MANTRAS AND THEIR USE

1. OM (AUM)

As described in the Meditation section, OM is said to be the primordial sound that was present at the
creation of the universe. As such, it has no translation. It is used in many mantras, but can be a powerful
mantra in its own right. To be used properly, it must be repeated silently on the inbreath, in the
following manner, using its four component sounds:

1. Aaaaa (starting from the navel)

2. Uuuuu (rising through the chest)

3. M (rising to the mouth)

4. Mmmmm (through the lips)

The fourth sound -- the Mmmmm through the lips -- is known as a seed sound and is as just as
important as the other sounds.

2. SO HAM

This mantra means "I am That" in the sense of "I am God". Obviously it reflects a philosophy in which we
are all seen as inseparable from God, not a dualistic philosophy in which the world is separate from God.
It must be repeated silently and synchronised with the breathing: "SO" on the inbreath and "HAM" on
the outbreath.

3. SHIVA MANTRAS

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

(pr. OM NAH-MAH SHI-VAH-YAH)

This is the basic Shiva mantra. It means, roughly, "Om and salutations to Shiva." Shiva is here used as a
name for God. It is generally most effective when synchronised with the breathing. I have found the
most effective way to use it is to repeat OM on the inbreath and NAMAH SHIVAYA on the outbreath.
It is also possible to strengthen this mantra by adding the "seed sounds" Shrim and Klim. Shrim is the
seed sound for the abundance of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. Klim is the seed sound for
attracting something to yourself. The mantra then becomes:

OM SHRIM KLIM NAMAH SHIVAYA

This version has two advantages: it covers the material as well as the spiritual, and it acknowledges the
feminine principle (represented by Lakshmi) as well as the masculine (represented by Shiva).

4. DURGA MANTRAS
The goddess Durga (pr. Door-gah) has been portrayed as a warrior goddess associated with fire and
catharsis. She is seen as a symbol of the Great Feminine principle and as the great Mother Goddess who
may provide protection.

OM DUM DURGAYEI NAMAHA

(pr. OM DOOM DOOR-GA-YAY NAR-MAR-HAR)

This mantra can be used as an appeal to the great Mother Goddess for her protection. It can be used in
general circumstances where some degree of protection is desired, for oneself or for others.

OM EIM HRIM KLIM CHAMUNDAYEI VICCHE NAMAHA

(pr. OM IME HREEM KLEEM CHAH-MOON-DAH-YAY VEE-CHEE NAR-MAR-HAR)

Like the previous mantra, this mantra is said to provide protection, but is meant for more drastic and
extreme situations. It can be used to protect oneself or others, and is said to also provide blessings of
creativity and good fortune.

5. SARASWATI MANTRAS

Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, learning and wisdom. She presides over all forms of study,
learning and creativity;she is creative inspiration as well, and particularly relates to writing, poetry and
speech.

OM BRAHMA JNANAYEI NAMAHAH

(pr. OM BRAR-MAR YAR-NAR-YAY NAR-MAR-HAR)

This mantra can especially be used by anyone involved in the study of philosophy and mysticism. It
develops the intellect and creative intelligence, developing the student's capacity to cope with and
comprehend great ideas.

VEDANAM MATRAM PASYA MATSTHAM, DEVIM SARASWATI

(pr. VAY-DAR-NARM MAH-TRARM PARSH-YAH MART-SHTARM, DAY-VEEM SAR-RAR-SWAH-TEE)

This mantra is said to be particularly useful for those studying religion and scripture. It enhances their
capacity for insight and understanding on a spiritual level, rather than an academic one.

6. RADHA MANTRA

Radha was the consort of Krishna, the eighth Avatar (incarnation) of the god Vishnu. In time, the
depictions of Radha developed to the point where she was seen as being one with Krishna. In Tantric
literature, Radha was the embodiment of of spiritual love and "the embodiment of devotion to God."

OM RADHA KRISHNAYA NAMAHA

(pr. OM RAR-DAR KRISH-NAR-YAR NAR-MAR-HAR)

This mantra can be used to enhance and develop a relationship between two people, with a view to
making it more loving and caring. It can be used by one person in the relationship or both.

