Beej Mantra | In English

The beej mantras or Beeja mantra are very powerful words that are used in the invocation of gods and goddesses in Hinduism. These small mantras are believed to have been born from the sound waves that were created during the creation of the universe. Every one of these mantras is associated with a divine being, and the sound frequency that forms during the chanting of each beej mantra works in invoking the God or goddess and helps their cosmic energy to flow through the body. Recitation of these mantras consistently works wonders if someone is intending to entreat the powers of the divine figures, as chanting the mantras dedicated to each deity and adding the beej mantras to them please the gods and goddesses the most. These beej mantras have healing power to them as they heal both the body and mind.

Beej mantras are single or compound words, where the power lies in the sound of the word.

Beej Mantra: How do they help

Beej mantras and each word that is uttered during the chanting has an important meaning, as they are like the foundation of the mantra, the seed. But to break down the words or the sound and convert them into simple and understandable language is useless. Understanding the science behind these mantras can take ages, even then it might not get completely clear. They appeared naturally, and were passed down from Rishi’s to their students, and finally to the rest of the world and have made their place over time. There are many different beej mantras, which are allowed to different gods and goddesses, but there also exist beej mantras that are dedicated to different planets, using which one can appease and calm a planet that has been the reason for disturbance in their horoscopes or kundali, and save themselves from the malefic effects.

These beej mantras are extremely powerful and effective, and when they are recited with faith and purity, the performer will have any of their desires fulfilled. To chant this mantra, it is important to have a peaceful state of mind, which can be achieved by reciting the mantra “OM” continuously with a soothing voice, until the mind is calm and focused. After this, the recitation of the specific beej mantra should begin. Ending the mantra with a similar “OM” brings the mantra into the full cycle.

How to chant Beej mantras

A clean body means a clean soul. So keeping the external part of the body is very important when starting with the Beej mantras.

• Take a bath, preferably early in the morning before starting. If it is not the most suitable time to bathe, sprinkle water over the head and pray to the universe for a cleansed soul.
• A Quiet and calm environment is needed to stay focused and concentrated. Sit in a quiet empty place, where no one else is present and you won’t get disturbed for 30 to 40 min, depending on the number of rounds you want to chant the mantra.
• The word and the pronunciation are the keys to unleashing the power of the beej mantras. Try to pronounce every syllable clearly with a lot of determination. One can also take the help of a Guru to guide them on the right way to chant the beej mantras.
• Determination is key. Don’t give up if there are no visible results, because every mantra takes time to work. Don’t have any trace of doubt about the self and the process, because eventually, the results are going to show, if the mantras are being chanted with pure intentions and calm conscience.
• Chant for at least 108 times a day to see the best results.
• One can also try to incorporate meditating every day before chanting the beej mantras because meditation is an excellent way to find peace and solace. Meditation can relieve stress and stabilize the soul.

Important Beej Mantras

The basic primordial beej mantra is “om”, it is the mantra from which all the other mantras were born. Every beej mantra has a specific god or goddess associated with them. The types of beej mantras are— Yog beej mantra, Tejo beej mantra, Shanti beej mantra, and Raksha beej mantra.

HAUM

This is the shiva beej mantra. Here the “HA” stands for shiv and “UM” stands for Sadashiv. To evoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, chant this mantra keeping lord shiva in mind and focusing on him only.

DUM

This mantra is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is chanted to get her blessings and protection. The “DA” stands for Durga and the “U” stands for protection. The Bindu here is the action ( prayer). This mantra praises Devi Durga as the mother of the universe.

KREEM

Specific to Maa Kali, this mantra has special powers that appease Maa Kali, one of the incarnations of Mata Parvati. Here “KA” stands for Maa Kali, “RA” is Brahman and “EE” is mahamaya.

GAM

A very auspicious mantra, this beej mantra is associated with Lord Ganesha. The “GA” stands for Ganapati, and the Bindu is the elimination of sorrow.

GLAUM

Another one of Ganesha’s beej mantras, this mantra is very beneficial to please Lord Ganesha. The “GA” is lord Ganesha himself, “LA” means what it pervades, and “AU” means brilliance.

HREEM

This is the Goddess mahamaya beej mantra, also known as bhuvaneshwari, the mother of the universe. Here, “HA” means shiva, “RA” is prakriti and “EE” is dedicated towards mahamaya. The Bindu is for the elimination of misfortunes.

SHREEM

This Lakshmi beej mantra is beneficial to evoke wealth. “SHA” is for Mahalakshmi, “RA” is for wealth, and “EE” is for fulfillment. This beej mantra is very essential when someone is trying to evoke Mahalakshmi for wealth and prosperity.

AIM

Goddess Saraswati is evoked by this beej mantra. If someone is trying to pray for knowledge and education, this beej mantra is essential. She is the goddess of education, wisdom, music, and arts. Here “AI” is for maa saraswati.

KLEEM

Lord Kamdev, who is the god of love and desire is prayed using this beej mantra. Here “KA” stands for kamdev, “LA” is for Indra dev and “EE” is for satisfaction.

HOOM

This powerful beej mantra is associated with Lord Bhairava, who is one of the fierce forms of Lord Shiva. “HA” is Lord Shiva and “U” is for Bhairava.

