Sacred Mantras

Gayatri Mantra

गायत्री मंत्र

Deity: Surya (Sun God), Universal Consciousness (सूर्य देव, सार्वभौमिक चेतना)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

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 Prachodayāt

Meaning

We meditate on the divine light of the Sun God; may it illuminate our intellect and lead us on the right path

हम सूर्य देव की दिव्य ज्योति का ध्यान करते हैं; वह हमारी बुद्धि को प्रकाशित करे

Significance

Most sacred Vedic mantra, recited for wisdom, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening. Traditionally chanted at sunrise.

Source: Rigveda 3.62.10

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

महामृत्युंजय मंत्र

Deity: Lord Shiva (भगवान शिव)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्

Transliteration

Om Tryambakaṃ Yajāmahe Sugandhiṃ Puṣṭi-Vardhanam Urvārukam-Iva Bandhanān Mṛtyor-Mukṣīya Māmṛtāt

Meaning

We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva 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 vine

हम त्रिनेत्र भगवान शिव की पूजा करते हैं; वे हमें मृत्यु से मुक्ति दिलाएं और अमरता प्रदान करें

Significance

Powerful mantra for health, longevity, and protection from untimely death. Chanted for healing and overcoming fear of death.

Source: Rigveda 7.59.12

Om / Pranava Mantra

ॐ / प्रणव मंत्र

Deity: Universal Brahman (सार्वभौमिक ब्रह्म)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ

Transliteration

Om / Aum

Meaning

The primordial sound of the universe, representing the ultimate reality (Brahman)

ब्रह्माण्ड की आदि ध्वनि, परम सत्य (ब्रह्म) का प्रतीक

Significance

Most sacred syllable in Hinduism. Begin and end of all mantras. Represents creation, preservation, and dissolution.

Source: Mandukya Upanishad and all Vedas

Ganesha Mantra

गणेश मंत्र

Deity: Lord Ganesha (भगवान गणेश)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Transliteration

Om Gaṃ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles

भगवान गणेश को नमस्कार, विघ्नहर्ता को प्रणाम

Significance

Chanted before beginning any new venture, study, or journey. Removes obstacles and grants success and wisdom.

Source: Traditional Vedic

Shanti Mantra (Universal Peace)

शांति मंत्र (सार्वभौमिक शांति)

Deity: Universal Well-being (सार्वभौमिक कल्याण)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः। सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्। ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः।

Transliteration

Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaḥ Sarve Santu Nirāmayāḥ Sarve Bhadrāṇi Paśyantu Mā Kaścid Duḥkha-Bhāg Bhavet Om Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ

Meaning

May all be happy, may all be free from disease, may all see auspiciousness, may none suffer. Om peace, peace, peace.

सभी सुखी हों, सभी निरोग हों, सभी मंगल देखें, कोई दुःखी न हो। ॐ शान्ति शान्ति शान्ति।

Significance

Prayer for universal peace and well-being. Chanted for collective harmony and blessings for all beings.

Source: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Guru Mantra

गुरु मंत्र

Deity: Guru (Spiritual Teacher) (गुरु (आध्यात्मिक शिक्षक))

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः।

Transliteration

Gurur-Brahmā Gurur-Viṣṇuḥ Gurur-Devo Maheśvaraḥ Guruḥ Sākṣāt Para-Brahma Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ

Meaning

The Guru is Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Maheshvara (Shiva, the destroyer). The Guru is the Supreme Brahman itself. Salutations to that revered Guru.

गुरु ब्रह्मा हैं, गुरु विष्णु हैं, गुरु महेश्वर हैं। गुरु साक्षात् परब्रह्म हैं, उन श्री गुरु को नमस्कार।

Significance

Honors the spiritual teacher as the embodiment of the divine trinity. Chanted on Guru Purnima and for seeking divine guidance.

Source: Guru Gita

Lakshmi Mantra

लक्ष्मी मंत्र

Deity: Goddess Lakshmi (देवी लक्ष्मी)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Transliteration

Om Śrīṃ Mahālakṣmyai Namaḥ

Meaning

Salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi

महालक्ष्मी देवी को नमस्कार

Significance

Invokes blessings of wealth, prosperity, abundance, and material well-being. Chanted especially on Fridays and Diwali.

Source: Traditional Sri Vidya

Saraswati Mantra

सरस्वती मंत्र

Deity: Goddess Saraswati (देवी सरस्वती)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः

Transliteration

Om Aiṃ Sarasvatyai Namaḥ

Meaning

Salutations to Goddess Saraswati

सरस्वती देवी को नमस्कार

Significance

Invokes blessings for knowledge, wisdom, learning, music, and arts. Chanted by students and artists on Vasant Panchami.

Source: Traditional Vedic

Durga Mantra

दुर्गा मंत्र

Deity: Goddess Durga (देवी दुर्गा)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Transliteration

Om Duṃ Durgāyai Namaḥ

Meaning

Salutations to Goddess Durga

दुर्गा देवी को नमस्कार

Significance

Invokes divine protection, strength, and victory over evil. Chanted for courage and removing obstacles during Navratri.

Source: Traditional Shakta

Hanuman Mantra

हनुमान मंत्र

Deity: Lord Hanuman (हनुमान जी)

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ हनुमते नमः

Transliteration

Om Hanumate Namaḥ

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Hanuman

हनुमान जी को नमस्कार

Significance

Invokes strength, devotion, courage, and protection. Chanted on Tuesdays and Saturdays for overcoming fear and obstacles.

Source: Traditional Vaishnava