Mantra Guide
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
śāntākāraṁ bhujagaśayanaṁ
A Vishnu dhyana verse invoking serenity, protection, and cosmic steadiness.
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When and How to Practice
Best time: Morning prayer or before sleep
Repetitions: 3, 9, or 27 recitations
- Works well as an opening invocation before study.
- Can be combined with Om Namo Narayanaya.
Context
Traditions: Vaishnavism, Smarta
Deity focus: Vishnu
Purpose: calmness, devotional centering, mental steadiness
Sources: Vishnu dhyana shloka traditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this be used as a daily calming chant?
Yes. It is frequently used for devotional calm and mental regulation.
Is this a full mantra or verse?
It is a devotional verse used in mantra-style repetition in many households.