Mantras are sacred words in Sanskrit that have been used to invoke and honour Gods, Goddesses, and Planets since the early Vedic era. The Sanskrit language is claimed to have a tight relationship with the fifty primordial sounds, making it telepathic by nature. Through repetition or chanting/Japa, the vibration of the sound of the Mantras conveys our purpose to the Cosmic realm or God bodies, and also has a soothing impact on the mind, which may be transferred to a meditative state. It is true that Mantras cannot be personalized for a specific person. Gurus select Mantras from existing Mantras that they believe will best fit the individual during disciple initiation.
Beej Mantras, also known as Vedic Seed Mantras, are the primary mantras or sounds endowed with enormous spiritual qualities in Hinduism. They are frequently referred to as the auditory seed version of all the Deities. Beejas are like mantra batteries since they are used in numerous mantra compositions. Beej mantras are said to fulfil the aspirations of devotees and operate as a protective barrier around them, shielding them from all dangers and foes when repeated with focus.
Every Beej Mantra has a deep meaning; they are the basis, the germ, of a construction. It’s pointless to try to interpret these enigmatic Mantras. Understanding the physics behind these Mantras might take generations. They’ve always been there, decoded and passed down from Rishis or Gurus to their followers or pupils, and they’ve shown their worth throughout time. Apart from Gods and Goddesses, Vedic Astrologers recommend that Planet Beej Mantras, such as Rahu Beej Mantra, Shani Beej Mantra, and others, be recited to increase the power of a weak planetary position in an individual’s birth chart or Kundli, as well as to gain relief from their malefic effects.
When recited with true intention, the powerful Beej Mantras can help you achieve your goals. When chanting, it is vital to maintain a tranquil state of mind, which may be achieved by chanting “OM” as is frequently done, and then chanting the Beej Mantra with complete attention. The Mantra completes its cycle by beginning in OM and ending in OM.
The Beejakshara Mantras listed below are single and compound letters with common features, such as the Bindu, which denotes grief dispelling, reverence, and so on. Concentrate your devotion and affection on God or Goddess while chanting. If you want to sing the Beej Mantras, you need learn how to pronounce them from a professional Pandit who knows what they mean:
HAUM( हूँ )
This is the Shiva Beej Mantra. ‘HA’ stands for Siva, whereas ‘AU’ stands for Sadasiva. Concentrate your attention on Lord Shiva while performing this Beej Mantra.
DUM( दुं )
This is the Maa Durga Beej Mantra, where ‘DA’ refers for Durga and ‘U’ stands for protection. The word Bindu here denotes activity (worship or prayer). The sound of Nada represents Divine Durga Devi, the Mother of the Universe.
KREEM( क्रीं )
Mahakali Goddess Kali/Kalika is invoked with the Beej Mantra. ‘Ka’ represents for Kali, ‘ra’ refers for Brahman, and ‘ee’ stands for Mahamaya.
GAM( गं )
This is the enigmatic Ganpati Beej Mantra, as well as a famous Beej Mantra for invoking Lord Ganesha. Bindu is the dispeller of sorrows, while Ga is Ganesha.
GLAUM( ग्लौं )
This is another Ganpati Beej Mantra, with ‘Ga’ standing for Ganesha, ‘La’ for pervasion, and ‘Au’ for brightness.
HREEM( ह्रीं )
The Goddess Mahamaya Beej Mantra, also known as Bhuvaneshwari, the Divine Mother of the Universe, is the source of this mantra. ‘Ha’ stands for Shiva, ‘tra’ for Prakriti, and ‘ee’ for Mahamaya in this Mantra. The dispeller of sadness is represented by the Bindu.
SHREEM( श्रीं )
The Mahalaxmi Beej Mantra is this. ‘Sha’ represents Mahalaxmi, ‘ra’ represents prosperity, and ‘ee’ represents satisfaction in this Shreem Beej Mantra. With this Mahalaxmi Beej Mantra, Goddess Mahalaxmi is prayed for money to be rewarded with prosperity, riches, and plenty.
AIM( ऐं )
Saraswati Beej Mantra is dedicated to the Goddess of Knowledge, Education, Music, and the Arts. Saraswati is represented by the letter ‘Ai’. Chanting the Saraswati Beej Mantra, along with Her other Mantras, can benefit seekers of knowledge and students of any topic.
KLEEM( क्लीं )
The Kleem Beej Mantra is dedicated to Lord Kamdev, the God of Desire. ‘Ka’ stands for Kamdev and is also claimed to be Lord Krishna, hence this Kamdev Beej Mantra can also be termed Krishna Beej Mantra. Lord Indra is the ruler of Heaven, and ‘ee’ means satisfaction.
HOOM( हूँ )
The Kaal Bhairav Beej Mantra is this Beejakshara. One of Shiva’s ferocious avatars is Lord Bhairav. ‘Ha’ represents Shiva, and ‘U’ is Bhairava in this Kala Bhairava Beej Mantra. Supreme is represented by the sound Nada.
