![]() ![]() Bedekar, Gajanan Balkrishna Palsule (1st ed.). ^ Narasimhacharya, Madabhushini (2004).The Origins of Om Manipadme Hum: A Study of the Karandavyuha Sutra. Madras : Printed by Annie Besant at the Vasanta Press. The worlds religions in figures : an introduction to international religious demography. Folklore, Public Sphere, and Civil Society. 108 Upanishads with Sanskrit Commentary of Upanishad Brahma Yogin. Varaha Purana ENG 2 Volumes In 1 File OCR Motilal Banasirdass 1960. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. Love Divine: Studies in 'Bhakti and Devotional Mysticism. ![]() A Brief History of Vaishnava Saint Poets : The Alwars. Whoever chants this mantra is held to attain moksha, according to the teachings of the Samaveda. Īccording to Vaishnava theology, it is held that whoever studies this ashtakshara of Narayana and recites it constantly attains a full life, supremacy over men, enjoys the pleasures of royalty, and becomes the master of all souls. In Sri Vaishnavism, the chanting of the mantra was part of the panchasamskaras of Ramanuja, the five sacraments that initiated him into the tradition by his guru, Periyanambi. The Linga Purana states that chanting the mantra is the means for achieving all objects, and hence must be invoked for every occasion. Finally, it states that the recitation of the mantra allows one to attain the state of union with Narayana. It is stated to be powerful enough to purify ten of one's immediate ancestors, and ten of one's immediate descendants. It is also stated to be the equivalent of reciting the Gayatri mantra a hundred thousand times, and the syllable ' Om' ten thousand times. The merit attained by chanting it is described to be the equivalent of reciting the Itihasas, the Puranas, and all the mantras a hundred thousand times. The mantra is often specified as being invoked by the characters of these scriptures to gain salvation from the deity, and as an instruction to the devotees of Narayana in the performance of rituals. The religious significance of chanting this incantation is described in the Tarasara Upanishad, stating that he who chants the mantra is purified by the deities Agni, Vayu, Surya, as well as Shiva. Om Namo Narayanaya is heavily featured in Hindu literature, especially in the Upanishads and the Puranas. The mantra is held in supreme regard by the Vaishnavas, the adherents of Vishnu who make up the dominant denomination within Hinduism. Wall painting in Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam. The Urdhva Pundra, worn by adherents of Narayana. Despite repeated instruction by his instructors to chant the invocation, " Hiranyaya namaha" (glory to Hiranya), the devotee sticks to his favoured mantra, " Om Namo Narayanaya Namaha" (glory to Narayana). ![]() The mantra is also often associated with Prahlada, a daitya devotee of Narayana, and the son of Hiranyakashipu. The Narayana Upanishad also remarks upon the mantra, stating that one attains Vaikuntha by chanting it. The Narada Purana furnishes the following details regarding the chanting of this mantra: If a man performs the japa of chanting the mantra in the banks of the river Ganga, he would achieve moksha. In the Vaishnava Upanishads, the Samashti-Yantra, the words described over Ananta, the seat of Vishnu, bear the ashtakshara. Ishvara/ Virata/ Purusha/ Bhagavan/ Paramatma The sage and philosopher Yajnavalkya provides an explanation of the breakdown of the components of the mantra: Syllable Hence, it is a mantra that is associated with submission to God, accepting one's existence in the grand design, as well as seeking the protection of Vishnu. Nara refers to “water”, and anaya means “abode” or “shelter.” Narayana is an epithet of Vishnu, whose celestial realm is Vaikuntha, amid the cosmic waters of creation. Narayanaya is a term that may be translated as "to or of Narayana". Namo can be translated from Sanskrit as “to bow to” or “to pay homage to”, as well as refer to an individual's name. As a means of humbling the ego, the Vedic tradition recommends reciting om namo narayanaya 108 times, twice a day for 40 days.Statue of Narayana, the addressee of this mantraĪccording to the Tarasara Upanishad, om is the divine sacred syllable that represents the nature of Brahman, the Ultimate Reality that is unchanging and eternal. It is also a symbolic representation of our inner self.īENEFITS OF OM NAMO NARAYANAYA – 108 TIMESĬhanting this mantra leads to the experience of divine consciousness within us and a sense of deep eternal peace. Narayanaya : This word has complex roots – Nara means water and ‘Ayana’ means a resting place.NAMO : Namo is derived from sanskrit word ‘nam’ which means salutations or bowing down in gratitude.Cosmic Sound of ‘OM’ : The primordial sound vibration which encompasses all of the universe, energy and consciousness.This mantra is also known as Asthakshari Mantra and first appeared in the ‘Sama Veda’. ![]()
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