A mantra is a combination of the syllabus which has been so framed and structured that, when pronounced correctly, concentrates cosmic energy into the individual’s spiritual energy. Mantras alert the subconscious mind, awaken consciousness, and gravitates toward the desired goal or objective.
There are different Mantras for different purposes just as there are different deities for different energies. Hence, different deities are prayed and chanted with different mantras. Even so, there are some mantras that are exceptionally powerful when chanted to please a certain deity. Regular chanting of mantras with devotion and faith attracts the positive and constructive energies of the related deities.
Hence here are the Most Powerful Mantras of The Famous Hindu Gods and Goddesses we can chant in their name.
1. Vishnu – Vishnu Mantra
Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya ||
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।।
“ॐ” (Om): Om is a primordial and sacred sound in Hinduism
“नमो” (Namo): Sanskrit word that signifies reverence and salutation
“भगवते” (Bhagavate): The divine or the Supreme Being
“वासुदेवाय” (Vasudevaya): This is the name of Lord Krishna, which refers to him as the son of Vasudeva, a king from the Yadu dynasty
2. Shiva – Panchakshari Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय ||
Om Namah Shivaay ||
“ॐ” (Om): Om is a sacred and primordial sound in Hinduism
“नमः” (Namah): This word is derived from the root “Nam,” which means “to bow” or “to adore”
“शिवाय” (Shivaya): The sacred name of Lord Shiva that denotes the auspicious, benevolent, and transformative aspect
3. Durga Ma – Durga Mantra
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते||Sarva Mangala Mangalye Sive Sarvartha Sadhike।
Saranye Trayambike Gauri Narayani Namostute||
In this shloka, Goddess Durga is praised and acknowledged as the embodiment of all auspiciousness and the one who fulfills all desires. She is also referred to as “Trayambake,” which means the three-eyed Goddess, representing her fierce and protective form. The shloka seeks the blessings and protection of Goddess Durga, who is considered the divine mother and the source of all energy and strength.
4. Hanuman – Hanuman Mantra
ऊँ हं हनुमते रूद्रात्मकाय हुं फट् स्वाहा।।
Om Hang Hanumate Rudratamakaye Hum Phat Swaha ||
“ॐ” (Om): Sacred and powerful sound that represents the essence of the universe
“हं” (Han): Seed or beej mantra representing Lord Hanuman
“हनुमते” (Hanumate): The vocative form of “Hanuman,” directly addressing Lord Hanuman
“रूद्रात्मकाय” (Rudrātmakāya): Lord Hanuman as being an incarnation of Lord Rudra (Shiva)
“हुं” (Hum): Beej mantra associated with Lord Hanuman to invoke his strength and protection
“फट्” (Phat): Bija mantra to destroy obstacles and negativity
“स्वाहा” (Swaha): An invocation to the deities
5. Saraswati – Saraswati Mantra
शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं
वीणा-पुस्तक-धारिणीमभयदां जाड्यांधकारापहाम्।
हस्ते स्फाटिक मालिकां विदधतीं पद्मासने संस्थिताम्
वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम्।।Shuklaam Brahmvichaar Saar Paramaadyaam Jagadvyaapineem
Veennaa Pushtak Dhaarinneebhamay Daam Jaad Yaapandhkaaraapahaam।
Haste Sfatik Maalikaam Vidhateem Paramaasane Sansthitaam
Vande Taam Parameshwareem Bhagwateem Buddhi Pradaam Shaaradaam।।
I salute the pure white, the one who is the essence of contemplation on Brahman, the original and all-pervading one. She holds a veena (a musical instrument) and a book, bestows fearlessness, and dispels ignorance (darkness). In her hands, she holds a crystal mala (garland), seated on a lotus throne. I bow to that supreme goddess, the divine one, bestower of intelligence, and the embodiment of knowledge and wisdom. I pay my respects to Goddess Saraswati.
(More Mantras of Saraswati Mata)
6. Brahma Mantra
ॐ एइम ह्रीं श्रीं क्लिं सौह सतचिद एकं ब्रह्मा ||
Om Eim Hrim Shrim Klim Sauh Satchid Ekam Brahma ||
ॐ (Om): Sacred and powerful sound that represents the essence of the universe
एइम (Eim), ह्रीं (Hreem), श्रीं (Shreem), क्लिं (Kleem), and सौह (Sauh): Bija (seed) mantras representing the energy of Goddess Saraswati
सतचिद (Sat-Chid): Existence or truth and consciousness or awareness
एकं (Ekam): “one” or “the one”
ब्रह्मा (Brahma): Lord Brahma
7. Lakshmi Mata – Mahalakshmi Mantra
ॐ सर्वाबाधा विनिर्मुक्तो, धन धान्यः सुतान्वितः।
मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशयः ॐ ।।Om Sarvabaadhaa Vinirmukto, Dhan Dhaanyah Sutaanvitah |
Manushyo Matprasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah Om ||
Om, may all obstacles be removed, and may one be blessed with wealth, grains, and children. By my (Lakshmi Mata’s) grace, a person’s future will undoubtedly become prosperous. Om.
(more Mantras of Goddess Lakshmi)
8. Ganesh – Ganpati Mantra
ॐ गम गणपतये नमः||
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha||
ॐ (Om): Sacred and powerful sound that represents the essence of the universe
गम (Gam): Beej mantra or seed sound associated with Lord Ganesha
गणपतये (Ganapataye): Name of Lord Ganesha, which refers to him as the Lord of Ganas
नमः (Namaha): An expression of deep respect and surrender
9. Rama Moola Mantra
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः॥
Om Shri Ramaya Namah॥
ॐ (Om): Sacred and primordial sound in Hinduism
श्री रामाय (Shri Ramaya): “Shri Ramaya” refers to Lord Rama
नमः (Namaha): “I bow down” or “I offer my salutations”
10. Krishna – Hare Krishna Mantra (Maha-Mantra)
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्णा कृष्ण हरे हरे।
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे||Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare।
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare ||
The chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra is a central practice in the Hare Krishna movement, also known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which is a popular devotional movement founded by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in the 1960s.