Monday, April 30, 2012

Lord Shiva Mantra For Fame

Fame is a secret desire that almost everyone has in their hearts. Regardless of the job that one does, everyone benefits from a little good fame. The following is a powerful mantra of Lord Shiva that is said to help devotees to get fame :

Om mahadeva devaya rudra moorthaye hara hara shivaya namah

fame mantra


ॐ महादेव देवाय रूद्र मूर्थाये हर हर शिवाय नमः 

After your bath in the morning,sit facing the east direction and chant the above mantra 108 times daily for 21 consecutive days. It is preferred to start chanting on a Saturday morning. With the blessings of Lord Shiva you will soon have good fame and success.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Vishnu Mantra - For Family Unity, Peace and Understanding

Unity in a family is most essential for peace of mind and satisfaction. Any family that has wealth and education will still not have any happiness without the presence of understanding or unity in them. Lord Vishnu is known as the preserver , and this post comprises of a powerful Lord Vishnu mantra that can be used to please Lord Vishnu. Getting the blessings of Lord Vishnu will help to bring peace, understanding and  unity among the family members. The following is a simple ritual / pooja that you can perform to bring unity to your family. 


In the morning, after your bath, light a lamp and sit beside it.Now, take some tulsi leaves or few grains of rice,in your right hand and chant the following mantra :


om namo vasudevaya chakradharaya vishwadevaya mahavishno namah 

ॐ नमो वासुदेवाय चक्रधाराय विष्वदेवाय महाविष्नो नमः 

Repeat the above mantra 36 times . Then place the rice/tulsi at the base of the lamp. Touch the base of the lamp with the ring finger of your right hand, and chant the following mantra 3 times :

om namo mahavishnudevaya pahimam   ॐ नमो महविष्णुदेवाया पाहिमाम 

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Repeat this simple ritual for 41 consecutive days. Each day take the rice/tulsi and keep it in a safe container that is free from insects and dust. After 41 days, place the rice/tulsi in a small copper vessel in the north-east corner of your pooja room or bedroom. It is advisable to start the pooja on a Thursday or Sunday morning. You will start to see changes in your family from the 21st day itself. Make sure you pray with utmost sincerity and devotion. 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Lord Murugan Pooja - For Husbands

Lord Murugan is associated with many ideal qualities like courage,determination, charm, beauty and knowledge. It is believed that Lord Murugan gifts his devotees also with these qualities. These are also characteristics that would seem to be assets for a husband. The following is a simple ritual that can be followed by husbands to get the blessings of Lord Murugan, so that they can acquire the above mentioned qualities and have a happy married life.

Murugan Slokas

In the morning, after you bath, take some water in your right hand and chant the following mantra :
om saravana vachalbhuve namah      ॐ शरवना वचल्बुवे नमः 

Then pour the water over your head. Repeat this ritual 6 times every morning, preferably starting on a Tuesday. You may also do this ritual in the evenings or whenever you take bath. With the blessings of Lord Murugan, your life will be more satisfying and happy.

Krishna Mantra For Love

Love is an inherent need that every living creature has. Even animals and plants are always desperately looking for a source of love. Human beings are definitely a part of this thirst for love. The Krishna mantra for love below is one that i have personally found to be highly beneficial in my life and the life of my friends.

om namo krishna devaya prema rajya vallabha sarva mangala pradayaka namah

ॐ नमो कृष्ण देवाय प्रेम राज्य वल्लबा सर्व मंगल प्रदायक नमः 

Chanting this mantra 41 times a day for 14 continuous days can give miraculous benefits. The above mantra can also be used to bring fighting couples together, and for increasing the love between family members.
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Monday, April 23, 2012

The Akshaya Tritiya List

Though Akshaya Tritiya is known as a good day to buy gold and start businesses, it is also an auspicious day to start saadhana of a mantra and/or gain knowledge. This post is a list of some rituals and mantras from this blog, that help to get prosperity, health, success,safety and wealth. Hope it will facilitate you on this Akshaya Tritiya to get a mantra/ritual specific to your needs.


