Lord Vishnu is part of the Hindu trinity of gods, along with Brahma and Shiva. He is also known as Narayana, and he took ten avatars, called Dasavatarams, to destroy evil and reestablish dharma in the world. Brahma is the creator, Shiva is the destroyer, and Vishnu is the protector or preserver.
Chanting Vishnu mantras to invoke Vishnu’s blessings is believed to have numerous benefits. Here are ten Lord Vishnu Mantras that are powerful and can be chanted for various benefits.
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Moola Vishnu Mantra:
Om Namo Narayanaya।।
The Mantra means, “I bow before the Almighty”, and it is a salutation to Vishnu. It is believed that the Om Namo Narayanaya Mantra can take one to Vaikuntha after death for a blissful afterlife. Vaikuntha means ‘being desireless’, so one can become free of all desires fears by chanting the Mantra.
Mukti Mantra:
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya।।
This Mantra means, “I bow to the Lord who lives in everyone’s hearts.” This Mantra, when chanted, develops compassion towards others, as it reminds us that God lives within everyone. It gives rise to love and can help remove obstacles.
Vishnu Shantakaram Mantra:
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham
Vishvadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam।
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham।।
The Mantra means, “I bow to Lord Vishnu who preserves and protects the universe, who is peaceful, who reclines on the divine serpent, from whose navel emerges the Lotus with the power of Creation, the Supreme Being, who holds the universe, who is as all-pervading as the sky, who is dark like the clouds and has a magnificent form. Lakshmi’s lord, the One with lotus eye, who is perceived through meditation by the Yogis, I salute you, Lord Vishnu, who takes away the fear of earthly existence and who is the Lord of all the worlds”. By regularly chanting this mantra, one can become courageous, as this Mantra can bring one out of unreal worldly affairs and the fears associated with it.
Shri Vishnu Mantra:
Tvameva Maataa Ca Pitaa Tvameva Tvameva Bandhush-Ca Sakhaa Tvam-Eva
Tvameva Viidyaa Dravinnam Tvam-Eva Tvameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva।।
The Mantra means, “O Lord, you are my father and mother, you are also my friend and brother, you are wealth and education itself, I perceive my hopes and salvation in you”. It is helpful to chant this Mantra when one is facing a problem or requires guidance. Ancient sages believed that reciting this Mantra helps one gain concentration and that Vishnu would guide one always.
Vishnu Sloka:
Kaayena Vaacaa Manase[a-I]ndriyair-Vaa
Buddhy[i]-Aatmanaa Vaa Prakrteh Svabhaavaat |
Karomi Yad-Yat-Sakalam Parasmai
Naaraayannayeti Samarpayaami ||
This Mantra is found both in the Bhagavad Gita and the Mukundamala. The Mantra means, “Whatever I do with my Body, Speech, Mind or Sense Organs, Whatever I do to use my Intellect, Feelings of Heart or unconsciously through the natural tendencies of my Mind, Whatever I do, I do all for others, I Surrender them all at the Lotus Feet of Sri Narayana”. This Mantra is believed to liberate a person from their karmic deeds that they performed consciously or unconsciously and helps them attain enlightenment. Chanting it regularly can relieve stress and erase guilt from the heart.
Vishnu Mangalam Mantra:
Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnuh, Mangalam Garunadhwajah।
Mangalam Pundari Kakshah, Mangalaya Tano Harih॥
The Mantra means, “All auspiciousness to Lord Vishnu, all auspiciousness to the one who has Garuda as His flag. All auspiciousness to the One whose eyes are like lotus flowers, and auspiciousness to Hari.” This Mantra is chanted to invoke Vishnu’s blessings during auspicious functions like Pooja, arati, marriage, etc.
Purana Mantra on Vishnu:
Om Apavitrah Pavitro Vaa Sarva-Avasthaam Gato-[A]pi Vaa |
Yah Smaret-Punnddariikaakssam Sa Baahya-Abhyantarah Shucih ||
The Mantra means, “If one is impure or pure, or even in all other conditions, one who remembers Pundarikaksha (Vishnu), will be pure both outwardly and inwardly.” This Vishnu Mantra occurs in many Puranas, and it is one of the main Vishnu Mantras. Chanting it helps to remove sins and free people from emotional connections that cause sorrow.
Vishnu Gayatri Mantra:
Om Shri Vishnave Cha Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi।
Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat॥
This Mantra means, “Let me meditate on Lord Vishnu, Oh, Lord Vasudeva, give me higher intellect, And let Lord Vishnu illuminate my mind”. This Mantra, like all other Gayatri Mantras, helps remove fear and illusions.
Sashankhachakram Mantra:
Sa-Shangkha-Cakram Sa-Kiriitta-Kunnddalam Sa-Piita-Vastram Sarasiiruhe[a-Ii]kssannam |
Sa-Haara-Vakssas-Sthala-Shobhi-Kaustubham Namaami Vissnnum Shirasaa Catur-Bhujam ||
The Mantra in English means,” Salutations to Sri Vishnu Who holds the conch and chakra, and who is adorned with diadem and earrings; with Yellow Garments and lotus-like eyes. Whose Chest is adorned with a Garland with the Kaustubha Gem; Four-Armed Form of Sri Vishnu and I Bow my Head before him”.
Chanting this mantra helps to improve concentration and thereby develop quick reflexes.
Vishnu Mantra:
Megha-Shyaamam Piita-Kausheya-Vaasam Shriivatsa-Angkam Kaustubho[a-U]dbhaasita-Anggam |
Punnyo[(a-U)]petam Punnddariika-[A]ayata-Akssam Vissnnum Vande Sarva-Lokai[a-E]ka-Naatham ||
This mantra means, “We salute Lord Vishnu, Who is beautiful like dark clouds, and Who wears yellow silk garments; Who has the mark of Srivatsa on His chest; and Whose body shines with the radiance of the Kaushtubha Mani, Whose form is permeated with holiness, and Whose beautiful eyes are extended like lotus petals; We salute Vishnu Who is the One Lord of all the Worlds”. This Vishnu mantra is a prayer dedicated to Vishnu, and devotees can use it in Poojas or worship.
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