Mantras
and Their Meanings
Mantras are Sanskrit
words, sounds or phrases which are repeated in meditation as an object of
concentration. The vibrational quality of the mantra sound currents are thought
to help attune the mind and body leaving one feeling refreshed, clean and
purified. Mantras can be chanted out loud or internally. They have been used
throughout the centuries and it is believed that the sacred power of words and
the accompanying sounds in mantra aid in spiritual progression (transcending
into higher states of consciousness) and to effect healing in the physical and
energetic bodies.
Aham Brahma Asmi: This is
considered an “abstract” mantra (meaning it is not associated with a particular
deity) whose words evoke a feeling of “oneness” with all of creation denying
confinement to the body and mind.
Aham Prema: I am Love
of the highest order – Divine Love.
Om: Om sometimes written as AUM is said to be the
root of all letters and words. Representing the most important of all mantras
it is the representation of the Supreme Being. The past, present and the future
are all included in this one sound. Meditation on this sacred syllable is said
to lead to liberation.
Om Aim Hrim Krim Chamundayai Vichche: The benefit of chanting this mantra is to
facilitate concentration of mind and for the speedy fulfillment of aspirations
and desires, apart from attaining courage and energy.
Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah: Aim is the bija of the diety Saraswati and
responsible for bestowing wisdom and knowledge, she is often worshipped by
people in creative arts. It is believed she is involved with the creation of
new ideas and things.
Om Dram Om Guru Dattaya Namaha: This mantra is a means to sharpen your skills
as a spiritual counselor and teacher (guru), as well as progressing you along
your own spiritual path.
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha: This mantra is often used for protection
against internal or external negative forces. View recommended malas for this
mantra.
Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha: This mantra can help resolve many problems
and difficulties. It works to bring about unity between our desire and the
object of that desire.
Om Hanumanthaya Namah: This mantra is used to bestow victory and
strength.
Om Hareng Baglamukhi Namaha: Bagalamukhi means “The Crane-Headed One” and
this mantra is used to uncover deceit and to supress an enemy’s gossip or
slander against you.
Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namaha: This mantra is used to heal the heart and
emotions.
Om Kali Ma: This mantra
calls upon the goddess Kali. It is said to vibrate with her power and serves as
a vehicle for transporting you into her domain. The goddess Kali is thought to
be a very powerful catalyst for spiritual progression. She is also known as the
destroyer.
Om Kleem Namah: Freeing the
devotee from sins or wrongs within his/her life returning to purity.
Om Kleem Shum Shukraya Namah: The word ‘Kleem in this mantra denotes
Kama Shakti, the power of love, delight, contentment and fulfillment.
Om Sri Krishna Sharanam Namah: Krishna literally means the one who attracts
all. To the beloved lord Krishna I pray to take me under his shelter.
Om Mani Padme Hum: A powerful
mantra used to embrace and be blessed by the essence of compassion. View
recommended malas for this mantra.
Om Muni Muni Mahamuni
Shakyamuniye Svaha: Muni means
“sage” and Maha means “great.” This mantra is devoted to the Buddha and is used
to invoke the ideals (compassion, love, kindness, etc) represented by the great
sage.
Om Namah Shivaya: Om and
salutations to Shiva, the bestower of inner strength, fearlessness,
consciousness and detachment.
Om Namo Narayanaya: Considered a Vishnu mantra, it is meant to
bring unconditional love, bliss and a connection to the divine light.
Om Radha Krishnaya Namaha: Manifesting as the lovers Radha and Krishna,
this is a mantra is a prayer for conjugal love relationships to call in the
divine to the couple and elevate them to an enhanced state of intimacy and
love.
Om Sarva Kamadaya Namaha: This mantra is used to help fulfill individual
desires.
Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei
Namah: a blessing mantra for abundance and
prosperity on both the physical and spiritual planes.
Om Shri Dhanvantre Namaha: Used to enhance one’s own healing skills for
the self and for others. This mantra works to promote healing on all levels –
physical, mental and emotional.
Om Sri Maha Kalikayai Namah: Prayer to the Kali diety to invoke her
transformative power and eradicate negative qualities in the world. Maha Kali
is one of the most fearsome of all expressions of Divinity.
Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah: Prayer to the Lakshmi diety. She bestows
wealth and abundance of a material and spiritual nature. She is almost always
pictured as a beautiful woman standing on a lotus blossom with her arms open
and giving.
Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama: This mantra is used to transcend karma and
purify the ego. It invokes the healing energy of the sun and brings harmony and
enlightenment allowing the divine within to navigate through problems and
issues in life. View recommended malas for this mantra.
Om Sri Ramaya Namah: This mantra is used to bring balancing energy
into the life and body of the devotee. The syllables Ra and Ma balance energy
in the masculine and feminine channels in the body, located on the right and
left sides of the body, respectively. It also refers to the avatar himself, as
well as to the divine self within.
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha: Used to purify all the impurities of your
body, speech and mind and liberates the devotee from samsara, from all true
suffering or problems.
So Hum/Ham Sa: Sometimes
called the So Hum breath the mantra is meant to be mentally repeated in harmony
with the breath. “So” is the outbreath and “Hum” or “Ham” is the inbreath
creating a circle of breath and mantra where one links to the other. The
translation of this mantra is “I am that I am” meaning the devotee is without
form, without quality, without past, present or future. He or she simply “is”
in the awareness of the Divine. This is a very powerful mantra.
