Sacred Mantra Collection — All Hindu Mantras

असतो मा सद्गमय

ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।

One of the most ancient and revered prayers of the Upanishads (the Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28) — a prayer for the journey from ignorance to enlightenment. • Recited for the seeker's progress from untruth to truth, darkness to light, and death to immortality — the very goal of spiritual life.

बजरंग बाण

निश्चय प्रेम प्रतीति ते, बिनय करै सनमान।

Provides powerful protection against black magic, evil eye, and negative energies • Removes obstacles and enemies from one's path

बृहस्पति (गुरु) मंत्र

ॐ बृं बृहस्पतये नमः ॥

The Vedic mantra of Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects • Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru)

बुध मंत्र

ॐ बुं बुधाय नमः ॥

The Vedic mantra of Mercury (Budh), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects • Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of Mercury (Budh)

चामुण्डा मंत्र एवं नवार्ण मंत्र

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे॥

The Navarna Mantra (9 syllables) is the MOST POWERFUL Shakti mantra • Contains the three supreme bija mantras: Aim + Hreem + Kleem

चंद्र मंत्र

ॐ सों सोमाय नमः ॥

The Vedic mantra of the Moon (Chandra), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects • Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of the Moon (Chandra)

धन्वंतरि मंत्र

ॐ नमो भगवते धन्वन्तरये ।

The mantra of Lord Dhanvantari — the physician of the gods, an avatar of Vishnu who rose from the ocean of milk bearing the pot of amrita (nectar of immortality), and the source of Ayurveda • Chanted for good health, recovery from illness, healing, and freedom from disease and suffering — for oneself or a loved one who is unwell

दुर्गा गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ कात्यायन्यै च विद्महे कन्याकुमार्यै च धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Goddess Durga — invoking Goddess Durga's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for protection, strength, courage and victory, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

दुर्गा मंत्र

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः ॥

The principal seed mantra of Goddess Durga, built on her beej "Dum" — the vibration of fierce, protective Shakti • Chanted for protection from enemies, dangers, accidents, negative energies, black magic and fear of every kind

गणेश गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Ganesha — invoking Lord Ganesha's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for wisdom, success and the removal of obstacles, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

गणेश मंत्र

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Removes Obstacles — The primary purpose. Ganesha clears all obstacles from your path, both seen and unseen, before you even encounter them. • Grants Beginnings Power — Any new undertaking — career, business, relationship, spiritual practice — gains divine blessing and auspicious momentum.

गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः

Sharpens the Intellect — The mantra's specific request is for Dhi — the illumination of the intellect. Regular chanting measurably improves clarity, focus and decision-making. • Reduces Stress & Anxiety — Rhythmic chanting activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and creating deep, lasting calm.

गुरु वंदना

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः

Fundamental prayer recited before all learning and spiritual practice • Cultivates humility, gratitude and respect for teachers

हनुमान गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे वायुपुत्राय धीमहि।

Invokes Lord Hanuman's strength, courage and fearlessness • Sharpens the intellect, focus and willpower — ideal before study or important work

हनुमान मंत्र

ॐ हं हनुमते नमः ॥

The core seed mantra of Lord Hanuman, built on his beej "Han" — the vibration of strength, courage and protection • Chanted for protection from enemies, fear, accidents, evil spirits, black magic and the malefic effects of Shani (Saturn) and Mangal (Mars)

हरे कृष्ण महामंत्र

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण

Purifies the Heart — The mantra is described in scriptures as directly purifying the heart of accumulated impressions (samskaras) that cause suffering. • Cultivates Divine Love — Regular kirtan (singing) of the Mahamantra gradually awakens pure love for the divine — the highest attainment in bhakti yoga.

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन ।

The single most famous verse of the Bhagavad Gita (2.47), the essence of Karma Yoga — act without attachment to results (nishkama karma). • Recited and reflected upon for peace of mind, freedom from anxiety over outcomes, and the strength to do one's duty selflessly.

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारम्

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं

One of the shortest yet most powerful Shiva mantras — just 4 lines • Chanted at the conclusion of every Shiva aarti across India

कात्यायनी मंत्र

ॐ कात्यायन्यै नमः ॥

The famous mantra of Goddess Katyayani — the sixth form of Navdurga — chanted above all by unmarried girls praying for a good husband and an early, happy marriage • This is the very prayer the gopis of Vrindavan offered to Katyayani to obtain Lord Krishna as their husband (Bhagavata Purana)

केतु मंत्र

ॐ कें केतवे नमः ॥

The Vedic mantra of Ketu (the south lunar node), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects • Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of Ketu (the south lunar node)

कृष्ण गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ देवकीनन्दनाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Krishna — invoking Lord Krishna's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for love, devotion, joy and divine wisdom, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

