Krishna Mantra - For Unity In Family and Stopping Quarrels

Constant quarreling and lack of understanding hampers the happiness in a family. Often the reason for quarreling may be silly or insignificant, but the family members may not be able to reach a compromise. This leads to a loss of useful time and causes avoidable emotional distress. In such circumstances it is essential to get some help from god so that you develop the emotional state to be able to cope with such situations more amicably.

The following 9 mantras are very powerful and can help to bring more tranquility into the family.

Om kleem krishnaya govindaya namah

Om kleem krishnaya achyuthaya namah

Om kleem krishnaya madhavaya namah

Om kleem krishnaya gopiipriyaya namah

Om kleem krishnaya govallabhaya namah

Om kleem krishnaya purushatmane namah

Om kleem krishnaya prathamaya namah

Om kleem krishnaya mohanaroopaya namah

Om kleem krishnaya sushyama komalaya namah

Chant the mantras 11 times each in the morning and evening after sitting in front of a lit lamp. It is beneficial to start the chanting on a thursday morning. If possible, you may also shower tulsi leaves onto a photo of Lord Krishna or to the base of the lamp while chanting each mantra. You will witness changes in your family within 21 days of regularly practicing these mantras.

Kubera Mantra - For wealth, prosperity and auspiciousness

Lord Kubera  is the Hindu god of wealth, and pleasing him is an essential factor in being able to succeed in businesses, and investments. You can pray to Lord Kubera along with your daily routine. It is usually advised to appease Devi Mahalakshmi along with Lord Kubera, so that your life may be blessed with wholesome prosperity.

The Kubera mantra is said to be greatly powerful and beneficial in attracting wealth, prosperity and auspiciousness. You can chant it as a daily prayer for around 3 or 7 times in the morning.

The following Kubera mantra has been submitted by a valuable reader - Kalpana Pathak . (Thank you very much) .

Om yakshaaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya*

Dhanadhaanya deepataye samruddhi dehi daapaya swahaa.

(*-has been edited)

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12 Divine Names Of Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan - For Success In Life

Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan is known to have the 'vetri vel',i.e the spear of victory, in his hand. Thus anyone struggling for success in life may pray to Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan and be blessed with victory. It is often not practically possible for some people to chant mantras or slokas for long durations due to busy schedules. The following 12 divine names of Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan may be used by such people as a substitute to long slokas.

Om Shanmughaya Namah

Om Mayuravahanaya Namah

Om Mahiidevaya Namah

Om Gandhashailadhivasaya Namah

Om Guhaya Namah

Om Skandaya Namah

Om Suvarnabhushaya Namah

Om Kartikeyaya Namah

Om Shadananaya Namah

Om Vachalbhuve Namah

Om Vishnupriyaya Namah

Om Margaya Namah

You may chant the above 12 names after lighting a lamp in the morning and evening. With the blessings of Lord Subrahmanya/Murugan you will become successful in all your endeavors.

Mantra For Successful Love Marriage

The below mantra is highly beneficial to obtain the blessings of Lord Rama and Sita Devi for successfully getting married to one's lover. The mantra is also useful in making the relation between existing couples stronger and rejuvenating the love and understanding between them.

Om hreem aium janakathmajayai namah

ॐ ह्रीम ऐउम जनकाथ्म्जाए नमः  

Repeat the above mantra 108 times, daily in the morning after a bath. Face the east direction while chanting. Try to have the image of Sita devi-Lord Rama's marriage in mind while chanting the mantra. Repeat the chanting continuously for 21 days.

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Kamadeva Mantra - For Dancers

Dancers need to have charm and grace that can greatly entertain their audience and gather appreciation. The following mantra is to appease Lord Kamadeva (the god of love). With his divine blessings, your charm, grace and beauty will improve.

Om kleem namah kamadevaya sundarangaya  viswavashyaya kleem namah

Chant the above mantra 108 times each in the morning(after sunrise) and evening (before sunset). It is advisable to start the chanting on a Sunday morning. Mantra siddhi is said to be attained after 21 days of chanting. This Kamadeva mantra can also be used by lovers, to keep their affection evergreen. It is important to maintain pious practices like having only vegetarian food, taking bath before chanting and having sincerity in prayers, so that you may gain full benefits from the mantra.

Sloka By Lord Brahma On Lord Vishnu

The following is a sloka that was sung by Lord Brahma in praise of Lord Vishnu, according to a version of the Ramayana :-

Indraneelabhum paramindira manohara mandiravakshasthalum

vandhyamanandhodhayum

valsslanjachanavalasam padapankajabhakthavalsam

samasthalokolsavam salsevithum

merusannibhakiridodhyal kundalamukthaharakeyuramgada

kadakakadisuuthra

valayaamguliiyakaadhyakhila vibhushanakalithakallebharum

kamalamanohara

The above sloka that praises Lord Vishnu and requests for his infinite compassion to be shown on us. This sloka is apt for any Lord Vishnu/Krishna bhaktha to start their daily prayer and can be used as a 'dhyana sloka'. 

