Beej Mantras

बीज मंत्र • Bija Mantrah

Mantra Various Deities

About

Beej (Bija) Mantras are single-syllable seed sounds that contain the essence of a deity's power. They are considered the most concentrated and powerful mantras in Hindu tradition. Each beej mantra represents a specific energy or deity and is used in meditation, puja, and tantra practices.

Quick Reference

Language
Sanskrit
Verse Count
15
Source
Tantric and Vedic traditions
Type
Seed syllable mantras
Significance
Most potent and concentrated form of divine energy

Benefits

  • Activates divine energy quickly
  • Connects with specific deity
  • Enhances meditation practice
  • Balances chakras
  • Grants spiritual powers
  • Used in tantric practices

When to Recite

Days As per specific deity's day
Times Brahma Muhurta, During meditation, During puja
Occasions Spiritual practices, Deity worship, Mantra sadhana
Recommended Count 108, 1008, or as prescribed by guru

Verses

1

Om

2

Aim

3

Hreem

4

Shreem

5

Kleem

6

Kreem

7

Gam

8

Dum

9

Haum

10

Hum

11

Ram

12

Yam

13

Lam

14

Vam

15

Ham