Mahanyasam

Kalaśa Pratiṣṭhāpana Mantrāḥ

brahma̍jajñā̠na-mpra̍tha̠ma-mpu̠rastā̠-dvisī̍ma̠ta-ssu̠ruchō̍ vē̠na ā̍vaḥ ।
sa bu̠dhniyā̍ upa̠mā a̍sya vi̠ṣṭhā-ssa̠taścha̠ yōni̠-masa̍taścha̠ viva̍ḥ ।

nākē̍ supa̠rṇa mupa̠ya-tpata̍ntagṃ hṛ̠dā vēna̍ntō a̠bhyacha̍kṣa-tatvā ।
hira̍ṇyapakṣa̠ṃ varu̍ṇasya dū̠taṃ ya̠masya̠ yōnau̍ śaku̠na-mbhu̍ra̠ṇyum ।

āpyā̍yasva̠ samē̍tu tē vi̠śvata̍-ssōma̠ vṛṣṇi̍yam । bhavā̠ vāja̍sya saṅga̠thē ।
yō ru̠drō a̠gnau yō a̠phsu ya ōṣa̍dhīṣu̠ yō ru̠drō viśvā̠ bhuva̍nā-”vi̠vēśa̠ tasmai̍ ru̠drāya̠ namō̍ astu ।

English Meaning:
These sacred mantras are recited during the installation and consecration of the Kalasha (sacred water vessel). The first mantra invokes the divine creative power of Brahman, the supreme source from which the universe has emerged. It describes the cosmic origin of existence and the mysterious principle that connects the manifested and unmanifested worlds.

The second mantra speaks of the divine bird-like cosmic presence that moves in the highest realms. The enlightened sages perceive this supreme reality through the heart and inner vision. The golden-winged messenger associated with Varuna represents divine wisdom, purity, and the connection between the earthly and celestial realms.

The Soma mantra is a prayer asking Soma, the divine essence of nourishment and strength, to become complete and powerful from all directions. It invokes prosperity, vitality, and spiritual energy. The Rudra mantra bows to Lord Rudra, the divine presence existing in fire, waters, plants, and all beings of the universe. It acknowledges that the same divine consciousness pervades all creation and offers reverence to that universal power.

i̠daṃ viṣṇu̠ rvicha̍kramē trē̠dhā nida̍dhē pa̠dam । samū̍ḍhamasya pāgṃ su̠rē ।
indra̠ṃ viśvā̍ avīvṛdhan-thsamu̠dravya̍chasa̠-ṅgira̍ḥ ।
ra̠thīta̍magṃ rathī̠nāṃ vājā̍nā̠gṃ̠ satpa̍ti̠-mpati̎m ।

āpō̠ vā i̠daṃgṃ sarva̠ṃ viśvā̍ bhū̠tānyāpa̍ḥ prā̠ṇā vā āpa̍ḥ pa̠śava̠ āpō-‘nna̠māpō-‘mṛ̍ta̠māpa̍-ssa̠mrāḍāpō̍ vi̠rāḍāpa̍-ssva̠rāḍāpa̠-śChandā̠g̠śyāpō̠ jyōtī̠g̠ṣyāpō̠ yajū̠g̠ṣyāpa̍-ssa̠tyamāpa̠-ssarvā̍ dē̠vatā̠ āpō̠ bhūrbhuva̠ssuva̠rāpa̠ ōm ।

English Meaning:
This mantra glorifies Lord Vishnu as the cosmic being who measured and established the three worlds through His divine steps. His presence extends throughout creation, and the hidden essence of His divine nature remains beyond ordinary perception. The mantra praises Vishnu as the protector and foundation of the universe.

