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Religion and mantra power: The five chants you should know to heal and rise

This article is your invitation to rediscover ancient mantras as daily spiritual tools. Through personal stories, chants, and healing energy, we’ll explore the five most powerful mantras everyone should know, and how the religion of sound can shift your world from within. Come as you are—and leave with a soul on fire.

First Published on 12/09/2008 00:59
Second revised edition Published on 05/07/2025 09:30

5 powerful daily mantras to heal, clear karmic energy, and protect your soul. Use these sacred chants as your spiritual armour every single day.

In this soul-stirring guide, I take you inside five mantras that saved my spirit and shaped my path. These are chants for peace, wealth, protection, and deep compassion. This isn’t just spiritual fluff—it’s energy hygiene for your mind, body, and soul. Read with your heart wide open. Something sacred might awaken in you too.


🌿 What is so powerful about mantras, and are they more than just words?

Let me ask you something. When was the last time you felt seen?

Not in the surface-scroll kind of way. But soul-deep seen. Understood. Safe.

For many of us—the seekers, the spiritually curious, the emotionally tangled—this feeling is rare. That’s why I want to open this sacred circle with one truth I’ve learnt the hard way:

Words can hurt. But words can also heal.

And mantras? They’re words with roots in divinity. Seed sounds, coded in vibration, whispered into existence by sages who saw the soul as a shimmering frequency.

Mantra is not religion in the way you think of Sunday rituals or temple bells. It’s older. Rawer. A direct line between your chaos and your centre.

“Mantra,” from Sanskrit, means “mind instrument.” Imagine it as a tuning fork for your scattered thoughts.

Photo by Maksim Chernishev

Shaina, tells me, "I remember the first time I broke down in a meditation hall. I’d gone in, skeptical, stiff, and full of pain I couldn’t name. Someone next to me began chanting “Om Namah Shivaya.” I rolled my eyes—until I couldn’t. Until my chest cracked open like a dam, and my body shook as if it remembered something I hadn’t consciously lived."

That’s the power of sound when it meets silence.
That’s mantra.

🕉️ Can “Om Namah Shivaya” bring peace in a noisy world?

Short answer? Yes. But not the way you think.

We live in the noisiest era in human history—notifications, inner critics, generational trauma, performance culture. The brain is fried. The soul? Parched.

“Om Namah Shivaya” means: I bow to the divine within me that can transform, destroy, and recreate. It’s dedicated to Lord Shiva—the great dissolver.

But here's the twist...

Shiva isn’t just a god of ash and dreadlocks. He is the divine force of clearing. Of making way. Of destroying not what you love—but what no longer serves you.

🕯️ Yukta's story: The day I let go

"Years ago, I was clinging to a relationship that had long since wilted. We’d stopped growing, stopped listening, but I held on because loss scared me. I started chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” every morning—just five minutes, eyes closed, no expectation.

By week three, I could feel it: a loosening inside. As if something ancient was untying knots in my chest. A month later, I had the strength to walk away—not with anger, but with peace."

That’s the paradox of Shiva. He doesn’t destroy to punish. He destroys to free.

🧘 Practice: 3-Minute Peace Ritual

  1. Sit with your spine soft but straight.

  2. Close your eyes. Breathe deep. Let the world hush.

  3. Begin chanting slowly:
    Om... Na-mah... Shi-va-ya.
    Let each syllable vibrate through your chest like a tuning fork.

  4. Repeat 27 times. Let your breath sync with the chant.

  5. After, stay in silence. Let the peace arrive.

This is how we create soul armour. Not by fighting. But by surrendering to the power of release.

Let me tell you a secret: the first time I chanted “Om Namah Shivaya,” I wasn’t trying to awaken my spirit.

I was just trying to stop shaking.

I’d been through a brutal emotional rupture—one of those soul moments where your body is alive, but everything else inside you feels burned to ash. A friend gave me this chant like a prescription.

I scoffed. But I tried it.

And somewhere between the 30th and 60th repetition, something cracked open inside me. Not fireworks. Just a pause. Silence. The first breath I had taken in weeks that wasn’t tight with panic.

🧠 Mantra Breakdown: What Does It Actually Mean?

It’s one of the most sacred mantras in Shaivism, found in the Krishna Yajurveda. The chant has five syllables: Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya, symbolising the five elements:

  • Na – Earth (Prithvi)

  • Ma – Water (Jal)

  • Shi – Fire (Agni)

  • Va – Air (Vayu)

  • Ya – Ether (Akash)

So every time you chant, you're not just praying. You're harmonising with nature’s building blocks—you’re rebuilding yourself.