7. AHAM PREMA

(pr. AR-HUM PRAY-MAH)

This mantra can be used to develop your capacity to love as much as you possibly can. It is said to
transform you into an emanation of divine love.

8. LALITA MANTRAS

Another goddess representing the Great Feminine principle, Lalita is also known as Mahadevi (Great
Goddess). Her feminine power can be appealed to in virtually any kind of situation.

OM BHOGINYEI NAMAHA

(pr. OM BOW-GIN-YAY NAR-MAR-HAR)

This mantra can be used to combat depression by stimulating the kundlini Shakti, which is said to
provide the inherent energy of the words in the mantra. This energy helps to rid the mind of depression.
OM NISHKA MAYEI NAMAHA

(pr. OM NEESH-KAH MAR-YAY NAR-MAR-HAR)

This mantra can be used to rid the mind of unwanted desires. To prepare for the use of this mantra, one
is supposed to start by framing the intended results in one's mind, and then purge one's mind of the
intention when actually repeating the mantra.

9. LAKSHMI MANTRAS

Lakshmi is the goddess of abundance and good fortune. she attends to our material needs in general,
but can also bring fortune and abundance of a spiritual kind. We can appeal to her whenever we need
help in these areas. She was represented on early Indian coins and was associated with Kubera, the god
of wealth. Lakshmi is sometimes depicted on doors as a way of bringing good luck to the household.

OM SHRIM MAHA LAKSHMIYEI SWAHA

(pr. OM SHREEM MAR-HAR LUCK-SHMEE-YAY SWAR-HAR)

This mantra can be used whenever we feel we need a dose of good fortune and luck, whether material
or spiritual. It is said to have the ability to bring good fortune and open up unexpected possibilities.

OM SHRI DHANVANTRE NAMAHA

(pr. OM SHREE DARN-VARN-TRAY NAR-MAR-HAR)

This is the healing mantra, based on an appeal to the celestial healer, Dhanvantari, who figures in the
Lakshmi story and who gave the Nectar of Immortality to the gods. It can be used to enhance one's own
healing skills and performance as a practitioner;or for self-healing, in which it is said to be able to work
in many ways to promote healing on all levels: physical, mental or emotional.

10. KALI MANTRAS

Kali is the fierce aspect of the Great Feminine principle; she can be drastic and ruthless, both giving life
and destroying it. When she destroys, it is only so that good and truth will triumph. She can look dark
and sinister, but she only destroys the negative to make way for the positive.

OM KALIKAYAI NAMAHA
(pr.OM KAR-LEE-KA-YAY NAR-MAR-HAR)

This is the basic Kali mantra, meaning "OM and salutations to Kali". It is for those who want to focus
themselves on Kali as their principal spiritual practice.

OM SRI MAHA KALIKAYAI NAMAHA

(pr.OM SHREE MAR-HAR KAR-LEE-KA-YAY NAR-MAR-HAR)

This mantra is the basic Kali mantra strengthened by the words "Sri" (an expression of great respect) and
"Maha" (great). It has been said that very few people are initiated into this mantra because of the
intensity of its "purgative nature." (This mantra is taken from the book "Meditation and Mantras", by
Swami Vishnu-Devananda.)

OM KLIM KALIKA-YEI NAMAHA

(pr. OM KLEEM KAR-LEE-KAR-YAY NAR-MAR-HAR)

This mantra is said to bring rapid and even drastic relief from any situation that is difficult or
problematic. The kind of solution attained might not be the kind you would want or envisage, because
the effects of the mantra are said to be potentially drastic and unexpected. The results will be right and
appropriate for you at the time, although they may not be pleasant in the short run.

OM HRIM SHREEM KLIM ADYA KALIKA PARAM ESHWARI SWAHA

(pr. OM HREEM SHREEM KLEEM AD-YAR KAR-LEE-KAR PAR-UM ESH-WAR-EE SWAR-HAR)

This is known as the Great Fifteen-Syllable Mantra (not counting the Om at the start) and is said to
provide a rapid boost to one's spiritual growth, although once again the results may be unexpected and
drastic. One should only use this mantra if one is prepared for results that may be quite intense. From
personal experience, I can vouch for the power of this mantra.