कृष्ण मंत्र

ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय नमः ॥

The core seed mantra of Lord Krishna, built on "Kleem" — the beej of divine love, charm and attraction • Chanted for devotion (bhakti), loving relationships, marital harmony, charm and the fulfilment of heartfelt desires

कुबेर मंत्र

ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय

Kubera is the celestial treasurer — keeper of all divine wealth • Uses powerful bija mantras (Shreem, Hreem, Kleem) for wealth attraction

लक्ष्मी गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै च धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Goddess Lakshmi — invoking Goddess Lakshmi's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for wealth, prosperity, abundance and auspiciousness, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

लक्ष्मी मंत्र

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं

Attracts Financial Abundance — The Shreem beej is the most direct sonic invocation of material prosperity. Regular chanting aligns the practitioner's energy field with the frequency of abundance. • Opens New Opportunities — Lakshmi's grace opens unexpected doors — new business opportunities, income streams and prosperity flow more naturally to devoted practitioners.

महामृत्युंजय मंत्र

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।

Healing & Health Recovery — The primary use across all traditions. The mantra activates Shiva's energy as the divine physician. Chanting during illness — especially 108 times daily for 40 days — is one of the most prescribed traditional healing practices. • Protection from Untimely Death — The literal meaning of Mahamrityunjaya — great conqueror of death. Universally chanted when someone faces danger, accident, surgery, life-threatening illness or any situation where death is feared.

मंगल मंत्र

ॐ अं अङ्गारकाय नमः ॥

The Vedic mantra of Mars (Mangal), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects • Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of Mars (Mangal)

मन्त्र पुष्पम्

ॐ यो ऽपां पुष्पं वेद

Chanted at the conclusion of every major Vedic ritual and temple puja • Reveals the interconnected nature of all elements — water, fire, wind, moon

मूल मंत्र

ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ

Foundation of all Sikh spiritual practice — contains the complete essence of Sikh theology • Meditating on the Mool Mantar removes ego, fear and hatred

नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि

नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः ।

From the Bhagavad Gita (2.23), Krishna's teaching on the immortal, indestructible nature of the soul (Atman). • Recited for fearlessness in the face of death, grief and loss — the soul is eternal and untouched by anything.

णमोकार मंत्र

णमो अरिहंताणं

The most sacred and powerful mantra in Jainism — destroys all sins • Bowing to these five supreme beings cultivates humility and destroys ego

नवग्रह मंत्र

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

Balances the influence of all 9 planets in your horoscope • Reduces negative effects of planetary transits (Sade Sati, Rahu Dasha, etc.)

ॐ मणि पद्मे हूं

ॐ मणि पद्मे हूं

Cultivates universal compassion for all sentient beings • Purifies negative karma accumulated over lifetimes

ॐ नमः शिवाय

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Purifies the Five Elements — Each syllable purifies its corresponding element within the body — earth, water, fire, air, ether. This simultaneous physical and subtle purification creates deep harmony. • Activates the Chakras — The mantra moves energy upward through the five lower chakras — Muladhara to Vishuddha — and Om carries it to Ajna and Sahasrara. Regular chanting gradually opens and balances the entire chakra system.

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

The Dwadashakshari (twelve-syllable) mool mantra of Lord Vishnu / Krishna — among the most powerful and complete mantras for devotion, liberation and divine protection. • Held to be the mantra by which the child Dhruva won Vishnu's darshan and Prahlada was protected; central to the Bhagavata Purana and Vaishnava worship.

ॐ सह नाववतु

ॐ सह नाववतु । सह नौ भुनक्तु ।

A beloved Upanishadic Shanti Mantra (from the Taittiriya and Katha Upanishads), traditionally chanted by teacher and student together before study. • Recited for harmony, mutual respect and protection between guru and disciple, and between all who work or learn together.

पंचमुखी हनुमान

ॐ श्री पञ्चवदनाय पञ्चमुख हनुमते नमः ।

Panchmukhi (five-faced) Hanuman is the supreme protective form of Lord Hanuman — invoked above all against fear, enemies, black magic, evil spirits and every danger from the five directions • His five faces are Hanuman (east), Narasimha (south), Garuda (west), Varaha (north) and Hayagriva (upward) — together they grant protection, fearlessness, freedom from poison and evil eye, prosperity, and knowledge

राहु मंत्र

ॐ रां राहवे नमः ॥

The Vedic mantra of Rahu (the north lunar node), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects • Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of Rahu (the north lunar node)

राम मंत्र

ॐ श्री रामाय नमः ॥

The core mantra of Lord Rama — both the simple bija salutation "Om Shri Ramaya Namah" and the beloved "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram" (the Ram Naam taught by Samarth Ramdas) • The Ram Naam is called the Taraka Mantra — the "mantra that ferries one across" the ocean of worldly existence to liberation

