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Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran

M.D. (Pead), Ph.D. (Yoga Science)
 DEFINITION OF MANTRA
 Mantra is an invocation or a mystical
formula, which aids the person to
release the self and attain bliss and
ultimate fulfillment.
 The sounds in a Mantra generate
unusual mystic power.
 Mantra produces a set of vibration in
the surrounding atmosphere & its force
depends on the attitude of the person
and the intensity of concentration.
 Mantras are performed with faith, the
results cannot be analyzed measured,
weighed, seen, but are felt.
 The force of Mantra can be only felt.
 It should be performed with due faith
and all rituals, then it is fruitfull.
 You must have complete faith in Mantra
you are reciting and must know its
meaning.
 Do the things as per prescribed methods.
You will experience sensation and
vibrations during or at the end of Japa,
this is a sufficient proof to believe.
 Mantra requires faith, Japa, hard work
ad per laid dictums to realize the desired
objects and vibrations.
 Each Mantra has a different use.
 The vibrations of sound create desired
reactions within the body too.
PREPARING THE
BODY FOR
MANTRA
THREE WAYS TO PERFORM
MANTRA
1. UPANASU JAPA: Only lip movement in
there while chanting.

2. MANASICA JAPA : The Japa only in

the heart without any sound or lip
movements.

3. VACHANIKA JAPA : Recite action in a

low, medium or high tone.
 For pleasing different deities or
worshipping different planets there are
different Mantras. Every planet has its
own power & qualities.

VEDIC MANTRA
(a) "Surya Kavacham", "Surya Stotra" or
"Surya Ashtottara Shat Namavali".

(b) "Om Namo Bhagvate Suryae Namaha".

 TYPES OF MANTRA
 BEEJ MANTRA
 SAMPUTA
 DIVISION OF MANTRA
 SHANTI KARANA
These mantras are for warding off the malefic
effects and influence of planets and go for cure of
the diseases.

 VASHI KARANA
These mantras when used in a specified way are
to bring under your control any Devta, Soul,
Woman, man, officer, minister etc. and thus you
can gain according to your desires.

 STAMBHANA
These mantras deals with all the persons etc. as
above to stop acting against you.
 VIDESHANA
These mantras deal for creating differences
between the two or many.

 UCHATTANA
These mantras deals with the distraction of mind
of enemies, opponents and other persons so that
they remain away to harm you. Also can be used
for persons working against their country, birth
place, residence, home and family members. It
creates quarrels between two and many.

 MARANA
These are death inflicting mantras through which
any body can be killed.
 TYPES OF MANTRA
 Mantras are of different types viz.
 Vedic Mantras are mantras prescribed in our oldest
Four Vedas, devoted recitation of these mantras or
chanting them devotedly and in prescribed manner,
frees the person from all troubles and miseries.
 Mind can he controlled by devotedly worshipping the
God or praying to HIM in his language of Vedic
mantras. His holy monosyllable is 'OM'.
 'OM' is very comprehensive and represent Brahma, It
is a Very powerful word.
 No mantra can be formulated without His word. Vedic
Mantras can be analysed, measured or weighed; the
result of there mantras are visible.
 ROSARY
 During meditation beads are a must. Different beads
are there in rosary according to the purpose. Beads
may be padam beej, rudraksha, tulsi, shankh, pearl,
gold, silver, gem, root of khush. All beads in a rosary
should be of equal size, free from decay and unbroken.
 One additional bead of a bigger size than others is put
at the top of the rosary. The number and type of beads
in a rosary vary with purpose.

 Shiva shakti mantras - Rudraksha.

