Rainbow of mantras to start a day

A Mantra is a series of phrases or words that are sung or chanted during meditation. Mantra meditation uses dedicated words to achieve the user’s goals. It is more than a repeated phrase. Saying any word over and over again is not a mantra. A mantra provides an array of spiritual, mental, and physical healing for the practitioner. Furthermore, saying an inspirational quote or writing it down does not make it a mantra. It is the energy created in the chanting or singing that makes the saying a mantra.

Mantra meditation has become increasingly popular in recent years. The practice consists of the two individual components of chanting mantras and meditating and has a different purpose for every person. Mantra meditation requires consistent practice, but is simple and can effect many positive changes in your life. Every person has a different reason for meditating from health benefits to attaining a spiritual connection. Figuring out why you want to use mantra meditating will help you identify the best mantras to chant and time to dedicate to your meditation practice.

Actually what happens is when I was a small kid my parents used to teach me that - always pray for the welfare of the people. The shloka which they used to ask me to recite everyday morning was “Sarve jana sukhino Bhavantu” (means the people all over the world should be happy). As a kid I always used to pray this way. It became a habit. Whenever I pray in front of God first thing I tell is “Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu” after this I just wish good things for the people whom I love and care about. I truly believe that if we pray for someone wholeheartedly the prayers are going to be answered. That's the other thing whenever I get scared I start reciting Hanuman Chalisa in my mind.

Morning Prayer/Mantra in Hindu Culture are very important and helpful to start our day in beautiful way, there are lots of Mantra & Prayer people chant in the morning according to devotion. following are the famous Mantra/Prayers: Aditya Hriday Stotra - Chant for Sun to get Name, Fame, Courage while giving "Arghya" with turmeric water to rising Sun every morning. Shri Suktam - Chant for Goddess Laxmi to get prosperity and money.

Gayatri Mantra - Chant to Balance your life for over all prosperity. Hanuman Chalisa/Ashtakam - Chant for Lord Hanuman to get Wisdom, protection from Negativity, Courage & prosperity. Durga Stuti/Kavach - Recite for Goddess Durga to get protection and prosperity. Ganpati Mantra - to remove obstacles from life. Also there are many more like Shiv Tandav Stotra, Kali Stotra, Chandi Stotra, Bhairav Ashtakam, Bilvashtakam etc which you can choose based on your trust and devotion to the god.

Though any mantra having “Om” in it will be much effective ,,that too in morning. Infact , only chanting “Om” will do the work . There’s this fact that , Om itself is a significant source of peacefulness and helps you find the path of the ultimate. Other equally essential mantras are:- Maha Mrityunjay Mantra - “Om tryambakam yajaamahe sughandhim pushtivardhanam urva rukmiva bandhanan mrityormokhshaya maamritaa om”.

Saraswati Vidya Mantra - “ ya devi sarvabhooteshu vidya roopen sansthitha ,namastsya namastasya namo namah”. Om sehna Bhavatu - “Om sehna vavattu , sehno bhunattu , sehviryam karvaavahe , tejasvinaav dheetamastu , maa vidhvishaa vahe ..om shaanti shaanti shaanti hi”. Chant them and you will automatically start to feel calm and patient. Vibes of postive energy will start to emerge altogether.

Usefulness of Mantras in Meditation: Mantras give the wandering mind a focal point. They produce a beat and a flow that is easy for the mind and body’s energy system to grasp a hold of. When the mind wants to wander out of the meditative state, the mantra helps bring it back. The rhythm of the mantra provides an easy channel for energy to flow in and out of. If the person meditating knows the meaning of the mantra, it can improve the effectiveness of the mantra.

Knowing the Meaning of a Mantra: When people think of mantra meditation, the first phrase that comes to mind is “Om”. Om is an ancient Hindu word that means, “It is” or “To become”. Even if the chanter knows the meaning of Om, for anyone who is new to the practice, the meaning has little power behind it. What is important during the chanting of Om is the vibration it creates in the body. These vibrations create Neuro-linguistic effects. These effects induce a sense of calm. They often help people with serious diseases such as AIDS, Parkinson’s, and cancer who feel a sense of hopelessness feel hope again.

When the meaning of a mantra is known to the person meditating Psycho-linguistic effects are added to the Neuro-linguistic effects. Psycho-linguistic effects are highly effective in goal -oriented meditation. Often, someone who is trying to overcome an addiction or start a new habit will use these types of mantras. They imprint themselves on the subconscious. When the person comes out of the meditative state, the mantra is still working in their mind to inhibit their addiction. This practice works well for those trying to achieve a higher goal by convincing our subconscious minds that we can succeed. Even when our conscious mind doubts our abilities, our subconscious can believe strongly enough for us to succeed. Often when people are surprised by their success their subconscious is not.

