Mantras for JAPA...
OM Namah Sivaya
Prostrations to Lord Shiva
Shiva is the lord of ascetics and recluses. He is part
of the Hindu Trinity. Brahma and Vishnu, the other two parts,
are associated with creation and preservation, respectively.
Siva, the Cosmic Dancer, presides over the destructive energies,
which break up the universe at the end of each age. This is
the process of the old making way for the new. In a more
personal sense, it is Siva’s energy by which one’s
lower nature is destroyed, making way for positive growth.
OM Namo Narayanaya
Prostrations to Lord Vishnu
Narayana is the name of Vishnu, the preserver if the world.
After the Creation, it is the energy of the Vishnu, which maintains order of the universe. It is Vishnu who regularly
takes on a human form and incarnates in earth to benefit mankind. People who are closely involved in the running of the
world and maintaining the harmony of life are drawn to this aspect of God.
OM Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Prostrations to Lord God, Vasudeva
Bhagavan means Lord, referring to Vishnu. Vasudeva, meaning, “He
Who abides in all things and in Whom all things abide,” is a
name of Krishna. Krishna is one of the most loved of all
deities. He is considered to be a world teacher for he is the
source of the Bhagavad-Gita, one of the most popular of all the
Eastern religious texts. People are drawn to Krishna because of
his playfulness and joyful nature.
Hari OM
OM Vishnu
Hari is another name for Vishnu. It is that aspect which forgives the past actions of those who takes refuge in Him and destroys their negative deeds. Thus Hari is a redeemer and a
guide to personal salvation as well as the World Preserver.
OM Sri Ramaya Namah
Prostrations to Lord Rama
Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu, took life on earth for the purpose of upholding righteousness and rewarding virtue. His
life is the subject of The Ramayana. Rama lived the life of
perfection and responsibility. Rama and Sita epitomized the
devotional relationship between husband and wife. They are the
models for all householders and people with family duties.
OM Sri Durgayai Namah
Prostrations to Mother Durga
OM Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah
Prostrations to great Mother Lakshmi
OM Aim Saraswatyai Namah
Prostrations to Mother Saraswati
OM Sri Maha Kalikayai Namah
Prostrations to Mother Kali
OM Sri Hanumate Namah
Prostrations to Blessed Hanuman
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare
Hare;
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
My Lord, Rama! My Lord, Krishna!
OM Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama
Victory to Rama
Jaya means “victory” or “hail.”
Sri Rama Rameti Rameti, Rame Rame
Manorame;
Sahasrenama tattulyam, Rama Nama Varanane
All these sacred names of Rama are equal to the highest name
of God
This Mantra cures gossiping and back- biting and makes up for time lost in idle chitchat.
OM Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim
Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanam Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat
We worship the three-eyed Lord (Siva) who is full of sweet
fragrance and nourishes human beings. May he liberate me from
bondage, even as the cucumber is severed from the vine.
This is the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. It removes disease, prevents accidents and bestows liberation. It should be repeated daily.
OM
Namo 'stute Mahayogin Prapannamanusadhi Mam Yatha
Twachcharanam Bhoje Ratih Syadanapayini
Salutation to thee, O great Yogi! Pray direct me that
have fallen at They feet, so that I may find unfailing
delight at They lotus feet.
This is the Mantra for self-surrender. It should be repeated with a pure heart free of personal desires.