KSHRAUM( क्ष्रौं )
Lord Narasimha, Lord Vishnu’s ferocious Avatar who defends His followers, is invoked with this Narsingh Beej Mantra. ‘Ksha’ refers to Narasimha, ‘Ra’ to Brahma, and ‘Au’ to fangs pointing upwards.
aum( ॐ )
Parabrahma is honoured with the Aum mantra. The “Supreme Brahman” is that which is beyond all descriptions and conceptualizations in Hindu philosophy. It is characterised as the formless (in the sense that it is free of Maya) energy that penetrates everything, everywhere in the cosmos, and beyond.
Maha Lakshmi( ल्क्ष्मीः )
This is a beej mantra devoted to the Goddess Maha Lakshmi. Lakshmi, also known as Shri, is one of Hinduism’s most important deities. She is linked with Maya and is the goddess of money, fortune, power, beauty, fertility, and success (“Illusion”). She is part of the Hindu deity Tridevi, which also includes Parvati and Saraswati.
Mahasaraswati( त्व्म्श्रीः )
This mantra is devoted to Goddess Mahasaraswati and is known as the beej mantra. Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of wisdom, learning, music, art, speech, and music. She is one of the Tridevi deities, along with Lakshmi and Parvati.
MahaKali( क्म्लीः )
This mantra is dedicated to MahaKali. Mahakali is the Hindu Goddess of Destruction and the End of Days. Mahakali is the most powerful Goddess of global power, time, life, death, rebirth, and emancipation. She consumes Kala (Time) before returning to her own black formlessness.
Lakshmi( ल्क्ष्मीं )
Devi Lakshmi is honoured with this mantra. She is the goddess of money, wealth, power, beauty, fertility, and success, and is associated to Maya (“Illusion”).
Other important Beej mantras
- Dam Vishnu Beej Mantra
- Fraum Hanuman Beej Mantra
- Dhaam Kuber Beej Mantra Lord Kuber’s Beejakshara Mantra can be sung for wealth, riches, pleasures, and other material successes.
- The Gayatri Beej Mantra is well-known across the world. It is also claimed to offer double advantages when recited in conjunction with other Beej Mantras of Gods/Goddesses/Planets.
- The Dhanvantari Beej Mantra is a Beej Mantra for health that invokes Lord Dhanvantari, the God of mending health concerns.
- The incredibly powerful Lord Shiva Mahamrityunjaya Beej Mantra is often repeated to protect against early death, ailments of all types, including terminal diseases.
- The Lord Vishnu Beej Mantras Laxmi Narayan Beej Mantra, Ram Beej Mantra, Radha Krishna Beej Mantra, and Garuda Beej Mantra are among the Lord Vishnu Beej Mantras, each of which bestows protection, a good family life, success, and prosperity.
- The Durga Saptashati Beej Mantra, also known as the Navdurga Beej Mantra, is sung frequently, especially during the Navratri festival. It contains the Beej Mantras of Goddess Shakti/nine Durga’s forms, such as Maa Brahmacharini Beej Mantra, Mahagauri Beej Mantra, Maa Chandraghanta Beej Mantra, Siddhidatri Beej Mantra, and so on.
- The Beejakshara Mantras of the 10 Mahavidya Devis, such as Maa Baglamukhi Beej Mantra, Mahakali Beej Mantra, and the other Mahavidya Devis, are included in the Das Mahavidya Beej Mantra. Other Devi Beej Mantras that are frequently chanted include Kamakhya Beej Mantra, Tripura Sundari Beej Mantra, and other Goddess Beej Mantras for money, riches, success, beauty, and plenty.
Navgrah beej mantra
The Nine Planets in a native’s birth chart, or Kundli, have significance in Vedic Astrology. The Navgrah Beej Mantras are sung to alleviate the effects of malefic planets. Rahu Beej Mantra, Shani Beej Mantra, Surya Beej Mantra, Shukra Beej Mantra (Venus Beej Mantra), Guru Beej Mantra or Brihaspati Beej Mantra (Jupiter Beej Mantra), Chandra Beej Mantra/Moon Beej Mantra, Budh Beej Mantra, Mangal ka Beej Mantra (Planet Mars Beej Mantra), Guru Beej Mantra or Brihaspati Beej Mantra ( It has a good effect when recited with tenacity.
Beej Mantra for Chakras – Each Chakra, or energy centre of our body, has a Beej Mantra that helps to activate it. Rishis, Munis, and wise ones have been using them successfully since ancient times. Chanting the Chakra Beej Mantras while focusing on a certain Chakra has positive results and improves several elements of life, including health. For each of the Seven Chakras, the Chakra Beej Mantras are :
- Muladhara(Root) Chakra Beej Mantra- LAM
- Swadhisthana(Sacral) Chakra Beej Mantra- VAM
- Manipura(Solar Plexus) Chakra Beej Mantra- RAM
- Anahata(Heart) Chakra Beej Mantra- YAM
- Vishuddha(Throat) Chakra Beej Mantra- HAM
- Agna/ Ajna(Third Eye) Chakra Beej Mantra- OM
- Sahasrara(Crown) Chakra Beej Mantra- AUM
Beej mantras exist for the five elements (Tatva) of Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and Ether. The Agni beej mantra, for example, is “RAM.” It can be recited to raise the body’s fire element and treat disorders and diseases associated with the Agni Tatva.
When utilised with pure intention, the Beej mantras may cure and assist us. We, as positive energy generators, stand to benefit even just by hearing the beej chants spoken.
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