The following portion describes the supreme importance of water (Āpaḥ) as the source and support of all existence. Water is considered the origin of all beings, the foundation of life, the essence of breath, animals, food, immortality, and divine energy. The Vedic vision recognizes water as a sacred manifestation containing the power of all deities, sacred sounds, light, knowledge, truth, and the three cosmic realms — Bhūḥ, Bhuvaḥ, and Svaḥ. Therefore, water used in the Kalasha is not ordinary water but a divine representation of universal life energy.

a̠paḥ praṇa̍yati । śra̠ddhā vā āpa̍ḥ । śra̠ddhāmē̠vārabhya̍ pra̠ṇīya̠ pracha̍rati ।
a̠paḥ praṇa̍yati ।

ya̠jñō vā āpa̍ḥ । ya̠jñamē̠vārabhya̍ pra̠ṇīya̠ pracha̍rati ।
a̠paḥ praṇa̍yati ।

vajrō̠ vā āpa̍ḥ । vajra̍mē̠va bhrātṛ̍vyēbhyaḥ pra̠hṛtya̍ pra̠ṇīya̠ pracha̍rati ।

a̠paḥ praṇa̍yati ।

āpō̠ vai ra̍kṣō̠ghnīḥ । rakṣa̍sā̠mapa̍hatyai ।
a̠paḥ praṇa̍yati ।

āpō̠ vai dē̠vānā̎-mpri̠ya-ndhāma̍ । dē̠vānā̍mē̠va pri̠ya-ndhāma̍ pra̠ṇīya̠ pracha̍rati ।

a̠paḥ praṇa̍yati ।

āpō̠ vai sarvā̍ dē̠vatā̎ḥ । dē̠vatā̍ ē̠vārabhya̍ pra̠ṇīya̠ pracha̍rati ।

a̠paḥ praṇa̍yati ।

āpō̠ vai śā̠ntāḥ । śā̠ntābhi̍rē̠vāsya̠ śuchagṃ̍ śamayati ।

dē̠vō va̍ḥ savi̠tō-tpu̍nā̠tva-chChi̍drēṇa pa̠vitrē̍ṇa̠ vasō̠ssūrya̍sya ra̠śmibhi̍ḥ ॥

English Meaning:
These mantras explain the spiritual significance of invoking and offering sacred water. Water represents faith (Śraddhā), because all sacred actions begin with devotion and sincere belief. Water also represents the Yajña, the divine sacrifice through which harmony between humans, nature, and the cosmos is maintained.

Water is described as a powerful protective force, like a divine weapon that removes negativity and obstacles. It destroys harmful influences and protects the sacred ritual from disturbances. Water is also considered the beloved abode of the gods because all divine energies are present within it.

The mantra further states that all deities reside in water, and by honoring sacred water, one honors all divine beings. Water carries the qualities of peace and purity and removes all impurities. The final prayer asks Lord Savitṛ, the divine solar power, to purify the worshipper through the flawless sacred filter of purity and through the rays of the Sun.

kūrchāgrai rrākṣasā-nghōrān Chindhi karmavighātinaḥ ।
tvāmarpayāmi kumbhē-‘smin sāphalya-ṅkuru karmaṇi ।

vṛkṣarāja samudbhūtā-śśākhāyāḥ pallavatva chaḥ ।
yuṣmān kumbhēṣvarpayāmi sarvapāpāpanuttayē ।

nāḻikēra-samudbhūta trinētra hara sammita ।
śikhayā duritaṃ sarva-mpāpa-mpīḍā-ñcha mē nuda ।

English Meaning:
This prayer is offered while placing sacred leaves and coconut into the Kalasha. The worshipper requests the divine power of the sacred grass (Kūrcha) to cut away terrible negative forces and remove all obstacles that prevent the completion of the ritual.

The sacred leaves from the divine tree are offered into the Kalasha for the removal of all sins and impurities. They symbolize purity, growth, prosperity, and divine blessings.

