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Sacred Mantras

Lord Vishnu Mantras

विष्णु

4 authoritative mantras for Lord Vishnu — chanted for centuries by sadhakas. Each with Sanskrit, transliteration, meaning and recitation guide.

How to recite

  • Sit facing east or north; spine straight; eyes closed or soft-focused.
  • Count repetitions on a 108-bead mala (one round = 108).
  • Morning brahma muhurta (4-6 AM) is most potent. Daily consistency > intensity.
  • Beej mantras require initiation (diksha) from a guru for full effect.
Ashtakshari 108x

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Meaning

I bow to the divine Vasudeva (Krishna/Vishnu).

Benefit

Dvadashakshari (twelve-syllable) mantra — grants liberation, protects from sin, foundational Vaishnava mantra.

Ashtakshari 108x

ॐ नारायणाय नमः

Om Narayanaya Namah

Meaning

I bow to Narayana (the resting place of all beings).

Benefit

Ashtakshari (eight-syllable) Narayana mantra — grants peace and spiritual elevation.

Beej Mantra 108x

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं देवकीसुत गोविन्द वासुदेव जगत्पते। देहि मे तनयं कृष्ण त्वामहं शरणं गतः॥

Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum Devakisuta Govinda Vasudeva Jagatpate | Dehi Me Tanayam Krishna Tvaamaham Sharanam Gatah

Meaning

Beej-enhanced invocation to Krishna for protection and progeny.

Benefit

Santan Gopala Mantra — recited by couples seeking children.

Gayatri 108x

ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi | Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayaat

Meaning

May we know Narayana; may we meditate on Vasudeva. May Vishnu inspire us.

Benefit

Vishnu Gayatri Mantra — for dharma and right action.

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