How to Chant Mantras & Benefits of Chanting Mantra

Mantra is a Sanskrit word derived from two words, Man (Manan) and Tra (Trana). Trana means liberation from the worldly ties. Originally originated in the Vedic tradition of India, mantras later become an integral part of the Hindu traditions and later a practice followed within Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Mantras are a powerful combination of words that is believed to reach the deity in the form of sound vibrations. Mantra can be used for self realization, freedom from worries, fulfilling desires, to bring success, peace and happiness. Chanting mantras is a good spiritual discipline and not a superstition.

When mantras are chanted, an appealing effect is felt in the body. Also, the combined effect of sound vibrations can be observed on brain, or on EEG (Electro Encephala Graph). Thus it is called as Music Therapy or Mantra Therapy. There are various kinds of Mantras, out of which Tantrik Mantras and Vedic Mantras are more popular. Tantrik mantras are called as Beeja Mantras and Vedic Mantras are those which are followed under the Vedic system.

How to Chant Mantras

1) The mind should be kept peacefully and should not be distracted.
2) Complete devotion and faith are necessary for chanting mantras.
3) Mantras should be chanted after taking bath, with absolute cleanliness
4) Quiet places are chosen for chanting mantras.
5) Sitting position is best suited for meditation as well as for chanting.
6) The best time is early morning. Even you can do on transition periods such as dawn to sunrise and twilight to sunset.
7) Some people use a rosary of 108 Rudraksha or tulsi (basil) or sandalwood beads for chanting mantras
8) Mantras can be chanted on a daily basis.
9) Mantras should not be used for negative purposes.
10) Veda mantras are to be chanted on the guidance from a guru.

Benefits of Chanting Mantras

Chanting of mantras repeatedly in rhythmic tone with ups and downs, create a melodious effect in the body. This effect can be defined as Neuro-linguistic (NLE) + Psycholinguistic effect (PLE). These effects are caused due to the production and spreading of medicinal chemicals in the brain, which give smoothening and curing effect in the body. Also, listening to mantras lowers blood pressure and normalizes heart beat rate, brain wave pattern, adrenalin level and the cholesterol level. Even the doctors advise the people under high tension to listen to music or mantras. Chanting or listening mantras has become an accepted formula like the yoga and Pranayam practices. Chanting mantras has gentle effect on nervous system and helps relax the muscles and also used to reduce stress.

Mantras of Gods & Goddesses

There are mantras, slokhas, stotras, and Vedic hymns for all gods and goddesses in Hindu religion. There are also different types of Mantras such as Gayatri Mantras, Ashtakams, Chalisas, Pancharatnams, Kavachams,Bhujangams, Ashtottarams (108 Names), and Sahasranamama (1008 Names). Here is a list of mantras and stotras of Gods & Goddesses with lyrics and video songs of each mantra / stotra.

108 Names of Lord Ganesh with Meanings in English

Lord Ganapati (Ganesha) 108 Names and English Meanings. Lord Ganesh is one of the most worshiped God by Hindus. Ganesha is regarded as the Remover and Obstacles and the Bestower of Success. It is believed that one should worship Lord Ganapati before he/she start any new jobs, so that there will not be any obstacles with the grace of Ganesha.

Temples of Lord Ganesha is found all over India and even in western countires. One can also see an idol of Lord Ganesh in almost all temples even though the main deity of the temple may be any other Hindu God. That means, Lord Ganesh is always worshipped first to get rid of the obstacles in Life.

Ganesha is known by different names including Ganapati, Vinayaka, Pillaiyar, Ganesh, Vighnesha. Given below are the Hundred and Eight (108) names of Lord Ganesh with meanings.

