Dwadasakshari Mantra (Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya)

The Dwadasakshari Mantra — "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya", the twelve-syllable mula mantra of Lord Vishnu / Krishna.

Meaning

A salutation to Bhagavan Vasudeva (Krishna, the indwelling Lord, son of Vasudeva) — "I bow to the all-pervading Supreme Lord Vasudeva."

Benefits

Chanted for devotion, surrender, protection and liberation; a complete Vishnu mantra suitable for japa and the worship of Vishnu, Krishna and Vasudeva.

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