A Chandra Grahan, or lunar eclipse, is a spectacular celestial event that occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. While this phenomenon is scientifically fascinating, many cultures assign spiritual and traditional significance to it. During a lunar eclipse, people often follow various rituals, beliefs, and guidelines.
During Chandra Grahan, chanting mantras is considered highly auspicious because astrologers and religious texts say that mantras chanted during an eclipse give multiplied benefits. Here are some powerful mantras along with their meanings:
1. Chandra Mantra (Moon Mantra)
Mantra:
ॐ सोमाय नमः
Transliteration: Om Somaya Namah
Meaning: I bow to Lord Chandra (the Moon), who governs calmness, emotions, and mental peace.
Helps calm the mind and balance emotions.
2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥
Transliteration: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam,
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
Meaning: We worship Lord Shiva, the three-eyed one, who nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from bondage and lead us to immortality.
Brings protection, health, and spiritual upliftment during an eclipse.
3. Vishnu Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Transliteration: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Vishnu, the protector of the universe.
Brings peace and removes negative influences during Grahan.
4. Gayatri Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः । तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं । भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि । धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Transliteration: Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha, Tat Savitur Varenyam,
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Meaning: We meditate on the divine light of the creator; may it inspire and enlighten our intellect.
Ideal for spiritual purification during an eclipse.
5. Chandra Grahan Shanti Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ चन्द्राय नमः
Transliteration: Om Chandraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Moon God, who removes suffering and brings calmness.
Specifically chanted during lunar eclipses for peace and positivity.
6. Shiva Panchakshari Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Transliteration: Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning: I bow to Lord Shiva, the supreme consciousness, destroyer of negativity and ignorance.
Brings inner peace and spiritual energy during the eclipse.
7. Devi Durga Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
Transliteration: Om Dum Durgaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Durga, who protects from negative forces and grants strength.
Powerful for protection from negativity during Grahan.
8. Narayana Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration: Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat
Meaning: We meditate on Lord Narayana, may Lord Vishnu enlighten our minds.
Good for mental peace and spiritual upliftment during the eclipse.
9. Om Namo Narayanaya
Mantra:
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Transliteration: Om Namo Narayanaya
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Narayana, the preserver and protector of the universe.
For harmony, protection, and blessings during Grahan.
10. Chandra Gayatri Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ क्षीरपुत्राय विद्महे अमृततत्त्वाय धीमहि तन्नो चन्द्रः प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration: Om Ksheeraputraya Vidmahe Amritatattvaya Dhimahi Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat
Meaning: We meditate upon the one born of the ocean of milk, the immortal essence; may Lord Chandra guide us.
Very specific for lunar energy and mental stability during the eclipse.
11. Hanuman Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ हनुमते नमः
Transliteration: Om Hanumate Namah
Meaning: I bow to Lord Hanuman, the remover of fear and protector from evil forces.
Excellent for removing fear and negativity during Grahan.
12. Surya Mantra (Even though it’s a lunar eclipse, invoking Sun God is considered auspicious)
Mantra:
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
Transliteration: Om Suryaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Sun God, source of life and energy.
Balances solar-lunar energies during the eclipse period.
Why Mantra Chanting is Considered Powerful During Eclipse?
- Ancient texts say that during an eclipse, cosmic energies are strong, and chanting mantras multiplies the effect manifold.
- It is believed to purify the mind, remove negative energies, and bring spiritual growth.