1) Akhuratha - One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2) Alampata - Ever Eternal Lord
3) Amit - Incomparable Lord
4) Anantachidrupamayam - Infinite and Consciousness Personified
5) Avaneesh - Lord of the whole World
6) Avighna - Remover of Obstacles
7) Balaganapati - Beloved and Lovable Child
8) Bhalchandra - Moon-Crested Lord
9) Bheema - Huge and Gigantic
10) Bhupati - Lord of the Gods
11) Bhuvanpati - God of the Gods
12) Buddhinath - God of Wisdom
13) Buddhipriya - Knowledge Bestower
14) Buddhividhata - God of Knowledge
15) Chaturbhuj - One who has Four Arms
16) Devadeva - Lord of All Lords
17) Devantakanashakarin - Destroyer of Evils and Asuras
18) Devavrata - One who accepts all Penances
19) Devendrashika - Protector of All Gods
20) Dharmik - One who gives Charity
21) Dhoomravarna - Smoke-Hued Lord
22) Durja - Invincible Lord
23) Dvaimatura - One who has two Mothers
24) Ekaakshara - He of the Single Syllable
25) Ekadanta - Single-Tusked Lord
26) Ekadrishta - Single-Tusked Lord
27) Eshanputra - Lord Shiva's Son
28) Gadadhara - One who has The Mace as His Weapon
29) Gajakarna - One who has Eyes like an Elephant
30) Gajanana - Elephant-Faced Lord
31) Gajananeti - Elephant-Faced Lord
32) Gajavakra - Trunk of The Elephant
33) Gajavaktra - One who has Mouth like an Elephant
34) Ganadhakshya - Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
35) Ganadhyakshina - Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36) Ganapati - Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
37) Gaurisuta - The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38) Gunina - One who is The Master of All Virtues
39) Haridra - One who is Golden Coloured
40) Heramba - Mother's Beloved Son
41) Kapila - Yellowish-Brown Coloured
42) Kaveesha - Master of Poets
43) Krti - Lord of Music
44) Kripalu - Merciful Lord
45) Krishapingaksha - Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46) Kshamakaram - The Place of Forgiveness
47) Kshipra - One who is easy to Appease
48) Lambakarna - Large-Eared Lord
49) Lambodara - The Huge Bellied Lord
50) Mahabala - Enormously Strong Lord
51) Mahaganapati - Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
52) Maheshwaram - Lord of The Universe
53) Mangalamurti - All Auspicious Lord
54) Manomay - Winner of Hearts
55) Mrityuanjaya - Conqueror of Death
56) Mundakarama - Abode of Happiness
57) Muktidaya - Bestower of Eternal Bliss
58) Musikvahana - One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
59) Nadapratithishta - One who Appreciates and Loves Music
60) Namasthetu - Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins
61) Nandana - Lord Shiva's Son
62) Nideeshwaram - Giver of Wealth and Treasures
63) Omkara - One who has the Form of Omkara (OHM)
64) Pitambara - One who has Yellow-Coloured Body
65) Pramoda - Lord of All Abodes
66) Prathameshwara - First Among All
67) Purush - The Omnipotent Personality
68) Rakta - One who has Red-Coloured Body
69) Rudrapriya - Beloved Of Lord Shiva
70) Sarvadevatman - Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings
71) Sarvasiddhanta - Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
72) Sarvatman - Protector of The Universe
73) Shambhavi - The Son of Goddess Parvathi
74) Shashivarnam - One who has a Moon like Complexion
75) Shoorpakarna - Large-Eared Lord
76) Shuban - All Auspicious Lord
77) Shubhagunakanan - One who is The Master of All Virtues
78) Shweta - One who is as Pure as the White Colour
79) Siddhidhata - Bestower of Success and Accomplishments
80) Siddhipriya - Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81) Siddhivinayaka - Bestower of Success
82) Skandapurvaja - Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Muruga)
83) Sumukha - Auspicious Face
84) Sureshwaram - Lord of All Lords
85) Swaroop - Lover of Beauty
86) Tarun - Ageless
87) Uddanda - Nemesis of Evils and Vices
88) Umaputra - The Son of Goddess Uma (Goddess Parvathi)
89) Vakratunda - Curved Trunk Lord
90) Varaganapati - Bestower of Boons
91) Varaprada - Granter of Wishes and Boons
92) Varadavinayaka - Bestower of Success
93) Veeraganapati - Heroic Lord
94) Vidyavaridhi - God of Wisdom
95) Vighnahara - Remover of Obstacles
96) Vignaharta - Demolisher of Obstacles
97) Vighnaraja - Lord of All Hindrances
98) Vighnarajendra - Lord of All Obstacles
99) Vighnavinashanaya - Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments
100) Vigneshwara - Lord of All Obstacles
101) Vikat - Huge and Gigantic
102) Vinayaka - Lord of everyone
103) Vishwamukha - Master of The Universe
104) Vishwaraja - King of The World
105) Yagnakaya - Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrificial Offerings
106) Yashaskaram - Bestower of Fame and Fortune
109) Yashvasin - Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108) Yogadhipa - The Lord of Meditation

