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Eight Sacred Mantras for Daily Practice
1. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for Lord Shiva
Sanskrit Mantra
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Roman Transliteration
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukam Iva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat
Simple English Meaning
We worship Lord Shiva, the three-eyed Lord who nourishes all life. May He free us from the bondage of death and lead us towards immortality.
To deepen your devotion to Lord Shiva, read the complete Shiva Puja procedure (Siva Puja Vidhi).
2. Narayani Mantra for the Divine Mother
Sanskrit Mantra
ॐ सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Roman Transliteration
Om Sarva Mangala Mangalye
Shive Sarvartha Sadhike
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri
Narayani Namostute
Simple English Meaning
O Divine Mother Narayani, You are the source of all auspiciousness. You fulfill our righteous wishes and protect those who seek refuge in You. We bow to You.
3. Prayer to the Divine Mother
Sanskrit Prayer
देवि प्रपन्नार्तिहरे प्रसीद प्रसीद।
मातर्जगतः पाहि विश्वम्।
विश्वेश्वरि देवि नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Roman Transliteration
Devi Prapannarti Hare Prasida Prasida
Mata Jagatah Pahi Vishwam
Vishweshwari Devi Namostute
Simple English Meaning
O Divine Mother, please be kind to us. Remove the suffering of those who seek Your protection. O Mother of the universe, please protect the whole world.
4. Durga Mantra for Divine Protection
Sanskrit Mantra
ॐ जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी।
दुर्गा क्षमा शिवा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Roman Transliteration
Om Jayanti Mangala Kali
Bhadrakali Kapalini
Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri
Swaha Swadha Namostute
Simple English Meaning
We bow to the Divine Mother in Her many forms: Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, and Durga. May Her divine power bring protection, forgiveness, strength, and peace.
5. Navadurga and the Three Great Goddesses
Sanskrit Mantra
ॐ नवदुर्गाभ्यो नमः।
ॐ महाकाल्यै नमः।
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः।
ॐ महासरस्वत्यै नमः॥
Roman Transliteration
Om Navadurgabhyo Namah
Om Mahakalyai Namah
Om Mahalakshmyai Namah
Om Mahasaraswatyai Namah
Simple English Meaning
Salutations to the Nine Forms of Goddess Durga, Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati. May we receive courage, protection, prosperity, wisdom, and spiritual understanding.
6. Navagraha Shanti Mantra for Planetary Peace
Sanskrit Mantra
ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी।
भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च।
गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः।
सर्वे ग्रहाः शान्तिकरा भवन्तु॥
Roman Transliteration
Brahma Murari Tripurantakari
Bhanu Shashi Bhumisuto Budhashcha
Gurushcha Shukrah Shani Rahu Ketavah
Sarve Grahah Shantikara Bhavantu
Simple English Meaning
May the divine powers and the nine planets bring peace, balance, and harmony into our lives.
7. Shanti Mantra for Universal Peace
Sanskrit Mantra
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥
Roman Transliteration
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Simple English Meaning
May there be peace within us, peace around us, and peace throughout the universe.
For a deeper experience of inner calm, explore the Chakra Sound Meditation and Singing Bowl Ceremony.
8. Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah for Happiness for All
Sanskrit Mantra
सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः।
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः।
सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु।
मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्॥
Roman Transliteration
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Santu Niramayah
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu
Ma Kashchid Dukhabhag Bhavet
Simple English Meaning
May everyone be happy.
May everyone be free from illness and suffering.
May everyone experience goodness.
May no one suffer or experience sorrow.
Daily Prayer Sequence
Chant the mantras in the following order for a complete daily practice:
- Om Tryambakam Yajamahe: Lord Shiva.
- Om Sarva Mangala Mangalye: Divine Mother.
- Devi Prapannarti Hare: Prayer for protection.
- Om Jayanti Mangala Kali: Goddess Durga.
- Om Navadurgabhyo Namah: Navadurga and the three great goddesses.
- Sarve Grahah Shantikara Bhavantu: Planetary peace.
- Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah: Universal welfare.
- Om Shanti Shanti Shanti: Peace for all.
🕉️ Our Prayer and Intention
May devotion purify our hearts, may wisdom guide our actions, may compassion unite humanity, and may peace prevail among all living beings.
May this daily practice cultivate devotion, discipline, compassion, inner awareness, and harmony with all living beings.
Closing Invocations
Om Tat Sat. Hari Om.
Universal Welfare: Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah.
Closing: Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
ॐ तत्सत्। हरिः ॐ।
Continue Your Spiritual Journey in Nepal
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