The meaning of the Sanskrit word "mantra" is traditionally defined as that which liberates the mind from its troubles and limitations. A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that are considered capable of “creating transformation”, spiritual transformation.
The prayerful dimension of the traditional mantras listed below is the vital source of its “shakti”, its power. A mantra’s effect is based on its sound and therefore an attempt should be made to learn and chant them correctly. Hence, below you will find different mantras along with their meanings and Sanskrit audio pronunciation.
Please also note that Sh̅nti mantras always end with three utterances of the word "sh̅nti" which can be referred to as "peace". The reason for saying sh̅nti three times is for calming and removing obstacles in the three realms namely physical (people, places and situations), divine (from nature - storms, droughts etc.), and from the internal realm (from within one’s own body and mind - pain, diseases, laziness and stress).
Yoga Mantras can help you with your own spiritual growth, and that in turn, can guide you to raise awareness levels of students in your yoga and meditation classes so that they can take informed decisions in their daily lives - whether it is making food choices or selecting an activity. From the below yoga mantras, you can also get inspiration for setting intentions for your yoga classes.
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1. Patanjali Yoga Mantra
(Invocation to Patanjali at the start of a Yoga Class)↑OM
Yogena chittasya padena vacham
Malam sharirasya cha vaidyakena
Yopakarottam pravaram muninam
Patanjalim pranjaliranato’smi
Abhahu purushakaram
Sankha chakrasi dharinam
Sahasra shirasam shvetam
Pranamami PatanjalimSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Patanjali Mantra
Meaning of Patanjali Mantra
I salute to the sage, Patanjali, who gave us yoga (yogena) for purifying the mind (citta) words (pada)& speech (vacca).
To remove the impurities (malam) of the body (sharirasya), patanjali gave us the medicine (vaidyakena).
Allow me to go near to the one who has given these things to us.To Patanjali, I bow down my head with folded hands.Whose upper body has a human form (purushakaram), whose arms hold a conch (shanka chakrasi), a disc and a sword.The one who is crowned by a radiant white (svetam) thousand headed (sahasra shirasam) cobra.My salutations (pranamami) or pranam to the incarnation of Adishesha (snake god).
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Learning of any kind cannot happen unless you have the humility to learn, hence when we chant theinvocation mantra at the beginning of the practice visualizing the lord (Patanjali in this case),we acknowledge that we are very small in front of the greatest soul.Once that is understood, the other afflictions, mainly the ego starts to get affected and werealize that we are coming down to learn something. This helps to surrender oneself to the practiceand the process of sanctification begins from inside & true learning begins.
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2. Ashtanga Vinyasa Opening Yoga Mantra
↑Om
Vande Gurunam Charanaravinde
Sandarsh*ta Svatma Sukava Bodhe
Nih Shreyase Jangalikaayamaane
Samsara Haalahala Mohashantyai
Abhahu Purushakaram
Shankhacakrsi Dharinam
Sahasra Shirasam Shvetam
Pranamami Patanjalim
Om
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Meaning of Ashtanga Vinyasa Opening Mantra
I bow or worship (Vande) to the lotus feet (Charanaravinde) of the Supreme Guru.
The awakening or revealing (Sandarsh*ta) of one’s own (Svatma) happiness (Sukava) is revealed through our Guru & our self knowledge (Bodhe).
The practice that can cure us like the jungle physician (Jangalikaayamane) beyond better (Nih Shreyase).
The practice that eliminates the delusion (Mohashyantai) caused by the poisonous herb (Halahala) of Samsara (conditioned existence).
I prostrate before the sage Patanjali who has an upper body of a human (Purushakaram) holding a conch shell, a wheel and a sword (Shankachakrasi dharinam). The one who has thousands (sahasra) of radiant white (svetam) heads (Shirasam). My salutations (Pranamami) to you Patanjali (Patanjalim).
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The above chant can be interpreted in several different ways. In short the mantra begins & ends with a line expressing salutations & gratitude to our teachers (Gurus) and surrendering to the practice & to one’s own self. The first verse explains what benefits a yoga practice can offer us if we surrender to it and the second verse gives the symbolic description of Patanjali in his form as Ananta.