Yogis have different methods to revive their bodies, but ultimately with the intention of drawing yourself inward. Among many, chanting ‘Mantras’ are a powerful tool for accomplishing this. Thus, chanting mantras makes it easier for any Yogi to reach to that transcendent state more easily. A mantra is a sound, word, or group of words that is considered capable of “creating transformation.”

Physical Benefits of Mantras: All mantras have intense physical benefits as under: They relieve stress. The rhythm and sound of the chanting moves energy throughout the body. The movement of energy regulates the chemicals in our brains. It blocks stress hormones and releases endorphins. They regulate heart rate. Mantras enhance positive alpha, gamma, delta, and the brainwaves—the brainwaves that kick in during relaxation.

Mantra chanting increases immune functions, and lower blood pressure. The sound of the mantra literally drowns out the negative voices in our heads. When the negative thoughts are suppressed, the mind has room for positive thoughts. It is a free and easy way to manage thoughts and achieve physical and mental welfare. Mantras ease fear. People with phobias often adapt mantras to center on during times of fear.

? – Om/Aum ‘Om’ is the all-pervading, omnipotent and omnipresent sound of the Cosmos. For this reason, it is also referred as ‘Pranava’; the energy that runs in our Prana. ‘Om’ is not just regarded as a word, it is an intonation produced by coalescing the three Sanskrit syllables (Au-Oh-Mm); which on concentrated repetition give a threefold experience on the physical, mental and the astral plane.

‘Om’ represents the incomprehensible and unmanifested / Nirguna aspect of the supreme; at the same time, the symbol of Om signifies a comprehensible and manifested aspect of it so as to provide the human mind with a conceivable channel to lead them towards the realization of its actual Nirguna state. Thus, chanting ‘Om’ or ‘Aum’ is one of the best ways to start any meditation.

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya (? ??? ????? ?????????) Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Mantra is a salutation to the Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna and can simply mean ‘Om, I bow down to Lord Vasudeva/Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna.’ Chanting Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Mantra keeps away all the negative energies from you. Chanting creates an invisible circle around you, which attracts all the positive things toward you and you will start receiving all the good news in your life. It will develop the strong faith and devotion to the Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna.

Further, chanting this mantra removes all spiritual obstacles in our life and takes care of us in the afterlife too. Chanting also purifies the subconscious mind and burns our merits and sins of this life and past lives, making it possible for us to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Thus, it dissolves our ego and develops faith and devotion in us, which benefits everyone around us too.

Guru Stotram. ????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ? ??????? ??? ?????? ????? ????????? ??? ? Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Visnu Gururdevo Maheshvarah | Guru Sakshat Parahma Brahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah: || The strotra says, The Guru (dispeller of darkness) is Brahma (the creator); the Guru is Vishnu (the sustainer); the Gurudeva is Maheswara (the destroyer); the Guru is Verily the Para-Brahman (ultimate consciousness); Salutations to that Guru. Guru is the source of all knowledge.

In Hindu dharma, Guru or the supreme teacher is given the greatest importance since he is the one who shows the path to the divine. The mother shows the child who is its father, the father shows the child who is its Guru, and the Guru shows the child who is God. The Sanatana Dharma gives a paramount importance to Guru. Thus, this is a powerful mantra to chant for a deep meditation.

Gayatri Mantra. ? ??? ? ???? ? ???? ? ??? ? ??? ? ??? ? ?????? ? ????????????????? ????? ?????? ????? ???? ?? ?? ?????????? ? ? ??? ?????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ??????? ?

Om Bhuuh Om Bhuvah Om Svah. Om Mahah Om Janah Om Tapah Om Satyam. Om Tat-Savitur-Varennyam Bhargo Devasya Dhiimahi. Dhiyo Yo Nah Pracodayaat | Om Aapo Jyotii Raso[a-A]mrtam Brahma Bhuur-Bhuvah Svar-Om || The Gayatri Mantra is a universal prayer enriched in the Vedas, which is also known as Savitri Mantra. It is one of the most powerful and popular mantras for meditation. In brief, the mantra means, “O thou existence Absolute, Creator of the three dimensions, we contemplate upon thy divine light. May He stimulate our intellect and bestow upon us true knowledge.” In simpler terms, “O Divine mother, our hearts are filled with darkness. Please make this darkness distant from us and promote illumination within us.”

Eventually, the mantra is an expression of gratitude, to both the life-giving Sun and the Divine. It boosted devotee taking a heart-centered approach to the mantra. The sensibility it awakes is more significant than the literal meaning. It’s an offering, a way to open to grace, to inspire oneself.

