Mantras


	GAYATRI MANTRA The Gayatri Mantra is the form of eternal truth. It is the heart of all beings and the eternal Ved Mantra. Gayatri destroys the sins of the world. All the four Vedas have originated from this mantra: Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat Meaning: I meditate on Mother Gayatri that has originated from the Pranava Om and via the middle mantra of the shlokas (verses) - Bhur, Bhuvah, Svaha - created the three worlds; May the compassionate Mother Gayatri give her children illumination and bring forth their pure intellect. In addition rishis have created 24 other Gayatri mantras - Sakam Gayatri - ''with desire'' Gayatri. The 24 words of the Gayatri appear in the form of the 24 Divine Shaktis. Ganesh Gayatri: The repetition of this mantra is done for the destruction of obstacles and to succeed in difficult tasks.


	Om Ek Danshtraya Vidmahe Valenratundaya Dhimahi Tanno Buddhihi Prachodayat


	2. Vishnu Gayatri: To develop sustaining power, this mantra is used.


	Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishunha Prachodayat


	3. Shiva Gayatri: To invoke auspiciousness, That is to have pure thoughts and high spiritual feelings, this mantra is used.


	Om Panchavaktraya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudraha Prachodayat


	4. Brahma Gayatri: To increase productiveness, that is to increase the power of creative shakti, this mantra is used.


	Om Chaturmukhaya Vidmahe Hansa Rudraaya Dhimahi Tanno Brahma Prachodayat


	5. Rama Gayatri: This mantra is used to establish proper conduct and ethical behavior.


	Om Daasharthaye Vidmahe Sita Vallabhaya Dhimahi Tanno Ramahi Prachodayat


	6. Krishna Gayatri: To bring dynamic energy into one's lify in order to be able to do anything, intense sadhana is done for this Divine power with this mantra.


	Om Devaki Nandanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Krishna Prachodayat


	7. Indra Gayatri: To ward off any form of attack, intense sadhana is done for this Divine shakti using this mantra.


	Om Sahasranetraya Vidmahe Vajrahastaya Dhimahi Tanno Indra Prachodayat


	8. Hanuman Gayatri: When there is a lack of fulfilling one's duty within oneself, then this mantra is used.


	Om Anjanisutaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi Tanno Marutih Prachodayat


	9. Surya Gayatri: Worship with this mantra is very beneficial for curing grievous diseases.


	Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Divakaraya Dhimahi Tanno Suryah Prachodayat


	10. Chandra Gayatri: For the removal of suffering and to get peace from dejection and worries, this mantra has been used for the worship of this Divine Shakti.


	Om Shirputraya Vidmahe Amrit Tatvaya Dhimahi Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat


	11. Yum Gayatri: This is universal prayer to gain fearlessness from death.


	Om Putryaya Vidmahe Mahakalaya Dhimahi Tanno Yumahah Prachodayat


	12. Varun Gayatri: To develop sweetness and melodiousness at all levels, in speech, action, dealing with others, etc.., this mantra is used.


	Om Jalbimbaya Vidmahe Neel Purshaya Dhimahi Tanno Varunah Prachodayat


	13. Narayana Gayatri: In order to establish discipline and make people listen to orders, one concentrates on this mantra.


	Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Visudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Narayanah Prachodayat


	14. Nrishinga Gayatri: This mantra is used in order to acquire this Divine Shakti, which has shown itself to be successful in increasing our efforts and in acquiring bravery.


	Om Ugranrishinghaye Vidmahe Vajrankhaya Dhimahi Tanno Nrishinghaha Prachodayat


	15. Durga Gayatri: This mantra is used to acquire this Divine Shakti, which is used to gain victory over enemies, attackers and obstacles.


	Om Girijayei Vidmahe Shiva Priyayei Dhimahi Tanno Durga Prachodayat


	16. Laxmi Gayatri: This is the one Shakti believed to help in acquiring wealth, status, greatness, and fame; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.


	Om Maha Laxmayei Vidmahe Vishnupriyayei Dhimahi Tanno Laxmi Prachodayat


	17. Radha Gayatri: This is a unique Shakti to fill the activities with the feelings of Divine Love; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.


	Om Vrishbhaanujayei Vidmahe Krihsnpriyayei Dhimahi Tanno Radha Prachodayat


	18. Sita Gayatri: To develop the Shakti of penance, it is very necessary to do worship with this mantra.


	Om Janak Nandiniyei Vidmahe Bhumijayei Dhimahi Tanno Sita Prachodayat


	19. Saraswati Gayatri: Learned scholars have said that the use of this mantra can help to increase the Shakti of the intellect and mental sharpness.


	Om Saraswateyei Vidmahe Brahmaputriye Dhimahi Tanno Devi Prachodayat


	20. Agni Gayatri: This is a famous mantra used to bring effulgence into the life/force of the body and in every activity of love.


	Om Mahajwalyei Vidmahe Agnidevaya Dhimahi Tanno Agnih Prachodayat


	21. Prithvi Gayatri: This mantra is considered useful in strengthening one's Shakti to remove wavering of resolve and in bringing steadfastness.


	Om Prithvi Devayei Vidmahe Sahasramurtayei Dhimahi Tanno Prithvi Prachodayat


	22. Tulsi Gayatri: To remove selfishness, increase selflessness, and make doing selfless service the goal of one's life, this mantra is very helpful.


	Om Tulsayei Vidmahe Vishnu Priyayei Dhimahi Tanno Vrinda Prachodayat


	23. Hansa Gayatri: To awaken discrimination, this is a very powerful mantra.


	Om Param Hansaye Vidmahe Mahahansaye Dhimahi Tanno Hansah Prachodayat


	24. Hayegriva Gayatri: When one is surrounded by fear on all four sides and is in need of courage, then this mantra is used.


	Om Vanishavaraye Vidmahe Hayegrivaye Dhimahi Tanno Hayegrivah Prachodayat


	Swamiji Shanti Mantra Om Astoma Satgamaya Tansoma Jyotir Gamaya Mrityorma Amritam Gamaya Sarvencharn Svastir Bhavatu Sarvencharn Shantir Bhavatu Sarvencharn Purinam Bhavatu Sarvencharn Mangalam Bhavatu Loca Samastar Sukenu Bhavantu Om Tiriyom Bakam Ya Jamahe Sugandim Pusti Vardanam Urva Rukumina Bhandhanat Mrityor Mokshia Maamritat Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Meaning: From Untruth lead us to the truth From darkness lead us to light From death lead us to immortality May all be blessed with higher realization May all be blessed with peace May all be blessed with perfection May all be blessed with welfare Lord Shiva, the beneficent one Who nourishes all beings And liberates all from ignorance And cycle of death and rebirth