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3. Ashtanga Vinyasa Closing Yoga Mantra
↑Om
Svasthi Praja Bhyaha Pari Pala Yantam
Nya Yena Margena Mahim Mahishaha
Go Brahmanebhyaha Shubamastu Nityam
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Ashtanga Vinyasa Closing Mantra
Meaning of Ashtanga Vinyasa Closing Yoga Mantra
May every human (svasti praja) in the world be happy & well.
May the leaders protect the earth by following the path of virtue.
May there be goodness & wellbeing for everyone who know the earth to be sacred.
May the universe & world be happy & peaceful.
Peace, Peace, Peace.
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This mantra is chanted at the end of the class to bring the practice to a peaceful end, sealing in the work done and offering the efforts of our practice to improve the state of the world. The essence of the finishing mantra is to wish for peace, prosperity, and happiness for all creations of the world. Through the energy we create in our practice, we send it out to the world in the form of Love, Light & peace.
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4. Ganesha Mantra
for freedom from obstacles
↑Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
Vakratunda mahaakaaya suryakoti samaprabhaa
Nirvighnam kurumedeva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Ganesha Mantra
Meaning of Ganesha Mantra
Salutations to the supreme Lord Ganesh, your curved trunk (vakra-tunda) and massive body (maha-kaayaa) shines like a million suns (surya-koti) and showers his blessings on everyone (sama-prabhaa).
Oh my lord of lords Ganesh (kurume-deva), please remove all my obstacles (nir-vighnam), always (sarva-) and forever (sarvadaa-) in all my activities and efforts (sarva-kaaryeshu).
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Lord Ganesha is the elephant god who is one of the most prominent deities. Ganesha has the unique distinction that his name is always invoked before any other God’s name in any prayer service as he is believed to be the remover of obstacles.
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5. Durga Mantra
for freedom from obstacles
↑Om Dum Durgaye Namah
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Durga Mantra
This is a Durga Mantra for divine mother's protection against the destruction of the evil forces
Meaning of Durga Mantra
I bow down the the divine mother, Durga who protects and showers love and compassion
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6. Gayatri Mantra (aka Savitri Mantra)
(Sanskrit Hymn dedicated to Sun God)for intelligence
↑oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
tatsaviturvareṇyaṃ
bhargo devasyadhīmahi
dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Gayatri Mantra (aka Savitri Mantra)
Meaning of Gayatri Mantra (aka Savitri Mantra)
I meditate on that Sun God who illuminates all three worlds
– the Earth, the Heavens and the Interspace,
Who is most adorable and effulgent of the divine powers.
May That Sun illuminate our Intellect.More on Gayatri Mantra (aka Savitri Mantra)
Note: Gayatri mantra is considered one of the highest mantras and above is just one of many meanings of this revered mantra.
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7. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (aka Rudra Mantra)
(Sanskrit Hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva)for liberation
↑om tryambakam yajāmaheoṃ
sugandhim puṣṭivardhanam
urvā rukamiva bandhanān
mṛtyu mukṣīya mā'mṛtāt
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (aka Rudra Mantra)
Meaning of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (aka Rudra Mantra)
Om, we worship the Three Eyed One (Lord Shiva),
Who has sweet fragrance (spiritual essence) and who nourishes all beings.
Like a cucumber is severed from the bondage of its creeper,
May He liberate us from death
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8. Shivoham Shivoham
(Sanskrit Hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva)for liberation
↑Shivoham Shivoham
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Shivoham Shivoham
Meaning of Shivoham
"Shivoham" is a compound of two words, Shivah and Aham. (Shivah meaning 'Shiva' and Aham meaning 'I am')
Therefore "Shivoham" translates to "I am Shiva" or "I am the eternal truth / I am the Ātman (the true self)"More on Shivoham
This is a mantra that connects us with the absolute, the transcendent truth.
Repeating the "Shivoham Shivoham" mantra generates a profound and positive resonance, capable of catalyzing enduring changes in one's life.
Through its vibrations, practitioners can attain a sense of detachment and freedom, experiencing ultimate happiness as they navigate the fluctuating nature of existence, remaining untouched and flowing gracefully through it. -
9. Guru Yoga Mantra
↑Om ...
Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru devo Maheshwara,
Guru sakshat, param Brahma, tasmai shri guravay namah.
