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Every mantra we publish, arranged by deity. Each carries the Sanskrit in Devanagari, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and roman, and the meaning of every word. Free to read and free to chant.

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172 mantras

Ganapathiगणपति39 mantras

Invoked first, before any other deity. The classical texts name thirty-two forms; each addresses a different kind of obstruction.

Ganapathi Mula MantraMost chantedThe foundational mantra. Chanted at the start of any undertaking.
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Vidya Ganapathi MantraFor study, examinations and retention of what is learned.
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Sankatahara Ganapathi MantraMost chantedFor a difficulty already underway. Chanted on Sankashti Chaturthi.
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Maha Ganapathi MantraInitiationThe long tantric form, combining several bija syllables.
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Ucchista Ganapathi MantraInitiationTantric and restricted. Not published in full.
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Lakshmi Ganapathi MantraWhere obstruction concerns money or livelihood.
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Bala Ganapathi MantraThe child form. For children's wellbeing and early education.
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Taruna Ganapathi MantraThe youthful form. For vigour at the start of a venture.
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Bhakta Ganapathi MantraFor devotion and steadiness of practice.
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Veera Ganapathi MantraThe warrior form. For courage against opposition.
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Shakti Ganapathi MantraFor protection of the household.
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Dwija Ganapathi MantraThe twice-born form. For scriptural study.
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Siddhi Ganapathi MantraFor accomplishment of what has been begun.
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Kshipra Ganapathi MantraFor swift results where time is short.
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Heramba Ganapathi MantraThe five-faced form. For protection of the weak.
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Vijaya Ganapathi MantraFor victory in contest and litigation.
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Nritya Ganapathi MantraThe dancing form. For the performing arts.
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Urdhva Ganapathi MantraFor upward movement in career and standing.
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Ekakshara Ganapathi MantraThe single-syllable form. Gam.
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Vara Ganapathi MantraThe boon-giving form.
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Tryakshara Ganapathi MantraThe form named for the three letters of Oṃ.
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Kshipra Prasada Ganapathi MantraFor quick grace where a matter is urgent.
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Haridra Ganapathi MantraThe turmeric form. For auspiciousness in the home.
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Ekadanta Ganapathi MantraThe single-tusked form. For focus and singleness of purpose.
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Srishti Ganapathi MantraThe creative form. For new ventures.
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Uddanda Ganapathi MantraFor the removal of injustice.
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Rinamochana Ganapathi MantraSpecifically for release from debt.
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Dhundhi Ganapathi MantraThe seeker form, worshipped at Kashi.
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Dwimukha Ganapathi MantraThe two-faced form. For clarity in decision.
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Trimukha Ganapathi MantraThe three-faced form.
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Simha Ganapathi MantraThe lion-mounted form. For fearlessness.
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Yoga Ganapathi MantraFor meditative practice and inner discipline.
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Durga Ganapathi MantraFor invincibility against obstruction.
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Sukhkarta Dukhharta AartiSamarth Ramdas's Marathi aarti to Ganesha, composed at Morgaon
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Vakratunda Mahakaya MantraOne shloka asking the curved-trunked Ganesha to clear every task
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Ganesh ChalisaRamsundar's Hindi forty: Shani's glance, an elephant head, a race won
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Ganesha PancharatnamShankara's five jewels to Vinayaka, the modaka held in his hand
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Ganesha AtharvashirshaThe Ganapati Upanishad: fourteen mantras naming Ganesha as Brahman
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Vinayagar AgavalAvvaiyar's 72 Tamil lines: Vinayaka as guru of the inner path
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Shivaशिव29 mantras

From the five-syllable Panchakshari to the Mahamrityunjaya — the most recited verses in the tradition.