Mantras
and Their Meanings
Mantras are Sanskrit
words, sounds or phrases which are repeated in meditation as an object of
concentration. The vibrational quality of the mantra sound currents are thought
to help attune the mind and body leaving one feeling refreshed, clean and
purified. Mantras can be chanted out loud or internally. They have been used
throughout the centuries and it is believed that the sacred power of words and
the accompanying sounds in mantra aid in spiritual progression (transcending
into higher states of consciousness) and to effect healing in the physical and
energetic bodies.
Aham Brahma Asmi: This is
considered an “abstract” mantra (meaning it is not associated with a particular
deity) whose words evoke a feeling of “oneness” with all of creation denying
confinement to the body and mind.
Aham Prema: I am Love
of the highest order – Divine Love.
Om: Om sometimes written as AUM is said to be the
root of all letters and words. Representing the most important of all mantras
it is the representation of the Supreme Being. The past, present and the future
are all included in this one sound. Meditation on this sacred syllable is said
to lead to liberation.
Om Aim Hrim Krim Chamundayai Vichche: The benefit of chanting this mantra is to
facilitate concentration of mind and for the speedy fulfillment of aspirations
and desires, apart from attaining courage and energy.
Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah: Aim is the bija of the diety Saraswati and
responsible for bestowing wisdom and knowledge, she is often worshipped by
people in creative arts. It is believed she is involved with the creation of
new ideas and things.
Om Dram Om Guru Dattaya Namaha: This mantra is a means to sharpen your skills
as a spiritual counselor and teacher (guru), as well as progressing you along
your own spiritual path.
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha: This mantra is often used for protection
against internal or external negative forces. View recommended malas for this
mantra.
Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha: This mantra can help resolve many problems
and difficulties. It works to bring about unity between our desire and the
object of that desire.
Om Hanumanthaya Namah: This mantra is used to bestow victory and
strength.
Om Hareng Baglamukhi Namaha: Bagalamukhi means “The Crane-Headed One” and
this mantra is used to uncover deceit and to supress an enemy’s gossip or
slander against you.
Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namaha: This mantra is used to heal the heart and
emotions.
Om Kali Ma: This mantra
calls upon the goddess Kali. It is said to vibrate with her power and serves as
a vehicle for transporting you into her domain. The goddess Kali is thought to
be a very powerful catalyst for spiritual progression. She is also known as the
destroyer.
Om Kleem Namah: Freeing the
devotee from sins or wrongs within his/her life returning to purity.
Om Kleem Shum Shukraya Namah: The word ‘Kleem in this mantra denotes
Kama Shakti, the power of love, delight, contentment and fulfillment.
Om Sri Krishna Sharanam Namah: Krishna literally means the one who attracts
all. To the beloved lord Krishna I pray to take me under his shelter.
Om Mani Padme Hum: A powerful
mantra used to embrace and be blessed by the essence of compassion. View
recommended malas for this mantra.
Om Muni Muni Mahamuni
Shakyamuniye Svaha: Muni means
“sage” and Maha means “great.” This mantra is devoted to the Buddha and is used
to invoke the ideals (compassion, love, kindness, etc) represented by the great
sage.
Om Namah Shivaya: Om and
salutations to Shiva, the bestower of inner strength, fearlessness,
consciousness and detachment.
Om Namo Narayanaya: Considered a Vishnu mantra, it is meant to
bring unconditional love, bliss and a connection to the divine light.
Om Radha Krishnaya Namaha: Manifesting as the lovers Radha and Krishna,
this is a mantra is a prayer for conjugal love relationships to call in the
divine to the couple and elevate them to an enhanced state of intimacy and
love.
Om Sarva Kamadaya Namaha: This mantra is used to help fulfill individual
desires.
Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei
Namah: a blessing mantra for abundance and
prosperity on both the physical and spiritual planes.
Om Shri Dhanvantre Namaha: Used to enhance one’s own healing skills for
the self and for others. This mantra works to promote healing on all levels –
physical, mental and emotional.
Om Sri Maha Kalikayai Namah: Prayer to the Kali diety to invoke her
transformative power and eradicate negative qualities in the world. Maha Kali
is one of the most fearsome of all expressions of Divinity.
Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah: Prayer to the Lakshmi diety. She bestows
wealth and abundance of a material and spiritual nature. She is almost always
pictured as a beautiful woman standing on a lotus blossom with her arms open
and giving.
Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama: This mantra is used to transcend karma and
purify the ego. It invokes the healing energy of the sun and brings harmony and
enlightenment allowing the divine within to navigate through problems and
issues in life. View recommended malas for this mantra.
Om Sri Ramaya Namah: This mantra is used to bring balancing energy
into the life and body of the devotee. The syllables Ra and Ma balance energy
in the masculine and feminine channels in the body, located on the right and
left sides of the body, respectively. It also refers to the avatar himself, as
well as to the divine self within.
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha: Used to purify all the impurities of your
body, speech and mind and liberates the devotee from samsara, from all true
suffering or problems.
So Hum/Ham Sa: Sometimes
called the So Hum breath the mantra is meant to be mentally repeated in harmony
with the breath. “So” is the outbreath and “Hum” or “Ham” is the inbreath
creating a circle of breath and mantra where one links to the other. The
translation of this mantra is “I am that I am” meaning the devotee is without
form, without quality, without past, present or future. He or she simply “is”
in the awareness of the Divine. This is a very powerful mantra.