Panchakshari Shiva Mantra. ? ??? ????? Om Namah Shivaya. The literal meaning of this Shiva mantra is “I bow to Shiva”. Shiva, here is the supreme reality, or in other words, the inner Self. Thus, while you are chanting this mantra, you are calling for the inner self. This mantra boosts the inner potential and strength, and also fills life with positive energy. Om Namah Shivava is at the heart of Vedas and Tantras (ancient Scriptures) and finds its mention in the Yajurveda in the Shri Rudram hymn. Perceived to be most effective if in the practice of Japa Yoga, where the mantra is repeated verbally or mentally 108 times a day while keeping count on a strand of Rudraksha beads and at the same time submitting oneself to Lord Shiva’s infinite, all-pervasive presence, however, while chanting of the manta, you need no special rituals or ceremonies. It is a great mantra before any meditation.

Durga Dhyan Mantra. ? ??? ??? ?????????????????? ??? ??????? | ???????? ????????? ??????????????????? || Om jataa jut samaayuktamardhendu krit lakshnam. Lochanyatra sanyuktam padmendu sadya shan naam || This mantra is done before chanting other Durga Mantras. It helps one to achieve a better concentration in his work and in anything he does. This dhyan mantra helps us to focus and it is an important mantra for everyone.

Shiv Dhyan Mantra. ????????? ???? ????? ?????? ?? ?????????? ?? ???????????? ? ?????? ?????? ?? ???? ????? ??????? ?? ?? ????????? ???? ?????? ????? ? Karcharankritam Vaa Kaayjam Karmjam Vaa Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham | Vihitam Vihitam Vaa Sarv Metat Kshamasva Jay Jay Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadev Shambho || Divine vibrations that are generated during the chanting of this mantra ward off all the negative and evil forces and create a powerful protective shield against diseases, sorrows, fears etc. The mantras mean, “Hey! Supreme One to cleanse the body, mind, and soul of all the stress, rejection, failure, depression and other negative forces that one faces.” It is a beautiful mantra for a sadhak before meditation. If you are looking to meditate upon Shiva, then Shiva Dhyaan Mantra is for you. The mantra seeks to find forgiveness from the Lord for all the sins that we may have done in this life or the past, and thus, this mantra is also effective if you want to purify your soul and negativity in your life.

Sri Vishnu Mantra for Meditation. ?????????? ???????? ???????? ??????. ?????????? ???????? ??????? ????????? ? ????????????? ??????? ??????????????????? ????? ??????? ??????? ?????????????? ? Shaanta-Aakaaram Bhujaga-Shayanam Padma-Naabham Sura-Iisham. Vishva-Aadhaaram Gagana-Sadrsham Megha-Varnna Shubha-Anggam|. Lakssmii-Kaantam Kamala-Nayanam Yogibhir-Dhyaana-Gamyam. Vande Vissnnum Bhava-Bhaya-Haram Sarva-Loka-Eka-Naatham || It states, I salute, pray and meditate on Lord Vishnu who has a peaceful body posture, a serene Appearance; who sleeps on the Sheshanaga (the mighty mythological serpent); who has a lotus in his navel, who is the king of all the devatas, who is the base of this world, who is like the sky; who has a color like that of a cloud, who has an all-auspicious body. I worship Lord Vishnu; the one who is the lord of Lakshmi; who has the eyes like a lotus; who is seen by yogis in their meditation; is the remover of fear of life and death and is the only Lord of all the worlds.

Saraswati Stotram. ?? ?????????????????????? ?? ????????????????. ?? ??????????????????? ?? ????????????? ? ?? ???????????????????????????????? ??? ??????. ?? ??? ???? ??????? ????? ??????????????? ? Yaa Kunde[a-I]ndu-Tussaara-Haara-Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra-Vastra-[A]avrtaa. Yaa Viinnaa-Vara-Danndda-Mannddita-Karaa Yaa Shveta-Padma-[A]asanaa | Yaa Brahma-Acyuta-Shankara-Prabhrtibhir-Devaih Sadaa Puujitaa. Saa Maam Paatu Sarasvati Bhagavatii Nihshessa-Jaaddya-Apahaa | Devi Saraswati whose body is white like the Kund flower, Devi who is fair like the moon, the snow and the garland of pearls, Devi who is draped in white clothes, Devi who is holding Veena in her hands, Devi who sits on the white lotus flower, the Devi who is always adored by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva, Devi who removes the darkness of ignorance, may she protect me and nourish me.

Pavamana Mantra. ? ???? ?? ?????? ? ???? ?? ??????????? ? ?????????? ????? ??? ? ? ??????? ??????? ??????? ? Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya | Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya | Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih || This particular mantra for meditation reads, “O supreme lord, free me from unreal and lead me to reality, keep me away from darkness and lead me to light, lead me away from fear death to immortality (enlightenment), om may there be peace, peace, peace”. Thus, this mantra helps us realize things which are real, and transcends our state of mind fit for a deeper and relaxing meditation. Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi ? ??????? ??????? ???????