🔭 Astrological Insight: Who Should chant this?

Shiva is associated with Ketu (South Node of the Moon) and the Moon itself—planets tied to detachment, intuition, past-life karma, and emotional turbulence.

This mantra is especially potent if:

  • You have Ketu/Moon afflictions in your birth chart

  • You suffer from emotional volatility, panic, overthinking

  • You feel spiritually blocked but can’t explain why

Best days to chant? Mondays (Moon day), Pradosham (13th lunar day), and during eclipses when shadows are strongest and transformation is needed most.


💥 Suman's story: When I Chanted This to Survive Loss

"I won’t romanticise this: grief is dirty, jagged, and wild.

When my grandmother passed, the stillness of the house swallowed me. No sound could break the tension. So I lit a diya, sat on the cold floor, and began repeating “Om Namah Shivaya”—not with understanding, but with desperation.

And slowly, her memories started to come back—not the deathbed ones, but the laughter, the rotis, the stories of gods she used to whisper. The mantra brought her back—not as a ghost, but as peace."


🧘‍♂️ Morning Practice: Elemental peace cleanse

This is your energy hygiene ritual, especially after nightmares or emotional flashbacks:

  1. Sit on the floor, facing east. Place your hand on your heart.

  2. Light incense or a diya.

  3. Slowly chant: Om... Na-mah... Shi-va-ya × 108

  4. With each repetition, visualise each syllable entering a part of your body:

    • Na – legs (grounding)

    • Ma – stomach (emotions)

    • Shi – chest (grief)

    • Va – throat (expression)

    • Ya – head (thoughts)

  5. Sit in silence for 3 minutes. Let Shiva’s grace rise from within.

Need more clarity on what’s blocking your peace? Explore this deep insight: 👉 karma and ignorance


🐘 What makes “Om Gum Ganapataye Namah” the obstacle remover?

If Shiva clears, Ganesha guards.

“Om Gum Ganapataye Namah” is a mantra of pure removal—not of people or pain, but of the energy blocks that cloud your mind, tighten your chest, and stall your courage.

Let’s be honest—most obstacles in our life are not external. It’s not traffic. It’s not the toxic boss. It’s our fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of being seen.

Neetu's Story: The Stage and the Shaking hands

Before I became an IELTS instructor , I was terrified of public speaking. Even reading aloud made my voice crack. Tushar suggested me this chant. “Use it like armour,” he said.

So before every talk, I’d sit backstage, eyes shut, whispering:
Om Gum Ganapataye Namah
It was like calling in a force bigger than my fear. The elephant god stood beside me, not in form, but in steadiness. I survived every speech—and somewhere in that process, I began to thrive."

🌟 Micro-Practice for Your Real Life

  • Heading into a tense meeting?

  • Struggling with creative block?

  • Dreading a tough convo with someone you love?

Repeat this mantra 11 times. Imagine Ganesha placing a hand on your shoulder. The obstacle may not disappear. But your courage will appear.

When life clogs up—projects stall, people don’t respond, ideas fall flat—it’s easy to blame the world. But often? The blockage is internal. Doubt. Fear. Ancestral patterns. Trauma. Guilt.

And this is where “Om Gum Ganapataye Namah” becomes more than a chant.
It becomes your personal unblocker—your remover of spiritual plaque.

📜 Meaning & Origin

This chant is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity who governs beginnings, thresholds, and transitions. Every Vedic ritual starts with his invocation.

  • “Om” – Universal sound

  • “Gum” – Bija (seed) sound for Ganesha’s wisdom

  • “Ganapataye” – To the Lord of Ganas (divine attendants)

  • “Namah” – I bow

It’s not just about luck. This mantra aligns you with intelligent effort—the kind of clarity that clears paths without force.

🔭 Astrological Insights

Ganesha is ruled by Mercury (Budh)—planet of intellect, speech, nervous system. It’s the planet most sensitive to chaos.

This mantra is especially useful if:

  • Mercury is retrograde or afflicted

  • You face communication issues

  • You’re navigating brain fog, anxiety, or writer’s block

  • You’re starting something new (business, home, marriage, healing journey)

Best days to chant? Wednesdays, Ganesh Chaturthi, or before any new venture.

For those born under Gemini or Virgo, this chant can help stabilise overactive mental energy.


