Also known as: Gorakhnath Ashtakam, Eight Verses, Nath Hymn
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Origin & Tradition
About this mantra
The Ashtakam (eight verses) in praise of Gorakhnath, the great Nath yogi. Chanted for the blessings of Gorakhnath, for the awakening of spiritual power, and for the attainment of yogic siddhis.
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The Sacred Sound
Mantra in Sanskrit
ॐ गोरक्षनाथाय नमः
Oṁ Gorakṣanāthāya namaḥ
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Meaning & Word Analysis
What the words convey
Salutations to Lord Gorakhnath.
Oṁ
Primordial cosmic sound.
Gorakṣanāthāya
To Gorakhnath (dative case).
namaḥ
Salutation, bowing.
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Benefits & Purpose
Why this mantra is chanted
Spiritual Power
Awakens kundalini and bestows yogic siddhis.
Protection
Grants protection from negative energies and obstacles.
Health
Promotes physical and mental well-being.
Meditation
Deepens meditation and concentration.
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How to Chant
Method & traditional guidance
Count
108 daily
Best time
Brahma muhūrta
Facing
East
Posture
Sukhāsana with japa-mālā
Duration
40 days
Notes
Chant with devotion and focus on Gorakhnath.
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Sources
Where this mantra appears
Goraksha Samhita
Contains hymns and mantras dedicated to Gorakhnath.