Mantras have a positive effect on the body. The mind becomes calm, the intellect is sharp, and the aura increases on the face. Today, in this article, we are listing 15 simple Sanskrit mantras which you can also chant and tell to your family members.
These mantras should also be memorized by every person so that you can recite them with your priest during auspicious works. And chanting can be done during daily worship or at a specific place, such as a place of worship, during one’s visit and darshan in temples.
15 Simple Sanskrit Mantras That You Should Remember
Please remember that while chanting these mantras, always have divine feelings and chant these mantras with wishes for the good of yourself and everyone. While reciting these mantras, close your eyes and concentrate on God and get the feeling that everything is going well. You can also call it the law of attraction.
Mahadev Mantra (Lord Shiva Mantra):
This mantra is also known as the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe,
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam,
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan,
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat.
Meaning of mahamrityunjay mantra
We meditate on the three-eyed Lord Shiva, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May He release us from the cycle of birth and death, just as the ripe cucumber is easily separated from its stalk.
Read detailed meaning of Mahamrityunjay mantra here.
Shri Ganesha Mantra (Lord Ganesha Mantra):
Vakratunda Mahakaya,
Suryakoti Samaprabha,
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva,
Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada.
Meaning of Ganesha Mantra
O Lord with a curved trunk and mighty body, the one who has the brilliance of a million suns, please remove all obstacles and make every endeavor of mine successful.
Shri Hari Vishnu Mantra (Lord Vishnu Mantra)
Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu,
Mangalam Garunadhwajah,
Mangalam Pundari Kaksho,
Mangalaya Tano Harih.
Meaning of Vishnu Mantra
May Lord Vishnu bless us, may those who keep Garuda as a vehicle bless us, may Lord with Kamal-Netra bless us, may Lord Hari bless us or bless us. Here, with the chanting of many names of Lord Vishnu, he is being wished for auspiciousness.
Shri Brahma Ji Mantra (Lord Brahma Mantra)
Om Namaste Paramam Brahma,
Namaste Paramatmane,
Nirgunaya Namastubhyam,
Saduyaya Namo Namah.
Meaning of Brahma Ji Mantra
Salutations to the supreme Brahman, salutations to the supreme Self, salutations to the formless One, salutations to the eternal One.
Shri Krishna Mantra (Lord Krishna Mantra):
Vasudev Sutam Devam,
Kansa Chanura Mardanam,
Devaki Paramanandam,
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum.
Meaning of Shri Krishan Mantra
I salute Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, who destroyed the demons Kansa and Chanura, and who is the source of supreme bliss for Devaki.
Shri Ram Mantra (Lord Rama Mantra)
Shree Ramaya Rama Bhadraya,
Ramachandraya Vedhase,
Raghunathaya Nathaya,
Sitaaya Pataye Namah!
Meaning of Lord Rama Mantra
Salutations to Lord Rama, the auspicious one, the one who is known by the name of Ramachandra, the Lord of the Raghu dynasty, and the husband of Sita.
Maa Jagadmba Mantra (Goddess Durga Mantra)
Om Jayanti Mangala Kali,
Bhadrakali Kapalini,
Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri,
Svaha Svadha Namostute.
Meaning of Durga Mantra
O Mother Durga, the one who is victorious, auspicious, and the embodiment of divine energy, I salute you who is the giver of forgiveness, prosperity, and nourishing all.
Read detailed meaning of the Jagadamba mantra here.
Maa Mahalakshmi Mantra (Goddess Lakshmi Mantra):
Om Sarva Badha Vinirmukto,
Dhan Dhaanya Sutānvitah,
Manusyo Matprasaaden,
Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah.
Meaning of Mahalakshmi mantra
May all obstacles be removed, may wealth and prosperity be attained, may there be blessings of children and may no doubt remain, by the grace of the Goddess.
Maa Saraswathi Mantra (Goddess Saraswati Mantra):
Om Saraswati Namastubhyam,
Varade Kamaroopini,
Vidyaarambham Karishyaami,
Siddhirbhavatu me sada.
Meaning of Maa Saraswati mantra
Salutations to Goddess Saraswati, the bestower of boons, the one who takes the form of desire, I shall begin my studies. May success always be mine.
Maa Mahakali Mantra (Goddess Mahakali Mantra):
Om cream cream cream,
Hleem Hreem Kham Sphotay,
Kreem Kreem Kreem Phat!
Meaning of Mahakali mantra
This is a powerful mantra to invoke the energy of Goddess Mahakali for protection and liberation.
Hanuman Ji Mantra (Lord Hanuman Mantra)
Manojavam Marutatulyavegam,
Jitendriyam Buddhimatam Varishtham,
Vaataatmajam Vaanarayoothamukhyam,
Shri Rama Dootam Sharanam Prapadye.
Meaning of Hanuman mantra
I surrender to Ramdoota Lord Hanuman, the one with swift motion like the mind, the one who is greater than the wind, who has control over the senses, who is intelligent, who is the son of the wind god, and the chief of the monkey army of lord Rama.
Shri Shanidev Mantra (Lord Shani Mantra)
Om Neelanjana Samaabhaasam,
Raviputram Yamagrajam,
Chayamartand Sambhootam,
Tam Namaami Shanischaram.
Meaning of Shanidev mantra
I bow to Lord Shani, who is as dark as the collyrium, the son of the Sun, elder brother of Yama, and born from the shadow of Chhaya (shadow).
Shri Kartikeya Mantra (Lord Kartikeya Mantra)
Om Sharavanabhavaya Namah,
Jnanashaktidhara Skanda,
Valliikalyana Sundara,
Devasena Manah Kanta,
Kartikeya Namostute.
Meaning of Kartikeya Mantra
Salutations to Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva, who holds the power of knowledge, the one who is handsome and married to Valli, the beloved of Devasena.
Kaal Bhairav Ji Mantra (Lord Kaal Bhairav Mantra)
Om Hreem Vam Batukaya,
Kshoum Kshoum Apaduddharanaya,
Kuru Kuru Batukaya,
Hreem Batukaya Svaha.
Meaning of all Bhairav mantra
This mantra invokes Lord Kaal Bhairav’s energy for protection and to remove obstacles.
Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha,
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
Meaning of Gayatri mantra
We meditate upon the divine light of the Supreme Truth that illuminates all realms (physical, mental, spiritual). May that light guide our intellect and lead us towards righteousness.
Read the detailed Gayatri Mantra meaning here.
Please note that these are brief translations and explanations of the mantras. The mantras hold deep spiritual significance in Hinduism and are often chanted with devotion and reverence.
