Importance of Chanting Vishnu Mantra in Your Life
What is Vishnu Mantra?
Vishnu is one of the Lords among Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. In Hinduism, he is known as the protector of the universe. He is also known as Sri Narayana, Hari, Keshav, etc. Believers say Vishnu himself comes on the planet to protect the earth and destroy evil whenever the world is in some danger. He incarnates, and he descends in the form of an avatar which then fights the destructive forces. He instils the faith of the people in Dharma and Karma. Lord Rama and Lord Krishna are his avatars who took birth to destroy the evil creatures Ravana and Kansa. Various ancient Hindu texts mention Lord Vishnu and describe him as a blue-coloured God who has lotus petal-shaped eyes and the most beautiful smile.
A mantra has lines in Sanskrit that have great significance. People chant them while meditating, and these help in better concentration. A mantra is supposed to have some spiritual and psychological powers.
Devotees chant the God Vishnu Mantra to evoke Lord Vishnu. As he is the world’s protector, by chanting his mantra, we bring peace and calm to a situation of chaos.
Meaning of Vishnu Mantra
Different Vishnu Mantras can help you overcome problems in your life. Here is a list of various Vishnu mantras.
Mukti (Liberation) Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ।।
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
It refers to Lord Krishna, who is Lord Vishnu’s incarnation. The mantra translates to “I bow to the Lord who lives in everyone’s hearts”.
Shri Vishnu Mantra
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणम् त्वमेव त्वमेव सर्वम् मम देव देव ॥
Tvameva Maataa Ca Pitaa Tvameva Tvameva Bandhush-Ca Sakhaa Tvam-Eva
Tvameva Viidyaa Dravinnam Tvam-Eva Tvameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva
It translates to “O mighty Lord! You are my mother and father, you are my brother and friend. You are my education and wealth, you are my everything and I seek Salvation in you”.
Narayana Mantra
ॐ नमो नारायण ।।
Om Namo Narayanaya
The mantra salutes to Lord Vishnu as it translates to “I bow before you, Almighty”.
Vishnu Mangalam Mantra
मङ्गलम् भगवान विष्णुः, मङ्गलम् गरुणध्वजः।
मङ्गलम् पुण्डरी काक्षः, मङ्गलाय तनो हरिः॥
Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnuh, Mangalam Garunadhwajah
Mangalam Pundari Kakshah, Mangalaya Tano Harih
This mantra is of great significance when we start something new in our life. It translates to, “All auspiciousness to your, Lord Vishnu. All auspiciousness to the one who has Garud on his flag. All auspiciousness to the one who has lotus-like eyes, All auspiciousness to Hari”.
Vishnu Gayatri Mantra
ॐ श्री विष्णवे च विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि।
तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Shri Vishnave Cha Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat
This mantra translates to “Om, let me meditate thinking of Lord Vishnu. Oh, Lord Vasudeva, bless me with high intellect. Let Lord Vishnu enlighten my mind”.
Purana Mantra on Vishnu
ॐ अपवित्रः पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थां गतोऽपि वा ।
यः स्मरेत्पुण्डरीकाक्षं स बाह्याभ्यन्तरः शुचिः ॥
Om Apavitrah Pavitro Vaa Sarva-Avasthaam Gato-[A]pi Vaa |
Yah Smaret-Punnddariikaakssam Sa Baahya-Abhyantarah Shucih ||
The mantra translates to “Om, someone is pure or impure or anything. If he/she remembers Lord Vishnu, he/she becomes pure inside and outside.”.
Vishnu Sloka
कायेन वाचा मनसेन्द्रियैर्वा ।
बुद्ध्यात्मना वा प्रकृतिस्वभावात् ।
करोमि यद्यत्सकलं परस्मै ।
नारायणयेति समर्पयामि ॥
Kaayena Vaacaa Manase[a-I]ndriyair-Vaa
Buddhy[i]-Aatmanaa Vaa Prakrteh Svabhaavaat |
Karomi Yad-Yat-Sakalam Parasmai
Naaraayannayeti Samarpayaami ||
The mantra translates to, “Whatever actions I perform, by body, mind, senses or intellect. I surrender those to the lotus feet of my Lord Vishnu.”