 Vishnu and Lord Krishna mantra - Tulsi
 Death inflicting mantras - Padam Beej
 Mantras for wealth - gems, jewels, gold and silver.
 BEEJA MANTRA
 A seed when sown grows into a fruitful tree, like that
Beej Mantra is a fun of shakti.
 There are Various Beej Mantras which are an
important part of Mantras and each Beej mantra has its
own power and when mixed with mantras adds extra
power to the traits of that mantra.
 According the mantras which contain up to nine words
are termed Beej Mantra, ten or twenty words forms
Mantra and beyond are known Maha Mantra.
 Broadly mantras are divided into three parts as Satwic,
Rajsic, and Tamsic which respectively indicate Atma
uplift, religious and material comforts and death,
Uchatan, loss of enemies and opponents.
1. Kshasraum - Narsimha bija.Removes all
sorrows and fears.
2. Aim - Saraswati bija.Makes proficient in all
branches of learning.
3. Shree - Lakshami mantra.Leads to prosperity
and contenment.
4. Hareem - Bhuvaneshvari mantra.Makes a
person leader of men and help get a person all
he needs.
5. Kaleem - Kamraj mantra. Fulfills one's desires.
6. Kreem - Destroys enemies and gives
happiness.
7. Dum - Durga beej. One gets whatever one
wants.
8. Gam Glaum - Ganesa beej. Removes all
obstacles and promotes success.
9. Lam - Earth beej. Helps to secure good
crops.
10. Yam - Vayu beej. Help secure rains.
11. Aam Um Ram - Beej mantras ao
Brahma,Vishnu and Rudra.
 SAMPUTA
 The specified words used in a mantra.
 These can be used in the beginning, middle or
at the end of a mantra.
 The Samputa has a great value in Mantra
Shakti or in other Mantras and be used
carefully.
 In English we can pronunciate the above
samputa like as :
1. Om aeeng kaleeng soo - for proficiency in
words.
2. Om shareeng hareeng shareeng - for wealth
and comforts.
3. Om aeeng hareeng kaleeng - enemies are
destroyed, troubles vanish and the individual
is blessed with joy and happiness.
4. Om shareeng hareeng kaleeng - Blessed with
progeny.
5. Om hareeng - Recovery from diseases.
6. Om aeeng hareeng kaleeng - Protection from
all evil forces. Hopes and wishes are
realised.
 Mantras one should use in its daily life ( Beej Mantra )
Astroshastra provides you a few important Mantras,
method of their recitation, use and other aspects. More
of them STAND TESTED and are very useful for day
to day life.
 These mantras have been selected from Puranas,
Hindu religion and old texts.
 Other religious persons may follow their
corresponding words, which are equally applicable
and can be recited beneficially.
 These basic Beej mantras are for every time use by the
Sadhaka, which lead early to the siddhi of your
mantra.
1.        Om Namah Shivaye.
2.        Om Namah Narayane Aye
PRACTICAL USES OF MANTRAS
 For education : "Om kreeng kreeng kreeng"
 For attaining moksha : "Om shree hreeng kreeng
krishnaye swaha"
 For wealth : "Omnamo dhandaye swaha"
 For success in elections : "Om emminder vardhaye
shteriyame ma emam vishmek virsham kirinu tawan"
 For fame : "Om giravargrateshu hirnye ch goshu cha"
 For successful completion of all jobs : "Om namo
sarvarthsadhni swaha"
 For reduction of rash temper : "Om shante parshante
sarv karodh pashnon swaha"
 To attract one or all : "Om chamunde tarutatu amukaye
akarshaye akarshaye swaha"
 Panch Akshari - "Om Namah Shivaye" - It fulfills all
desires.It leads to moksha and all sins are destroyed. It
has no methodology assocaited and can be recited by
anyone anytime.

 Asht Akshari - "Om Namah Narayanaya" - One can

achieve and can be blessed with anything.

 Ganpati Mantra - "Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha" - It

not only removes all obstacles but also gives success in
one's efforts.
 Hanuman Mantra - "Om Hoom Hanumate
Rudratamakaye hoom phut swaha" - There is no favour
that Hanumanji cannot bestow. Hanumanji is the
embodiment of all good qualities which he freely gives
to his devotees.