🧘‍♀️ My Story: How I beat the inner critic

Before I ever taught spiritual practices, I had a stutter. Not always—but in high-pressure moments. It became my private demon.

Before my first live workshop, I sat in the corner with eyes closed and repeated this mantra. My throat tingled. My palms steadied. I walked in and spoke like someone else was holding my voice.

That “someone else” was the Ganesh within me.

This mantra didn't just remove the obstacle. It revealed that I was never the obstacle to begin with—just scared.


⚙️ 3-Minute Obstacle Reset: Try This Today

Use this before emails, presentations, exams, or awkward family dinners:

  1. Sit quietly. Touch your thumb to index finger.

  2. Repeat: Om Gum Ganapataye Namah × 21 times.

  3. Visualise Ganesha’s trunk gently pushing away obstacles in your mind.

  4. Feel lightness. Now go do the thing.

Still stuck? Maybe there’s an old label or identity you’ve been carrying for too long. Read: 👉 The Torturous Tag

Curious about karmic weight that keeps cycling in your life? Here’s a powerful resource to understand and clear it: 👉 What Is Karmic Debt and How to Clear It


💰Why is “Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah” the wealth mantra?

Let’s talk about wealth.

Not the Instagram version. Not the credit card limit. But the wealth that roots deep in your cells—abundance, safety, nourishment, gratitude. That’s what Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, truly embodies. And this mantra is her invitation.

“Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah” isn’t just about calling in money. It’s about calling in flow. Support. Unstuckness.

🪙 History: Where Did This Chant Come From?

Lakshmi is one of the oldest deities in the Vedic tradition, appearing in Rigveda hymns as a force of beauty and fortune. The mantra became popular through tantric and devotional schools, especially in Diwali rituals.

“Shreem” is a bija (seed) mantra—think of it as Lakshmi’s personal energetic fingerprint. Repeating it activates the third eye and heart chakra, opening you to trust and receptivity.

✨ Astrological insight

Lakshmi is tied to Venus energy—luxury, love, aesthetics, and wealth. Chanting her mantra is especially powerful on Fridays, during the waxing moon, and during the Venus hora (hour).

If you have Venus retrograde or afflicted in your chart, this mantra can bring balance, especially in relationships and finances.

💸 Anjali Verma's story: Rock Bottom & Rent Due

"Years ago, I had ₹800 in my bank account, rent due in two days, and no client leads. I’d just quit a toxic job in search of consulting work—and found myself drowning in anxiety. Out of desperation, I turned to this chant.

I made a little altar. A candle. A coin. I chanted with tears, not faith. But on the second day, a client I hadn’t heard from in 7 months reached out. That week, I earned more than my past month’s salary."

 I am sharing Anjali's story in her own words because energy responds to reverence.

🧴 Ritual: Morning spiritual Practice for Wealth Flow

Try this for 7 days—your mini energy cleansing ritual.

  1. Wake before sunrise. Light a ghee lamp or candle.

  2. Sit in front of a small Lakshmi image or flower.

  3. Chant:
    Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah × 108 times

  4. After chanting, say aloud: “I am open to receiving divine flow and wealth.”

  5. Offer gratitude—even if nothing has shown up yet. You are activating trust.

This is energy hygiene—clearing negative energy of scarcity and welcoming abundance.

Need more insights on how we sometimes trap ourselves in toxic abundance myths? Read: 👉 The Torturous Tag


🌸 What’s the hidden power behind “Om Mani Padme Hum”?

Do you ever feel numb?

Not sad, not happy. Just... switched off inside. If yes, this mantra is for you.

“Om Mani Padme Hum” is the crown jewel of Tibetan Buddhism. It means: The jewel is in the lotus—a metaphor that your divine potential lies inside your human pain.

This is a compassion mantra, and its power lies in unlocking your frozen grief.

🕊️ Historical Roots

This chant appears in the Karandavyuha Sutra, dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Tibetan monks carve this mantra into stones, wear it on prayer wheels, and breathe it as they walk.

Every syllable corresponds to a purification of human flaws:

  • Om – Ego

  • Ma – Jealousy

  • Ni – Desire

  • Pad – Ignorance

  • Me – Greed

  • Hum – Hatred

Chanting this mantra isn’t about becoming holy. It’s about becoming whole.

✨ Astrological link

This mantra is aligned with the Moon—the planet of emotions, intuition, and maternal love. People with a weak or afflicted Moon (especially in Cancer or Pisces) benefit immensely from this chant. Full moons are particularly potent times to chant.

