Pratyabhijna Dhyana Mantra (प्रत्यभिज्ञा ध्यान मन्त्र) · Tantric Mahavidyas

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Origin & Tradition

About this mantra

Dhyana mantras for Pratyabhijna (recognition), the core philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism. Chanted for the recognition of one's own divine nature, for the realization that the self is Shiva, and for the attainment of liberation.

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The Sacred Sound

Mantra in Sanskrit

ॐ प्रत्यभिज्ञायै नमः

Oṁ Pratyabhijñāyai namaḥ

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Meaning & Word Analysis

What the words convey

Salutations to the goddess of recognition (Pratyabhijñā).

Oṁ

Primordial cosmic sound.

Pratyabhijñāyai

To the recognition (dative feminine).

namaḥ

Salutation, bowing.

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Benefits & Purpose

Why this mantra is chanted

Self-realization

Awakens recognition of one's identity as Shiva.

Liberation

Leads to liberation (mokṣa) through direct insight.

Mind

Dissolves duality and ignorance.

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How to Chant

Method & traditional guidance

Count

108 daily

Best time

Brahma muhūrta

Facing

East

Posture

Siddhāsana or padmāsana

Duration

40 days

Notes

Meditate on the meaning 'I am Shiva' while chanting.

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Sources

Where this mantra appears

Pratyabhijñāhṛdayam

Core text of Pratyabhijñā philosophy.

c. 10th C

Śiva Sūtras

Foundational text of Kashmir Shaivism.

c. 9th C

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Associated Deity

Mantra-devatā

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Pratyabhijñā प्रत्यभिज्ञा

Mantra-devatā (goddess of recognition)

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Related Mantras

Continue your practice

ॐ

Affirmation of identity as Shiva.

Śivoham

ॐ

Mahāvākya for self-realization.

Aham Brahmāsmi

Pratyabhijna Dhyana Mantra