 Saraswati Mantra - "Om Aim Kleeng Saum

Saraswatiya Namaha" - It makes a person a learned
scholar and he attains high profeciency in education.
This mantra should be recited all morning pujas.

 Dattatreya Mantra - "Om Hareem Parambraham

Parmaatmane Hari Harbrahyendraya Dattatroyaye
swaha" - Dattatreya can bestow everything on his
followers.
 MANTRAS AND PRAYERS
 A mantra is a sacred syllable, word or verse,
which has been revealed to a sage in deep
meditation.
 A mantra, when recited with devotion,
concentration and understanding, revitalizes
the body and mind with mystic power, and
harmonizes thought and action.
 A mantra, when repeated constantly during
meditation, first loudly and then through
silent and mental chanting, changes the
consciousness.
 KIRTAN AND BHAJAN
 When a mantra is sung or chanted, whether by
oneself or in a group of devoted aspirants, it is
termed as kirtan — the glorification of God.
 Prayers or symbolic stories of God may also be
sung in a kirtan.
 The singing and chanting of kirtan creates an
elevated mental condition for practicing
meditation or entering into an intense form of
spiritual practice.
 Kirtan is a powerful and unique method of
recharging the subconscious with spiritual
vibrations.
EFFECTS OF MANTRA
GREEN TARA MANTRA SHEET
 Worldly realm, is based on views of "Self" and
grasping to "Self.“

 Thus, to comprehend worldly affairs one should

observe and discern from the point that each
and every one is self-centered.

 Views of "Self" not only confine people, but

also prevent people from recognizing reality.
 Psychology is also constructed on the notion
of "Self," and hence applications based on
psychology could hardly avoid the mistakes
of not being in touch with reality.
 To relieve sufferings in the worldly realm one
needs to comprehend Dharma that is beyond
the views of "Self."
 Only then can we expect guidance that will
lead to true emancipation.
 EFFECTS
OF
GAYATHRI
MANTRA
 Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
We Meditate on the Three-eyed reality
Which permeates and nourishes all like a fragrance.
May we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality,
Even as the cucumber is severed from bondage to the creeper.
 Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is for overcoming untimely
death, begetting relief from even the most dangerous
disease and enjoying relief from severe trouble in life.
 Recitation of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra has been
recommended for overcoming the malefic effects of
certain planets.
 Hare Kryszna Hare Kryszna
Kryszna Kryszna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

A mantra comprising of the names Hare,

Krishna and Rama. It appears originally in the
(Kali Santarana Upanisad):
 THE SHANTI MANTRAS

Om sahanaavavatu May we be protected together.

Sahanau bhunaktu May we be nourished together.
Saha viiryan karavaavahai May we work together with great
Tejasvi naavadhiitamastu vigor.
Maa vidvishhaavahai May our study be enlightening
Om shaantih shaantih May no obstacle arise between us.
shaantih Om peace, peace, peace.
 UNIVERSAL PRAYER
Sarveśām Svastir Bhavatu
Sarveśām Sāntir Bhavatu
Sarveśām Pūrnam Bhavatu
Sarveśām Mangalam Bhavatu

May there be auspiciousness for all.

May there be peace to all.
May there be fulfillment for all.
May there be blessedness for all.
Sarve bhavantu sukhina |
Sarve santu nirāmayā ||
sarve bhadrā i paśyantu |
Mā kaścit dukha bhāgbhavet ||

May all be happy.

May all be healthy.
May all realize that which is the ultimate truth.
May no one ever be unhappy.
Om Purnamadah Purnamidam Poornat
Poornamudachayate. Poornasya Poornamadaya
Poornamevavashisyayate. Om Shantih, shantih
shantihi.

All that is perceptible here is basically infinite. The

'cause' of all of this 'effect' too is one infinite truth.
If we just negate the notion of 'separate
independent existence' of all 'effects' then we come
to directly realize the one transcendental infinite
divinity as our very Self. May there be peace to all.