Mantras
The naams given for jaap — each with its meaning, method and count. The mala is right here.
- राधे राधेThe name of Radha, chanted for love and surrender in bhakti.
- हरे कृष्णThe opening of the mahamantra, chanted to steady the mind and set worry down.
- ॐ नमः शिवायThe five-syllable naam of Shiva — a bow that sets the ahankar, the ego, aside.
- राम रामThe name of Rama, chanted for courage and a steady mind.
- जय श्री रामA call to Rama, chanted for faith and strength of heart.
- ॐ गं गणपतये नमःGanesha's naam, chanted before every new beginning.
- ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवायThe twelve-syllable naam of Vasudeva — among the oldest given for jaap, chanted for refuge and calm.
- ॐ नमो नारायणायThe eight-syllable naam of Narayana — the name of taking refuge.
- ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहेThe opening of Shiva's Mahamrityunjaya — the prayer that carries one past fear.
- ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वःThe opening of the Gayatri, chanted for clear thought.