Lord Ganesha Mantra - For success in Business and Jobs

Brahma Mantra - For increasing productivity

Lord Kubera Sloka - For unbound wealth and prosperity

Lakshmi-Nrisimha Stotra - To remove debts and to bring prosperity

Vagwadhini Mantra - To remove obstacles in education

Hanuman Mantra - For promotions and success in examinations

Vishnu Pooja - For safety and happiness

Benefits Of Different Donations / Dhaana

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Kubera Pooja On Akshaya Tritiya


Lord Kubera is said to be in-charge of all wealth and prosperity. Hence it is naturally considered auspicious to appease Lord Kubera on Akshaya Tritiya. With the blessings of Lord Kubera, any business or investment you do on Akshaya Tritiya will turn into a flourishing success. The following is a simple ritual that is greatly powerful and can be performed by anyone to please Lord Kubera.

Light a lamp with the threads lying in the east-west direction. Now sit facing the east direction and take a bowl of sugar. Now place the lamp on a separate plate. Then take some sugar with the index finger,thumb and ring finger of your right hand . Now chant the following mantra : 

Om shiva bakthaya kuberaya namah om dhana akarshaya akarshaya namah 

ॐ शिवबक्थाया कुबेराय नमः ॐ धन आकर्शय आकर्शय नमः 

Repeat this ritual until the bowl of sugar gets over. Then light some camphor and pray to Lord Kubera that this Akshaya Tritiya should be a wonderful beginning to a happy and prosperous life. Then take the sugar from the plate and use it to make some dessert, which can be given to family members as prasad.

It is believed that any charity / dhaana given on Akshaya Tritiya will atone for all sins and bring happiness for many births. So please think about your fellow brothers and sisters, and help them in whatever way possible.
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Vishnu-Lakshmi Pooja On Akshaya Tritiya

Lord Vishnu is associated with Akshaya Tritiya (Read About It Here : Akshaya Tritiya- Legends Of Origin) in most regions , and it is believed that Lord Vishnu fulfills his devotees desires on this holy day. Also, Devi Mahalakshmi is Lord Vishnu's consort and is said to bestow her devotees with unbound prosperity and wealth when prayed to on Akshaya Tritiya. Even Lord Kubera is said to pray to Devi Mahalakshmi on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya. The following is a very simple pooja that can be performed to get the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Devi Mahalakshmi.

Light a lamp in front of A photo or idol of Lord Vishnu and Devi Mahalakshmi, and place the lamp on a plate. Then, take a bowl/glass of water and put 5 Tulsi (ocimum sanctum) leaves in the water. Now, cover the mouth of the bowl/glass with the palm of your right hand. Keep your left hand on top of your right hand, and chant the following mantras 9 times :
om namo vasudevaya namah      ॐ नमो वासुदेवाय नमः 
 om namo vishnudevaya namah    ॐ नमो विष्णुदेवाय नमः 
 om shree shree lakshmi deviye namah    ॐ श्री श्री लक्ष्मिदेविये नमः 

Then take the bowl/glass of water and slowly pour it on the base of the lamp while chanting :
  om namo bhagawathe vasudevaya     ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय 

Akshaya Tritiya

Now take a fistful of rice and place it in a bowl. Now take few grains of rice with the ring finger and thumb of your right hand. Then chant the following mantra :
om shree lakshmisametha narayana namah      ॐ श्री लक्ष्मिसमेता नारायणा नमः 

Then shower the base of the lamp with the rice in your right hand. Repeat this ritual until all the rice in the bowl is over. After that, shower the photo of Lord Vishnu and Devi Mahalakshmi with flowers while chanting : 
om namo narayanaya.     ॐ नमो नारायणाय 

