Vedic Mantras
Mantras And Sacred Symbols
Mantra:
In the Hindu mythology a mantra is an echo, syllable, word,
or group of words that are considered capable of creating
transformation. Mantra in Sanskrit means
"man"- to think, and "tra"- to liberate
thus to liberate from thought. Mantras are based on two
mechanisms, Meaning and Sound. First is the actual meaning
of the word or words and the second is the effective sound
or vibration. Vedas claim that speech is the essence of
humanity. Everything, the Vedas maintain, comes into being
through speech. Repeating of mantra is known as Japa. Japa
of a particular mantra is a influential tool to control the
mind. It is said that in the Kali Yuga, the current age of
ending, japa is the only method for realization of the
divine within us. It is appropriate to start the japa of a
particular planet on the assigned day. for eg Sun on Sunday
, Moon on Monday, etc. The sound of the mantra should be
repeated 108 times at one go. There are two kinds of
Mantra's one is Tantrik Mantras and secondly Vedic Mantras.
Tantrik mantras are the ones we call Beeja Mantra's whereas
Vedic Mantra's are the ones that are followed under the
Vedic system. Every mantra has to be chanted for a definite
number of times. Every mantra is a exaltation of a unique
combination of unique sound vibrations and divine power of
the divinity. A vibration in a mantra brings us in communion
with the divine deity. Every mantra has been experienced and
accepted by our Rishis and Munis. By regular reciting
mantra's attains freedom from the fears of disease and
death.
Some Rules of reciting a mantra:
| After bathing perform the chanting of Mantra. |
| Mantras should be chanted only with a pure heart and mind. |
| The correct pronunciation of a mantra. |
| While the chanting of Mantra keep non-vegetarian food and liquor strictly away from your house. |
| The mantra should be chant in a particular day or time according to the planet. |
| One course of mantra should be chanted within 21 days. |
| Do Japa with your right hand. |
Numerology
Planets Mantra's
| Numbers | Planet | Day | Mantra | Time |
| 1 | SUN | Sunday | "Om hram hrim hraum sah suryaya namah" | 7,000 times within 30 days |
| 2 | MOON | Monday | "Om som somaaya namah" | 11,000 times |
| 3 | JUPITER | Thursday | "Om graam greem graum sah brihasptaye namah" | 19,000 times |
| 4 | RAHU | Saturday | "Om bhraam bhreem bhraum sah rahave namah" | 18,000 times within 40 days |
| 5 | MERCURY | Wednesday | "Om braam breem braum sah budhaya namah" | 9,000 times within 21 days |
| 6 | VENUS | Friday | "Om shum shukraaye namah" | 16,000 times |
| 7 | KETU | Saturday | “Om sraam sreem sraum sah ketave namah" | 18,000 times |
| 8 | SATURN | Saturday | "Om praam preem praum sah shanayishraya namah" | 24,000 times within 40 days |
| 9 | MARS | Tuesday | "Om kraam kreem kraum sah bhaumaya namah" | 11,000 times within 20 days. |
Some More Vedic powerful mantras
1. Om Mantra
Om mantra is one of the basic mantra in Hinduism. It is also known as the "pranava mantra, the source of all mantras and the first sound/vibration created, as the universe is sound. Om mantra is considered to be the most essential and powerful mantra, and thus is prefixed and suffixed to all Hindu prayers. Om mantra relaxes your mind and body , improves the execution of all the organs of the body, helps in curing diseases, improves concentration power, and one feels to be more stronger.
2. Gayatri mantra
Gayatri mantra is one of the most effective mantra
for harmony and happiness. It is also known as the mother of
the Vedas in Hinduism. Chanting of the gayatri mantra
removes all the obstacles, to increase the growth, wisdom
and development. It is the superlative mantra. Gayatri
mantra will protect you from harm wherever you are, make
your intellect shine, improve your power of speech, and
dispel the darkness of ignorance.
Gayatri mantra
AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAHA,
TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM
BHARGO DEVASAYA DHEEMAHI
DHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYAT.
| Meaning of the Gayatri Mantra | |
| Aum | Brahma |
| bhoor | embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran) |
| bhuwah | destroyer of sufferings |
| swaha | embodiment of happiness |
| tat | that |
| savitur | bright like sun |
| varenyam | best choicest |
| bhargo | destroyer of sins |
| devasya | divine |
| these first nine words describe the glory of God | |
| dheemahi | may imbibe ; pertains to meditation |
| dhiyo | intellect |
| yo | who |
| naha | our |
| prachodayat | may inspire! |
| "dhiyo yo na prachodayat" is a prayer to God | |
3.Hare Krishna Mantra (Maha Mantra)
Hare Krishna Mantra is one of the supreme mantra. Hare
krisna mantra is known as Maha-mantra of Kailyug -(the
supreme mantra of Kaliyug - the present era of machine where
truth and righteousness are at their lowest level. ) It
has been said that by repeating this mantra with faith and
devotion, one can attain salvation and peace of mind. Hare
means the another name of Vishnu meaning he who removes
illusions. Ram is the name of the incarnation of Vishnu in
the Treta yug. Krishna is the name of the incarnation of
Vishnu in the 'Dwaper yug'. It is said that in every yug
(era) Vishnu takes incarnation on earth to establish the law
of truth and righteousness.
“Hare Krsna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare"
4.Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Maha Mrityunjay Mantra is one of the extremely powerful
mantra. It is also known as the Moksha Mantra of Lord Shiva.
Chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is said to create
divine vibrations that heals, removes the fear of death,
liberating one from the cycle of death and rebirth. It
is truly said that the chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
gives good health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity and
contentment. It is said If this mantra is chanted for
1,25000 times or its half 62,500 with complete devotion and
faith then a person can even return from the jaws of death.
"Om Hom Joom Sah Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Om Trayambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukvamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Maa Mritat
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Om Sah Joom Hom Om"