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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Soundarya Lahari sources?
What are the sources from which the chandas (shikharini) and nyasas of the Soundarya Lahari are obtained? It is well known that there are also different applications for each sloka, the yantras for ...
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Which deities connect to us relatively quicker than other gods
What are some deities and their stotras which can help us to connect with us relatively faster than other gods. Is batuk bhairava one of them ? How can we get the blessings of that deity?
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Ganesha mantras without Beeja mantras
What are some Ganesha mantras without Beeja Akshara which a commoner can chant to get good intelligence , memory and exam cracking confidence. Thank you.
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Short mantras for Ganesha and maa Saraswati
I have seen the Medha suktam of maa Saraswati , but I want a shorter mantra which can be chanted to get the blessings of maa sarswati for blessings of intelligence , and success in exams . Can any one ...
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Mantras to get the blessing of Sri Krishna
My kula devta is radha madhav. I want to get the blessings of Sri Krishna in the endeavours of my life. What are some of the mantras which can give the blessings of radha Krishna? Thank you.
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How to get siddhi in Rama mantra?
What is Japa Vidhana of Rama mantra to get siddhi for shudras ?
How shudras should do anganyasa and karanyasa without Swaha, Vashat, Vaushat .. etc ?
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Can a householder without a mantra initiation, perform homa regularly at home?
Can a householder do homa of a deity without initiation into a mantra of that particular deity? Also if initiated into the mantra, Is purascharana of mantra compulsory before homa?
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List of mantras that can be chanted by anyone - does this have a scriptural backing?
Let me just quote a part of a book called 'The Ancient Science of Mantras' by a certain 'Om Swami' that I was reading.
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Rudrayamalam and other scriptures are quite clear on the
mantras that don’t ...
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Mantras for the peace of mind
When I try to sleep I am unable to sleep but feel very tired and want to sleep. Is there any mantras so that my mind can have some intense peace and rest to work for the next day? What are some ...
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Difference in the effects of Gayatri mantra and the ashttotara shatanamavali of a deity
Most of the deities have a Gayatri mantra associated to them . Also these deities also have their ashttotara shatanamavali which also helps in getting some blessings of the deity. My question is , ...
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Deities and mantras to control our mind?
The situation of my mind is that , if want to do something I am getting swayed by other things. I know my objective is important but still unable to do it for some mental reasons . To me my mind has ...
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Mantra chanted at the end of Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Aarti
I have been a steadfast devotee of Sri Mata Vaishno Devi. I listen to the Aarti almost everyday on YouTube, where it is streamed live.
Since the past few weeks, I payed some attention to the Mantra ...
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Rules of chanting Siddha Kunjika stotram
Can anyone chant Siddha Kunjika stotram without following mantra rules as it is stotram. If rules need to be followed then please specify the rules?
Can this stotra be chanted daily in any number?
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Rules necessary to follow while doing Vedic mantra chanting?
There are many suktams and mantras in the rig vedas and Atharva vedas , which help an individual attain powers. So to attain these powers what kind of japa is beneficial , vachika japa, upamsu japa, ...
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Can Vedic Suktam be chanted mentally?
The Stotras of the deities are a part of the vocal worship. Does it produce any fruits when chanted mentally? What about the Vedic Suktams? Can these be chanted mentally? Or do these Suktams have to ...
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Can a chanter hear his own whisper or muttering of mantra during upamsu japa
I want to know if a chanter can hear his own whisper or muttering of mantra during upamsu japa. Or if the lips of the chanter should move but no sound should come out.
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recitation of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - chapter 3 section 7
I am looking for the recitation of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - chapter 3 section 7.
I searched, but couldn't find this section online, although their are many talks related to it - https://archive.org/...
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What are the authentic sources for Shabri mantras( VIdya vardhan) and how to make them powerful
Shabri mantras created by Lord Goraksha Nath(2nd in Nath Parampara) has written some powerful mantras, are there any authentic source and how to make them effective for increasing Knowledge and ...
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Does shudras should do anga nyasa and kara nyasa?
Many shudras take Ishta devata mantras as Diksha.
Shastras as prescribed anga nyasa and kara nyasa for mantra.
According to dharma Sidhu and brihaddharma purāṇa ,
Shudras should not recite Om, Swaha, ...
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What is the difference between Pranam mantra , dhyana mantra and stotram?
In many Bengali books of deities and mahavidyas , I have encountered two types of mantras of a single deity . The Pranam mantra and the dhyana mantra . What is the difference between them and what ...
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Complete Mantra or part of Sloka
Is the below mantra, complete mantra or part of sloka.
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरये अमृतकलश हस्ताय |
सर्वामय विनाशनाय त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्री महाविष्णवे नमः ||
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Information about shabar mantras
For sanskrit mantras, we do have compilations like the tantrika nibandhas. Is there something similar for shabar mantras? Also, is nath sampradaya the only tradition which uses shabar mantras?
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Is it okay to play mantras in the background at work, home , car etc?
I would like to understand if its okay to play Mantras in the background. I listen to various mantras at work, home, car etc.
Pls advice
Nishanth
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Does chanting a kavacha require initiation?
Basically the question. I have heard varied opinions on this. Kavachas from the puranas, I'm assuming (without evidence yet) are quite safe to do.
But there are a lot of kavachas like the Vatuka ...
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What is mukhe, pAdyoh and sarvAnge in mantra nyasa?
I'm specifically referrring to the nyasa of the Gopala sahasranama (from Sammohana tantra), although this one is there in many other mantras/sahasranamas/stotras in the rishi nyasa.
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Mantra-saṃskāra need to be done one time or everytime before reciting the main mantra?
I read about 10 saṃskāra's like deepan,bodhan, tadan etc. Do you have to perform samskaras before everyday or its just one time? For example in deepan samskara I read that you have to do 1000 japa ...
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What is the meaning of this shlok?
Namaskar,
I need to understand the meaning of below shloka.
तीर्थानां तीर्थराजं च पावनानां तु पावनम्।
भक्तानामेकमाधारं सानंदं श्रीधरं भजे।।
आदिनारायणं विष्णुं ब्रह्माणं च वसिष्ठकम्।
श्रीरामं मारुतिं ...
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How valid is this verse regarding chanting mantras for 108 times?
ashtottara-sataih purva pancasadbhis tu madhyama | kanyasi panca-vimsatya parimanam vidhiyate
“One round of Mantra Yoga should be either one hundred and eight (108)times which is the best, or fifty (...
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Source of the Yama Gayatri Mantra & Worship of Lord Yama in the scriptures
Does anyone know the source of the below Mantra:
Om Vaivasvadhaya Vidhmahe
Dhanda Hastaya Dheemahi
Tanno Yama Prachodayat
Recording can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCDcJYcUNaw
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Graha shanti solutions
I went to an astrologer and got to know that almost every graha is in its bad positon.. and for that he gave me some remedies.. in that few are done by myself.. like regular Pooja and chanting mantras....
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