Sri Vidya Sarva Rakshakara Dhyana Mantra (श्री विद्या सर्व रक्षाकर ध्यान मन्त्र) · Tantric Mahavidyas

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Origin & Tradition

About this mantra

Dhyana mantras for the sixth enclosure (Sarva Rakshakara) of the Sri Yantra. Chanted for the contemplation of the power that protects all, for the safety from all dangers, and for the grace of the sixth enclosure deities.

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The Sacred Sound

Mantra in Sanskrit

ॐ सर्वरक्षाकरायै नमः

Oṁ Sarvarakṣākarāyai namaḥ

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Meaning & Word Analysis

What the words convey

Salutations to the one who bestows protection on all.

Oṁ

Primordial cosmic sound.

Sarvarakṣākarāyai

To the one who makes all protection (dative feminine).

namaḥ

Salutation, bowing.

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Benefits & Purpose

Why this mantra is chanted

Protection

Shields from all dangers and negative forces.

Grace

Attracts the grace of the sixth enclosure deities.

Safety

Ensures safety in all endeavors.

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How to Chant

Method & traditional guidance

Count

108 daily

Best time

Morning or evening

Facing

East

Posture

Sukhāsana with japa-mālā

Duration

40 days for visible effect

Notes

Best chanted after initiation from a qualified guru.

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Sources

Where this mantra appears

Sri Vidya texts

Part of the sixth enclosure dhyana mantras.

Unknown

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Associated Deity

Mantra-devatā

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Sarva Rakshakara सर्वरक्षाकरा

Mantra-devatā of the sixth enclosure

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Related Mantras

Continue your practice

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Contemplation of the protective power.

Sarva Rakshakara Dhyana Mantra

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Short invocation for protection.

Om Sarva Rakshakara

Sri Vidya Sarva Rakshakara Dhyana Mantra