The coconut is addressed as a symbol connected with Lord Shiva, the three-eyed divine Lord. The prayer asks that all difficulties, suffering, sins, and negative influences be removed through the sacred presence established in the Kalasha.

sa̠ hi ratnā̍ni dā̠śuṣē̍ su̠vāti̍ savi̠tā bhaga̍ḥ ।
ta-mbhā̠ga-ñchi̠tramī̍mahē । (ṛgvēda mantraḥ)

tatvā̍ yāmi̠ brahma̍ṇā̠ vanda̍māna̠-stadāśā̎stē̠ yaja̍mānō ha̠virbhi̍ḥ ।
ahē̍ḍamānō varuṇē̠ha bō̠ddhyuru̍śagṃsa̠ mā na̠ āyu̠ḥ pramō̍ṣīḥ ॥

English Meaning:
The Rigvedic mantra praises Savitṛ, the divine source of blessings, who grants precious gifts and prosperity to those who worship with sincerity. The devotee seeks a share of divine grace, wisdom, and abundance.

The prayer to Varuna expresses humility and devotion. The worshipper approaches the Lord with respect and asks for forgiveness, guidance, and protection. Varuna is requested to remain compassionate and not shorten the devotee’s lifespan. This mantra reflects the human desire for divine support, moral purity, and a life guided by righteousness.

ō-mbhūrbhuva̠ssuva̠rōm । asmin kumbhē varuṇamāvāhayāmi ।
varuṇasya idamāsanam । varuṇāya namaḥ । sakalārādhanai-ssvarchitam ।

ratnasiṃhāsanaṃ samarpayāmi । pādyaṃ samarpayāmi ।
arghyaṃ samarpayāmi । āchamanīyaṃ samarpayāmi ।
madhuparkkaṃ samarpayāmi । snānaṃ samarpayāmi ।
snānānantaraṃ āchamanīyaṃ samarpayāmi ।

vastrōttarīyaṃ samarpayāmi । upavītaṃ samarpayāmi ।
gandhā-ndhārayāmi । akṣatān samarpayāmi ।
puṣpāṇi samarpayāmi ।

English Meaning:
With the sacred sound Om and the invocation of the three cosmic realms — Bhūḥ, Bhuvaḥ, and Svaḥ — the worshipper invites Lord Varuna, the deity of cosmic waters, into the Kalasha. A sacred seat is offered to welcome the divine presence.

Various traditional offerings are presented to Varuna, including a divine throne, water for washing the feet, respectful offerings, water for purification, honey mixture (Madhuparka), ceremonial bathing, sacred clothing, holy thread, sandalwood paste, rice grains, and flowers.

Each offering represents devotion, respect, purity, and surrender. Through these rituals, the Kalasha becomes spiritually energized and serves as a vessel containing divine blessings.

ōṃ varuṇāya namaḥ

ōṃ prachētasē namaḥ

ōṃ surūpiṇē namaḥ

ōṃ apāmpatayē namaḥ

ōṃ makaravāhanāya namaḥ

jalādhipatayē namaḥ

ōṃ pāśahastāya namaḥ

ōṃ tīrtharājāya namaḥ

English Meaning:
These eight sacred names are salutations offered to Lord Varuna during the Kalasha worship.

The devotee bows to Varuna as the divine lord of waters, the all-knowing and wise one, the beautiful and auspicious form of divinity, the master of cosmic waters, the one who rides the mythical Makara, the ruler of all water bodies, the bearer of the divine noose, and the king of sacred pilgrimage waters.

By chanting these names, the worshipper invokes purity, protection, spiritual cleansing, and divine grace into the Kalasha, making it a sacred representation of the divine presence.

