Om Shri Yamaya Namahॐ श्री यमाय नमः
Devoted to Lord Yama (god of death + cosmic justice)
Source: Garuda Purana / Yama Stotra
Transliteration
om shri yamaya namah. yamo dharma-rajaya namah
Meaning (English)
Salutations to Lord Yama, the lord of cosmic justice + dharma. Foundational mantra for shraddha + ancestor rituals + post-death journey awareness. Used by eldest sons + descendants during Pitru Paksha tarpana + Bhai Dooj.
Benefits (Phal)
Cultivates awareness of cosmic justice (Karma + Dharma) + protects family from untimely death. Recommended during Pitru Paksha + Bhai Dooj + annual death anniversaries. Particularly potent for those facing severe Saturn afflictions OR family curse patterns.
When to Chant
Pitru Paksha (Bhadrapad Krishna Paksha), Bhai Dooj (Kartik Shukla Dwitiya), Naraka Chaturdashi, annual death anniversaries.
How to Chant
Sit facing south (Yama direction). Light a black sesame oil lamp. Chant 108 times on rudraksha mala. Pair with Chitragupta mantra during Bhai Dooj for combined justice + record-keeping invocation.
Book a pandit for Om Shri Yamaya Namah jaap
Major sankalp (1.25 lakh count or more) traditionally requires a trained pandit. Verified pandits perform on your behalf with full video proof + sankalpa with your gotra/nakshatra.