic to being.

Kamala (Lakshmi form)

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं कमलात्मिकायै नमः

Om Aim Hreem Shreem Kamalatmikayai Namah

Attracts prosperity aligned with sattva; heals scarcity conditioning.

Tripura Sundari

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं त्रिपुरसुन्दर्यै नमः

Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Tripurasundaryai Namah

Central Sri Vidya mantra — awakens beauty, sweetness, and self-recognition.

Durga

ॐ ह्रीं दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Om Hreem Dum Durgayai Namah

Extended Durga mantra for major protection and courage.

Devi (nine names)

ॐ जयन्ती मंगला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी।

Om Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini

Chanted before Devi worship — invokes her many faces of grace and power.

Devi

ॐ या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता

Om Ya Devi Sarva-Bhuteshu Shakti-Rupena Samsthita

From the Devi Suktam of Devi Mahatmyam — sees Devi everywhere.

Kali

ॐ क्रीं काल्यै नमः

Om Kreem Kalyai Namah

Cuts through addiction and karmic patterns with fierce compassion.

Shakti

ॐ नमः शक्त्यै

Om Namah Shaktyai

Awakens the sense of the sacred feminine within body and breath.

Hanuman

ॐ नमो हनुमते रुद्रावताराय

Om Namo Hanumate Rudravataraya

Powerful mantra for physical strength, healing, and psychic protection.

Hanuman

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं

Manojavam Maruta-Tulya-Vegam

Chanted before travel and difficult tasks — invokes Hanuman-like agility.

Krishna / Adi Shankara

भज गोविन्दं भज गोविन्दं गोविन्दं भज मूढमते

Bhaja Govindam Bhaja Govindam, Govindam Bhaja Mudhamate

Adi Shankara's wake-up call — the mind cannot be saved by grammar, only by remembrance.

Adi Shakti

ॐ आदि शक्त्यै नमः

Om Adi Shaktyai Namah

Contacts the original creative pulse; awakens dormant power gently.

Shiva (Mahadeva)

ॐ नमो महादेवाय

Om Namo Mahadevaya

Simple, potent surrender mantra — the mind rests in what is beyond it.

Guru

ॐ नमो गुरवे

Om Namo Gurave

Opens receptivity to teaching; chanted before study and darshan.

Guru

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः

Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnuh Gurur Devo Maheshwarah

Traditional Guru pranam — offered daily by students and seekers.

Ramana Maharshi

ॐ नमो भगवते श्री रमणाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Ramanaya

Invokes the silent transmission of Arunachala and self-inquiry.

Arunachala (Shiva)

अरुणाचल शिव अरुणाचल शिव अरुणाचल शिव अरुणाचला

Arunachala Shiva, Arunachala Shiva, Arunachala Shiva Arunachala

Ramana's beloved chant — turns the mind toward its source.

Narasimha

ॐ नमो लक्ष्मी नरसिंहाय

Om Namo Lakshmi Narasimhaya

Powerful protection from unseen forces; guards home and children.

Vishnu (Sahasranama)

ॐ विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कारो भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः

Om Vishvam Vishnur Vashatkaro Bhoota-Bhavya-Bhavat-Prabhuh

Opening verse of the Vishnu Sahasranama — sanctifies the day.

Jagannath

ॐ श्री जगन्नाथाय नमः

Om Sri Jagannathaya Namah

Awakens simple childlike bhakti; softens intellectual pride.

Dattatreya

ॐ नमो भगवते श्री दत्तात्रेयाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Dattatreyaya

Invokes complete guru grace; supports guidance in confusion.

Dattatreya

दिगम्बर दिगम्बर श्रीपाद वल्लभ दिगम्बर

Digambara Digambara Sripada Vallabha Digambara

Sweet Dattatreya bhajan — invokes the naked simplicity of Truth.

Sai (Shirdi)

ॐ साई राम

Om Sai Ram

Simple mantra of remembrance of Shirdi Sai; brings calm and refuge.

Arunachala

ॐ अरुणाचल शिवाय नमः

Om Arunachala Shivaya Namah

Focuses attention on the source of I; used in atma-vichara.

Divine Mother

ॐ श्री मात्रे नमः

Om Sri Matre Namah

Cultivates trust in a benevolent, feminine holding of life.