Panchakshari MantraMost chantedThe five syllables. The central Shaiva mantra.
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Mahamrityunjaya MantraMost chantedFor health, longevity and recovery.
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Rudra Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri form addressed to Rudra.
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Dakshinamoorthy MantraShiva as silent teacher. For memory and understanding.
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Medha Dakshinamoorthy MantraSpecifically for intellect and examination.
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Kala Bhairava MantraFor protection and removal of fear. Chanted on Kalashtami.
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Asitanga Bhairava MantraFirst of the eight Bhairavas. For creative power.
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Ruru Bhairava MantraSecond Bhairava. For release from karmic burden.
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Chanda Bhairava MantraThird Bhairava. For control of anger and impulse.
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Krodha Bhairava MantraFourth Bhairava. For steadiness under provocation.
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Unmatta Bhairava MantraFifth Bhairava. For freedom from delusion.
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Kapala Bhairava MantraSixth Bhairava. For detachment.
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Bhishana Bhairava MantraSeventh Bhairava. For removal of fear itself.
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Samhara Bhairava MantraEighth Bhairava. For dissolution of what must end.
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Ardhanarishwara MantraThe half-female form. For marital harmony.
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Nataraja MantraThe cosmic dancer. For the performing arts.
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LingashtakamThe eight verses to the lingam.
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BilvashtakamRecited while offering bilva leaves.
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Shiva Tandava StotramRavana's hymn. Recited on Shivaratri.
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Rudram Chamakam MantraInitiationThe central Vedic recitation to Rudra.
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Dakshinamurthy StotramShankara's ten verses on the Self, from a mirror city to deep sleep
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RudrashtakamTulsidas's eight verses a guru sang to soften Shiva's curse
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Shiv ChalisaAyodhyadas's Hindi forty: Shiva's deeds, then a plea for rescue
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Nirvana ShatakamShankara's six verses of 'not this', each ending Shivoham, Shivoham
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Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali108 names of Shiva, from Shivaya to Parameshvaraya, in archana form
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Shiva Panchakshara StotramFive verses, each opening and closing on one syllable of Namah Shivaya
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Om Jai Shiv Omkara AartiHindi aarti hailing Shiva as Om, in whom Brahma and Vishnu are one
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SivapuranamManikkavacakar's 95-line Tamil hymn that opens the Tiruvacakam
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Karpura Gauram MantraFour quarters on camphor-white Shiva, sung as the aarti flame closes
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Deviदेवी37 mantras

The goddess in her forms — from Saraswathi's learning to Pratyangira's protection against directed harm.

Saraswathi MantraMost chantedFor learning, speech and the arts. The seed syllable is Aim.
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Lakshmi MantraMost chantedFor prosperity and stability. The seed syllable is Shreem.
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Mahalakshmi MantraThe eight-fold form. For comprehensive prosperity.
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Durga MantraFor protection and courage against opposition.
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Drishti Durga MantraSpecifically for the evil eye.
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Vana Durga MantraThe forest form. For protection while travelling.
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Pratyangira MantraInitiationFor deliberate harm and directed ill-will.
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Chandi MantraThe Devi Mahatmyam invocation. Recited during Navaratri.
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Bala Tripura Sundari MantraInitiationSri Vidya practice. Received from a teacher.
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Varahi MantraInitiationCommander of Devi's forces. For decisive protection.
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Matangi MantraInitiationFor speech, music and command of language.
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Bhuvaneshwari MantraFor expansiveness and freedom from constraint.
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Kamakshi MantraFor marriage and the fulfilment of desire.
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Meenakshi MantraFor marital harmony and household prosperity.
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Annapoorna MantraFor sufficiency of food and never wanting.
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Kalaratri MantraThe seventh Navadurga. For removal of fear.
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Katyayani MantraFor marriage, particularly where it is delayed.
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Mangala Gauri MantraFor married life and the wellbeing of a spouse.
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Swayamvara Parvathi MantraFor those seeking a suitable marriage.
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Santoshi Mata MantraFor contentment and the settling of disputes.
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Gayatri Devi MantraThe mother of the Vedas in her personified form.
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Bhairavi MantraInitiationThe fierce form. For confronting what must be faced.
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Dhumavati MantraInitiationThe widow form. Restricted practice.
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Kamalatmika MantraInitiationThe lotus goddess. For wealth in the Mahavidya sequence.
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Kanakadhara StotramShankara's hymn to Lakshmi's side-glance, sung for a gooseberry
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Sri SuktamA Rigveda khila hymn asking Agni to bring Lakshmi and banish Alakshmi
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Mahalakshmi AshtakamIndra's eight couplets to Lakshmi on Garuda, terror of Kolasura
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Siddha Kunjika StotramShiva's key that awakens the Durga Saptashati, told to Parvati
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Argala StotramThe 'bolt' hymn of the Saptashati, with its refrain 'rupam dehi'
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Mahishasura Mardini Stotram21 verses to Parvati as Mahishasura's slayer, each on one refrain
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Durga ChalisaDevidas's Hindi forty: Hinglaj, Jwala and Shankara's lost Shakti
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Lalitha Sahasranamam183 verses, 1,000 names of Lalita, from her rising to the Sri Chakra
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Jai Ambe Gauri AartiShivanand Swami's Hindi aarti to Amba, refrain plus twelve stanzas
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Bagalamukhi Mantra36 syllables asking Pitambara to still speech, step and tongue
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Devi KavachamBrahma's armour of goddesses, laid on the body from crown to sole
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Soundarya LahariFrom Shiva's need of Shakti to the Goddess's feet, in 100 verses
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Durga SuktamSeven Agni verses around one refuge in Durga, closed by her Gayatri
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Vishnuविष्णु29 mantras

The Ashtakshara and Dwadashakshara, and the forms invoked for specific difficulty.

