Each mantra is presented in its original Sanskrit form. Read its purpose and suggested occasion, then chant calmly with clear pronunciation and sincere devotion.
For a detailed anushthan, initiation or fixed chanting count, seek personal guidance from a knowledgeable Acharya.वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Invokes Lord Ganesha’s blessings for wisdom and the removal of obstacles before beginning an important task.
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
A prayer for inner light, clear understanding and guidance toward the right path.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
A sacred prayer to Lord Shiva for courage, spiritual strength, wellbeing and peace during difficult times.
ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः।
सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥
A universal prayer for the happiness, health, safety and peace of all beings.
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः॥
Invokes Maa Lakshmi’s blessings for prosperity, harmony and responsible abundance in the household.
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
A prayer to Maa Saraswati for knowledge, concentration and success in learning.
ॐ हनुमते नमः॥
A concise invocation to Lord Hanuman for courage, disciplined devotion and strength in facing challenges.
ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
A sacred invocation to Lord Shiva for inner stillness, self-awareness and spiritual purification.
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय॥
A devotional invocation to Lord Vishnu for righteous guidance, protection and steadiness of mind.
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः॥
Invokes Maa Durga’s blessings for courage, protection and the strength to overcome fear and difficulty.
कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने।
प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः॥
A prayer to Lord Krishna for devotion, joy, compassionate guidance and relief from inner distress.
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात् परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
Honours the Guru as the guiding presence who nurtures knowledge, discipline and spiritual understanding.
Chant with a calm mind, clear pronunciation and sincere devotion. Ask a knowledgeable Acharya for guidance on detailed anushthan or a fixed count.