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Mantra
Deity-specific name invocations and prayers with artwork, original text, meanings and reading aids.
A simple guide to mantra practice
Choose a quiet place and a comfortable routine.
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Listening to devotional recordings
Listen with attention to meaning and pronunciation.
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Ganesha — 16 name invocations
Read sixteen names of Ganesha, including Sumukha, Ekadanta and Gajanana, with short explanations of their devotional ima…
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Shiva — 16 name invocations
Explore sixteen names of Shiva and the traditional imagery of meditation, compassion, the Ganga and Mount Kailasa.
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Vishnu — 12 name invocations
Read twelve names of Vishnu, with explanations of Narayana, Padmanabha, Madhava and other traditional epithets.
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Durga — 9 name invocations
Read nine selected names of Durga, including Bhavani, Arya and Narayani, with explanations of these devotional titles.
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Lakshmi — 8 name invocations
Eight names of Lakshmi explore the lotus, reverence and radiance as devotional imagery.
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Saraswati — 8 name invocations
Eight names of Saraswati connect devotional reading with speech, books, learning and music.
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Hanuman — 8 name invocations
Eight selected names of Hanuman recall courage, service and devotion to Rama.
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Krishna — 8 name invocations
Read eight names of Krishna and their imagery in the devotional traditions of Vraja.
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Rama — 4 name invocations
Four names of Rama introduce the devotional imagery of dignity, lineage and his relationship with Sita.
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Surya — 12 name invocations
Twelve names of Surya introduce the traditional imagery of light, nourishment and the movement of the sun.
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Shailaputri — name invocation
The goddess recalled as the daughter of the mountain. Her bull, trident and lotus identify the traditional depiction.
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Brahmacharini — name invocation
This form is associated with ascetic practice and discipline. The rosary and water pot identify her contemplative depict…
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Chandraghanta — name invocation
Her name recalls the crescent and bell imagery. The tiger and traditional implements represent her protective devotional…
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Kushmanda — name invocation
Kushmanda is associated with cosmic radiance in devotional tradition. The lion and traditional implements distinguish he…
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Skandamata — name invocation
The goddess is recalled as the mother of Skanda. The child in her lap and the lotus flowers distinguish this maternal fo…
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Katyayani — name invocation
This invocation addresses the goddess as Katyayani. The lion, lotus, sword and reassuring gesture are part of her tradit…
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Kalaratri — name invocation
Kalaratri is a solemn protective form. Her dark complexion, flowing hair, donkey and reassuring gesture distinguish this…
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Mahagauri — name invocation
Mahagauri recalls a luminous form. White clothing, the bull, trident and damaru are identifying devotional attributes.
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Siddhidatri — name invocation
This name invocation addresses Siddhidatri. The lotus seat, conch, discus, mace and lotus are associated with her tradit…
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Chandra — planetary name invocation
Chandra is the moon deity in the planetary worship tradition. Moonlight and white garments help identify the devotional…
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Mangala — planetary name invocation
Mangala is invoked in planetary worship. Red garments and the ram distinguish this symbolic depiction.
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Budha — planetary name invocation
This invocation addresses Budha, the planetary deity associated with Mercury. The green-robed depiction refers to Budha,…
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