Questions tagged [mantras]
A sacred utterance in praise of a god which is believed to have spiritual power in Hinduism, especially used for divinely revealed verses of the Vedas.
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Can everyone recite Aditya Hridayam Stotra?
If someone has sun in the 9th house, should they chant Aditya Hridayam Stotra?
I met two astrologers and they gave opposite advice and I am confused.
One said - it will help the sun get powerful.
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What is the correct method for Manasik Japa?
How do you actually perform manasik japa? What is the correct method?
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Full version of this mantra I heard in my dream: "Tarune deveem rasa..."
Today (Tuesday, Sept 5th, 2023), I learned a mantra during a dream. When I woke I remembered only part of that mantra from my dream.
This is all I can remember:
Tarune deveem rasa...
I think that ...
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What is the source of “mananāt trāyatē iti mantrah”?
Definition of Mantra: “mananāt trāyatē iti mantrah” (मननात् त्रायते इति मंत्रः)
That which protects/releases by repetition/contemplation is called a Mantra.
The sustained repetition/contemplation (...
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What is told about the Mahāmrityuñjaya mantra in the Purānas?
Which Purānas mention the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra? And what is told about it?
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How many counts of mantra is permissable after 108 chants?
Usually 108 chants is done if we don’t have time to do 1008 how much is permissible in 200’s - 900’s.
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What is the Venkateswara Suprabhatam?
M S Subbalakshmi's rendering of the Venkateswara Suprabharam ("Kausalya supraja rama ...") is very famous.
But who composed it?
Is it recited at Tirupati Venkateswara temple every morning to ...
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What is the source of the above mantra?
What is the source of the above mantra?
Krishna kesava Krishna kesava Krishna kesava pahi mam
Rama raghava Rama raghava Rama raghava raksha mam
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Why chant digvimokaḥ (releasing the protection) after the completion of mantra japa?
Traditionally before japa, two nyāsas, karanyāsa and aṅganyāsa are performed and aṅganyāsa ends with digbandhaḥ (invoking protection all around).
In some cases once the japa is over, digvimokaḥ (...
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How and when Gayatri mantra became public chant?
When i had Brahmopadesham, it was taught to us secretly in ears ensuring others and especially women don't listen to it. Women those times were closing the ears if someone starts chanting. Its ...
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Nama mantras for Devi Parvati in shaanta swarup without bija aksharashas?
Can someone list down some nana mantras of Devi Parvati which do not contain Bija aksharas,and that which meditate on Mother’s calm forms?
Thank you.
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Difference between Rudraprashna, Satarudriya, Rudrashtadhyayi, and Rudra Suktam
Can anyone tell me whether the following four mantras are the same or different? What are the benefits of chanting each and when are they to be chanted?
Satarudriya
Rudraprashna / Sri Rudram / ...
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Is it okay to Chant Devi Durga mantra "OM DUM DURGAYE NAMAH" to aid in sleeping?
Is it appropriate to chant the Durga mantra "Om Dum Durgayei Namaha" to aid in sleeping.
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Can anyone share Dhyanmantra for Krishna?
Since we have not seen Krishna ,I want to know What image of Krishna should we mediate upon.
So,I want to know Dhaynmantra/DhyanSholaka for Krishna.
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Does chanting Hare Krushna mantra means that one is looking for moksha?
What if one devotee chants Hare Krushna Mantra and don't want to attain moksha, will lord attract him towards it and try to take away his material desires? Does chanting mantra means that one is ...
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Are there any mantras that directly salute both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu?
It is well known that “Om Namah Shivaya” is dedicated to Lord Shiva,and “Om Namo Narayana” to Lord Vishnu.
Is(are) there any mantra(s?) that is dedicated to both Lord Shiva and Vishnu at the same time?...
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Can anybody state the origin of this verse?
While searching for a particular topic, I came across this verse.
शूद्रो वा यदि वाऽन्योऽपि चण्डालोऽपि जटाधरः । दीक्षितः शिवमन्त्रेण सभस्माङ्गः शिवो भवेत् ।।
Translation: Śūdras or any other person, ...
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Is there any specific prayer (or mantra) to recite before eating food? [duplicate]
We see in other religions that prayer after food is best, so is there any such in Hinduism? And if so, what is that particular Mantra or prayer?
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What is the source of the verse "Sam no Varunah" on the emblem of Indian navy?
The invocation to Lord Varuna (The Sea God) in the Vedas was adopted by Indian Navy for its emblem, with the Motto: “Sam no Varunah”, meaning: “Be auspicious unto us Oh Varuna” Source: Indian Navy ...
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What is Adamarshana Sukhtam? Where is it from?
I am unable to find any information of this Mantra. All I can get is it’s called the Adamarshana Sukhtam.
I came across this video on YouTube.
Sorry, I am also unable to find any lyrics anywhere.
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What to do for a peaceful and a fulfilling life?
Are there some mantras or some practices or just by fulfilling the purushartha?
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Which text has this mantra? Abhratrughneem
Which scripture text has this hymn? I've heard it used in South Indian marriages.
abhratrughneem varunApatighneem brihaspatE
indrAputraghneem lakshamamtAmasmai savitassuvah
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Shivopasana Mantra from Mahanarayana Upanishad
Is there any word-by-word meaning/translation that is available online of the Shivopasana Mantra from the Mahanarayana Upanishad?
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Mantra scriptures
Which scripture contains list of various mantras to achieve various things in life? It should contain actual mantras not general guidelines about chanting mantras.
