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Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Jaap

Explore the Dwadashakshara Mantra of Lord Krishna/Vishnu. Understand its profound meaning, story of Dhruva, and spiritual benefits.

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Updated: 2023-11-06

Bhakti Voice

भक्ति वॉइस

Vishnu / Krishna

Known as the Dwadashakshara (12-syllabled) mantra, this is the principal mantra of the Vedic tradition dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his avatar Krishna.

Sacred Heritage

Timeless Temple Tradition

Architectural Wonder

Ancient Vedic Mastery

Scriptural Origin

Puranic & Epic History

Spiritual Sadhana

Living Faith & Wisdom

Sacred Chanting Sanctum

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Presiding Deity

Vishnu / Krishna

Suggested Count

108

How to chant & perform sadhana

1

Use a Tulsi or Lotus seed mala.

2

Visualize Lord Vishnu in his four-armed form or Krishna.

3

Chant with feelings of complete surrender (Sharanagati).

Spiritual significance

This mantra cultivates pure devotion. It is the ultimate statement of spiritual surrender, accepting the Divine as the sole controller and well-wisher of the universe.

Traditional benefits & phalasruti

Liberates the chanter from the cycle of rebirth.

Provides ultimate protection against malefic planetary effects.

Instills profound compassion and cosmic love.

Why this matters today

Explore the Dwadashakshara Mantra of Lord Krishna/Vishnu. Understand its profound meaning, story of Dhruva, and spiritual benefits.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a mantra for Krishna or Vishnu?

Vasudeva refers to Krishna (son of Vasudeva), but it inherently addresses the supreme Lord Vishnu who dwells within all beings.