Mantra
The classical Sanskrit mantras — the Pranava and Gayatri, the Vedic suktas and Sri Rudram, the Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, Hanuman and Devi mantras and the Navagraha beej mantras — each in Devanagari and Roman transliteration with meaning, benefits and a downloadable PDF.
Universal & Vedic Mantras
The Pranava (Om), Gayatri, Maha Mrityunjaya and Shanti mantras and the great Vedic suktas — Purusha, Sri, Narayana Suktam and Sri Rudram — in Sanskrit and Roman with meaning and benefits.
Om (Pranava Mantra)The Om (Pranava) mantra in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the primordial sound, with meaning, benefits and a downloadable PDF.- Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the supreme Vedic prayer to Savitr (the Sun), with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Maha Mrityunjaya MantraThe Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the great "death-conquering" prayer to Lord Shiva, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Shanti MantrasThe Vedic Shanti (peace) mantras — Asato Ma Sadgamaya, Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu, Om Sahana Vavatu and more — in Sanskrit and Roman with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Purusha SuktamThe Purusha Suktam in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the Rigvedic hymn to the Cosmic Being (Purusha), with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Sri SuktamThe Sri Suktam in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the Vedic hymn to Goddess Mahalakshmi, with meaning, benefits and a downloadable PDF.
- Narayana SuktamThe Narayana Suktam in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the Vedic hymn to Lord Narayana, with meaning, benefits and a downloadable PDF.
- Sri Rudram — Namakam & ChamakamSri Rudram (Rudra Namakam and Chamakam) in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the great Vedic hymn to Lord Rudra-Shiva, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
Shiva Mantras
The mantras of Lord Shiva — the Panchakshari "Om Namah Shivaya", the Rudra and Dhyana mantras and the Mrityunjaya beej.
- Panchakshari Mantra (Om Namah Shivaya)The Panchakshari Mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the five-syllable mantra of Lord Shiva, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Shiva Rudra MantraThe Shiva Rudra Mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — with meaning, benefits and a downloadable PDF.
- Shiva Dhyana Mantra (Karpura Gauram)The Shiva Dhyana Mantra "Karpura Gauram Karunavataram" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — with meaning, benefits and a downloadable PDF.
- Maha Mrityunjaya Akshara MantraThe short Maha Mrityunjaya (Akshara / beej) Mantra "Om Tryambakam Yajamahe..." essence and the beej form in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
Vishnu, Rama & Krishna Mantras
The mantras of Lord Vishnu and his avatars — the Maha Mantra, the Dwadasakshari and Ashtakshari, the Rama Taraka and Narasimha mantras.
- Hare Krishna Maha MantraThe Hare Krishna Maha Mantra in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the great chant of the holy names, with meaning, benefits and a downloadable PDF.
- Dwadasakshari Mantra (Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya)The Dwadasakshari Mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the twelve-syllable Vishnu mantra, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Ashtakshari Mantra (Om Namo Narayanaya)The Ashtakshari Mantra "Om Namo Narayanaya" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the eight-syllable Narayana mantra, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Krishna Maha Mantra (Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah)The Krishna Mantra "Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the attraction (Kleem) seed mantra of Krishna, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Rama Taraka Mantra (Sri Rama Rama Rameti)The Rama Taraka Mantra "Sri Rama Rama Rameti" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the name of Rama equal to the thousand names of Vishnu, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Narasimha Maha MantraThe Narasimha Maha Mantra (Ugram Viram Maha Vishnum) in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the fierce protective mantra of Lord Narasimha, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
Ganesha & Hanuman Mantras
The mantras and slokas of Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman — the mula mantras, Vakratunda, Hanuman Gayatri and Manojavam.
- Ganesha Mool Mantra (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)The Ganesha Mool Mantra "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the root mantra of Lord Ganesha, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Vakratunda Mahakaya SlokaThe Vakratunda Mahakaya sloka in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the universal prayer to Lord Ganesha for obstacle-free success, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Hanuman Mool Mantra (Om Hanumate Namah)The Hanuman Mool Mantra "Om Hanumate Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the root mantra of Lord Hanuman, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Hanuman Gayatri MantraThe Hanuman Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the Gayatri-style meditation on Lord Hanuman, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Manojavam MarutatulyavegamThe Manojavam Marutatulyavegam sloka in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the dhyana verse to Lord Hanuman, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
Devi & Shakti Mantras
The mantras of the Divine Mother — the Navarna, the Lakshmi, Saraswati, Durga and Kali beej mantras and the Lalitha Sahasranama.
- Navarna Mantra (Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche)The Navarna (Navakshari) Mantra "Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the core Chandi mantra, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Lakshmi Beej MantraThe Lakshmi Beej Mantra "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye..." in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the wealth mantra of Goddess Lakshmi, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Saraswati Beej Mantra (Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah)The Saraswati Beej Mantra "Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the knowledge mantra of Goddess Saraswati, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Durga Mantra (Om Dum Durgayei Namah)The Durga Mantra "Om Dum Durgayei Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the protective seed mantra of Goddess Durga, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Kali Mantra (Om Kreem Kalikaye Namah)The Kali Mantra "Om Kreem Kalikaye Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the seed mantra of Goddess Kali, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Lalitha Sahasranama StotramThe Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the complete 1000 names of Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
Navagraha (Planet) Mantras
The beej mantras of the nine planets — Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu — for graha shanti.
- Surya Mantra (Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah)The Surya Beej Mantra "Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of the Sun, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Chandra Mantra (Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah)The Chandra Beej Mantra "Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of the Moon, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Mangal Mantra (Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah)The Mangal Beej Mantra "Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of Mars, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Budha Mantra (Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah)The Budha Beej Mantra "Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of Mercury, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Guru Mantra (Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah)The Guru (Brihaspati) Beej Mantra "Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of Jupiter, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Shukra Mantra (Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah)The Shukra Beej Mantra "Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of Venus, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Shani Mantra (Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah)The Shani Beej Mantra "Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of Saturn, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Rahu Mantra (Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah)The Rahu Beej Mantra "Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of the north node, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
- Ketu Mantra (Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah)The Ketu Beej Mantra "Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah" in Sanskrit (Devanagari) and Roman transliteration — the mantra of the south node, with meaning, benefits and a PDF.
About Mantras
A mantra is a sacred sound, syllable or verse — from the single-syllable Pranava (Om) and the Gayatri to the seed (beej) mantras of the deities and planets and the great Vedic suktas. Chanted (japa) with faith and the right pronunciation, a mantra steadies the mind, purifies the heart and invokes the grace of the deity it carries.
Each mantra on this page is given in two scripts for your convenience — Devanagari (Sanskrit) and Roman transliteration — so you can read it in whichever you prefer. Open any mantra to switch script, read its meaning and benefits, share the link, or download a PDF. These are traditional, widely published texts presented here for personal and devotional reference.