Gayatri Mantra
Om bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ, tat savitur vareṇyaṃ, bhargo devasya dhīmahi, dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt.
Meaning: We meditate on the radiant light of the divine Savitr; may it inspire our understanding. From the Rig Veda (3.62.10).
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Om tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭivardhanam, urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya māmṛtāt.
Meaning: We worship the three-eyed one, fragrant and nourishing; as a ripe cucumber is freed from its vine, may we be freed from death, not from immortality. From the Rig Veda (7.59.12).
Panchakshari Mantra
Om namaḥ śivāya.
Meaning: Salutations to Shiva — the five-syllable mantra central to Shaiva worship.
Ganesha Mantra
Om gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ.
Meaning: Salutations to Ganapati — chanted before beginning any undertaking.
Dvadashakshari Mantra
Om namo bhagavate vāsudevāya.
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Vasudeva — the twelve-syllable mantra of Vishnu devotion.
Hare Krishna Maha-mantra
Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare, Hare Rāma Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma Hare Hare.
Meaning: A chant of the divine names from the Kali-Santarana Upanishad, widely sung in kirtan.
Shanti Mantra
Om sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ, sarve santu nirāmayāḥ, sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu, mā kaścid duḥkha-bhāg bhavet. Om śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ.
Meaning: May all be happy, may all be free from illness, may all see what is good, may no one suffer. Om peace, peace, peace.
Lakshmi Mantra
Om śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ.
Meaning: Salutations to Mahalakshmi — chanted on Fridays and at Diwali.
All 60 mantras guides
Meaning, timing, method and — for traditional texts — the words themselves.
Gayatri Mantra
The Rigvedic prayer to the divine light of Savitr, explained word by word, with how and when to chant it at home.
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
The great Vedic prayer to Lord Shiva as Tryambaka, the conqueror of death, explained line by line.
Om Namah Shivaya
The Panchakshara, Lord Shiva's five-syllable mantra, explained simply for daily chanting at home.
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
The twelve-syllable Vaishnava mantra that Sage Narada gave to young Dhruva, explained for daily practice.
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
The sixteen-name 'great mantra' of Krishna and Rama, its source, meaning and how to chant japa and kirtan at home.
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
Lord Ganesha's bija mantra for auspicious beginnings, explained with simple steps for daily chanting.
Vakratunda Mahakaya Shloka
The best-loved two-line prayer to Lord Ganesha, recited before every puja, journey, exam and new beginning.
Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
Goddess Lakshmi's bija mantra explained simply, with the best days, method of chanting and the spirit of prosperity.
Ya Kundendu Saraswati Vandana
The classic prayer to Goddess Saraswati sung in schools and homes, explained line by line with recitation tips.
Om Dum Durgayai Namah
Goddess Durga's bija mantra for protection and courage, explained with simple steps for daily and Navratri chanting.
Navarna Mantra
The nine-syllable mantra of Goddess Chamunda at the heart of Durga Saptashati recitation, explained with care.
Om Hanumate Namah
A simple mantra to Lord Hanuman for courage, devotion and protection, with how to chant it on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram
The thirteen-syllable Rama taraka mantra loved by saints and households, with how to chant, sing and write it.
Shani Mantra (Om Sham Shanaishcharaya)
A calm, practical guide to Shani Dev's mantra, Saturday worship and simple traditional remedies, without fear.
Surya Mantra (Om Suryaya Namah)
How to greet the Sun God each morning with Om Suryaya Namah, arghya and the twelve names of Surya Namaskar.
Om Sahana Vavatu
The Upanishadic peace prayer shared by teacher and student, explained line by line for study, classes and family use.
Asato Ma Sadgamaya
The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad's timeless prayer from untruth to truth, darkness to light and death to immortality.
Om Purnamadah Purnamidam
The Ishavasya Upanishad's profound peace invocation on the infinite whole, explained simply for everyday reflection.
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
The universal Hindu prayer for the happiness, health and well-being of all beings, explained line by line.
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi
The traditional morning prayer recited while looking at your palms on waking, explained for the whole family.
Samudra Vasane Devi
The morning prayer to Bhumi Devi asking Mother Earth's forgiveness before we place our feet upon her.
Twameva Mata Cha Pita Twameva
The beloved verse of complete surrender that sees God as mother, father, friend, knowledge and everything.
Brahmarpanam (Mantra Before Meals)
The Bhagavad Gita verse recited before eating, turning every meal into an offering to the divine.
Karacharana Kritam (Bedtime Prayer)
The traditional night prayer to Lord Shiva asking forgiveness for every mistake of the day, explained line by line.
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu
The timeless verse honouring the guru as Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and the Supreme itself, for students and families.