Then light some camphor and pray sincerely to God that this Akshaya Tritiya should bring your family happiness and success. Then take the rice from the plate below the lamp, and cook it. This cooked rice should be distributed as prasad among the family members.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Ganesha Pooja On Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya (24th April in 2012) is a once in a year opportunity to easily atone for your sins and get rid of your miseries. This post is about a simple yet powerful ritual to please Lord Ganesha , that can be performed to bring success in your businesses. Of course you must also bear in mind that no single day or ritual will make any change in your life unless you show true devotion to God. Moreover, Akshaya Tritiya is a chance to atone for all your sins by undertaking suitable charitable work. Please do think about your fellow brothers and sisters, and help them in any way possible.
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In the morning of Akshaya Tritiya, while taking bath, chant  narayana नारायणा as you pour water on yourself. It is also advisable to perform the poojas with all family members since the collective devotion will bring more sincerity.
GANESHA POOJA


Light a lamp in front of a photo of Lord Ganesha. Take a few bananas and keep them on a plate beside the lamp. Now place a bowl of water beside the plate. Take some water in your right palm, and revolve your hand thrice around the plate of bananas, while chanting the following : 
om gum ganapathaye namah.        ॐ गं गणपथये नमः 


Now peel the top half of the bananas and place your right hand over the bananas, without touching them, and chant the following mantra 11 times :

om ganeshaya samarpayami   ॐ गणेशाय समर्पयामि 
om lambhodaraya samarpayami   ॐ लम्बोदराय समर्पयामि 
om vighnavinashakaya samarpayami    ॐ विग्नविनाशकाय समर्पयामि 

Lord Ganesha

Now wash your palm with water. Then shower the base of the lamp with flowers while chanting
                            om namo raja ganapathaye namah      ॐ नमो राज गणपथाये नमः 

Then light some camphor and distribute the bananas among your family members. Thank Lord Ganesha from your heart and ask for his infinite grace to make your Akshaya Tritiya a wonderful step to success.
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Akshaya Tritiya : Legends Of Origin and Benefits

Akshaya Tritiya has many legends that are related to it's origin. But all of them suggest that it is an auspicious day of great significance. It is believed that Akshaya Tritiya is most appropriate for starting anything new, whether it is a business, an investment, studying a new art, or ploughing a farm. Donations/Charitable work are considered to be most beneficial when performed on Akshaya Tritiya. [Check out this previous post to know more about donations : Specific Benefits Of Different Donations]

Some people believe that Akshaya Tritiya is the day that Lord Vishnu took the avatar of Lord Parashurama. It is also believed that the Treta Yuga started on Akshaya Tritiya, and it is also celebrated for this reason. There is also a belief that the Pandavas received the 'Akshaya Patra' on this day.

One legend associated with Akshaya Tritiya is the famous story of Sudama / Kuchela. Kuchela / Sudama was Lord Krishna's childhood friend, and was very poor. When his poverty reached it's brink, Kuchela decided to go meet his old friend Krishna and ask for some help. As a gift for Lord Krishna, Kuchela took a pouch of 'flattened rice' (avil / poha) with him. Upon reaching the palace of Lord Krishna, Kuchela hid the pouch out of embarrassment , since he felt that it was insignificant when compared to the riches which Lord Krishna had. Lord Krishna was delighted to see Kuchela and embraced him lovingly. Lord Krishna cunningly found the pouch of flattened rice and happily ate it. Kuchela's heart was filled with happiness and he left Lord Krishna's palace to go home. Upon reaching the his house, Kuchela was amazed on seeing that his house had transformed into a magnificent palace. His wife and children came running towards him, and they were now wearing dresses made of the finest silk. There were hundreds of cows behind the palace, in a beautiful cow shed. Kuchela realized that this magical transformation was due to the blessings of Lord Krishna, and he thanked him with his whole heart. It is said that this incident took place on the holy day of Akshaya Tritiya. Thus it is believed that when devotees pray to Lord Krishna on this day with devotion, he will bless his devotees with prosperity and wealth.
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Another legend which 'some people' relate to Akshaya Tritiya is about the Kanakadhara Stotra . Once Adi Shankaracharya went to a house for alms. There was only one lady in the house and she was very poor and didn't have any food in the house to give Adi Shankaracharya. She frantically searched the house and found a gooseberry(amla/nellikai). She went and gave the gooseberry to Adi Shankaracharya. Adi Shankaracharya was greatly pleased at the woman's willingness to donate the only piece of food she had, and he wished to make her life happier. Adi Shankaracharya immediately recited the Kanakadhara Stotra and invoked Devi Mahalakshmi. Devi Mahalakshmi was greatly pleased and showered the lady's house with golden gooseberries. This incident is said to have happened on Akshaya Tritiya.