108 Names of Krishna with English Meaning

Lord Krishna is an avatar of Lord Maha Vishnu. Sree Krisha is known by various names. Here are the hundred and eight names (108 names) of Lord Krishna with English Meanings of each names.

108 Names of Lord Sri Krishna & English Meanings

Achala - Still Lord
Achyuta - Infallible Lord
Adbhutah - Wonderful God
Adidev - The Lord of The Lords
Aditya - The Son of Aditi
Ajanma - One Who Is Limitless And Endless
Ajaya - The Conqueror Of Life And Death
Akshara - Indestructible Lord
Amrit - Heavenly nectar or elixir
Anandsagar - Compassionate Lord
Ananta - The Endless Lord
Anantajit - Ever Victorious Lord
Anaya - One Who Has No Leader
Aniruddha - One Who Cannot Be Obstructed
Aparajeet - The Lord Who Cannot Be Defeated
Avyukta - One Who Is As Clear As Crystal
Balgopal - The Child Krishna, The All Attractive
Chaturbhuj - Four-Armed Lord
Danavendra - Granter Of Boons
Dayalu - Repository Of Compassion
Dayanidhi - The Compassionate Lord
Devadidev - The God Of The Gods
Devakinandan - Son Of Mother Devaki
Devesh - Lord Of The Lords
Dharmadhyaksha - The Lord OF Dharma
Dravin - The one who has no Enemies
Dwarkapati - Lord Of Dwarka
Gopal - One Who Plays With The Cowherds, The Gopas
Gopalpriya - Lover Of Cowherds
Govinda - One Who Pleases The Cows, The Land And The Entire Nature
Gyaneshwar - The Lord Of Knowledge
Hari - The Lord Of Nature
Hiranyagarbha - The All Powerful Creator
Hrishikesh - The Lord Of All Senses
Jagadguru - Preceptor Of The Universe
Jagadisha - Protector Of All
Jagannath - Lord Of The Universe
Janardhana - One Who Bestows Boons On One And All
Jayantah - Conqueror Of All Enemies
Jyotiraaditya - The Resplendence Of The Sun
Kamalnath - The Lord Of Goddess Lakshmi
Kamalnayan - The Lord With Lotus Shaped Eyes
Kamsantak - Slayer Of Kamsa
Kanjalochana - The Lotus-Eyed God
Keshava - One Who Has Long, Black Matted Locks
Krishna - Dark-Complexioned Lord
Lakshmikantam - The Lord Of Goddess Lakshmi
Lokadhyaksha - Lord Of All The Three Lokas (Worlds)
Madan - The Lord Of Love
Madhava - Knowledge Filled God
Madhusudan - Slayer Of Demon Madhu
Mahendra - Lord Of Indra
Manmohan - All Pleasing Lord
Manohar - Beautiful Lord
Mayur - The Lord Who Has A Peacock Feathered-Crest
Mohan - All Attractive God
Murali - The Flute Playing Lord
Murlidhar - One Who Holds The Flute
Murlimanohar - The Flute Playing God
Nandakumara - Son of Nanda
Nandgopala - The Son Of Nand
Narayana - The Refuge Of Everyone
Navaneethachora - makan (butter) chor
Niranjana - The Unblemished Lord
Nirguna - Without Any Properties
Padmahasta - One Who Has Hands Like Lotus
Padmanabha - The Lord Who Has A Lotus Shaped Navel
Parabrahmana - The Supreme Absolute Truth
Paramatma - Lord Of All Beings
Parampurush - Supreme Personality
Parthasarthi - Charioteer Of Partha - Arjuna
Prajapati - Lord Of All Creatures
Punyah - Supremely Pure
Purshottam - The Supreme Soul
Ravilochana - One Who Eye Is The Sun
Sahasraakash - Thousand-Eyed Lord
Sahasrajit - One Who Vanquishes Thousands
Sakshi - All Witnessing Lord
Sanatana - The Eternal Lord
Sarvajana - Omniscient Lord
Sarvapalaka - Protector Of All
Sarveshwar - Lord Of All Gods
Satyavachana - One Who Speaks Only The Truth
Satyavrata - The Truth Dedicated Lord
Shantah - Peaceful Lord
Shreshta - The Most Glorious Lord
Shrikanta - Beautiful Lord
Shyam - Dark-Complexioned Lord "what a legend" edited by shyam r patel A.K.A the patelster of bradford P.S sickage
Shyamsundara - Lord Of The Beautiful Evenings
Sudarshana - Handsome Lord
Sumedha - Intelligent Lord
Suresham - Lord Of All Demi-Gods
Swargapati - Lord Of Heavens
Trivikrama - Conqueror Of All The Three Worlds
Upendra - Brother Of Indra
Vaikunthanatha - Lord Of Vaikuntha, The Heavenly Abode
Vardhamaanah - The Formless Lord
Vasudev - All Prevailing Lord
Vishnu-All Prevailing Lord
Vishwadakshinah - Skilful And Efficient Lord
Vishwakarma - Creator Of The Universe
Vishwamurti - Of The Form Of The Entire Universe
Vishwarupa - One Who Displays The Universal Form
Vishwatma - Soul Of The Universe
Vrishaparvaa - Lord Of Dharma
Yadavendra - King Of The Yadav Clan
Yogi - The Supreme Master
Yoginampati - Lord Of The Yogis

