MantraVishnu

Ashtakshari Mantra

अष्टाक्षरी मन्त्र

॥Devanagari॥

ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥

Transliteration

Om Namo Narayanaya

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Meaning

Salutations to Narayana, the supreme refuge.

When & why

The eight-syllable mantra of Vishnu. Especially powerful on Thursday and Ekadashi.

Traditional benefits

Peace of mind, surrender, protection from anxiety.

Source: Pancharatra Agama

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