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Guru Mantra
Meaning of Guru Mantra
I appeal to the trinity of gods (Brahma, Vishnu & Mahesh) & consider them all as my Guru (Teacher)
- Brahma (Creator), Vishnu (Preserver) & Maheshwara or Shiva (Transformer or destroyer of evil).I acknowledge the teacher or my Guru as the embodiment of the supreme principles (Parabrahma) and I worship & bow to that Guru.
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Gur means darkness, Guru or the teacher is someone who clears that darkness. For this reason, Guru is considered supreme to all.
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10. Adi Mantra - Kundalini Yoga
↑Ong Namo Gurudev Namo
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Adi Mantra
Meaning of Adi Mantra
I bow to the Creative Wisdom, I bow to the Divine Teacher within.
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This prayer is chanted at the beginning of the Kundalini class.
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11. Om Shraddhayai Namah
(Sanskrit Hymn for Gratitude)↑Om Shraddhayai Namah
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Om Shraddhayai Namah
Meaning of Om Shraddhayai Namah
I bow to the divine with reverence and surrender to the Goddess.
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12. Shanti Mantra
(Sanskrit Hymn for Peace)for peace
↑oṁ sarveṣāṁ svastirbhavatu |
sarveṣāṁ śāntirbhavatu |
sarveṣāṁ pūrṇaṁbhavatu |
sarveṣāṁ maṅgalaṁbhavatu |
oṁ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ ||Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Shanti Mantra
May good befall all,
May there be peace for all,
May there be perfection in everything,
May all experience that which is auspicious,
Om! Peace! Peace! Peace!
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13. Shanti Mantra - II
(Sanskrit Hymn for Peace)↑Auṃ pūrṇamadaḥ pūrṇamidam pūrṇāt pūrṇamudacyate
pūrṇasya pūrṇamādāya pūrṇamevāvaśiṣyate
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Shanti Mantra - II
Meaning of Shanti Mantra - II
Om! That is infinite (Man), and this (Universe) is infinite.
The infinite proceeds from the infinite.
(Then) taking the infinitude of the infinite (universe),
It remains as the infinite (Brahman) alone.
Om! Peace! Peace! Peace!
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14. Shanti Mantra - III
(Sanskrit Hymn for Peace)↑Oṃ saha nāv avatu
saha nau bhunaktu
saha vīryaṃ karavāvahai
tejasvi nāv adhītam astu
mā vidviṣāvahai |
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Meaning of Shanti Mantra - III
Om! May God protect us both together. May God nourish us both together.
May we work conjointly with great energy.
May our study be vigorous and effective.
May we not mutually dispute (or may we not hate any).Om! Let there be peace in me!
Let there be peace in my environment!
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15. Shanti Mantra - IV
(Sanskrit Hymn for Peace)↑oṃ dyauḥ śāntirantarikṣaṃ śāntiḥ
pṛthivī śāntirāpaḥ śāntiroṣadhayaḥ śāntiḥ
vanaspatayaḥ śāntirviśvedevāḥ śāntirbrahma śāntiḥ
sarvaṃ śāntiḥ śāntireva śāntiḥ sā mā śāntiredhi
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Shanti Mantra - IV
Meaning of Shanti Mantra - IV
May peace radiate there in the whole sky as well as in the vast ethereal space everywhere.
May peace reign all over this earth, in water and in all herbs, trees and creepers.
May peace flow over the whole universe.
May peace be in the Supreme Being Brahman.
And may there always exist in all peace and peace alone.
Om peace, peace and peace to us and all beings! -
16. Shanti Mantra - V
(Sanskrit Hymn for Peace)↑oṃ asato mā sadgamaya
tamaso mā jyotirgamaya
mṛtyormā'mṛtaṃ gamaya
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Shanti Mantra - V
Meaning of Shanti Mantra - V
Lead us from the unreal to the real
Lead us from darkness to light
Lead us from death to immortality
Om peace, peace, peace! -
17. Shanti Mantra - VI
(Sanskrit Hymn for Peace)↑Om, Sarve bhavantu sukhinah
Sarve santu niramayah
Sarve bhadraani pashyantu
Ma kashchit dukha bhagbhavet
Om, Shantih, Shantih, ShantihSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Shanti Mantra - VI
Meaning of Shanti Mantra - VI
May everyone be happy & joyful
May everyone be free from diseases
May all see only what is good within & outside
May no one undergo or take part in any suffering
Om, Peace, Peace, PeaceMore on Shanti Mantra - VI
This is a universal prayer for peace and considered to be inspired from the Brihadaraṇyaka Upanishad verse 1.4.14. This mantra can be recited daily or even in a yoga class at the beginning or end of the practice to bring about peace, harmony & a sense of calm & wellbeing. Since this mantra is chanted for the wellbeing of the entire universe, it guides us gently towards a broader view and restricts one’s narrow thinking. By praying for peace & wellness towards all creatures in the world, it helps us to practice inclusivity & generosity.
