Sacred chant
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
The Dvadasakshara Mantra
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Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Lyrics and meaning
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
The Dvadasakshara Mantra
Sanskrit Lyrics
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Overall Meaning
I offer my obeisances to the Supreme Lord Vasudeva (Krishna/Vishnu), who dwells in all beings and possesses all divine qualities.
Spiritual and Historical Context
One of the most revered liberation mantras in Hinduism, frequently used for spiritual awakening and purification of karma.
Word-by-Word Meaning
- Om: Primordial sound
- Namo: Salutation
- Bhagavate: To the Supreme Lord
- Vasudevaya: To Vasudeva (son of Vasudeva / Lord Krishna)
Benefits
- Cleanses negative karma
- Brings inner peace, protection, and spiritual evolution
- Deepens devotion to the Supreme Being
Ritual and Chanting Guidelines
- Chant daily during morning meditation
- Maintain a pure and devotional intent
- Can be practiced using a Tulsi mala
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