108 Names of Durga with English Meanings

Goddess Durga or Durga Maa is a form of Devi or Adi Sakthi, the supremely radiant goddess. In Sanskrit Durga means "One who is incomprehensible or difficult to reach”. Goddess Durga represents the supreme power and is worshiped in various forms including Parvati, Bhairavi, Vaishnavi, Kali, Jagatmata, Mahishasurmardhini (Mahishasura Mardini), Gauri, Chandi and Uma.

Goddess Durga Maa is known by different names. Here are the 108 names of Goddess Durga Devi with English Meaning.

Durga Devi Main Mantra

Om Dum Durgayei Namaha
Om Aing Hring Kling Chamundayei Vichche

Goddess Durga 108 Names with English Meaning

1) Durga - the Inaccessible
2) Devi - the Diety
3) Tribhuvaneshwari - Goddess of the Three Worlds
4) Yashodagarba Sambhoota - Emerging From Yashoda's Womb
5) Narayanavarapriya - Fond of Narayana's Boons
6) Nandagopakulajata - Daughter of the Nandagopa Race
7) Mangalya - Auspicious
8) Kulavardhini - Developer of the Race
10) Kamsavidravanakari - Threatened Kamsa

11) Asurakshayamkari - Reducer of the Number of Demons
12) Shilathata Vinikshibda - At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
13) Akashagamini - Flew In the Sky
14) Vasudevabhagini - Sister of Vasudeva
15) Divamalya Vibhooshita - Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
16) Divyambaradhara - Beautifully Robed
17) Khadgaketaka Dharini - Holder of Sword and Shield
18) Shiva - Auspicious
19) Papadharini - Bearer of Others' Sins
20) Varada - Granter of Boons

21) Krishna - Sister of Krishna
22) Kumari - Young Girl
23) Brahmacharini - Seeker of Brahman
24) Balarkasadrushakara - Like the Rising Sun
25) Purnachandra Nibhanana - Beautiful Like the Full Moon
26) Chaturbhuja - Four-Armed
27) Chaturvakttra - Four-Faced
28) Peenashroni Payodhara - Large Bosomed
29) Mayoora Pichhavalaya - Wearer of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
30) Keyurangadadharini - Bejewelled With Armlets and Bracelets