💔 Muskan's story: The Mirror and the Tears

"I once stood in front of a mirror, post-breakup, unable to even look myself in the eye. My voice cracked as I started to chant, forcing the words through clenched teeth.

By the 20th repetition, something inside loosened. A sob escaped. Not just heartbreak tears—but grief from childhood, shame, and all the times I abandoned myself.

That’s the secret of this chant. It doesn’t heal you with light. It heals you by helping you hold your darkness with love."

💗 Practice: Heart Opener

  1. Sit quietly. Place a hand over your heart.

  2. Close your eyes. Picture a white lotus blooming in your chest.

  3. Begin chanting:
    Om Mani Padme Hum

  4. Imagine each repetition feeding the lotus with light.

  5. Breathe in compassion. Breathe out resentment.


🌞 How does the Gayatri Mantra help you find light?

Sometimes, the world feels like too much. The news. The pain. The future. The grief.

The Gayatri Mantra is the chant you need when you can’t even hear your own voice anymore.

“Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha,
Tat Savitur Varenyam,
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi,
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat”

Roughly translated: We meditate on the divine light of the sun. May it illuminate our intellect and awaken our consciousness.

🌄 History: From Fire to Inner Flame

The Gayatri Mantra comes from the Rigveda, one of the oldest spiritual texts in existence. It was originally used in agnicayana rituals—fire offerings to the Sun God, Savitr.

Over time, it evolved from an external fire ritual to an internal awakening chant.

Chanting this mantra aligns you with the solar current of consciousness—the part of you that sees truth, not fear.

🔭 Astrological Significance

Gayatri is solar. Use this chant during sunrise, the Sunday of the week, or when your Sun is weak in your chart (especially in Libra or Aquarius). If you suffer from self-doubt, burnout, or lack of direction, this mantra can reignite your clarity.

🔥 Leepakshi's Story: Depression & the Morning Sun

" I battled a deep emotional fog after a personal betrayal. Waking up felt like lifting concrete. I began to chant Gayatri at dawn—not with excitement, but as a way to survive.

Something subtle shifted. Not overnight. But by week two, the fog began to thin. I felt warmth again. I felt alive again."

🌅 Energy Cleansing Ritual for Light

  1. Stand by a window during sunrise.

  2. Face east. Close your eyes.

  3. Raise both palms toward the sun.

  4. Begin chanting Gayatri 9 or 27 times.

  5. Visualise golden light pouring into your body, cleansing all emotional heaviness.

This is your morning spiritual practice—simple, ancient, and wildly effective.

Want more soul-level reads on pain and healing? You’ll love this perspective: 👉 Karma Sutra – A Review

🛡️Can daily chanting work like soul armour against negativity?

We carry so much energy that isn’t even ours. The envy in someone’s glance. The passive-aggression from a coworker. The ancestral weight we didn’t sign up for.

And over time? That spiritual dirt piles up.

But chanting—daily, consistently, with devotion—is like scrubbing your soul clean every morning.

You wouldn’t leave home without brushing your teeth, right?

So why are you leaving home without spiritual protection?

🧘‍♂️ The Vibe Shield You Didn't Know You Had

Chants aren’t just words. They’re frequency filters. Vibrational codes. Imagine each mantra you repeat as a layer of light armour around your aura.

  • “Om Namah Shivaya” dissolves tension and clears emotional static.

  • “Om Gum Ganapataye Namah” sets boundaries and boosts confidence.

  • “Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah” draws supportive, abundant energy.

  • “Om Mani Padme Hum” heals pain and radiates kindness.

  • “Gayatri Mantra” awakens your inner sun and clears your path.

The more consistently you chant, the stronger your energetic field becomes.

And no, you don’t need incense, beads, or a Himalayan cave. You just need your voice and 5 minutes of willingness.


🚿 BONUS: What is the 5-Minute spiritual shower, and how can it clear negative energy instantly?

Now for something simple. Sacred. Super effective.

I call it: The 5-Min Spiritual Shower. It’s a daily energy cleansing ritual that blends visualisation, mantra, and intention to wash away energetic grime.

Ready?

🌈 Step-by-Step Guide: 5-Min Energy Hygiene Ritual

  1. Stand or Sit Comfortably – Close your eyes. Breathe in peace.

  2. Visualise Light Above Your Head – A golden orb, humming gently.

  3. Set the Intention – Silently say: “I now release all energy that is not mine, with love.”

  4. Begin Chanting Any Mantra – Choose one from the article. I recommend “Om Mani Padme Hum” or “Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah”.