Vishnu Shantakaram Mantra
शान्ताकारम् भुजगशयनम् पद्मनाभम् सुरेशम्
विश्वाधारम् गगनसदृशम् मेघवर्णम् शुभाङ्गम्।
लक्ष्मीकान्तम् कमलनयनम् योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यम्
वन्दे विष्णुम् भवभयहरम् सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham
Vishvadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham
The devotee describes Lord Vishnu and his power to change the world in this mantra. The devotee is bowing and saluting the creator of this world.
Origin
Lord Vishnu is one among the Hindu Trinity and has always been there as the creator of the universe. According to Vishnu Puran, a huge pralaya or dissolution destroyed the world, and he was the sole survivor and, therefore, decided to rebuild everything one by one. He created Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva to continue the cycle of creation and destruction.
How Did Kubera Originate?
Kuber is often known as the Lord of money or the treasurer of the gods. He was the stepbrother of Ravana and ruled Lanka. It is said that Lanka was made up of gold because Kuber was so rich. He was born to Illavida and Sage Vishrava. He had a Pushpak Viman, an aeroplane that took him around.
Importance of Vishnu Mantra
Chanting in the name of Sri Narayana can bring you lots of happiness and prosperity in your life. Lord has divine powers, and he blesses you with his utmost love and blessings. Chanting his name in repeat can generate positive vibrations and eradicate negativity. This positive energy helps avoid stress and heal from any disorder. By acknowledging the presence of supreme power, we develop a feeling of gratitude towards Him and everything He has given in this life.
Even devotees chant Vishnu Sahasranama, which is the name of Lord Vishnu, 1000 times. The word Sahastranama means a thousand names, and it has the same benefits as chanting the Lord Vishnu Mantra.
Vishnu Mantra Benefits
There are lots of benefits to chanting the Vishnu Mantra.
- It brings a lot of positivity to life
- It brings peace and harmony to your life
- It has a positive impact on the health and wealth of a person and their household
- It helps with an improved focus on everything in life
- It helps in the mental growth of a person
- It enhances faith in oneself and boosts the confidence and ability to face people
- It acts as a shield from negative energies and evil eyes
- Finally, it helps in attaining liberation or Moksha
How to Please Lord Vishnu?
The easiest way to please Lord Vishnu is by doing good Karma and Dharma. To put in more effort, you can chant Vishnu Mantra daily. Four to six in the early morning is Brahma Muhurat, and the mantra is considered the most effective when chanted during this time. Experienced people suggest taking a shower, sitting on the floor, and chanting the mantra while thinking of the Almighty.
Laxmi Kuber Mantra 108 Times
Any mantra gives amazing results when chanted with a mala of 108 beads every morning. It takes 21 days to develop a habit. Chanting the Laxmi Kuber mantra every day 108 times can provide you with long-term benefits. It helps you a lot if you are financially stuck somewhere, breaking the barrier between you and your good fortune.
Miracles of Vishnu Mantra
Miracles happen when you start believing in one supreme power. Chanting the Shri Hari Vishnu Mantra 108 times a day can bring a lot of positive change in your life. You will see yourself as a new person with unwavering faith in your abilities. It takes away all your fears and lets you live in the present.
Reading The Vishnu Mantra
Vishnu Mantra is written in Sanskrit and can be read easily by anyone fluent and well-versed in the Devanagari script. There are translations of the Vishnu Mantra in Bengali, English, Kannada, and many other languages.
Conclusion
Daily chantings of God Vishnu Mantra and Lakshmi-Kuber Mantra can positively change your life. Believing in God and His powers can easily help us sail through any problems, and it makes us believe in ourselves and strengthen our whole belief system. These mantras can bring a lot of joy and happiness to your life, and it beautifully makes us realise the power that lies within us.
FAQs
How many mantras does Lord Vishnu have?
There are many powerful Vishnu Mantras, and we have covered seven in the article.
Which is the mantra of Lord Vishnu?
शान्ताकारम् भुजगशयनम् पद्मनाभम् सुरेशम्
विश्वाधारम् गगनसदृशम् मेघवर्णम् शुभाङ्गम्।
लक्ष्मीकान्तम् कमलनयनम् योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यम्
वन्दे विष्णुम् भवभयहरम् सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham
Vishvadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham
In this mantra, the devotee is singing praises to Lord Vishnu.
What is the Beej Mantra of Vishnu?
A Beej Mantra is a one-syllable sound used while meditating or praying. Lord Vishnu Beej Mantra is “Dam”.
What is Narayan’s Mantra?
ॐ नमो नारायण ।।
Om Namo Narayanaya