It is thus said that even little acts of charity / donation performed on Akshaya Tritiya will bring manifold returns . Any charity performed on this holy day can help in bringing bliss that can last for several births, by washing away our sins.It is not the quantity of donation which matters, but rather the willingness to give back to our needy brothers and sisters.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Durga Devi Sloka - To remove disease and suffering

Durga Devi is said to be infinitely fierce to enemies and infinitely loving to her devotees. The following is a powerful sloka of Durga Devi that can be used by devotees to get rid of diseases and suffering.

Om namo devi devi durga devi sarvavyadhi vinashaya namosthuthe

durga devi sloka


ॐ नमो देवी देवी दुर्गा देवी सर्वव्यादी विनाशाय नमोस्तुते 


Chant this sloka 12 times in the morning for 21 consecutive days, while holding a pinch of turmeric powder in your right hand. Eat the turmeric powder after the recital.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Shiva Raksha Stotra - To protect against all evil, disease, accidents and poverty

Lord Shiva is known as Mrityunjaya, or the one who conquers even death. The following is a powerful Raksha Stotra of Lord Shiva that can be used by all fellow devotees to protect one's family from evil entities, disease, accidents, poverty and misfortunes. May Lord Shiva bless everyone with happiness.


Asya sri shiva raksha stotra mantrasya
yagna valkya rishihi
shri sadashivo devatha anushtupp chandaha
shri sada shiva preethyartham shiva raksha stotra jape viniyoga

Charitham deva devasya, maha devasya paavanam,
aparam paramodhaaram, chathur vargasya sadhanam.


Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Gowri vinayakopetham, pancha vakthram trinethrakam,
shivam dyathwa dasa bhujam shiva rakshaam paden nara.


Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Gangadhara sira pathu, phalam ardendu shekara,
nayane madana dwamsi, karnow sarpa vibhooshana.


Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Granam pathu purar aathi, mukham pathu jagath pathi,
jihwam vaggeswara pathu, kandharam shiva kandhara.


Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Sri kanda pathu may kandam, skandhow vishwa durandhara,
bhujow bhoo bhara samhartha, karow pathu pinaka dhrukh.


Om raksha raksha sada shiva

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Lakshmi Nrisimha Stotra - To remove debts and bring prosperity


This Powerful Lakshmi Nrisimha Ashttothara Shathanama Stotra is said to be highly beneficial in removing all forms of debts and for bringing unbound prosperity to the family, with regular chanting.

Om Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha


Narasimho mahasimho divyasimho mahabala
ugrasimho mahadevah stambajas chogralochana 


Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha


Raudra sarvadbhutah sriman yoganandas trivikrama
harih kolahalas chakri vijayo jayavardhana 


Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha


Panchananah parambrahma aghora ghoravikrama
jvalamukho jvalamali mahajvalas mahaprabhu 


Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha


Nitilakshah sahasraksho durniriksyah pratapana
mahadamshtra yudhahprajnas chandakopi sadashiva 


Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha


Hiranyakasipudhvamsi daityadanavabhanjana
gunabhadro mahabhadro balabhadrah subhadraka 


Namo Lakshmi Nrisimha Namaha

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Lord Murugan Sloka and Ritual For Sports People

Lord Murugan is well known for his beauty , knowledge and courage. Lord Murugan's name is considered synonymous with success and he is hence called 'vetri vel' or the one with the spear of victory. Hence it is without doubt that any task undertaken with the blessings of Lord Murugan will definitely lead to success. The following is a simple ritual that can be made a habit, to help sportsmen and sportswomen to be successful in their field.