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18. Laxmi Mantra
for prosperity
↑Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyai Svaha
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Laxmi Mantra
Meaning of Laxmi Mantra
Salutations to the power of Shri, the great goddess Lakshmi.
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This mantra is chanted after the great goddess Lakshmi who is identified as the goddess of wealth, prosperity and abundance. This Lakshmi mantra is recited to identify and fructify one's goals and desires. It is also a means to grant us intelligence and the wisdom to enlighten our minds with understanding.
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19. Dhanvantari Mantra
for health
↑Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaaya
Dhanvantaraye Amrita - Kalasha Hastaaya
Sarva-amaya Vinashaaya Trailokya Naathaya
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Meaning of Dhanvantari Mantra
My Salutations to the Lord Dhanvantari who is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and called as Sudarshana Vasudev Dhanvantari. He holds the Kalasha (container) in his hands which is filled with the nectar of immortality. Oh Lord, you are the remover of all fears and diseases. You are the protector of all the three worlds and you are the well wisher of all beings. You are the Lord of Ayurveda and the manifestation of Lord Vishnu. You are the ultimate healer of all the living beings.
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20. Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra
↑Om tat purushaaya vidmahae Amritha
kalasa hastaaya dheemahi
Tanno Dhanvantri prasodayaatSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra
Meaning of Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra
I worship to the supreme being who holds the kalash (pot) containing Amrit (nectar). As I meditate on him, let him spark my intellect with wisdom.
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Dhanvantari is worshipped as the god of medicine. He is known to be the physician even for the gods. He is given the supreme place in the Ayurveda system of traditional Indian medicine. Dhanvantari is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who emerged from the milky ocean with the pot of nectar (Amrit) when it was churned by the gods and demons. People pray to him for good health, happiness & prosperity.
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21. Anusara Invocation Yoga Mantra
↑Om Namah Shivaya Gurave
Sachidananda Murtaye
Nishprapanchaya Shantaya
Niralambaya TejaseSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Anusara Invocation Yoga Mantra
Meaning of Anusara Invocation Yoga Mantra
Om, My Salutations to the Guru (teacher or the one who removes darkness) that is Lord Shiva.
The one who has assumed the form (murtaye - image, statue, form, manifestation) of 3 elements (Sat - truth, chit - consciousness, ananda - bliss) which is reality, consciousness & bliss.
The one who is all pervading, present and in peace, the one who transcends limitations & penetrates all with deep peace (Shantaya).
The one who is free from all support or does not need any support, independent (Niralambaya) and illuminating everyone with the shining light of consciousness (Tejase).More on Anusara Invocation Yoga Mantra
The above mantra is chanted as an invocation song at the beginning of a yoga class in all Anusara Schools of Hatha Yoga. They believe that the act of chanting together at the beginning of class creates the beauty of community and a centering in the heart.
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22. Prayer
May you move in Harmony
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May you speak in Unison
Let your mind be Equanimous like in the beginning
Let the divinity manifest in all your sacred endeavours
Let the divinity manifest in all your sacred endeavours
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23. Sankalpa (Solemn Vow)
↑I commit to make myself into a Healthy, Peaceful, Joyful and Loving Human Being.
Through every action of mine,
I will strive to create a Peaceful, Loving atmosphere around me.I strive to break the limitations of who I am right-now,
and include the entire world as my own.I recognize the kinship of my own life with every other life,
I recognize the unity of all there is. -
24. Universal Prayer
↑Om ...
May all become happy,
May all be free from illness.
May all see what is auspicious.