संतान गोपाल मंत्र

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं देवकीसुताय नमः ॥

The most beloved prayer to Lord Krishna (as Bala Gopal, the divine child) for the blessing of a healthy child — chanted by couples longing for santan (progeny) • Recited for conception, a safe pregnancy and the well-being of mother and child; many begin it on a Wednesday or Krishna Janmashtami

सरस्वती गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ सरस्वत्यै च विद्महे ब्रह्मपुत्र्यै च धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Goddess Saraswati — invoking Goddess Saraswati's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for knowledge, wisdom, learning, speech and the arts, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

सरस्वती मंत्र

ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः ॥

The principal mantra of Goddess Saraswati — the deity of knowledge, music, speech and learning — built on her beej syllable "Aim" • Chanted by students, scholars, artists and musicians for sharp memory, clear speech, concentration and success in studies and examinations

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज ।

The charama shloka (final teaching) of the Bhagavad Gita (18.66) — Krishna's supreme call to complete surrender (sharanagati). • Recited for total self-surrender to God, letting go of all anxiety, guilt and the burden of one's own efforts at salvation.

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः ।

The most beloved universal peace prayer (Shanti Mantra) of Hinduism, praying for the happiness and well-being of all beings without exception. • Recited to cultivate goodwill (maitri), compassion and a selfless heart that wishes well to the whole world.

शनि मन्त्र

ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः ॥

The Shani Beej Mantra (Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah) is the core remedy for a weak or afflicted Saturn, Sade Sati, Dhaiya and Shani Mahadasha. • Recited to gain Shani's blessings of discipline, justice, patience and steady, lasting success, and to soften his harsh karmic lessons.

शांति मंत्र

ॐ सह नाववतु ।

Creates deep inner peace and calm in body, mind and spirit • The threefold Shanti removes three types of suffering: Adhidaivika (divine), Adhibhautika (physical), Adhyatmika (spiritual)

शिव गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Shiva — invoking Lord Shiva's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for peace, health, fearlessness and spiritual growth, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

श्री यन्त्र मंत्र (षोडशी मंत्र)

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं

The Sri Yantra is considered the most powerful sacred geometry in Hinduism • Combines Lakshmi mantra + Tripura Sundari mantra + Panchadashi bija mantras

शुक्र मंत्र

ॐ शुं शुक्राय नमः ॥

The Vedic mantra of Venus (Shukra), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects • Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of Venus (Shukra)

सूर्य गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे दिवाकराय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Surya Dev (the Sun God) — invoking Surya Dev (the Sun God)'s grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for health, vitality, confidence, success and authority, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

सूर्य मंत्र

ॐ घृणिः सूर्याय नमः ॥

The Vedic mantra of the Sun (Surya), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects • Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of the Sun (Surya)

सूर्य नमस्कार मंत्र

ॐ मित्राय नमः

12 mantras for the 12 poses of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) • Combines physical yoga with mantra chanting for complete wellness

त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव

त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव ।

A complete prayer of surrender (sharanagati) in a single verse — offering one's mother, father, friend, knowledge and wealth, indeed one's all, to the Lord. • Among the most universally recited Sanskrit prayers, taught to children and chanted at the close of puja and aarti.

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय — गणेश श्लोक

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।

THE most recited Hindu shloka — chanted before EVERY new beginning • Said before exams, job interviews, business launches, weddings, travel

वासांसि जीर्णानि

वासांसि जीर्णानि यथा विहाय नवानि गृह्णाति नरोऽपराणि ।

From the Bhagavad Gita (2.22), Krishna's famous teaching on reincarnation — the soul changes bodies as one changes clothes. • Recited for understanding death as a passage, not an end, and for peace and fearlessness in the face of mortality.

विष्णु गायत्री मंत्र

ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।

The Gayatri mantra of Lord Vishnu — invoking Lord Vishnu's grace through the sacred Gayatri meter, the most powerful of Vedic metres • Chanted for protection, prosperity, dharma and liberation, and to awaken and illumine the intellect (the heart of every Gayatri)

विष्णु मंत्र

ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥

The Ashtakshara (eight-syllable) mantra of Lord Vishnu/Narayana — one of the supreme mantras of the Vaishnava tradition • Chanted for peace of mind, protection, the removal of sin and sorrow, and steady devotion to the Lord

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।

One of the most famous verses of the Bhagavad Gita (4.7-8), in which Krishna declares the eternal promise of the divine avatar. • Recited for faith and reassurance that the Divine descends to protect the good, destroy evil and restore dharma whenever righteousness declines.