Sacred Texts & Prayers

Foundational Mantras

This page is reserved for the Panchakshari, Ashtakshari and Dvadashakshari mantras. The syllables will be published only from a reviewed source.

मूल मन्त्राः

DeityShiva / Vishnu

Source traditionShaiva and Vaishnava mantra tradition

Traditional sourceThe three widely used foundational mantras of five, eight and twelve syllables.

Recitation

How it is traditionally used

These short mantras are repeated quietly. Receive them from a teacher when a formal initiation is desired.

Meaning

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Panchakshari

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Ashtakshari

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Dvadashakshari

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Related prayers

Related prayers

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    Deity Prayers

    देवता प्रार्थनाः

    Short prayers organised by deity for household recitation.

    Several deities

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    Daily Prayers

    नित्य प्रार्थनाः

    Household prayers from waking until sleep.

    Household worship

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About this library

About this library

These pages offer traditional Sanskrit for private devotion. English lines are short original summaries, not a copyrighted translation. This is a growing library, not an official TTD text and not an authoritative edition of any shakha.

This page does not imply endorsement by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Indian Railways, Saregama, or any singer or recording company.

Established through the devotion and collective efforts of the local railway community of Alipurduar Junction and local devotees.