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25. Karagre Vasate Lakshmi - Palm prayer
↑karāgre vasate lakṣmī
karamadhye saraswatī
karamūle sthitā gaurī
prabhāte karadarśanam
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Meaning of Karagre Vasate Lakshmi - Palm prayer
- karāgre - at top of the palm
- vasate - resides
- lakṣmī - Goddess Lakshmi - The bestower of wealth and prosperity
- karamadhye - at the middle of the palm
- saraswatī - Goddess Saraswati - The bestower of knowledge and enlightenment
- karamūle - at base of the palm
- sthitā - stands/resides
- gaurī - Goddess Gauri - The bestower of strength and power
- prabhāte - morning
- karadarśanam - looking at the palm
At the tip of the palm resides Goddess Lakshmi, at the middle of the palm resides Goddess Saraswati, at the base of the palm resides Goddess Gauri. It is auspicious to look at the palm in the morning.
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This prayer symbolizes the importance of looking at our palm as the first thing when we wake up in the morning.Our destiny is in our palm, in our hands. So don’t forget to look at your palm which holds the power of the entire universe. This prayer helps us to start our day with a positive attitude.
26. Adi Mantra - Kundalini Yoga
↑Ong Namo Gurudev Namo
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Adi Mantra
Meaning of Adi Mantra
I bow to the Creative Wisdom, I bow to the Divine Teacher within.
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This prayer is chanted at the beginning of the Kundalini class.
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27. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (Universal Peace Mantra)
↑Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti OmSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (Universal Peace Mantra)
Meaning of Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (Universal Peace Mantra)
May all beings in the universe be happy and peaceful.
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28. Om Namah Shivaya Meaning
(Shivay Mantra / Panchakshara Mantra)↑Om Namah Shivaya, Om Namah Shivaya!
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Shivay Mantra / Panchakshara Mantra
Meaning of Shivay Mantra / Panchakshara Mantra
I bow to the supreme being, the auspicious one, i.e. Lord Shiva
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There are several interpretations to this chant. This mantra originates from Shaivism, which is one of the four most popular sects of Hinduism. All Shiva chants are followed and chanted by followers of the Shaivism Sect which believes in Shiva as the supreme being.
This mantra is usually chanted during meditation practices to allow the mind to stay focussed and to slowly help the practitioner to reach their inner self and move towards a state of bliss and self-realization.
The Om Namah Shivay mantra has five syllables (na, mah, shi, va, ya) and hence is also known as Panchakshara Mantra (Panch meaning five and akshar meaning syllable). The five syllables represent the five states of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space.
Om is said to be the sacred primordial sound which means the self or self reflection or the mind. The five syllables or vowels being the seed chants of the five elements mean that we are working through the process of creation in reverse order leading us back to the source from which the manifestation arose. Thus it is believed that chanting this mantra relieves the mind of Tamasic state (Ignorance) and Rajasic state (Passion) and slowly leads the practitioner to a state of enlightenment.
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29. Kubera Mantra
for success
↑Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye
Dhanadhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya SvahaSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Kubera Mantra
Meaning of Kubera Mantra
I pay my respects to Lord Kuber who is the treasurer or guardian of all wealth in the universe and who is also the lord of all success.
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Lord Kuber is known as the god of prosperity, wealth, riches, and can bestow one with success, abundance and well being when prayed sincerely by chanting the above mantra. He is known as an easy lord to please and who is very merciful, hence chanting Kubera Mantra with devotion can rid oneself of all financial worries and can take the follower to pinnacles of success.
It is important to note however that one should not be arrogant due to wealth. It is believed that ego and arrogance invite the anger of Lord Kuber and can bring adverse results. Chanting the Kuber Mantra 108 times for 21 days is believed to bring wealth and prosperity to the practitioner and can remove his or her financial woes.
