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Sudarshana Mantra (Om Sahasrara Hum Phat)

Sudarshana Mantra (Om Sahasrara Hum Phat) in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 108× repetitions·🕐 Early morning after bath; especially on Saturdays and during Sudarshana Homam or Jayanti·📜 Sudarshana upasana of the Pancharatra and Sri Vaishnava tantric tradition (Sudarshana Kavacha / Homa mantras)

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

The Sudarshana Mantra invokes the Sudarshana Chakra, the blazing thousand-spoked discus of Lord Vishnu, as a supreme weapon of protection. The core bija mantra 'Om Sahasrara Hum Phat' is sealed by the Kavacha (Hum) and Astra (Phat) seeds, and the longer prayer commands the discus to destroy all hostile spells, weapons, poisons and afflictions and to free the devotee from death. It is among the most powerful mantras chanted for protection from black magic, enemies, disease and negative energies.

Origin & Story

Sudarshana upasana of the Pancharatra and Sri Vaishnava tantric tradition (Sudarshana Kavacha / Homa mantras) · Unknown (traditional Pancharatra Agama tradition) · Ancient

The Sudarshana Chakra is the personified discus-weapon of Lord Vishnu, worshipped in the Pancharatra Agama tradition as a fierce protective deity (Sudarshana Murti / Chakrattazhwar) with sixteen arms, standing within a hexagram of flames. Its mantras are employed in the Sudarshana Homam, a fire ritual performed to destroy black magic, hostile spells, disease and danger. The seed 'Hum Phat' combines the armour and weapon bijas, making this one of the most powerful protective invocations in Vaishnava practice.

✦ As told in scripture

Tradition holds that wherever the Sudarshana Chakra's mantra is invoked with faith, no spell, poison or weapon can prevail — for Vishnu sent the same discus to guard Ambarisha when the sage Durvasa's fiery curse pursued him, and the curse, unable to harm the devotee, returned to its sender. Devotees recite it to dissolve black magic and reverse harm directed at them.

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Verse 1

Om Sahasrara Hum Phat

Meaning:Om, salutations to the thousand-rayed Sudarshana — Hum Phat! Om, to Krishna, Govinda, the beloved of the cowherd folk, the Supreme Person and Supreme Self: destroy, O destroy every hostile spell, mystic diagram, occult rite, poison, missile and weapon directed against me, and release me, release me from death. Om, salutations to the great Sudarshana, blazing and wreathed in flames, who shakes and subdues evil in all directions — Hum Phat! To Brahman, the Supreme Light, svaha!

Verse 2

Om Kleem Krishnaya Govindaya Gopijana-vallabhaya Paraya Parama Purushaya Paramatmane Para-karma Mantra Yantra Tantra Aushadha Astra Shastrani Samhara Samhara Mrityor-mochaya Mochaya Om Namo Bhagavate Maha-Sudarshanaya Diptre Jvala-pariitaya Sarva-dik-kshobhana-karaya Hum Phat Brahmane Param-jyotishe Svaha

Word-by-Word Meaning

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Om🔊The primordial sound, the Pranava that precedes all sacred mantras

Sahasrara🔊The thousand-spoked / thousand-rayed one — the Sudarshana discus with a thousand flaming spokes

Hum🔊The Kavacha (armour) bija — the seed of protection and igniting power

Phat🔊The Astra (weapon) bija — the seed that strikes down and destroys all negativity

Maha-Sudarshanaya🔊To the great Sudarshana, the discus-weapon of Vishnu

Diptre🔊To the blazing, brilliantly radiant one

Jvala-pariitaya🔊To the one surrounded / encircled by flames

Sarva-dik-kshobhana-karaya🔊To the one who agitates and overpowers (evil in) all directions

Samhara Samhara🔊Destroy, destroy (the harmful spells, weapons and afflictions)

Mrityor-mochaya Mochaya🔊Free (me) from death, free (me) — release from mortal danger

Mantra Yantra Tantra🔊Hostile spells, magical diagrams and occult rites (to be destroyed)

Aushadha Astra Shastrani🔊Harmful potions, missiles and weapons (turned away)

Brahmane Param-jyotishe🔊To Brahman, the Supreme Light

Svaha🔊The offering-bija, sealing the oblation into the sacred fire

Benefits of Chanting Sudarshana Mantra (Om Sahasrara Hum Phat)

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Supreme protection from black magic, curses, hostile yantras and tantric attacks

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Shields against the evil eye, negative energies and unseen malefic forces

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Believed to neutralise poisons, harmful weapons and grave dangers

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Wards off chronic illness and is chanted for healing during Sudarshana Homam

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Cuts through obstacles and destroys the root of recurring troubles

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Creates a protective field around the home, family and one's surroundings

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Invokes Vishnu's swift, decisive grace as 'Mrityor-mochaya' — liberator from death

How to Chant Sudarshana Mantra (Om Sahasrara Hum Phat)

Repetitions108times

Best TimeEarly morning after bath; especially on Saturdays and during Sudarshana Homam or Jayanti

Bathe and sit facing east before an image of Lord Vishnu or the Sudarshana Chakra, lighting a ghee lamp. The short seed mantra 'Om Sahasrara Hum Phat' may be chanted 108 times on a tulsi or sphatika (crystal) mala for daily protection. The longer prayer is recited during Sudarshana Homam, performed by qualified priests to remove black magic, illness and grave obstacles. Visualise the blazing, thousand-spoked discus encircling and protecting you. Because of its fierce potency, the long form is best learnt and practised under proper guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Sudarshana Mantra (Om Sahasrara Hum Phat) written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

It is the core seed mantra of the Sudarshana Chakra. 'Sahasrara' means the thousand-spoked (thousand-rayed) discus; 'Hum' is the Kavacha or armour bija that ignites protective power; and 'Phat' is the Astra or weapon bija that strikes down and destroys all negativity. Together they invoke Vishnu's discus as an instant shield and weapon.

The Sudarshana Chakra is the spinning, flaming discus held by Lord Vishnu (and Krishna), depicted with a thousand sharp spokes. It is regarded as a living deity and the supreme weapon that protects the cosmos and the devotee, cutting through evil, ignorance and danger in all directions.

It is chanted primarily for powerful protection — against black magic, curses, hostile spells, the evil eye, enemies, poisons and grave dangers — and for healing serious illness. It is the central mantra of the Sudarshana Homam performed to clear negativity from a person, home or family.

The short bija 'Om Sahasrara Hum Phat' can be chanted by anyone with devotion for daily protection. The longer commanding mantra, used in homam, is very potent and is traditionally practised under the guidance of a knowledgeable teacher or priest, with proper procedure.