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In the morning after bathing, close your eyes and face the sun. Then chant the following mantra 6 times in your mind

Om vachalbhuve shree sarvavijayapradhaya namah


Chant the mantra everyday for 21 consecutive days. Then on the day of your competition/contest, take a few grains of rice in your right hand and chant the mantra 36 times. Then take the rice grains in your pocket while going for your competitions. Sprinkle a few grains ,from your pocket, behind you before you start playing/racing. This will help to remove evil eyes and any possible unfortunate events that may occur. 

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Lord Hanuman Always Saves His Devotees

Jai Hanuman. I wish to share a divine experience which i was fortunate enough to have in my childhood. I used to go to a nearby Hanuman temple with my father on Thursdays. The idol in the temple is covered with ghee every day form morning till evening. The idol is built out of granite, but even though there are 5-7 lamps kept in the small space confining the idol, the ghee never melts from the idol. One thursday while i went to the temple with my father, the doors of the sanctum sanctorum were closed for afternoon pooja. During the deeparadhana ritual, a lady who was standing and praying, suddenly started to jump about and shrieking. This lady then came howling towards me and my father. She started telling that there is a photo of Lord Hanuman at the norht-east side of my pooja room and that i should do a pooja for that photo on the coming thursday with small bananas. I was in shock and just kept gazing at the lady. Then when the doors opened, the lady just fainted and then woke up as if nothing had happened.

As soon as i went home, i went and checked the north-east side of my pooja room (we had many photos hanging all over the walls of the pooja room). And to my surprise, there was a photo of Lord Hanuman there. I myself had taken the photo from a shelf and kept it there on the day before, but not even my parents were yet aware of the photo's presence. I am sure that it was Lord Hanuman who had spoken to me through that lady. I performed the pooja as advised. That night i had a dream in which Lord Hanuman was hugging me and saying that whenever you are in any distress just remember me. I woke up with goosebumps and immense happiness.

Ever since that day i have never had any problem which i couldn't overcome, thanks to the infinite grace of Lord Hanuman. jai jai Hanuman swami ki jai...sri Rama jayam

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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Bhagawad Gita Quotes (By Non-Indians)

The Bhagawad Gita is considered by many to be a supreme scripture of Hinduism, which deals with almost every aspect of a human's life. More than a devotional script, the Bhagawad Gita is a guide for mankind to live righteously and happily on this earth. We young Indians often have the tendency to attribute greatness to anything, only if it is recognized by a foreigner, and hence i am contributing this collection of quotes by famous non-Indians.I would also like to add that it is definitely a shame that we fail to recognize the infinite greatness of our Indian scriptures unless told to do so by someone else.

Albert Einstein (controversial) : When i read the Bhagawad Gita an reflect about how God created this universe everything else seems so superfluous


Ralph Waldo Emerson : The Bhagawad Gita is an empire of thought and in its philosophical teachings Krishna has all the attributes of the full-fledged monotheistic deity and at the same time the attributes of the Upanishadic absolute.

Herman Hesse : The marvel of the Bhagawad Gita is its truly beautiful revelation of life wisdom which enables philosophy to blossom into religion

Henry David Thoreau : In the morning i bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagawad Gita , in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seems puny and trivial
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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Hanuman Jayanti - Be Blessed With Happiness and Health

Hanuman Jayanti is a wonderful occasion to get rid of the miseries of Kali yuga by getting the blessings of Lord Hanuman. The following simple ritual can be used by devotees to appease Lord Hanuman and have his presence in their household.

During the morning or evening, after your bath, light a lamp in front of Lord Rama. Then place a few bananas on a plate and keep it in front of the lamp. Now chant the following mantras 3 times each:

Om Sri Ramachandraya Namosthuthe 
Om Shree Ramabhadraya Namosthuthe 
Om Shree Rama Ramaya Namah


Lord Hanuman

Then peel the top half of one banana and chant the following mantra 36 times.

