Mantra sends out a series of vibrations into the environment, and the strength of the vibrations is determined by the person’s mood and level of focus.
Beej mantra is a single-syllable sound used in yoga and meditation. As the name implies, beej mantra directly translates into “seed mantra” and consists of three little words: बीज means seed, मन् means mind, and त्र means liberation. The Beej Mantra is the most basic of the primordial mantras. Chanting and understanding these mantras are easy. Mantras can either be chanted alone or combined with others to create a powerful mantra that can be utilized in various ways. By using the power of sound vibrations, “Beej Mantras” in Vedic tradition are used to expand and widen one’s mind.
The Source of Beej Mantras
We must understand that every sound in the cosmos is vibrational energy if we are to fully appreciate “Beej Mantras’ have transformational potential. Words and speech are made up of a variety of sound waves, each of which resonates at a different frequency. According to ancient Indian writings as well as the most recent quantum physics research, the entire world was formed by cosmic sound energy, which was subsequently followed by heat and light energy, and finally living forms. As a result, sound vibrations are closely linked to our “प्राण/prana,” or “life energy.”
God and Goddess have different types of Beej Mantra:
Om: ॐ
The Beej mantra is based on the Hindu Trimurti, which signifies union between the three gods, viz. अ – ब्रह्म, उ – विष्णु, म – महादेव (Brahma is represented by ‘A,’ Vishnu by ‘U,’ and Mahadev Shiva by ‘M’).
Kreem: क्रीं
This is Goddess Kali beej mantra. It imparts power, wisdom, and strength to those who chant the mantra. Confidence is engendered by it, and sorrows are dispelled. Here, क – काली, र – ब्रह्मन् and ई – महामाया (‘Ka’ stands for Kali, ‘ra’ is Brahman and ‘ee’ is Mahamaya).
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Shreem: श्रीं
This is the beej mantra for Goddess Mahalaxmi. In this श् is महालक्ष्मी, र् is धन संपत्ति, ई is महामाया (Sh – Mahalakshmi, R – Wealth property, E – Mahamaya.) It enhances one’s power, wealth, and social status.
Haum: हौं
This is the beej mantra for Lord Shiva. This beej mantra is effective against all kinds of fears, diseases, and despair. In this, ह – शिव, औ – सदाशिव (‘HA’ denotes Siva and ‘AU’ is Sadasiva). While chanting this Beej Mantra of Lord Shiva, focus on Him with pure intention. The attainment of liberation is the ultimate benefit of chanting this mantra.
Hreem: ह्रीं
This is the Mantra of Mahamaya or Bhuvaneshwari. With this mantra, we are able to dispel our sorrows and gain both Shiva and Shakti’s blessings. In this Mantra, ह means शिव, र is प्रकृति and ई – महामाया (‘Ha’ means Shiva, ‘ra’ is Prakriti and ‘ee’ meansMahamaya). The Bindu represents the one who dispels sorrow.
Ayeim: ऐं
This is the Beej Mantra of Devi Saraswati. Here, ऐ – सरस्वती ‘Ai’ stands for Saraswati. If chanted with Her other mantras, the Saraswati Beej Mantra can benefit any student striving for knowledge in any subject. During the chanting of this mantra, the devotees gain wisdom and attain courage, confidence, communication power, and good speech.
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Gam: गं
This is the beej mantra of Lord Ganapati. Here, ग – गणेश (Ga means Ganesha), and Bindu is the dispeller of sorrow. Chanting this regularly brings wisdom, knowledge, fortune, happiness, and divine protection to the devotee.
Glaum: ग्लौं
This is another Ganpati Beej Mantra where ग is गणेश (‘Ga’ stands for Ganesha), ल /’La’ denotes that which pervades and औ /’Au’ signifies brilliance.
Fraum: फ्रौं
As this beej belonged to Lord Hanuman, it provides courage, strength, protection, protection against fear, and protection against enemies. This mantra is chanted for success in all aspects of life.
