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Vishnu Mantra

Vishnu Mantra in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 108× repetitions·🕐 On Thursdays and Ekadashi, at dawn; and continuously as japa in times of distress·📜 The Ashtakshara mantra of Lord Vishnu (Narayana)
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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగుதமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംગુજરાતીবাংলাଓଡ଼ିଆਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglish

Origin & Story

The Ashtakshara mantra of Lord Vishnu (Narayana) · Traditional (Vedic / Puranic)

"Om Namo Narayanaya" is the Ashtakshara — the eight-syllable mantra — of Lord Vishnu, worshipped as Narayana, the one who rests upon the cosmic waters and in the heart of every being. Counted among the supreme mantras of the Vaishnava tradition, it has been chanted by sages and devotees for ages as a refuge of peace, a remover of sin, and a sure path to the Lord's liberating grace.

The Mantra

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Om Namo Narayanaya.

Meaning:Om. Salutations to Lord Narayana (Vishnu), the refuge and sustainer of all.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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Om🔊the primordial sound
Namo🔊salutations / I bow
Narayanaya🔊to Narayana — Lord Vishnu, the resting-place of all beings

Benefits of Chanting Vishnu Mantra

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The Ashtakshara (eight-syllable) mantra of Lord Vishnu/Narayana — one of the supreme mantras of the Vaishnava tradition

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Chanted for peace of mind, protection, the removal of sin and sorrow, and steady devotion to the Lord

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Said to grant liberation (moksha) and the Lord's grace, and is recited especially in times of distress, illness and at life's end

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Especially powerful on Thursdays (the day of Vishnu), on Ekadashi, and during Vaikuntha Ekadashi

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Recited 108 times before an image of Vishnu with tulsi and a lamp, or repeated continuously through the day as japa

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A simple, complete daily mantra of Narayana, alongside "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" and the Vishnu Sahasranama

How to Chant Vishnu Mantra

Repetitions108times
Best TimeOn Thursdays and Ekadashi, at dawn; and continuously as japa in times of distress

After a bath, sit before an image of Lord Vishnu/Narayana with tulsi leaves and a ghee lamp. Chant "Om Namo Narayanaya" 108 times on a tulsi mala, surrendering the mind to the Lord. The eight-syllable mantra may also be repeated continuously through the day as ajapa japa for peace and protection. It is held to be especially purifying when remembered in difficulty and at the time of death.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Vishnu Mantra written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.
Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.
The principal Vishnu mantra is "Om Namo Narayanaya" — the Ashtakshara (eight-syllable) mantra, a salutation to Narayana, Lord Vishnu, the sustainer and refuge of all beings. ("Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" is the related twelve-syllable mantra.)
It is chanted for peace, protection, the removal of sin and sorrow, steady devotion, and ultimately liberation (moksha). It is treasured as a purifying refuge in times of distress and at the end of life.
Chant it 108 times daily on a tulsi mala. Being short and complete, the eight-syllable mantra is also ideal for continuous japa through the day.
Thursdays (the day of Vishnu), Ekadashi and Vaikuntha Ekadashi are the most auspicious, and dawn is the ideal hour. It may be remembered at any time.
Recite "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya", the Vishnu Sahasranama, the Vishnu Chalisa and the "Om Jai Jagdish Hare" aarti along with this mantra.

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