    Om Shree Vayuputra Ramabaktha Dushtanigraha Veera Hanumanaya Namosthuthe

Then chant 'Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare' and/or 'Shree Rama Jayam' for as many times as possible. Doing this simple ritual with your family will help to make your life happy, safe, healthy and prosperous.

There is a lot of controversy regarding the exact date of Lord Hanuman's birth. According to some regions which follow this legend : Why Is Lord Hanuman Devoted To Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman's birthday is celebrated in the full moon that comes after Lord Rama's Birthday (Rama Navami). Some of the other dates on which Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated are :

  • full moon day of Chaitra month. 
  • new moon day of the Markazhi month, and in 'Moola' star
  • Vishak masakrishna paksha, thasami thithi 
  • Karthika month (November- December), Mesha Lagna, on Krishna Chaturdasi and in Swathiconstellation.
  • vaisakha masa, krishna paksha, dasami tithi and the nakshatra is purvabhadra


I do not wish to add fuel to the fire by saying any one date is correct or wrong. The aim is to make oneself realize the infinite greatness of Lord Hanuman and invoke his blessings for a happier life.


Jai Hanuman

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Hindu Interview - Mr.Janardhan Sharma, Astrologer

[This is the first in the new section that we are starting called 'Hindu Interview'. We plan on presenting interviews with fellow Hindus who would like to share their views with the OnlyHinduism community. You are welcome to send us such interviews through the 'YOUR CONTENT' page]

Today we have the pleasure of getting to know Mr.Janardhan Sharma, an Indian astrologer who has a cumulative experience of 18 years.

Only Hinduism : How is Hinduism relevant in today's modern world?
Janardhan Sharma : Hinduism is most necessary today than it has been  ever before. Mankind is lost in the pursuit of materialistic pleasures and has no regard for dharma. Hinduism is the most effective way of life that can help to bring harmony and peace to oneself and everyone around, if it is followed properly.

Only Hinduism : What do you mean by 'following properly'?
J.S : I mean that nowadays there are lots of people who constantly misguide the Hindu community by inducing unwanted beliefs and rituals. People are lead to believe that Hinduism is like any other religion. The business centric attitude of fake swami and man gods has been giving Hinduism a bad name.

Only Hinduism : How do you suggest that the Hindu community can overcome this problem?
J.S : First and foremost, one should  realize what real Hinduism means. People should understand that no religion ever speaks of hurting any other fellow human. Any ritual which suggests such harm is bound to be a plot to harness money. Secondly, one should realize that nobody other than god can guarantee a quick and definite solution to all problems. God is the ultimate power, and only true devotion to God can help in changing our life for better.

Only Hinduism : What are some of the things that people should follow as part of being a Hindu?
J.S : As i said before, Hinduism is a way of life. A true Hindu should never intentionally hurt any fellow creature. A Hindu must be compassionate and helpful to his fellow beings. He/she should always be grateful to god , and realize that everything in this universe happen according to God's will.

Only Hinduism : In your opinion, is astrology an accurate science?
J.S  : According to me, astrology is more than just science, it is like a divine art. Though there are lots of tedious calculations involved in astrology, it also has a great extent of involvement from the astrologer's mind. When god's help is taken during astrological predictions, it is 99% accurate. But, if the astrologer approaches astrology only as a means of making money, then such predictions are often misleading.

Only Hinduism : What message would you like to give our fellow readers?
J.S : I would like to request all fellow Hindu brothers and sisters to stop fighting over petty differences of caste and creed. We all are children of the same Brahman and have been put on this earth to help each other and enrich mother nature.

Rare Vishnu Mantra - To protect from nightmares and evil entities

Lord Vishnu is said to be the universal protector, out of the holy trinity (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). The following is a powerful  mantra that invokes Lord Vishnu to get protection from nightmares, miseries and evil entities.

lord vishnu mantra

Om namo ramachandraya ugrasimhaya mahabhalaya pahimaam

Chant this mantra 9 times every night before you sleep. Try to face the west direction while repeating the mantra. As you chant the mantra, touch the floor with the ring finger of your right hand. With the blessings of Lord Vishnu , you will not have any nightmares.