What is Sanatan Dharma?

Sanatan Dharma (Sanātana Dharma) means 'the eternal way' — the timeless spiritual tradition of India, commonly known today as Hinduism. It encompasses the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, the Mahapuranas, and the living practice of dharma, yoga and devotion.

The Vedas are the oldest scriptures of Sanatan Dharma — Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda — revealed to the ancient Rishis and forming the foundation of Hindu philosophy, ritual and music.

What is the Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna within the Mahabharata, teaching Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga as paths to liberation.

What are the Shastras?

Shastras are the authoritative scriptural texts of Sanatan Dharma — including Shruti (Vedas, Upanishads), Smriti (Itihasas, Puranas, Dharmashastras) and the Darshanas — that guide spiritual, ethical and social life.

Mantra

Sacred Mantras

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Sound is the seed of creation. Each mantra is a key — to a deity, a state, a blessing.

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Shabda Brahman

Sacred Mantras of Sanatan Dharma

Sound is the Seed of Creation — Each Mantra is a Key to the Divine, a State of Consciousness, and a Blessing.

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The Power of Mantras

Vibrational Healing

Mantras create positive vibrations that purify the mind and body.

Connection with the Divine

They invoke specific Devatas and their energies.

Focus & Meditation

Help calm the mind and achieve deeper states of dhyana.

Protection & Transformation

Remove negativity and manifest peace, strength, and wisdom.

Most Powerful & Popular Mantras

Mother of Vedas

Gayatri Mantra

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः । तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं । भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि । धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

Mother of all Vedic mantras. Invokes divine light and wisdom.

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Conquering Death

Mahamrityunjaya

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥

The great death-conquering mantra of Lord Shiva. Bestows health, longevity, and liberation.

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Maha Mantra of Kali Yuga

Hare Krishna Mahamantra

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे । हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ॥

The Maha Mantra of Kali Yuga. Brings joy, love, and Krishna consciousness.

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Mantras by Purpose

Lakshmi

Wealth & Abundance

धन-समृद्धि

Lakshmi mantras invoking prosperity, fortune and divine grace.

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Mahamrityunjaya / Dhanvantari

Health & Healing

स्वास्थ्य

Mahamrityunjaya and Dhanvantari mantras for well-being and longevity.

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Saraswati / Gayatri

Knowledge & Wisdom

विद्या

Saraswati and Gayatri mantras for clarity, intellect and learning.

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Hanuman / Durga / Kavach

Protection

रक्षा

Hanuman, Durga and Kavach mantras — a divine shield against negativity.

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Ganesha

Success & Removal of Obstacles

सिद्धि

Ganesha mantras to invoke Vighnaharta for new beginnings and success.

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Parvati / Katyayani

Marriage & Harmony

विवाह

Parvati and Katyayani mantras for harmonious union and family life.

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Santana Gopala

Children & Progeny

सन्तान

Santana Gopala mantra of Krishna for the blessing of progeny.

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Om · Soham · Shivaya

Meditation & Peace

ध्यान

Om, Soham and Om Namah Shivaya for inner stillness and Self-realization.

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Start Your Daily Mantra Sadhana

A simple rhythm — morning, evening and the deity of each day.

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Morning Mantras

•Gayatri Mantra — at sunrise
•Surya Namaskara Mantras
•Om — three deep recitations
•Guru Mantra of your lineage

Evening Mantras

•Mahamrityunjaya — at dusk
•Om Namah Shivaya — 108 times
•Hanuman Chalisa
•Shanti Mantra before sleep

Mantra of the Day

MondayLord Shiva · Om Namah Shivaya
TuesdayHanuman / Devi · Om Han Hanumate Namah
WednesdayGanesha · Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
ThursdayGuru / Vishnu · Om Guruve Namah
FridayLakshmi / Durga · Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
SaturdayShani / Hanuman · Om Sham Shanaischaraya Namah
SundaySurya · Om Suryaya Namah

Guidelines for Mantra Jaap

How to chant with depth, devotion and discipline.

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Step 1

Correct Pronunciation (Swara)

Sanskrit syllables carry vibration — learn each sound from a teacher or trusted recording before relying on memory.

Step 2

Number of Repetitions

Traditionally 108 (one mala) or 1008. Even 11 or 21 with full focus is more powerful than 108 done mechanically.

Step 3

Best Time (Brahma Muhurta)

The 96 minutes before sunrise are ideal. Dusk (sandhya) is also sacred. Choose a fixed time daily.

Step 4

Mala or Without

A rudraksha, tulsi or sphatika mala helps track count and ground the mind. Both are equally valid.

Step 5

Faith & Focus

Shraddha (faith) is the soul of japa. Sit upright, close eyes, and let the sound dissolve all other thoughts.

Mantra Gallery

The eight essential mantras every devotee should know.

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Universal

Om

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The primordial sound from which the universe arose.

Shiva

Panchakshara

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

I bow to Shiva, the auspicious one.

Vishnu

Ashtakshara

ॐ नमो नारायणाय

Om Namo Narayanaya

I bow to Narayana, the supreme refuge.

Ganesha

Ganesha Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah

I bow to Ganesha, remover of obstacles.

Devi

Durga Mantra

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Om Dum Durgayai Namah

I bow to Durga, the invincible Mother.

Lakshmi

Lakshmi Beeja

ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah

I bow to Mahalakshmi, goddess of abundance.

Hanuman

Hanuman Mantra

ॐ हं हनुमते नमः

Om Han Hanumate Namah

I bow to Hanuman, embodiment of devotion and strength.

Self

Soham

सोऽहम्

So Ham

I am That — the Self is the Supreme Reality.

Mantras from Vedas, Puranas & Stotras

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From the Vedas

Gayatri, Purusha Sukta, Rudra Suktam, Sri Suktam — the original mantras heard by the Rishis.

From the Puranas

Vishnu Sahasranama, Lalita Sahasranama, Shiva Tandava Stotram — names and praises of the Divine.

From Stotras & Acharyas

Hanuman Chalisa, Bhaja Govindam, Soundarya Lahari — devotional poetry by saints and acharyas.