Om Yajnavalkyaya Namahॐ याज्ञवल्क्याय नमः
Devoted to Sage Yajnavalkya (foremost Vedic sage)
Source: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad / Shatapatha Brahmana
Transliteration
om shri yajnavalkyaya namah. brahma-vidam varishthaya namah
Meaning (English)
Salutations to Sage Yajnavalkya. Salutations to the foremost among knowers of Brahman. Yajnavalkya is the principal teacher in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad + foundational Vedantic philosophy. The mantra invokes his wisdom + courage to question the deepest spiritual truths.
Benefits (Phal)
Cultivates Brahman-jnana (knowledge of Brahman) per Vedantic path. Recommended for serious Vedanta students + those engaged in deep philosophical study + meditation practitioners exploring non-dual awareness. Foundational for Smarta + Advaita Vedanta tradition.
When to Chant
Before scripture study (especially Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), Guru Purnima (Ashadha Purnima), Vedanta Society gatherings.
How to Chant
Sit before scripture book in anjali mudra at heart. Chant 9 or 21 times. Combine with Upanishad parayan for amplified Vedantic blessings.
Book a pandit for Om Yajnavalkyaya 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.