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Sikh Mool Mantra Dhyana

मूल मन्त्र
Also known as: Mool Mantra, Sikh Mantra, Guru Nanak
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Origin & Tradition

About this mantra

The Mool Mantra, the root mantra of Sikhism: Ik Onkar Sat Nam Karta Purakh Nirbhau Nirvair Akal Murat Ajuni Saibhang Gur Prasad. Chanted for the contemplation of the One Reality, for the understanding of the divine nature, and for the grace of the Guru.

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The Sacred Sound

Mantra in Sanskrit

Ik Oaṅkār Sat Nām Kartā Purakh Nirbha'u Nirvair Akāl Mūrat Ajūnī Saibhaṅ Gur Prasād
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Meaning & Word Analysis

What the words convey

One Universal Creator God. The Name Is Truth. Creative Being Personified. No Fear. No Hatred. Image Of The Undying. Beyond Birth. Self-Existent. By Guru's Grace.

Ik Oaṅkār
One Universal Creator God
Sat Nām
True Name
Kartā Purakh
Creator Person
Nirbha'u
Without Fear
Nirvair
Without Enmity
Akāl Mūrat
Timeless Being
Ajūnī
Unborn
Saibhaṅ
Self-Existent
Gur Prasād
By Guru's Grace
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Benefits & Purpose

Why this mantra is chanted

Spiritual
Contemplation of the One Reality leads to union with the Divine.
Mind
Calms the mind and removes fear and hatred.
Grace
Invokes the grace of the Guru for spiritual progress.
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How to Chant

Method & traditional guidance

Count
As desired
Best time
Any time, especially early morning
Facing
Any
Posture
Sitting comfortably with eyes closed
Duration
Lifelong practice
Notes
Recite with understanding and devotion.
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Sources

Where this mantra appears

Guru Granth Sahib
Opening verse of the Sikh scripture.
1604 CE
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Associated Deity

Mantra-devatā

Ik Onkar एक ओंकार
The One Supreme Reality
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Related Mantras

Continue your practice

Meditation on the Wonderful Lord.
Waheguru Mantra
Chanting the name of the Guru.
Guru Mantra