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Mantra

Deity-specific name invocations and prayers with artwork, original text, meanings and reading aids.

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Brihaspati — planetary name invocation

Brihaspati is also called Guru in planetary tradition. Yellow robes, prayer beads and the sage-like form distinguish his…

This invocation addresses Shukra in planetary tradition. White robes and a teacher-like form identify the symbolic devot…

Shanaishchara is a traditional name of Shani. Dark clothing and the crow identify the devotional depiction.

Rahu is a planetary deity associated with eclipse narratives. The crowned head and serpent form distinguish the symbolic…

Ketu is invoked in planetary worship. The serpent-like lower body distinguishes this symbolic devotional depiction.

A prayer contemplating Savitr and seeking inspiration for the intellect. This commonly recited form begins with Om and t…

Read the familiar Vedic invocation of Tryambaka and its imagery of release from bondage.

Contemplate Ganesha as Ekadanta and Vakratunda in this short prayer found in the Ganapati Atharvashirsha.

Read the familiar sequence of Hare, Krishna and Rama names for devotional repetition or singing in your tradition.

A traditional prayer saluting the teacher through the imagery of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara. The Trimurti artwork hel…

A familiar invocation of Shiva. The five-syllable Namah Shivaya is shown here in its commonly recited form with Om.

Read Asato Ma, Saha Navavatu, Purnamadah and Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah. These universal prayers are not a single-deity nam…