Mantras for Fear, Anxiety & Stress
Shiva & Hanuman
For fear, anxiety, panic and the weight of stress, the steadying mantras of Shiva, Hanuman and the Gayatri are chanted to calm the nervous mind, dissolve fear and restore courage and faith. They are a refuge in worry, grief and sleepless nights.
The Mantras
How to Chant
Chant slowly with the breath whenever anxiety rises, and as a steady morning-and-night practice. The Hanuman Chalisa is famously recited to banish fear; the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra to dissolve dread of loss and danger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which mantra helps with anxiety and fear?
The Hanuman Chalisa is the most loved for banishing fear, and the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for dissolving dread of loss and danger. The simple “Om Namah Shivaya” and the Gayatri Mantra steady and clear an anxious mind.
How do I chant when anxious?
Chant slowly in time with the breath the moment anxiety rises, and keep a steady morning-and-night practice. The repetition itself — soft, rhythmic, felt — is what settles the nervous system and the mind.