31) Krishnachhavisama - Like Krishna's Radiance
32) Krishna - Dark-Complexioned
33) Sankarshanasamanana - Equal to Sankarshana
34) Indradhwaja Samabahudharini -With Shoulders like Indra's Flag
35) Patradharini - Vessel-Holder
36) Pankajadharini - Lotus-Holder
37) Kanttadhara - Holder of Shiva's Neck
38) Pashadharini - Holder of Rope
39) Dhanurdharini - Holder of Bow
40) Mahachakradharini - Holder of Chakra

41) Vividayudhadhara - Bearer of Various Weapons
42) Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita - Wearer of Earrings Covering the Ears
43) Chandravispardimukha - Beautiful Like the Moon
44) Mukutavirajita - Shining With Crown Adorned
45) Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita - Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
46) Kaumaravratadhara - Observer of Fasts like Young Girls Do
47) Tridivabhavayirtri - Goddess of the Three Worlds
48) Tridashapujita - the Goddess of the Celestials
49) Trailokyarakshini - Protector of the Three Worlds
50) Mahishasuranashini - Destroyer of Mahisha

51) Prasanna - Cheerful
52) Surashreshtta - Supreme among the Celestials
53) Shiva - Shiva's Half
54) Jaya - Victorious
55) Vijaya - Conqueror
56) Sangramajayaprada - Granter of Victory in the War
57) Varada - Bestower
58) Vindhyavasini - Resident of the Vindhyas
59) Kali -Dark-Complexioned
60) Kali - Goddess of Death

61) Mahakali - Wife of Mahakala
62) Seedupriya - Fond of Drinks
63) Mamsapriya - Fond of Flesh
64) Pashupriya - Fond of All Beings
65) Bhootanushruta - Well-Wisher of Bhootaganas
66) Varada - Bestower
67) Kamacharini - Acting On One's Own Accord
68) Papaharini - Destroyer of Sins
69) Kirti - Famed
70) Shree – Auspicious

71) Dhruti - Valiant
72) Siddhi Successful
73) Hri - Holy Chant of Hymns
74) Vidhya - Wisdom
75) Santati - Granter of Issues
76) Mati - Wise
77) Sandhya - Twilight
78) Ratri - Night
79) Prabha - Dawn
80) Nitya – Eternal

81) Jyotsana - Radiant like Flames
82) Kantha - Radiant
83) Khama - Embodiment of Forgiveness
84) Daya - Compassionate
85) Bandhananashini - Detacher of Attachments
86) Mohanashini - Destroyer of Desires
87) Putrapamrityunashini - Sustainer of Son's Untimely Death
88) Dhanakshayanashini - Controller of Wealth Decrease
89) Vyadhinashini - Vanquisher of Ailments
90) Mruthyunashini - Destroyer of Death

91) Bhayanashini - Remover of Fear
92) Padmapatrakshi - Eyes Like the Lotus Leaf
93) Durga - Remover of Distress
94) Sharanya - Granter of Refuge
95) Bhaktavatsala Lover of Devotees
96) Saukhyada - Bestower of Well-Being
97) Arogyada - Granter of Good Health
98) Rajyada - Bestower of Kingdom
99) Ayurda - Granter of Longevity
100) Vapurda - Granter of Beautiful Appearance

101) Sutada - Granter of Issues
102) Pravasarakshika - Protector of Travelers
103) Nagararakshika - Protector of Land
104) Sangramarakshika - Protector of Wars
105) Shatrusankata Rakshika - Protector from Distress Caused By Foes
106) Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika - Protector from Ignorance And Distress
107) Sagaragirirakshika - Protector of Seas and Hills
108) Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika - Granter of Success in All Attempts

KAYENA-VAACHA MANA-SENDHRIYERVA, BUDDHYATMA-NAAVAA PRAKRUTE-SWABHAWAT, KAROMI YADYAT SAKALAM PARASMAI,
NAARAA-YANAYETI SAMARPAYAMI, OM TAT SAT