  5. Imagine a Downpour of Light – Let it cascade from crown to feet. Feel it clearing your aura, soaking through skin, nerves, and bones.

  6. Breathe Out Heaviness – Each exhale removes stale thoughts. Each inhale brings peace.

  7. End With Gratitude – Whisper: “Thank you, I am protected.”

This isn’t just cleansing. This is soul maintenance.

Need scientific validation for how energy affects your body? Read: 👉 Super Brain Yoga & Energy Quality


💫 How can You Use Mantra + Visualisation to amplify results?

If the 5-Min Spiritual Shower is water, visualisation is the soap.

Our mind is a powerful manifestor. When we pair mantra with images, our subconscious responds faster.

🧠 Try This Upgrade

While chanting:

  • Imagine each syllable as a beam of light clearing your organs.

  • Visualise a shield of sacred symbols forming around you.

  • See energetic cords breaking from people, habits, or thoughts no longer serving you.

Even 60 seconds of this combo each morning can completely shift your day.


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You've read this far because something in your soul is already awakening.

You're not just curious—you’re ready. Ready to shed the inherited pain, the stuck-ness, the not-quite-here energy that makes life feel foggy.

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🌕What’s the best time for a 5-minute spiritual shower?

You’ve got the ritual. You’ve got the mantras. But the timing? That’s the magic multiplier.

Our energy shifts throughout the day and month. So when you do your 5-minute spiritual shower deeply matters—especially if you’re emotionally sensitive or intuitive.

Here’s when to make the most impact:

🕰️ 1. Before Big Conversations or Meetings

Ever walked into a room and instantly felt smaller? That’s energy. Before interviews, pitches, or difficult talks, cleanse your field.

  • Chant “Om Gum Ganapataye Namah” to remove fear and mental fog

  • Visualise a shield of light around your body

  • Say: “I am protected. I speak with clarity.”

🌙 2. Before Sleep (Especially on Full or New Moons)

The veil is thinner at night. Your subconscious opens. You dream.

Cleanse before bed, especially on moon days, to release tension, regret, or psychic gunk.

  • Use “Om Mani Padme Hum” for emotional clearing

  • Visualise moonlight washing over you

  • Sleep like a child again

☀️ 3. First Thing In the Morning

Don’t check your phone. Cleanse your soul first.

Let your first energy of the day be intention, not reaction.

  • Chant Gayatri Mantra

  • Visualise light pouring down

  • Set the tone for a peaceful, focused day

For more hidden tools and soulful treasures, explore this gem-rich post: 👉 Hidden Gems of the Inner World


🧘‍♀️This isn’t just about winning—It’s about healing in the dark

If you’re still here, it’s because your soul knows this truth:

You weren’t meant to suffer silently. You were meant to remember.

These mantras—these ancient chants—aren’t just sounds. They’re soul tools. And you? You’re the kind of person who doesn’t just want success. You want alignment. Peace. Wholeness.

This is the hidden spiritual guide’s path—not for influencers and manifesters alone, but for the tired. The overlooked. The broken-but-willing. The light bringers who’ve forgotten their flame.

So let this be your moment of remembering.
Of returning.
Of rising—not for applause, but for alignment.


🙏 5 FAQs You Didn’t Know you needed

1. Do I have to chant 108 times?

Nope. That’s traditional, but not required. Even 11 repetitions can shift your state. Start small. Be consistent.

2. Can I chant silently?

Yes. Whisper, hum, or even mentally chant. Sound helps—but intention is stronger.

3. What if I feel nothing?

Trust takes time. Energy shifts can be subtle. Keep going. You’re clearing layers—sometimes ancient ones.

4. Is it okay to mix mantras?

Yes, but be mindful. Think of them like herbs. Use with purpose. Create your own ritual recipe.

5. Can I teach this to my kids or parents?

Absolutely. Mantras are intergenerational healing tools. Let them witness your peace.


🧘‍♂️ Author

Tushar Mangl is a counsellor, vastu expert, and author of I Will Do It and Ardika. He writes on topics like food, books, personal finance, investments, mental health, vastu, and the art of living a balanced life. He seeks to create a greener, better society. Blogging at TusharMangl.com since 2006.

“I help unseen souls design lives, spaces, and relationships that heal and elevate—through ancient wisdom, energetic alignment, and grounded action.”


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🧘 Do You Need to Be Religious to Chant Mantras—or can anyone do it for soul detox and spiritual reset?