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30. Surya Namaskar Yoga Mantra
↑Om Mitraya Namah
Om Ravaye Namah
Om Suryaya Namah
Om Bhanave Namah
Om Khagaya Namah
Om Pushne Namah
Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah
Om Marichaye Namah
Om Adityaya Namah
Om Savitre Namah
Om Arkaya Namah
Om Bhaskaraya NamahSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Surya Namaskar Yoga Mantra
Meaning of Surya Namaskar Yoga Mantra
Salutations to the one who is friendly (Mitraya) to all
Salutations to the shining or radiant (Ravaye) one
Salutations to the one who dispels darkness (Surya meaning light)
Salutations to the one who illuminates (Bhanave)
Salutations to the one who is all pervading (Khagaya)
Salutations to the one who provides nourishment (Pushne) in the form of energy
Salutations to the one who shines in a golden colour (Hiranyagarbhaya)
Salutations to the one who gives light with infinite rays (Marichaye)
Salutations to the one who is the son of Aditi (Adityaya), the divine cosmic mother
Salutations to the one who is responsible for life (Savitre)
Salutations to the one who is worthy of praise and glory (Arkaya)
Salutations to the one responsible for the cosmic illumination (Bhaskaraya)More on Surya Namaskar Yoga Mantra
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations are a set of 12 yoga postures that are usually practiced at sunrise facing the Sun. Over the years it has become a part of Hatha Yoga routine as a means to warm up and move the different muscle groups in the body.
Surya Namaskar helps to activate the endocrine system and the chakras thereby helping in stretching and strengthening the body. Chanting the Surya Namaskar mantras while performing the Sun Salutations adds to the spiritual element of the practice. Chanting the 12 mantras along with the 12 different poses of Surya Namaskar can also help the practitioner in keeping the mind body coordination active, helping to increase the blood circulation in the body.
Chanting the Surya Namaskar mantra facing the early rising Sun along with the practice of Sun Salutations is believed to be one way of offering gratitude to Sun God for sustaining life on our planet Earth.
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31. Surya Namaskar Invocation Yoga Mantra
↑Om Hiranmayena Patrena
Satyasyapihitam Mukham
Tat Tvam Pushann Apavrinu
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Meaning of Surya Namaskar Invocation Mantra
O Sun God, like the cover of a vessel (Patrena),
the golden light (Hiranmayena) covers the face (Mukham) of truth (Satya).
Please open (Apavrinu) the door of that cover so that the
truth (Satya) is visible to me, O Nourisher (Pushann), Show (Dhrishtaye)
the true reality (Satya Dharmaya) to your devotee.More on Surya Namaskar Invocation Yoga Mantra
The above mantra is part of the Isha Upanishad under Mantra 15. The underlying premise is based on how the Sun being a source of light and energy for the whole universe acts as the nourisher as per the Vedic Philosophy.
This mantra is used as an invocation mantra to the Sun God before chanting the 12 different names of the Sun God while Performing the Sun Salutations.
Since light has all along been the sustaining force that gives life to all plants, creatures, animals, it becomes the central axis of human destiny and Sun God being the provider of light & energy, this Vedic Mantra asks us that we pray to Sun God to lift us from darkness into light and the deeper meaning suggests that here the individual is at the stage of deep concentration and without any self-ego prays to Sun God to show him the light and the reality behind all the dazzling light.
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32. Surya (Sun) Gayatri Yoga Mantra - A
↑Aum Ashwadwajaya Vidhmahe
Pasa Hasthaya Dheemahe
Tanno Surya PrachodayathSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Surya (Sun) Gayatri Yoga Mantra - A
Meaning of Surya (Sun) Gayatri Yoga Mantra - A
Let me pray and meditate on the God who has a horse flag
Let the Lord with the rope in his hands brighten my mind
And let the Sun God illuminate my intellect.More on Surya (Sun) Gayatri Yoga Mantra - A
The Sun God (Surya) plays a very important role. As the name suggests, Sun is the provider of energy and light and he is considered the lord of auspiciousness and infact he is also the essence of Gayatri Mantra.
One of the several important benefits of chanting the Surya Gayatri Mantra is to improve one's eyesight. Chanting the Surya Gayatri Mantra also makes one bold, energetic and courageous. As Sun God is the presiding deity of Gayatri, chanting this mantra helps in initiating the practitioner into spirituality.
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33. Surya (Sun) Gayatri Yoga Mantra - B
↑Aum Bhaskaraya Vidhmahe
Divakaraya Dheemahe
Tanno Surya PrachodayathSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Surya (Sun) Gayatri Yoga Mantra - B
Meaning of Surya (Sun) Gayatri Yoga Mantra - B
Let me pray and meditate on Sun God
He is the maker of the day
Let him illuminate my mind
And give me greater intellectMore on Surya (Sun) Gayatri Yoga Mantra - B
The Sun God (Surya) plays a very important role. As the name suggests, Sun is the provider of energy and light and he is considered the lord of auspiciousness and infact he is also the essence of Gayatri Devi.
