The Navarna Mantra is the core formula of the Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati). The three bijas Aim, Hreem, and Kleem correspond respectively to Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi, and Mahakali.
Navarna Mantra (Chandi Navakshari)
🕉️ Authentic Sacred Text
Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
॥ ॐ ऐं ह్రీं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
॥ ఓం ఐం హ్రీం క్లీం చాముండాయై విచ్చే ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Oṁ Aiṁ Hrīṁ Klīṁ Cāmuṇḍāyai Vicce ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
Om, embodying Mahasaraswati (Aim), Mahalakshmi (Hreem), and Mahakali (Kleem) — O Chamunda, sever the knots of ignorance and liberate the soul!
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Maintain purity of body and mind, sit facing North or East, and use a sphatika or rudraksha mala.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
The supreme mantra of the Shakta tradition revealed in the Markandeya Purana.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Traditionally believed to build a powerful psychic armor and conquer internal negative passions.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Vicce" mean?
"Vicce" signifies unbinding or liberating the seeker from material bondage.