Para Shakti

ॐ पराशक्त्यै नमः

Om Parashaktyai Namah

Invokes the highest creative intelligence beyond form.

Arunachaleshwara

ॐ नमो भगवते अरुणाचलेश्वराय

Om Namo Bhagavate Arunachaleshwaraya

Traditional temple mantra — invokes the presence of Shiva as Arunachala.

Krishna

ॐ श्री कृष्णाय गोविन्दाय गोपीजनवल्लभाय नमः

Om Sri Krishnaya Govindaya Gopijana-Vallabhaya Namah

Awakens madhurya-bhava — the sweet mood of divine love.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

ॐ श्री चैतन्य महाप्रभवे नमः

Om Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhave Namah

Invokes the ecstatic bhakti transmission of Chaitanya.

Narayana / Hari

ॐ नमो नारायणाय हरि ॐ

Om Namo Narayanaya Hari Om

A gentle blend of surrender mantra and the sacred pranava.

Varuna

ॐ वं वरुणाय नमः

Om Vam Varunaya Namah

Purifies emotions, restores integrity, honors the water element.

Prithvi (Earth)

ॐ लं पृथिव्यै नमः

Om Lam Prithivyai Namah

Grounds the body, honors Bhumi, stabilizes anxious energy.

Agni

ॐ रं अग्नये नमः

Om Ram Agnaye Namah

Awakens digestive and transformative fire; invoked before yajña.

Vayu

ॐ यं वायवे नमः

Om Yam Vayave Namah

Awakens prana, supports pranayama, clears the subtle body.

Akasha

ॐ हं आकाशाय नमः

Om Ham Akashaya Namah

Opens inner spaciousness; releases claustrophobic thinking.

Buddha

ॐ नमो भगवते बुद्धाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Buddhaya

Cultivates clarity, non-reactivity, and refuge in awakening.

Triple Gem

बुद्धं शरणं गच्छामि। धर्मं शरणं गच्छामि। संघं शरणं गच्छामि।

Buddham Saranam Gacchami, Dhammam Saranam Gacchami, Sangham Saranam Gacchami

The traditional refuge chant of the entire Buddhist path.

Breath / Self

सोऽहं हंसः

So Hum Hamsah

Combined breath mantra — inhalation So, exhalation Hum; effortless natural japa.

Om (Pranava)

ॐ नमः प्रणवाय

Om Namah Pranavaya

Reveres the pranava as the source of all mantra; deepens Om meditation.

Shiva / Self

शिवोऽहं शिवोऽहं

Shivoham Shivoham

Direct non-dual mantra — dissolves identification with mind and body.

Shiva / Self

चिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहं शिवोऽहम्

Chidananda Rupah Shivoham Shivoham

Nirvana Shatakam refrain — recognition of one's true nature.

Universal Guru

ॐ नमो भगवते जगद्गुरवे

Om Namo Bhagavate Jagadgurave

Honors the guru principle in all forms; opens the day's learning.

Krishna (Gopala tantra)

ॐ क्रीं कृष्णाय गोविन्दाय गोपीजनवल्लभाय स्वाहा

Om Krim Krishnaya Govindaya Gopijana-Vallabhaya Svaha

Extended Gopala mantra — draws sweetness and grace into life.

Mahavatar Babaji

ॐ श्री महावतार बाबाजी नमः

Om Sri Mahavatar Babaji Namah

Invokes the immortal guru of the Kriya Yoga lineage.

Sri Yukteshwar

ॐ श्री युक्तेश्वराय नमः

Om Sri Yukteshwaraya Namah

Invokes the clarity and jñana of Sri Yukteshwar's teaching.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

ॐ श्री परमहंस योगानन्दाय नमः

Om Sri Paramahamsa Yoganandaya Namah

Invokes the loving Kriya transmission of Yogananda.

Annapurna

अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शंकरप्राणवल्लभे

Annapurne Sadapurne Shankara-Prana-Vallabhe

Traditional prayer before food; invokes both material and spiritual nourishment.

Mukunda (Krishna)

ॐ नमो भगवते मुकुन्दाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Mukundaya

Invoked at times of dying or major transition; grants liberation-mindedness.