One of the several important benefits of chanting the Surya Gayatri Mantra is to improve one's eyesight. Chanting the Surya Gayatri Mantra also makes one bold, energetic and courageous. As Sun God is the presiding deity of Gayatri, chanting this mantra helps in initiating the practitioner into spirituality.
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34. Triple Mantra (Naam Yoga)
↑Aad Guray Nameh, Jugaad Guray Nameh
Sat Guray Nameh, Siri Guru Devey Nameh
Aad Such Jugaad Such Hai Bhee Such Nanak Hosee Bhee Such
Aad Such Jugaad Such Hai Bhai Such Nanak Hosee Bhai SuchSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Triple Mantra (Naam Yoga)
Meaning of Triple Mantra (Naam Yoga)
My salutations to the primal Guru, My salutations to the truth that has existed throughout the ages,
I bow to True Wisdom, I bow to the Great Divine Wisdom
True in the beginning, true throughout the ages, true even now, Nanak, truth shall ever be
True in the beginning, true throughout the ages, true even now, Nanak, truth shall ever be
More on Triple Mantra (Naam Yoga)
Naam Yoga (Triple Mantra) was founded by Dr. Joseph Michael Levry, in the year 2006. The Triple Mantra is recommended to be recited everyday by Dr. Levry as part of routine physical care.
Triple Mantra is believed to remove all physical and spiritual obstacles in one's life. Listening or reciting the triple mantra can keep the negative vibrations away and build a strong magnetic field around the person.
There are three parts to this mantra, the first part will surround one with a powerful light of protection, the second part will remove obstacles from one's spiritual path and the third part will remove all types of obstacles both physical and psychic, from one's daily life.
The uniqueness about this mantra is that it is believed to protect one from any kind of accidents, travel related obstacles, or any type of physical distress.
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35. Heart Sutra Mantra (Buddhism)
↑Gate gate paragate
Parasamgate Bodhi SvahaSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Heart Sutra Mantra
Meaning of Heart Sutra Mantra
Gone Gone to the other side
Everyone gone to the other side where there is AwakeningMore on Heart Sutra Mantra
Gone here means gone from suffering to liberation, forgetfulness to mindfulness, duality to non-duality.
Paragate means gone to the other shore
Parasamgate means everyone gone to the other shore
Bodhi is the light inside, enlightenment or awakening.
Savaha is the cry of joy
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36. Green Tara Mantra (Buddhism)
↑Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha
Meaning of Green Tara Mantra
I prostrate to the Liberator, Mother of all the Victorious Ones.
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37. Medicine Budhha Mantra
↑Tayata Om Bekandze bekandze Maha bekandze Radza Samudgate Soha
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Meaning of Medicine Budhha Mantra
Tayatha – like this
Om – composed of the three sounds A, U, and M, which signify one’s own body, speech, and mind
Bekandze bekandze – eliminating pain, eliminating pain. That which eliminates pain is medicine.
Maha bekandze -“the great eliminating pain” is the graduated path of the higher capable being, that which eliminates the subtle defilements.
So bekandze bekandze maha bekandze contains the whole path to enlightenment, the ultimate medicine.
Radza – king
Samudgate – the ocean of goodness
Soha – to establish the foundation in the heart, the blessing, the devotion from which the realization comes
By actualizing the meaning of the path contained in bekandze bekandze maha bekandze, the whole Lam Rim, you cease the defilements, gross and subtle, and purify the ordinary body, speech, and mind into the vajra holy body, speech, and mind. After this, you are able to do perfect works for other sentient beings.
Chanting this mantra will help you get rid of all physical and mental pain and suffering.
More on Medicine Budhha Mantra
Medicine Buddha has compassion for every single living being equally. Any living being who hears the name of Medicine Buddha never gets rebirth in the lower realms. This mantra is very powerful because of Medicine Buddha’s compassion. Medicine Buddha has made many prayers that are wish-fulfilling and bring happiness.