KSHRAUM

Lord Narshimha, one of the forms of Lord Vishnu, is evoked by this powerful beej mantra. “KSHA” is for Narasimha, “RA” means Brahma, and “AU” means teeth pointing upwards.

Other Powerful Beej Mantras

The Gayatri beej mantra is extremely powerful and is well known all over the world. It is made up of the combination of other beej mantras of gods, goddesses, and planets and has combined power of the same. The Mrityunjay beej mantra which is dedicated to lord shiva is very powerful and useful as chanting this mantra brings protection and safety to the performer and their family. The fear of illness and death is also eliminated by chanting this mantra.

Lakshmi Narayan beej mantra, Ram beej mantra, Radha Krishna beej mantra, Garuda beej mantra, and more are some of the mantras that are associated with Lord Vishnu, and the sound waves created while chanting this mantra bring happiness and good health to the family. The Durga saptashati beej mantra and Nava Durga beej mantra are specifically chanted during the Navratri festival. Chanting this mantra evokes the blessings of the nine manifestations of maa Durga.

The other Beej Mantras are:

1. Navagraha Beej Mantras

According to Vedic astrology, the nine planets of the universe have a lot of importance on the birth chart or the kundali of a person. These Nava Graha beej mantras can provide relief from the malefic effects of these planets on our lives.

The beejakshara mantras of the nine planets are:

Sun or Surya beej mantra: This mantra should be chanted 7000 times within 40 days.

ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः ॥

Om hraan hreen hron seh Suryay Namah

Moon or Chandra beej mantra: This mantra should be chanted 11000 times within 40 days.

ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्राय नमः

Om Shran Shrin Shron seh Chandraye Namah

Mars or Mangal beej mantra: This mantra should be chanted 10000 times within 40 days.

ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः

Om Kran Krin Kron seh Bhaumaaye Namah

Mercury or Budh beej mantra: This mantra should be chanted 9000 times within 40 days

ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः ॥

Om Bran Brin Bron seh Budhaye Namah

Jupiter or Brihaspati beej mantra: This mantra should be chanted 19000 times within 40 days.

ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरूवे नमः ॥

Om Gran Grim Gron seh Guruve Namah

Venus or Shukra beej mantra: This mantra should be chanted 16000 times within 40 days.

ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः ॥

Om Dran Drin Dron Seh Shukraye Namah

Saturn or Shani beej mantra: This mantra should be chanted 23000 times within 40 days.

ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः॥

Om Pram Prim Pron seh Shanicharaye Namah

North node or Rahu mantra: This mantra should be chanted 18000 times within 40 days.

ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः॥

Om Bhran Bhrin Bhron seh Rahve Namah

South node or Ketu mantra: This mantra should be chanted 17000 times within 40 days.

ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः॥

Om Sran Srin Sron seh Ketve Namah

Benefits of chanting the Navagraha mantras

• Chanting this mantra that is allotted to each planet reduces or removes the negative effects of the particular planet.
• Regular recitation of these mantras improves the quality of personal and professional life.
• Each mantra has powers related to each planet, and with the chanting of these beej mantras, the positive blessings of the navgraha can be gained.

2. Chakra Beej mantra

There is a beej mantra for each chakra center of our body. These mantras activate the energy of the chakras. These mantras have been in use since ancient times by great sages and wise men.

• LAM– Muldhara (root) chakra beej mantra. The energy that it activates is groundedness.
• VAM– Swadhisthana (chakra) beej mantra. The energy that it activates is creativity.
• RAM– Manipura (solar plexus) chakra beej mantra. The energy that it activates is inner strength.
• YAM– Anahata ( heart) chakra beej mantra. The energy that it activates is compassion and love.
• HAM– Vishuddha ( throat) chakra beej mantra. The energy that it activates is expression.
• OM– Ajna (third eye) chakra beej mantra/ This mantra activates the energy of imagination.
• Silent OM– Sahasrara (crown) chakra beej mantra. This mantra activates the energy of enlightenment.

Benefits of chanting Chakra mantras

• The chakras are the central points of our body, and the chakra beej mantra focuses on each of the chakras and activates their energies.
• Chanting each chakra beej mantra by focusing on each of the chakras works wonders as they heal various aspects of life, like health, wealth, happiness, prosperity, and growth.
• These beej mantras have therapeutic qualities as they relieve stress and sorrow from the mind and give relaxation.

Overall Benefits of chanting Beej Mantras

• Each beej or sound seed is associated with a specific deity, and similarly, each beejas is very important to gain the blessings of the specific god or goddess.
• Beej mantras are the direct addresses of the corresponding deity. They are the sound manifestation of the deity they represent.
• Regular chanting of the beej mantra in a prescribed way can help enhance the spiritual powers of people and enable them to see the true light in front of them leading their journeys.
• All kinds of positive changes can be seen in life when the beej mantras are chanted with pure heart and faith.
• Beej mantras are a very good way to bring focus on the self and let go of things that have no positive effects in life. Chanting them while meditating is an extremely good combination, as it’s like doing two good things at once.
• Beej mantras make a person more spiritually inclined with themselves and one gets more in touch with their soul.