Ashtakshara MantraMost chantedThe eight syllables. The central Vaishnava mantra.
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Dwadashakshara MantraThe twelve syllables, to Vasudeva.
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Vishnu SahasranamaMost chantedThe thousand names. Recited on Ekadashi.
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Narasimha MantraFor protection from fear and sudden danger.
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Runa Vimochana Narasimha MantraSpecifically for release from debt.
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Sudarshana MantraThe discus. For cutting through hostile influence.
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Rajagopala MantraKrishna as Rajagopala. For love and family harmony.
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Vidya Rajagopala MantraFor education and success in study.
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Venkateswara MantraFor the fulfilment of vows.
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Hayagreeva MantraFor knowledge, scholarship and research.
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Bhoo Varaha MantraFor land, property and immovable assets.
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Vamana MantraFor humility and the restoration of balance.
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Rama MantraThe Taraka mantra. For dharma and steadfastness.
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Krishna MantraFor love, joy and release from sorrow.
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Purusha SuktamThe Vedic hymn to the cosmic person.
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Narayana SuktamThe Vedic hymn to Narayana.
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Lakshmi Narayana MantraThe couple together. For household prosperity.
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Dhanvantari MantraFor health and recovery from illness.
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AchyutashtakamShankara's sung octet that moves between Rama and the child Krishna
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Venkateswara SuprabhatamAnnan's 29 dawn verses that wake the Lord of the Seven Hills
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Rama Raksha StotramBudha Kaushika's 38-verse armour of Rama's names, heard in a dream
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Govinda Namalu108 names of Venkateswara, each called 'Govinda', sung up Tirumala
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Om Jai Jagdish Hare AartiShardha Ram Phillauri's c.1870 Hindi aarti to Vishnu as Jagadisha
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Shri Ram Chandra KripaluTulsidas's five-stanza Rama stuti, pada 45 of the Vinaya Patrika
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DamodarashtakamEight verses to the child Krishna tied by Yashoda to a mortar
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Hare Krishna Maha MantraSixteen names Brahma gave Narada for crossing the Kali age
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Narasimha KavachamPrahlada's armour of the man-lion, limb by limb and on all eight sides
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Bhaja GovindamShankara's call to a Kashi grammarian to turn from rules to Govinda
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ThiruppavaiAndal's 30 Tamil dawn songs of a cowherd girl's Margazhi vow
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Muruganमुरुगन्8 mantras

Skanda, Subrahmanya, Kartikeya — one deity across regions, with distinct mantras.

Subrahmanya MantraMost chantedThe principal mantra. For courage and Mangal affliction.
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Shanmukha MantraThe six-faced form. Chanted on Shashti.
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Skanda Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri form addressed to Skanda.
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Kanda Sashti KavachamThe protective armour. Recited during Skanda Sashti.
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Valli Devasena Sametha MantraWith his consorts. For marriage.
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Bala Murugan MantraThe child form. For children's health.
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Subramanya Karavalamba StotramEight verses asking Valli's lord, Swaminatha, to lend his hand
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Subramanya BhujangamShankara's 33 serpent-metre verses to the Lord of the seashore
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Hanumanहनुमान्9 mantras

For strength, protection and the removal of fear. Chanted on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Hanuman MantraMost chantedThe principal mantra. For courage and protection.
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Panchamukhi Hanuman MantraThe five-faced form, for protection from five directions.
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Hanuman Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri form.
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Hanuman ChalisaMost chantedThe forty verses. The most recited devotional text in India.
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Bajrang BaanFor urgent protection.
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Veera Hanuman MantraThe warrior form. For victory over opposition.
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Hanuman AartiThe lamp song of Hanuman: Lanka, Sanjivani, Patala, Anjana's flame
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Hanuman Dwadasha Nama StotramHanuman's twelve names in two verses, Anjani's son to Ravana's foe
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Maruti StotraRamdas's Marathi hymn to a Hanuman who outgrows the universe
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Universalसर्व7 mantras

Not addressed to one deity — recited by anyone, at any time.

Guru MantraRecited before study and on Guru Purnima.
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Shanti MantraThe peace invocation that closes any recitation.
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Sarva Mangala MantraFor general auspiciousness.
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MahavakyasFour sayings, one from each Veda, that equate the Self with Brahman
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Shirdi Sai Baba AartiAdkar's Marathi refrain and 7 stanzas, sung at Shirdi since c. 1904
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Asato Ma Sadgamaya MantraMuttered at the Soma chant: unreal to real, darkness to light
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Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu MantraClosing svasti verse whose last line wishes all the worlds happiness
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