Kubera Sloka - For Wealth and Prosperity

Everyone is frantically in search of a way to make more money. The scriptures proclaim that Lord Kubera is the God of wealth. Hence Lord Kubera needs to be pleased to fulfill your requirements for more wealth and prosperity. The sloka given below may be chanted 512 times daily for 21 continuous days as a form of saadhana to appease Lord Kubera and hence get his blessings.

Om manuja vahya vimana varasthitham

garuda rathnnibhum nidhinayakum

shivasaghum makudadi vibhushithum

varagadhe dhadhathum bhaja thundilum

Navagraha Sloka to Please All Nine Planets

Navagrahas (the nine planets) are said to be highly influential in our life. They are said to decide our success, failures, happiness, disease,etc. They have been given a status on par with gods. Anyone who checks their horoscope is certain to have heard about the navagrahas and would have been asked to perform remedies. The names of the navagrahas are : Surya, Chandra, Sukra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. Each planet is said to control specific aspects of a person’s life (which we shall see in detail through posts in the future).

The following is a simple sloka to appease all the navagraha deities.  

Aarogyaam pradhadhaathuno dinakara

Chandroyasho nirmalam

Bhutheem bhumi suthah sudhaamshuthanayah

Pranjaam gururgowravam

Kavyakomala vagwilaasamathulum

Rahurbahubalum

Virodhashamanam

Keturkulasyonnatheem

Chant the above sloka thrice daily and humbly request the deities to bless you. These slokas can be chanted irrespective of the particular horoscope problems you may be having.

Lord Murugan/Subrahmanya Dhyana Sloka

The sloka below is in praise of Lord Muruga/Subrahmanya. It is a simple invocation of Lord Muruga to shower the devotee with his compassionate blessings. It can be used as a dhyana sloka before starting to chant any Lord Murugan Mantras.You may chant the sloka 6 times daily in the morning.

Om shakthi vajra varadhabhayanwitham

kekivaryamadhiroohya sumsthithum

devasumgha parivarashobhithum

bhaavaye hridhi guham shadaananum

Mahalakshmi Mantras - For Youth, Beauty, Health, Good children, Wealth, Prosperity and Happiness

Chanting these names(mantra) of Lakshmi every day in the morning before going to work is very beneficial.

Om Aim Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamlai

kamalayaya preseetha preseetha Shrim Hreem Shee Om Mahalakshmiayai Namahae.

Then chant the following 9 names of Mahalakshmi

OM MAHALAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM GAJA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM JAYA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM THANA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM SANTANA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM SEETHA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM THAIREYA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM THANNYA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM VIDYA LAKSHMI NAMAHAE
OM MAHA VISHU MAHALAKSHMI NAMAHAE

Chant the above mantras 3 or 9 times daily, you will see the (wonderful) difference in life.
You will be blessed with youth, beauty, health, good children, wealth, prosperity and happiness.
Then end the prayers with:

sarva managala mangalyea siva,
sarvatha satheka, sareneeya thriyeyambagae gauri narayannee namashotha.
Om Saubhagiya Varalakshmiya Ambigahae Namahae. 

Om Maha Deviyai Sagala Saubagiyam dhehimei satha.

May Goddess Mahalakshmi bless all of us.

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Powerful Lord Ganesha Stotra - To Remove All Obstacles

As we have been seeing throughout our posts, no Hindu ritual is started without invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles and the giver of boons . Lord Ganesha is the god of success, knowledge and wealth. Hence it is indicated in many Hindu scriptures that any effort in life can become complete only with the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

The following sloka is said to be very powerful and useful to easily appease Lord Ganesha. Chant it before starting each day so that all obstacles are removed and your day becomes fruitful.

OM Ganeshaya Namaha !!!

Eka dantam chatur hatam,

bibranam pashamankusham,

Abhayam hastair dadanam !

Mushika dwajam lambodaram,

shurpakarnam, rakhtavasanam,

raktha gandhanu liptangam,

rakhta pushpai su poojitam,

bhaktanu kampinam,

devam jagat karanam achyutam,

 avir bhootam strusti do prakrutai poorushota param,

evam dyayethi yo neetyam sayogi yoginam varaha !

Namo vrata pata yee namaha ,

namo ganpathayee namaha,

namo pramada pataye ,

namo astu lambodaraya namaha,

namo ekadantha vigna vinasinaya namaha,

namo shiva suthaya namaha,

namo varada murthaya namo namaha !!!

