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Shri Swami Samarth Mantra Meaning — Line by Line

श्री स्वामी समर्थ मंत्र

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Shri Swami Samarth Mantra with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

Verse 1#

Shri Swami Samartha.

श्री स्वामी समर्थ॥

Shri Swami Samartha.

MeaningShri Swami Samarth.

Verse 2#

Om Shri Swami Samarthaaya Namah.

ॐ श्री स्वामी समर्थाय नमः॥

Om Shri Swami Samarthaaya Namah.

MeaningOm, salutations to the holy, all-capable Master, Swami Samarth.

Verse 3#

Nishchayaachaa Mahameru. Bahuta janaansi aadhaaru.

निश्चयाचा महामेरु। बहुत जनांसी आधारु॥ अखंडस्थितीचा निर्धारु। श्रीस्वामी समर्थ॥

Nishchayaachaa Mahameru. Bahuta janaansi aadhaaru. Akhanda-sthitichaa nirdhaaru. Shri Swami Samartha.

MeaningHe is the great Mount Meru of unshakeable certainty, the support of countless people, firmly fixed in the unbroken eternal state — that is Shri Swami Samarth.

Verse 4#

Bhiu nakos, mi tujhyaa paathishi aahe.

भिऊ नकोस मी तुझ्या पाठीशी आहे॥

Bhiu nakos, mi tujhyaa paathishi aahe.

Meaning'Do not be afraid; I am standing right behind you.'

Word-by-Word Breakdown

श्री
Shri
Auspicious, holy — an honorific prefix of reverence
स्वामी
Swami
Master, lord — the Sadguru who is master of the Self
समर्थ
Samartha
The all-capable, all-powerful one (the name of Akkalkot Swami)
ॐ
Om
The primordial sound of Brahman, prefixed to the salutation
श्री स्वामी समर्थाय नमः
Shri Swami Samarthaaya Namah
Salutations to the holy all-capable Master (Swami Samarth)
निश्चयाचा महामेरु
Nishchayaachaa Mahameru
The great Mount Meru of resolute certainty (unshakeable in conviction)
बहुत जनांसी आधारु
Bahuta janaansi aadhaaru
The support and refuge of countless people
अखंडस्थितीचा निर्धारु
Akhanda-sthitichaa nirdhaaru
Firmly established in the unbroken (eternal) state of Self-realisation
श्रीस्वामी समर्थ
Shri Swami Samartha
That is Sri Swami Samarth (of Akkalkot)
भिऊ नकोस
Bhiu nakos
Do not be afraid — Swami's famous reassurance to devotees
मी तुझ्या पाठीशी आहे
Mi tujhyaa paathishi aahe
I am standing right behind you (I am always with you)

Origin & History

Source: Datta-sampradaya tradition of Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj of Akkalkot; the verse 'Nishchayaacha Mahameru' from the Marathi Swami devotional tradition

Author: Traditional (Akkalkot Swami Samarth sampradaya)

Period: 19th century

Shri Swami Samarth appeared at Akkalkot in Maharashtra around the mid-19th century and lived there until his Mahasamadhi in 1878, drawing vast numbers of devotees by his miracles and his direct, often wordless grace. Revered as a living incarnation of Lord Dattatreya, he gave his devotees the simplest of refuges — his own name — and the timeless assurance 'Bhiu nakos, mi tujhya paathishi aahe' ('Do not fear, I am with you'). The verse 'Nishchayaacha Mahameru', describing him as the immovable Meru of certainty and the support of all, is among the most loved descriptions of him and is chanted along with his name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shri Swami Samarth?▼
Shri Swami Samarth, also called Akkalkot Maharaj, was a great 19th-century saint of Akkalkot in Maharashtra, widely revered as an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. He is famous for his miracles, his terse profound teachings, and his assurance to protect all who take refuge in him.
What is the Swami Samarth tarak mantra?▼
The tarak (saving) mantra is simply his name — 'Shri Swami Samarth'. Devotees hold that constant, loving repetition of this name is itself a complete spiritual practice that grants his protection and grace, needing no other ritual.
What does 'Bhiu nakos, mi tujhya paathishi aahe' mean?▼
It is Swami Samarth's most beloved saying in Marathi, meaning 'Do not be afraid; I am standing right behind you.' It is the heart of his promise to ever-protect his devotees, and is remembered together with his name as a source of fearlessness.
When and how should this mantra be chanted?▼
It can be chanted at any time, but Thursdays and early mornings are especially auspicious. Repeat 'Shri Swami Samarth' on a mala of 108 beads, or simply remember it continuously through the day, with faith and surrender.

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