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38. Chakra Beeja Mantra
↑The chanting of mantras or certain sounds can help stimulate or activate certain energy channels/ centers in the body, and these energy centers are called the chakras of the body.The seven chakras (the most important ones for yoga and meditation) can be activated either through the practice of yoga or through meditation. One kind of meditation is the chanting of the Beeja Mantra, which is a single syllable sound, and sound is connected to each chakra, having its own Beeja Mantra.In Sanskrit, beej is seed, and here it relates to the source of the sound of each syllable connected to each chakra. Thus, the name Beeja Mantra - the chanting of each syllable related to each chakra. The chanting of these Chakra Beeja Mantras activates the center of the body, bringing balance in these chakras.The balanced chakras ensure the body is healthy, fit, and active.
The seven Beeja Mantra related to each chakra is explained below:
- Muladhara (Root) Chakra Beeja Mantra - LAM is the Beeja Mantra that connects to the Muladhara Chakra. Muladhara is located deep within the pelvis. This is the lowest chakra and it lies near the reproductive organs.This chakra is the base of life, so it determines how we feel about who we are and where we belong. We can open this chakra by repeating LAM, which allows us to reconnect with our source of life and consciousness.
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Muladhara Chakra Beeja Mantra
- Swadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra Beeja Mantra - VAM is the Beeja Mantra that connects to the Svadhisthana Chakra. It is placed slightly above the Muladhara Chakra (Root Chakra) and helps channel the sexual energy, and increases creativity.You may feel a sense of low self-esteem or apathy when this chakra is blocked or off-balance.
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Swadhisthana Chakra Beeja Mantra
- Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra Beeja Mantra - RAM is the Beeja Mantra that connects to the Manipura Chakra. It is behind the belly button on your spine. Confidence is derived from this chakra.Insecurity or digestive issues may result from blocked energy.
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Manipura Chakra Beeja Mantra
- Anahata (Heart) Chakra Beeja Mantra - YAM is the Beeja Mantra that connects to the Anahata Chakra. It is located next to your heart, at the center of your chest.You might feel distant and lonely when this chakra is blocked, since it provides feelings of love and acceptance.
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Anahata Chakra Beeja Mantra
- Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra Beeja Mantra - HAM is the Beeja Mantra that connects to the Vishuddha Chakra. It is located at the back of the throat. Our thoughts, emotions and desires are communicated through this chakra.You may find it hard to express your true desires if this chakra is blocked.
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Vishuddha Chakra Beeja Mantra
- Ajna (Third Eye) Chakra Beeja Mantra - AUM is the Beeja Mantra that connects to the Anja Chakra. This chakra is located at the center of your forehead directly above your third eye.In addition to being one of the most common mantras known and practiced, this one helps us clarify our purpose and purify our faith. This mantra helps our brain to function properly. The wisdom and intuition chakras harness the energy of these energies.AUM is the sound of creation. While we meditate, it draws energy upwards through the spine, which opens our minds to meditation. As a result, we achieve balance and harmony and reach higher levels of consciousness.
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Ajna Chakra Beeja Mantra
- Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra Beeja Mantra - AH is the Beeja Mantra that connects to the Sahasrara Chakra. This chakra is situated at the top of our heads, and represents your consciousness.It aids us in our spiritual journey. When this chakra is blocked, your attachment to material goods or achievements might become too strong, and you might begin to feel less connected to your spiritual path.
Sanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Sahasrara Chakra Beeja Mantra
- Muladhara (Root) Chakra Beeja Mantra - LAM is the Beeja Mantra that connects to the Muladhara Chakra. Muladhara is located deep within the pelvis. This is the lowest chakra and it lies near the reproductive organs.This chakra is the base of life, so it determines how we feel about who we are and where we belong. We can open this chakra by repeating LAM, which allows us to reconnect with our source of life and consciousness.
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39. Omkaaram Bindu Samyuktam - Shiva Mantra
↑Omkaaram Bindu Samyuktam
Nityam Dhyaayanti Yoginah
Kamadam Mokshadam Chaiva
Omkaraya Namo NamahSanskrit Audio Pronunciation of Shiva Mantra
Meaning of Shiva Mantra
Shiva who resides at the center of Omkar is represented by the syllable om on which the yogis meditate continuously.
Who can fulfill the desires and liberate us to attain Moksha (Salvation),
I bow to you reverently