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
The serene dhyana shloka of Lord Vishnu resting on the serpent Shesha, explained phrase by phrase for daily prayer.
Vasudeva Sutam Devam
The famous salutation to Shri Krishna as the son of Vasudeva, joy of Devaki and teacher of the world, explained simply.
Kubera Mantra
How to honour Lord Kubera, treasurer of the gods and guardian of the north, with his mantra on Dhanteras and Fridays.
Dhanvantari Mantra
Prayers to Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician who rose from the ocean with the pot of amrit, for health.
Annapurna Mantra
The beloved prayer to Mother Annapurna, giver of food, recited in the kitchen and before meals, explained simply.
Tulsi Mantra
The traditional prayers to Tulsi Devi for watering, lighting the lamp and circling the sacred basil plant at home.
Ganga Snan Mantra
The bathing prayer that invokes the Ganga and six other holy rivers into any water, at home or on a pilgrimage.
Pitru Shanti Mantra
Gentle prayers for the peace of ancestors, with simple tarpan at home during Pitru Paksha and on Amavasya.
Baglamukhi Mantra
A calm, practical guide to the mantra of Maa Baglamukhi, the golden goddess who stills harmful speech and restless minds
Batuk Bhairav Mantra
How to pray to Batuk Bhairav, the gentle child form of Bhairava who rescues devotees from sudden trouble.
Ugram Viram Narasimha Mantra
The Narasimha Mantraraja explained word by word, with the story of Prahlada and a simple daily method of recitation.
Om Saravanabhava
The six-syllable mantra of Lord Murugan, its sacred birth story, and how families can chant it at home.
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
The heartfelt call of Sabarimala pilgrims, its meaning, the story of Lord Ayyappa and how to chant it at home.
Om Namo Venkatesaya
The beloved salutation to Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala, its meaning, story and a simple way to chant it daily.
Digambara Dattatreya Mantra
The joyful Datta chant of Maharashtra and Karnataka, its meaning, the story of Dattatreya and how to sing it at home.
Radhe Radhe Naam Jaap
Why Braj greets the world with Radhe Radhe, what the name of Radha means, and how to practise naam jaap at home.
Om Aim Hreem Shreem (Lalita Mantra)
The three seed sounds of the Divine Mother explained, with the story of Lalita Tripurasundari and a gentle practice.
Sudarshana Mantra
The mantra of Lord Vishnu's discus, its stories, meaning and a simple way to pray to Chakrattalvar for protection.
Garuda Mantra
The Vedic Garuda Gayatri explained, with the story of Garuda and his mother Vinata and a simple home practice.
Hayagriva Mantra
The prayer to the horse-headed Lord of knowledge, loved by students, teachers and seekers of wisdom.
Ganesh Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri of Lord Ganesha explained word by word, with the story of his single tusk and a simple daily practice.
Shiva Gayatri Mantra
The Vedic Gayatri of Lord Shiva, the meaning of Tatpurusha, and a simple way to chant it on Mondays and Pradosh.
Krishna Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri of Lord Krishna, son of Devaki and Vasudeva, explained simply with a loving home practice.
Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri of Goddess Mahalakshmi, consort of Vishnu, with its meaning and a simple Friday home practice.
Hanuman Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri of Lord Hanuman, son of Anjana and the Wind god, explained with a simple Tuesday and Saturday practice.
Surya Gayatri Mantra
How to greet the rising sun with the Surya Gayatri, offer arghya and build a healthy morning practice.
Saraswati Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri of the goddess of learning, music and speech, with a simple practice for students and artists.
Durga Gayatri Mantra
The Vedic Gayatri of the Divine Mother Durga, its meaning, her story, and a simple practice for Navratri and every day.
Mantra Pushpam
The Vedic flower of mantras chanted at the close of puja, explained simply for families and beginners.
Pratah Smarana Shlokas
Three short morning prayers to begin the day with gratitude: for the hands, for Mother Earth and for the nine planets.
Deepa Jyoti Mantra
The evening lamp prayers Shubham Karoti and Deepa Jyoti Parabrahma, with their meaning and a simple sandhya routine.
Om Namo Narayanaya
The eight-syllable Ashtakshara mantra of Lord Vishnu, its meaning, its famous story, and a simple daily practice.
Mangal Mantra (Om Angarakaya Namah)
A calm guide to the mantra of Mangal, the planet Mars, with its meaning, a Tuesday practice and harmless remedies.
Kali Beej Mantra (Om Kreem)
Understanding Kreem, the seed sound of Maa Kali, her symbolism, her great temples and a respectful way to chant at home.
Santoshi Mata Mantra
How to pray to Santoshi Mata, the goddess of contentment, with a simple Friday practice and the famous gur-chana vrat.
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