Om Namo Narayanaya is the celebrated Ashtakshari mantra praised by the Alwars and revealed by Sri Ramanujacharya from the temple tower of Thirukoshtiyur for the liberation of all humanity.
Narayana Ashtakshari Mantra
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Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
॥ ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
॥ ఓం నమో నారాయణాయ ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Oṁ Namo Nārāyaṇāya ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
Salutations to Lord Narayana, the supreme shelter and ultimate resting place of all living entities in the cosmos.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Morning and evening with a reverent heart and Tulasi garland.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
Revealed in the Narayana Upanishad, the supreme pillar of Vaishnava philosophy.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees chant this to attain peace of heart, universal compassion, and spiritual elevation.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the literal meaning of Narayana?
Nara means living beings; Ayana means their ultimate refuge or ground of being.