Sudarshana Mantra (Om Sahasrara Hum Phat) — Word-by-Word Meaning

सुदर्शन मंत्र (ॐ सहस्रार हुं फट्)

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

ॐ

The primordial sound, the Pranava that precedes all sacred mantras

सहस्रार

Sahasrara

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

हुं

Hum

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

फट्

Phat

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

महासुदर्शनाय

Maha-Sudarshanaya

To the great Sudarshana, the discus-weapon of Vishnu

दीप्त्रे

Diptre

To the blazing, brilliantly radiant one

ज्वालापरीताय

Jvala-pariitaya

To the one surrounded / encircled by flames

सर्वदिक्क्षोभणकराय

Sarva-dik-kshobhana-karaya

To the one who agitates and overpowers (evil in) all directions

संहर संहर

Samhara Samhara

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

मृत्योर्मोचय मोचय

Mrityor-mochaya Mochaya

Free (me) from death, free (me) — release from mortal danger

मन्त्र यन्त्र तन्त्र

Mantra Yantra Tantra

Hostile spells, magical diagrams and occult rites (to be destroyed)

औषध अस्त्र शस्त्राणि

Aushadha Astra Shastrani

Harmful potions, missiles and weapons (turned away)

ब्रह्मणे परंज्योतिषे

Brahmane Param-jyotishe

To Brahman, the Supreme Light

स्वाहा

Svaha

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

Complete Translation

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!

Origin & History

Source: Sudarshana upasana of the Pancharatra and Sri Vaishnava tantric tradition (Sudarshana Kavacha / Homa mantras)

Author: Unknown (traditional Pancharatra Agama tradition)

Period: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Om Sahasrara Hum Phat' mean?▼

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.

What is the Sudarshana Chakra?▼

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.

What is the Sudarshana mantra used for?▼

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.

Is it safe to chant the long Sudarshana mantra at home?▼

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.

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