REFERENCES

Shakti Mantras: Thomas Ashley-Farrand (Ballantine Books 2003) ISBN: 0-345-44304-7

Meditation and Mantras: Swami Vishnu-Devananda (Motil Banarsidass Publishers 1978) ISBN: 81-208-
1615-3
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http://siddha-yoga.tripod.com/mantras.htm

Sanskrit mantra for headache relief

Om Ksheem Ksheem Ksheem Hah Svaha

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Sanskrit mantra to stop toothache

Niru Muni Svaha

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Sanskrit mantra for abundance

Om Hreem Shreem Hara Hara Swaha

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Sanskrit mantra for healing using mostly bija (seed) sounds which stimulate and balance energy
centers in the body (chakras).

Om Lam Vam Ram Yam Ksham Ham Sam Maatangini Svaha

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Sanskrit mantra for getting answers through your dreams

Om kiri kiri svaha

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Good Luck Sanskrit Mantra with Seed Sounds

Om Iri Meri Kiri Meri Giri Meri Piri Meri Siri Hari Meri Aayariya Meri Svaha

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Mantras to remove venom of snakes

1. Garudadhvajanusmaranat vishaviryam vyapohati

2. Nama prabhau jana Siva niko

Kalakuta falu dinha amiko

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Mantras for the Planets - Navagraha Mantras

(Used when certain planets need to be strengthened in our astrological chart)

To the Sun,

Japa kusuma-sankarsham kashyapeyam maha-dyutim

tamo-rim sarva-papa-ghnam pranato ‘smi divakaram

“Let us chant the glories of the Sun god, whose beauty rivals that of a flower. I bow to him,
the greatly effulgence son of Kashyapa, who is the enemy of darkness and destroyer of all
sins.”

To the Moon,
dadhi-shankha-tusharabham kshirodarnava-sambhavam
namami shashinam somam sambhor mukuta-bhushanam

“I offer my obeisances to the Moon god, whose complexion resembles curds, the whiteness of
conch shells, and snow. He is the ruling deity of the soma-rasa born from the Ocean of Milk,
and he serves as the ornament on top of the head of Lord Shambhu.”

To Venus for creativity and success in such things as trading in the markets:

hima-kunda-mrnalabham
daityanam paramam gurum
sarva-shastra-pravaktaram
bhargavam pranamamy aham

“I offer my obeisances to the descendant of Bhrigu Muni (Venus), whose complexion is white
like a pond covered with ice. He is the supreme spiritual master of the demoniac enemies of
the demigods, and has spoken to them all the revered scriptures.”

To Mars,

dharani-garbha-sambhutim vidyut-kanti-samaprabha
kumaram shakti-hastam cha mangalam pranamamy aham

“I offer my obeisances to Sri Mangala, god of the planet Mars, who was born from the womb
of the earth goddess. His brilliant effulgence is like that of lightening, and he appears as a
youth carrying a spear in his hand.”

To Mercury,

priyangava-gulikashyam rupena pratimambadam

saumyam saumya-gunopetam tam budham pranamamy aham

“I bow down to Buddha, god of the planet Mercury, whose face is like a fragrant globe of the
priyangu herb and whose beauty matches that of a lotus flower. He is most gentle, possessing
all attractive qualities.”

To Jupiter,

devanam cha rishinam cha gurum kanchana-sannibham

buddhi-bhutam tri-lokesham tam namami brihaspatim

“I bow down to Brihaspati, god of the planet Jupiter. He is the spiritual master of all the
demigods and sages. His complexion is golden, and he is full of intelligence. He is the
controlling lord of all three worlds.”
To Saturn,

nilanjana-samabhasam ravi-putram yamagrajam

chaya-martanda-sambhutam tam namami shanaishcharan

“I bow down to slow moving Saturn, whose complexion is dark blue like nilanjana ointment.
The elder brother of Lord Yamaraja, he is born from the Sun-god and his wife Chaya.”

To Rahu,

ardha-kayam mahim-viryam chandraditya-vimardanam

simhika-garbha-sambhutam tam rahum pranamamy aham

“I offer my obeisances to Rahu, born from the womb of Simhika, who was only half a body yet
possesses great power, being able to subdue the Sun and Moon.”

