Vishnu – Vishnu Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।।
Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya ||
- “ॐ” (Om): Om is a primordial and sacred sound in Hinduism
- “नमो” (Namo): Sanskrit word that signifies reverence and salutation
- “भगवते” (Bhagavate): The divine or the Supreme Being
- “वासुदेवाय” (Vasudevaya): This is the name of Lord Krishna, which refers to him as the son of Vasudeva, a king from the Yadu dynasty
This is a sacred mantra in Hinduism, and it is a chant devoted to Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya" is a reverential invocation seeking the blessings and guidance of Lord Vasudeva (another name for Lord Vishnu). The mantra is often recited or meditated upon as a means to attain peace, spiritual enlightenment, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death (moksha).
In the Hindu tradition, chanting or meditating on this mantra is believed to have a purifying effect on the mind and soul, leading the devotee closer to the divine consciousness. It is used as a way to connect with the divine energy and express devotion and surrender to Lord Vishnu.
It is common to start and end various religious ceremonies, rituals, and spiritual practices with this mantra as a way to invoke the divine presence and seek divine blessings.
