Mantras

Discover 20+ sacred Mantras from Vedic, Tantric, and Buddhist traditions — Gayatri Mantra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Om Namah Shivaya and more — with original script, IAST transliteration, and meaning in 28 languages. Free PDF.

Hinduism Mantras→

Pancha Tattva Mantra: Chaitanya and His Four Associates

The Pañca Tattva mantra invokes Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His four principal associates, honored together in Gaudiya Vaishnava worship and kirtan.

1 verse

Gaudiya Vaishnava Invocatory Verses

Gaudiya Vaishnava invocation prayers honoring the guru, Rupa Goswami, Radha-Krishna, the Vaishnavas and the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.

8 verses

Jainism Mantras→

Namokar Mantra: The Supreme Jain Prayer of Reverence

The most fundamental Jain prayer, offering reverence to the five supreme spiritual beings: Arihantas, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and all Sadhus.

5 verses

Chattari Mangalam – The Four Auspicious Prayers of Jainism

The Jain Chattari Mangalam names four auspicious refuges: the Arihantas, Siddhas, Sadhus and the dharma taught by the Kevalis.

3 verses

A Jain Prayer of Repentance and Commitment to Non-Violence

The Jain samayika vow: the devotee renounces sinful activity of mind, speech and body and resolves to keep equanimity for a set time.

1 verse

Tassa Uttari Sutra (Pledge of Kayotsarga)

The Tassa Uttari Sutra, said in samayika and pratikramana after the Iriyavahiya, resolves to stand in kayotsarga to purify and remove the thorns of faults.

1 verse

Panchindiya Guru Sutra (Jain Guru Vandana)

A short Prakrit hymn of homage to the guru and upadhyaya, praising restraint of the senses, care for living beings and devotion to the ten-fold dharma.

3 verses

Buddhism Mantras→

The Mantra of Compassion: Om Mani Padme Hum

The six-syllable mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, among the most widely recited chants in Tibetan Buddhism.

1 verse

The Tara Mantra: A Prayer for Protection and Compassion

A short mantra invoking Green Tara, the swift, compassionate protector of Vajrayana Buddhism, chanted to dispel fear and obstacles.

1 verse

Homage to Amitabha Buddha

Namo 'mitabha buddhaya: a short Sanskrit homage to Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, drawn from the Sukhavativyuha tradition of the Pure Land.

1 verse

The Vajrasattva Hundred-Syllable Mantra

The Hundred-Syllable Mantra of Vajrasattva, chanted in Vajrayana practice to purify negative karma and mental obscurations.

1 verse

The Vajra Guru Mantra: Invoking the Lotus-Born Guru

The Vajra Guru Mantra, Tibetan Buddhism's call to Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), chanted to invoke his blessings and purify obstacles.

1 verse

The Arapacana Mantra: Invoking the Wisdom of Mañjuśrī

A seed mantra for Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, recited to sharpen the mind and deepen insight and memory.

1 verse

The Medicine Buddha Healing Mantra

The healing dharani of Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha, said for the sick and for relief from illness, with the sutra's own opening homage.

1 verse

The Tara Mantra for Blessings of Life, Merit, and Wisdom

A mantra invoking White Tara for long life, merit, wisdom, and well-being, widely chanted in Tibetan Buddhist practice.

1 verse

Sikhism Mantras→

The Mul Mantar (Mool Mantra): The Foundational Creed of Sikhism

The Mool Mantar, root creed of Sikhism at Ang 1 of the Guru Granth Sahib, by Guru Nanak: One Creator, True Name, fearless, without enmity, timeless, unborn.

1 verse