To Ketu,

palasa-puspa-sankasam taraka-graha-mastakam
raudram raudratmakam ghoram tam ketum pranamamy aham

“I offer my obeisances to the violent and fearsome Ketu, who is endowed with the potency of
Lord Shiva. Resembling in his complexion the flower of a palasa plant, he serves as the head
of the stars and planets.”

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Mantra to win Lottery or Shares

Wealth is the fuel of life and to earn it one tries every means. But many times even sincere
efforts fail to help one win the favour of the Goddess of Wealth. If interested in sudden, legal
gains(e.g. lottery or shares) this is the ritual for you.

On a Wednesday place a picture of Laxmi before yourself and pray to the Goddess. Then
chant 11 rounds of this mantra with Kamalgatta rosary.

Om Hreem Hreem Ayeim Shreem Shreem Om

Do this for 9 days. If possible continue chanting one round daily even afterwards. If tried with
full faith amazing results accrue and one gains money from unexpected sources.

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Mantra to win Court Cases

Pavan tanaya bala pavan samana

Buddhi viveka bigyana nidhana

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Mantra to Cure Piles

Infuse water with mantra thrice and wash the private place with this water. Take a red
cotton thread and put 7 knots in it. Infuse this thread 21 times with the above mantra and tie
on big toe of foot. Piles will be cured

"Kharman ki tenishaha khuni badi dauno jaay umto chal chal Swaha"

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Mantra to Cure Epilepsy

When one suffers from the feet of epilepsy. Write this mantra on Bhooj Patra with Ashot Gard
and put it on the neck of the Patient. The disease will be cured

"Hal her sargam Mandika Poodika Shri Ram Phoonk mirgi vayu sukhe om the tha Swaha"
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Mantra to attain Wealth

People practise several methods to acquire Lakshmi (wealth) at the time of Dipawali.
Following is a very simple 3-day method for this purpose:

Starting from the day of Diwali till the day of Bhai Dooj (for 3 days), light Dhoop, Deep &
Agarbatti in a clean room early in the morning, wear yellow colored clothes, put the Tilak of
Kesar (saffron) on the forehead, then do 2 mala of the following mantra on a mala with beeds
of Sfatik.

om namah bhagyalakshmi cha vidmahe

ashtalakshmi cha dheemahi
tanno lakshmi prachodayaat

It is more beneficial to do japa by concentrating on the picture of Lakshmi, Guru or Ishtha

Deivam.

Deepawali is the birthday of Lakshmi. Lakshmi appeared at the time of the Samudra-Manthan
from the Kshir-Sagar. Therefore Lakshmi her blessings to the person who does this sadhna
with the desire that Laksmi stays in his/her home, poverty gets removed & one is able to earn
daily bread & butter easily.

Mantra for attainment of Wealth and Pleasure

Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah

This mantra is attributed to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Lord Ganesha, the
elder son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. The regular chant of this mantra helps in
growth of business and brings wealth. Moreover, it helps in stopping and arresting heavy odds.
The use of a red sandal beaded garland while chanting of this mantra is favourable.

Mantra for attainment of wealth

Om Shreem Namah
The regular and continuous chant of this mantra for atleast 4 lakh times along with a Tulsi
(Basil Plant) beaded garland helps to attain wealth.

Mantra for acquiring wealth

Om Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Lakshmirupen sansthita, Namastasyei Namastasyei

Namastasyei Namo Namah

The mantra is attributed to Goddess Lakshmi. She is well known as the Goddess of wealth
among the Hindus. The continuous chant of this mantra for 108 times everyday can help to
acquire fabulous wealth. The use of a beaded garland of Tulsi (Basil Plant) is favourable.

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Mantra for Sucess in Love

Om Gandharvaraaja visvaavase Mamabilashida Kanyaam Prayacha Swaahaa

This is mantra for male, use there is a Mantra to get a good wife. This mantra is called
Gandharva Raja mantra.

Meaning:
O Gandarva King Visvavasu let me get my desired girl.
You just have to chant it more than 320 at a time regularly till the goal is achieved.

Note:
Double vowels 'aa' indicate long sound and singla voval short.

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