Let me speak to the part of you that’s curious, but cautious.

You might be wondering:
“I’m not very religious. I don’t go to temples. I don’t wear tilaks or follow strict rituals. Can I even chant mantras? Am I doing it wrong?”

You’re not alone in this.

And here’s the honest, human, spiritually mature answer:
You don’t need religion. You just need reverence.


💬 Let’s unpack the elephant in the spiritual room: What is the relationship between mantras and religion?

Historically, mantras emerged from the Vedas, the ancient scriptures that form the foundation of Hinduism. So yes—they are rooted in religious systems. But that doesn’t make them exclusive. In fact, their original purpose wasn’t worship. It was alignment.

The word mantra itself means:

  • “Man” = mind

  • “Tra” = tool or instrument

So a mantra is a tool for the mind—a way to shift your thoughts, energy, and emotional state.

It’s not owned by any one religion. It’s a frequency. A code. A vibration designed to tune your soul like a guitar string.

Even the great mystics agree:

“Mantras are not bound by belief. They are bound by intention.” —Anonymous Himalayan Yogi


🕯️ Think of it this way:

  • You don’t have to be a mathematician to use a calculator.

  • You don’t need to understand quantum physics to benefit from light.

  • You don’t need to follow religion to receive the grace of sacred sound.

What you need is openness.

You don’t need a temple. You are the temple.
Every chant, whispered in your kitchen or during your commute, is an offering. Every repetition is a step toward your own centre.

This is not about religion—it’s about energy hygiene.
It’s about doing a daily soul detox so that the emotional grime of the world doesn’t clog your light.


🕉️ Modern Seeker, Meet Ancient Sound

Here’s what I tell my clients who feel like outsiders:

  • You don’t need to wear a saffron robe. Just wear your truth.

  • You don’t need a guru. But you do need guidance.

  • You don’t need blind faith. But bring your curiosity.

Use mantras as spiritual reset tools.
When the world overwhelms you… when anxiety rises… when grief paralyses… these sounds can recalibrate your nervous system faster than logic ever will.


💫 3 BONUS CHANTS for Real-Life needs (Not Just Devotion)

Let’s meet you where you are—not in a temple, but in your living room, your car, your overthinking mind at 2 AM.

1️⃣ “Om Dum Durgayei Namah” — For Protection and Energy Shielding

Use when: You feel drained around people, under psychic attack, or emotionally vulnerable.

This is a powerful energy protection mantra dedicated to Goddess Durga, the fierce mother who rides a lion and slays inner demons.

  • Astrological Alignment: Best for those with Mars issues, or during transits through Scorpio or Aries.

  • Chant Time: Morning before stepping out, or after a stressful encounter.

Meaning: I bow to the invincible power of the divine feminine who protects and empowers.

This is not about fear. It’s about spiritual sovereignty. With each chant, you reclaim your space.


2️⃣ “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” — For Children, Calmness, and Protection

Use when: Your child is anxious, you want to protect your family, or your inner child needs soothing.

This chant calls on Lord Vishnu, the preserver and nurturer. It’s gentle, stabilising, and safe for children.

  • Astrological Meaning: Related to Jupiter—planet of wisdom, children, and dharma.

  • Ideal for: Parents, caregivers, and those healing childhood wounds.

Meaning: I surrender to the divine within, who maintains balance and peace.

Chant this while your child sleeps. Or hold your own heart and speak it to the scared child in you.


3️⃣ “Om Aapadaamapa Hataram Dataram Sarva Sampadam” — For Sleep, Anxiety, and Rescue Energy

Use when: You’re restless, insomniac, or emotionally drowning.

This lesser-known mantra invokes Lord Hanuman—a deity of courage and calm.

  • Energy: Protective, balancing, and grounding.

  • Chant Time: Bedtime, during fear spikes, or after bad dreams.

  • Astrological Relevance: Linked to Saturn—planet of delay, fear, and deep karmic work.

Meaning: I call upon the one who rescues from distress and grants peace.

Chant it like a lullaby for your nervous system. Let Hanuman hold the weight for a while.


🙏Religion

You don’t have to believe in religion to believe in rhythm.
You don’t have to follow rituals to follow resonance.

You just need a willingness to sit. To chant. To open.
You don’t need to become someone else. You just need to become quieter… so you can hear the voice of your soul again.

And that voice?
It speaks in mantras.


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Si_Lee said…
perfect
:D
i am waiting for sushant to comment on it ..

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