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Diwali/Deepavali - Continuation Of Rituals - Vishnu and Lakshmi Pooja

I would like to repeat that though the post may  seem long, the ritual is quite simple and quick.

Now let us move on to the pooja of Lord Mahavishnu (Satyanarayana).

Hold the copper pot with water in your right hand and cover the mouth of the pot with your left hand while  chanting the following sloka 3 times :

Om shanthakaram bhujagashayanam padmanabham suresham

Viswakaram gaganasadrisham meghavarnam shubhangham

Lakshmiikantham kamalanayanam yogihridyanagamyam

Vande vishnumbhavabhayaharam sarvalokaikanatham

Now pour the water over the idol while chanting ‘Om namo narayanaya’ 11 times

Then make every family member take flowers in their right hand and chant the following sloka 21 times (the sloka is by Adi Sankara ). Shower the idol with flowers after each recital..

Vidham shum vidhannirrmalannirvikalpam

Niriihannirakaraomkargamyam

Gunatheethamavyakthamekanthuriyum

Param brahmam yum veda thasme namasthe

Now we shall perform the Diwali pooja for Lakshmi devi. Firstly invoke Lakshmi devi by chanting the following famous sloka 3 times :-

Diwali/Deepavali - Rituals Initiation and Ganesha Pooja

 The rituals that may be practiced during Diwali/Deepavali are the theme of this post. Diwali/Deepavali is an appropriate divine occasion to atone for one’s sins and bring the mind closer to God’s feet. The lamps symbolize divinity and auspiciousness, and the light it emits is to spread these noble forces into our life.

Though the post may seem long, the ritual is very simple and takes little time.A thorough cleaning of the household is the first practice in the initiation of the Diwali/Deepavali celebrations. [I would also like to add that it hasn’t been specified in any scripture that works like cleaning should only be done by women. So please do help your mother and wife to make it a happy and unified effort J ]. It is a common custom to throw away old clothes and unwanted items lying around in the household [I would suggest donating it to needy people who would greatly benefit from even such little things].

Now choose a suitable spot at home where you plan on performing the pooja. Wipe the area with a wet cloth and place a clean cloth on the ground. Place a suitable stool or any similar elevated platform.

As with any ritual in Hindu tradition, after bathing, place an idol of Lord Ganesha on the platform. Then place two clay lamps (diya) on either sides of the idol and keep one main lamp in front of the idol. Then place idols/photos of Lakshmi Devi and Lord Vishnu on either side of Lord Ganesha. [Idols of other gods/goddesses may also be kept according to whom the family believes most in]. A separate lamp may also be kept to represent the family deity (if it is known).It would be advisable to place a suitable plate or utensil under the idols so as to avoid spillage of the pooja items.

Now take water in a small copper/silver pot and pour it slowly over the idol of Lord Ganesha while chanting the following well-known sloka 3 times :-

Maha Sudarshan Mantra – For protection From Enemies,Misfortune, Planets & Ghosts

Sudarshan Chakra is the name of the powerful discus weapon present in Lord Mahavishnu’s hand. It is considered one of the most powerful divine weapons capable of destroying all evil.

The following Sudarshan mantra can be regularly chanted to remove all miseries caused by enemies, for protection from unforeseen events and to keep evil entities like ghosts away. Regular chanting of this mantra will cover the devotee's body in a divine aura by the grace of lord Sudarshan. This mantra is especially useful for the exorcism of ghosts.

Om kleem krishnaya govindaya gopjanavallabhaya

Paraya param purushaya paramatmane

Parakarma mantrayantraushadastrashastrani

Samhara samhara mrityormochaya mochaya

Om namo bhagavathe mahasudarshanaya

Deepthre jwala pareethaya sarvvadikshobhannakaraya brahmane

Parajyothishe huum phutt

Try to repeat the mantra for 11 or 108 times daily in the morning or evening (before sunset). It can be made a highly beneficial habit to help us live happily in this ‘kali yuga’.
[ Note - It is advised to practice proper saadhana while using this mantra]

Aghora Mantra – To Remove Ghosts, Evil Entites (Exorcism)

Aghora mantra is used to get blessings from the angry avatar of Lord Shiva. It is a request to Lord Shiva to take on his fierce and angry form and come to our assistance. It is used to fight influences from evil ghosts, bad planetary positions, enemies,etc. It is very beneficial to repeat the mantra 21 times while holding a copper pot full of water in your right hand, and then drinking the water or sprinkling it on family members. This will help to safeguard life and property.

