Vishnu
Om Namo Narayanaya
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ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥
Transliteration
Oṃ Namo Nārāyaṇāya.
Translation
Om. Salutations to Narayana (Vishnu), the refuge of all beings.
Meaning
The Ashtakshara — the eight-syllable mantra of Vishnu-Narayana, the sustainer who rests upon the cosmic waters. A mantra of refuge and surrender.
Benefits
Cultivates surrender and inner security, steadies the emotions, and invites protection.
When to Recite
As daily japa, in times of difficulty when seeking refuge, or as a settling practice before sleep.
Source
Narayana Upanishad tradition — Vedic / Vaishnava tradition