Dam: दं
This is the beej mantra for Lord Vishnu. To get all kinds of happiness and opulence in life, Lord Vishnu should be worshiped through this Beej Mantra.
Bhram: भ्रं
This is the beej mantra of Lord Bhairav. By repeating this beej mantra, one can get victory, wealth, fame, a prestigious position in society, and success in the courts.
Doom: दूं
This is the beej mantra for Goddess Dhumavati or goddess Durga. द / ‘DA’ stands for Durga and ऊ / ‘U’ is to protect. Bindu here refers to action (worship or prayer). The sound is a symbol of Durga Devi, the Goddess of the Universe. Other benefits of this mantra include enhancing health and wealth, promoting happiness in marriage, and defeating enemies and dangers.
By chanting this mantra, one is protected from enemies, gains strength, and achieves all their wishes.
Treem: त्रीं
This is the beej mantra for Goddess Tara. in this mantra, त् = तारा, र् = प्रकृति, ई = महामाया/ T = Tara, R = Nature, E = Mahamaya, and the Bindu stands for removal of Suffering. Thus this beej mantra takes away the sorrows of those chanting this mantra.
Kleem: क्लीं
The Kleem Beej Mantra is for the God of desire, Lord Kamdev. In this Kamdev Beej Mantra क /’Ka’ stands for कामदेव /Kamdev and is also said to be Lord Krishna and so can be called Krishna Beej Mantra also. ल/’La’ is इन्द्र /Lord Indra the ruler of the heavens, and ई/ ‘ee’ is for contentment.
Hoom: हूं
This Beejakshara is the Kaal Bhairav Beej Mantra. Shiva’s fiercest form is Lord Bhairav. In this Bhairava Beej Mantra, ह /’Ha’ is Shiva, and ऊ/’U’ is Bhairava. The नाद/Nada or sound represents supremacy.
The other beej mantras are:
Kshraum: क्ष्रौं
This is a beej mantra of Lord Narsimha. Here क्ष/ ‘Ksha’ is Narasimha, र /’Ra’ means ब्रह्म/Brahma, औ / ‘Au’ means teeth pointing upwards.
Hleem: हलीं
This is the beej mantra for Goddess Bagalamukhi.
Dhham: धं
This is the beej mantra of Lord Kuber.
Ham: हं
This beej mantra is recited for the awakening of Kundalini.
Ram: रां
This beej mantra is related to Agni Tatva (fire element).
Yam: यं
This beej mantra is related to VayuTatva (air element).
Ksham: क्षं
This is related to the Prithvi Tatva.
Tam: तं
This beej mantra is for getting rid of any disease, worry, fear, and illusion.
What to do while chanting the Beej Mantra:
Observe the mantras at all times and do not think about anything else. An individual may seek help from an expert who can use mantras to resolve troubles. An expert in mantra chanting will tell you how to chant the mantras within a particular atmosphere. When chanting mantras, the person should maintain clarity of voice and pronunciation as they repeat the mantras endlessly and never get tired.
Meditation Ritual Based on Beej Mantra in Yog
1. मूलाधार Root Chakra – लं / LAM (Pronounced as lum in alum )
2. स्वाधिष्ठान Sacral Chakra – वं / VAM (vum as in tvam)
3. मणिपूर Solar Plexus Chakra – रं / RAM (rum)
4. अनाहत Heart Chakra – यं / YAM (yum as in yummy)
5. विशुद्ध Throat Chakra – हं / HAM (hum as in humming)
6. आज्ञा Third Eye Chakra – उ / U ( u as in uber)
7. सहस्रार Crown Chakra – ॐ / Om (aum)
Each mantra can be chanted lying down or sitting cross-legged in meditation. During one sitting, you can focus on a specific chakra and chant its beej mantra continuously. Or you can do all seven consecutively. Even when chanted silently, these mantras are very powerful.