Om hreem sphura sphura prasphura prasphura

Kkhora kkhoratharathanuroopa

Chada chada prachada prachada

Kaha kaha vama vama

Bandha bandha khadaya khadaya huum phutt

Slokas To Prevent Nightmares

This sloka is useful to prevent having nightmares. Every night before sleeping, sit and chant this sloka 3 times in your mind. It is the name of 7 powerful gods and characters in Hindu mythology. it is believed that the utterance of their name is enough to keep all evil entities away from causing nightmares

Om braahmanam shankarum vishnum

yamum ramum dhanum bhaliim

sapthai thaan yah smare nithyam

dhuswapnam thasyanuu nashyathi

The sloka given below is also used to prevent having nightmares. This sloka is especially beneficial for little kids to chant before sleeping. It is advisable to try and instill this practice of sloka chanting as a habit in children at a young age itself. This sloka is is the 12 divine names of lord Hanuman , who is always willing to come to the rescue of his devotees.

om hare rama 

hanuman anjanasuno vayuputro mahabhala

Rameshtt phalguna sakha pingaksh amithavikrama

udhadhikramana sithashokavinashaka 

lakshmana praanadatha dasagreevasyadarpaha

Sloka To Chant While Ringing Bell In Temples & Home

It is a common ritual in Hindu temples to ring bells during aarathi and pooja. The ringing of the bell is not an attempt to show one’s presence at the temple or to wake up a sleeping god, as many believe. The rituals in temples like sounding a conch or ringing the bell are ways of creating a suitable ambience for devotion. These sounds distract us from any disturbing noises that may be prevalent in the premises, and focuses our attention towards the pooja. Also, it is said that the sound produced by the conch and while ringing the bell produces positive vibrations which enhances the spiritual experience of the devotee. The sloka below is to be chanted while ringing the bell at temples as a prayer to usher in auspiciousness.

Aagamaarthamtu devaanaam

Gamanaarthamtu rakshasaam

Kurve ghantaaravam tatra

Devataahvaahna lakshanam

Meaning - “I ring this bell to invoke divinity to let noble forces enter my heart and keep demonic forces away from it”

Sloka To Chant While Lighting The Lamp At Home

The lamp is given great significance in Hinduism. It is a representation of ‘agni’/fire , the universal witness. ‘Agni’ is said to be the only element which purifies other things without getting impure itself, and is hence regarded as a demi-god. The influence that fire has in our life is very obvious and important. The Hindu ritual of lighting a lamp in the morning and evening is a way of having a representative of God amidst us. The fire of the lamp (and the lamp itself) is considered on par with an idol of God in temples and during poojas. The sloka below is to be chanted while lighting the lamp at home to bring welfare to the family.

Subham karoti kalyanam

Arogyam dhana sampadah

Shatru buddhi vinashaya

Deepa jyotir namosthuthe

Meaning - “I salute the lamplight that brings auspiciousness, abundance of wealth, good health and destroys all enemies of intellect ”

Lord Surya Gayatri Mantra - For curing eye-diseases

The sun/lord surya is generally worshipped in almost all parts of the world as a god. Lord surya directly and indirectly influences every aspect of our life on Earth. This gayatri mantra can be used to please lord surya and hence greatly improve the condition of your health.The  This mantra is especially useful to combat eye diseases and to maintain good eyesight. With the blessings from Lord Surya you will be able to work harder, be more active and achieve greater success. It is recommended to practice 108 repetitions of this mantra in the morning (before sunrise) or in the evening (before sunset). Attainment of mantra siddhi is said to occur after 21 continuous days of saadhana.

Om aadithyaya vidmahe

Sahsrakiranaya dheemahi

Thanno bhanuh prachodayathu

Narasimha/Nrisimha Mantra – For Ultimate Protection From Evil

Lord Narasimha / Nrisimha is said to be one of Lord Mahavishnu’s fiercest avatars. Lord Vishnu took this avatar to help a devotee in distress and hence the chanting of the narasimha/nrisimha mantra will help to get the same type of protection from Lord Vishnu. Lord Narasimha / nrisimha is said to be one of the most fiercest, powerful and destructive avatars of Mahavishnu. There is no evil entity that cannot be overcome by the power of lord Narasimha / nrisimha.

Whenever in distress or faced with a seemingly impossible task, the chanting of narasimha/nrisimha mantra will help by taking you towards safety and success.

Ugram veeram mahavishnuum jwalanthum sarvathoo mugham

Nrisimham bheeshannam bhadhram mrityumrityum namaamyaham

The regular chanting of this mantra for 11,21 or 108 times daily will help to safeguard you and your family. It is beneficial to chant the mantra with some ‘kumkum/vermillion’ taken in the right hand, and then applied to the forehead. This will help to prevent others from casting any ‘evil eye’ on you and will make your situations more positive.