Gayatri Mantra
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Meaning
We meditate on the glory of that being who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our minds.
Benefit
Enhances intelligence, wisdom, and concentration.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
Meaning
We worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva), who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality, even as the cucumber is severed from its bondage (to the creeper).
Benefit
Grants longevity, good health, and protection from untimely death.
Ganesh Mantra
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ । निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada
Meaning
O Lord with the curved trunk and immense body, whose brilliance rivals a crore suns, please make all my endeavors free from obstacles, always.
Benefit
Removes obstacles and ensures success in new beginnings.
Shanti Mantra
ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय । तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय । मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय । ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Om Asato Ma Sadgamaya, Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, Mrityorma Amritam Gamaya, Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Meaning
Lead me from the unreal to the real, lead me from darkness to light, lead me from death to immortality. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
Benefit
Brings inner peace and spiritual upliftment.