Matsyendranath Ashtakam Mantra (मत्स्येन्द्रनाथ अष्टकम् मन्त्र) · Tantric Mahavidyas

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Origin & Tradition

About this mantra

The Ashtakam (eight verses) in praise of Matsyendranath, the founder of Hatha Yoga and guru of Gorakhnath. Chanted for the blessings of Matsyendranath, for the mastery of yoga, and for the attainment of spiritual wisdom.

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The Sacred Sound

Mantra in Sanskrit

ॐ मत्स्येन्द्रनाथाय नमः

Oṁ Matsyendranāthāya namaḥ

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Meaning & Word Analysis

What the words convey

Salutations to Lord Matsyendranath.

Oṁ

Primordial cosmic sound.

Matsyendranāthāya

To Matsyendranath (dative case).

namaḥ

Salutation, bowing.

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Benefits & Purpose

Why this mantra is chanted

Yoga

Bestows mastery over hatha yoga practices.

Wisdom

Awakens spiritual wisdom and inner knowledge.

Blessings

Invokes the grace of Matsyendranath for spiritual progress.

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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 the deity.

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Sources

Where this mantra appears

Kaula Jnana Nirnaya

Tantric text associated with the Kaula tradition.

Unknown

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Associated Deity

Mantra-devatā

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Matsyendranath मत्स्येन्द्रनाथ

Mantra-devatā

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ॐ

Simple salutation mantra to Matsyendranath.

Om Matsyendranathaya Namah

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Mantra for the disciple of Matsyendranath.

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Matsyendranath Ashtakam Mantra

About this mantra

Mantra in Sanskrit

What the words convey

Why this mantra is chanted

Method & traditional guidance

Where this mantra appears

Mantra-devatā

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