Sacred Mantras of Hindu Deities
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Ganesha Mantra (For Removing Obstacles)
Original
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Transliteration
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the Lord of all Ganas (multitudes/divine beings).
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (Lord Shiva - For Healing and Liberation)
Original
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Transliteration
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam | Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat ||
Meaning / Translation
We worship the three-eyed one, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from death, like a ripe cucumber is severed from the vine, and lead us to immortality.
Vishnu Gayatri Mantra (Lord Vishnu - For Wisdom and Protection)
Original
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat ||
Meaning / Translation
Om, Let us meditate on Narayana, the Lord of all. May Vasudeva enlighten our intellect and guide us on the righteous path.
Navarna Mantra (Goddess Durga - For Strength and Protection)
Original
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे॥
Transliteration
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche ||
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the Goddess Chamunda, who embodies the powers of Knowledge (Aim), Wealth/Prosperity (Hreem), and Desire/Transformation (Kleem).
Gayatri Mantra (The Universal Prayer)
Original
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ||
Meaning / Translation
We meditate on the glory of that Creator who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our minds and guide us on the right path.