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How to recite the AdityaHrudaya Stotram
I have a small doubt. The Adityahrudaya stotram in Valmiki Ramayana has 2 versions as available here.
1st is having the standard shlokas while the 2nd one is having the Nyasas and Names of Rishis etc.
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Where does this mantra come from?
This is a fairly well-known verse that's recited before bed to ensure good sleep:
रामं स्कन्धं हनुमन्तं वैनतेयं वृकोदरं |
शयने यः स्मरेन्नित्यम् दुस्वप्न-स्तस्यनश्यति ‖
rāmaṃ skandhaṃ hanumantaṃ ...
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Which God should i pray to get rid of speaking ghost and evil spirits and what mantra should I chant according in Vedas and Hinduism [closed]
I am suffering from speaking ghosts and evil spirits. They sometimes attack me and cause pain in my body.
What do the Vedas say about getting rid of haunting ghosts and evil spirits attached to humans?...
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what's the difference between Japa and namasmarana?
my current understanding is that namasmarana is a form of mental japa which is often accompanied by visualization of the rupa pair of the nama, please correct me here
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Diksha Mantras in Ramanandi Sampradaya
In Sri Sampradaya three mantras are given during diksha(Ashtakshari, Dvaya and Charam). Are three mantras also given in Ramanandi Sampradaya?
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When to use which "akshari" mantra and the mool mantra?
Almost every God has a mool mantra, then there are treyakshari, panchakshari, ashtakshari etc. mantras.
Is there a guideline on which mantra to choose for what purpose?
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Bhajans and stotras for mleccha/unitiated person to chant at midday and sunset?
This video claims that a person who has not undergone upanayana, can receive similar benefits to sandhya vandanam by chanting Aditya Hrudayam at sunrise followed by japa of the sarva gayatri mantra.
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How can I offer worship to Maa Baglamukhi?
Why am I asking this question?
I don't have a Guru! also I began my Upasana with Lord Krishna! it is now that I am guided to worship Maa Baglamukhi!
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Is there any way to fulfill a wish?
I want to know if there is any way to fulfill a wish per Hindu scripture.
I've seen people saying on the Internet saying that chanting a certain mantra for a specific number of times (10 times, 108 ...
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Does the sequence of mantra matter for HRIH and HUM?
Looking to seasoned mantra practitioners to provide your kind perspective on this. Thanks in advance.
Energetically speaking is the mantra beeja sequence "HRIH HUM SVAHA" same as "HUM ...
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What exactly is a "Chaattan"?
In Kerala,there is a continued tradition of worshipping "Chaatan".They are believed to be beings who can harm ,and are sent by an individual for a specific purpose(possibly even death).They ...
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Why it always happens with me?
After consulting you guys many time on how to start spiritual journey I decided to chant ashttotar satnamavali of my deity,I decided to chant one name every night before sleeping for 108 days I even ...
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Is Mantra diksha (initiation) possible online?
Is it possible to have mantra Initiation online?
How to know hoax among real Guru? How to know that mantra you will be given is initiated?
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What is the source of Mahā-Gaṇapati Mantra used while doing Gaṇapati Homa? [duplicate]
Mantra.:
"oṃ śrīṃ hrīṃ klīṃ glauṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṃ me vaśamānaya svāhā."
"ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं गं गणपतये वर वरद सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा ।"
What is the ...
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What exactly saint tirumalar telling to do here?
Can someone pls explain what saint tirumalar telling to do here in simple words
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About tirumantiram shakti mantra
I want to know about sakti mantra that tirumantiram mentions(om na ma si va)
Can anybody change or there are some specific rules since book doesn't mentions any??
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Shakta mantras that do not need initiation
Is there any mantra like om namha shivaya or om namo bhagvate vasudevaye for shakta that can be chanted without initiation?
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How to change your samskaras?
I want to know if is there any method to change samsara since samsara has been given so much importance in our culture and scriptures is there any way to get rid of bad samskaras and create good ones
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Yama's worship mantra
As per Skanda Purana, Yama was cursed by a Brahmana known as Upādhyāya after his son's death that he'll not be worshipped. Later this curse was reduced that he'll be worshipped with non-vedic mantra.
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Who and how can one practise Brahmacharya?
So I've read so many books about Brahmacharya and most of them say that it has so many benefits but it is beneficial for only those who know to transfer that sexual energy into upper channels OR those ...
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Can beej mantra be initiated someone other than guru?
Let's say I want to do kreem mantra sandhna so can someone who's not by guru(but have sidh the kreem mantra) initiate me
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Which the best way to start spiritual journey?
I want to know the best way to start my spiritual journey? Could someone suggest any type of Dhyana or meditation?
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How to start?? From where to start?
I want to know how should I start my journey
I'm trying to start my spiritual journey but all the time something comes in the way
2 months ago I started doing ajapa japa after 21 days I got high fever ...
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What to do if nostril closed while doing ajapa japa?
I was practicing ajapa japa daily till I got fever&cough a few days ago after getting well I started it again but my nostrils close which destroy the rythm and produce a very unpleasant ...
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How to do gazing on idol to praise a deity?
I've heat that in some kind of advanced stage of gazing on Idols or Saints, the deities and saints are
pleased with the sadhaka and that they help him in all ways..
How to do this??
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Vanadurga mahavidya mantra translation
samudrah uttare teere
dvivido nama vanarah
tasya mutra purishabhyam
hutasanasya samaya samaya svaha
.... this is one mantra given in vanadurga mahavidya pancasati. can anyone decode this, give the ...
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