ōṃ varuṇāya namaḥ । nānāvidha parimaḻa patra puṣpāṇi samarpayāmi ।
dhūpaṃ āghrāpayāmi । dīpa-ndarśayāmi ।
dhūpadīpānantaraṃ āchamanīyaṃ samarpayāmi ।
ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । tatsaviturvareṇyaṃ bhargo devasya dhīmahi । dhiyo yo naḥ prachodayāt ।
deva savitaḥ prasuvaḥ । satyaṃ tvartena pariṣiñchāmi ।
(rātrau – ṛtaṃ tvā satyena pariṣiñchāmi)
ōṃ varuṇāya namaḥ । amṛtaṃ bhavatu । amṛtopastaraṇamasi ।
ōṃ prāṇāya svāhā । ōṃ apānāya svāhā । ōṃ vyānāya svāhā ।
ōṃ udānāya svāhā । ōṃ samānāya svāhā । ōṃ brahmaṇe svāhā ।
kadaḻīphalaṃ nivedayāmi । madhye madhye amṛtapānīyaṃ samarpayāmi । amṛtāpidhānamasi ।
naivedyānantaraṃ āchamanīyaṃ samarpayāmi ।
tāmbūlaṃ samarpayāmi । karpūra nīrājanaṃ pradarśayāmi ।
nīrājanānantaraṃ āchamanīyaṃ samarpayāmi । mantra puṣpaṃ samarpayāmi ।
suvarṇa puṣpaṃ samarpayāmi । samastopacārān samarpayāmi ॥

English Meaning:
This portion of the Kalasha worship is an offering ceremony to Lord Varuna, the divine ruler of waters. The devotee offers various fragrant leaves, flowers, incense, and a sacred lamp while invoking divine purity and auspiciousness. The incense represents the spreading of spiritual fragrance and noble thoughts, while the lamp symbolizes divine knowledge that removes the darkness of ignorance.

The Gayatri Mantra is recited, invoking Savitṛ, the divine solar energy, asking for the awakening and guidance of the intellect. The worshipper prays that the divine light may inspire righteous thoughts and actions.

The offering of water, nectar, and food represents the recognition that all nourishment and life energy come from the Divine. The five vital airs — Prāṇa, Apāna, Vyāna, Udāna, and Samāna — are honored as sacred forces sustaining the body and life. The offering of banana fruit, nectar-like water, betel leaves, camphor light, mantra flowers, and golden flowers completes the worship with devotion and surrender. Through these offerings, the devotee expresses gratitude and seeks divine blessings.

1. Pañcāṅga Rudra Nyāsaḥ

athātaḥ pañcāṅgarudrāṇāṃ nyāsapūrvakaṃ japa-homā-rcanābhiṣeka-vidhiṃ vyākhyāsyāmaḥ ।
athātaḥ pañcāṅgarudrāṇāṃ nyāsapūrvakaṃ japa-homā-rcanābhiṣekaṃ kariṣyamāṇaḥ ।

hariḥ ōṃ athātaḥ pañcāṅga rudrāṇām ॥

ōṅkāramantra saṃyuktaṃ nityaṃ dhyāyanti yoginaḥ ।
kāmadaṃ mokṣadaṃ tasmai ōṅkārāya namo namaḥ ॥

namaste deva deveśa namaste parameśvara ।
namaste vṛṣabhārūḍha nakārāya namo namaḥ ॥

ōṃ namo bhagavate rudrāya ॥ ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ ॥ ōṃ namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This section introduces the sacred procedure of Pañcāṅga Rudra worship, which includes Nyāsa (placing divine energies within oneself), Japa (chanting of mantras), Homa (fire offering), Archana (ritual worship), and Abhiṣeka (ceremonial bathing of the deity).

The sages and yogis constantly meditate upon the sacred sound Om, which is considered the primordial vibration from which creation arises. Om is praised as the giver of both worldly fulfillment and liberation. The devotee bows to Om, recognizing it as the embodiment of the Supreme Reality.

The worshipper then offers salutations to Lord Rudra, the Lord of all gods and the Supreme Controller of existence. Rudra, who rides the divine bull Nandi, is honored as the source of protection, transformation, and spiritual liberation.

nama̍ste rudra manyava utota iṣave namaḥ ।
namaste astu dhanvane bāhubhyām uta te namaḥ ॥
yā ta iṣuḥ śivatamā śivaṃ babhūva te dhanuḥ ।
śivā śaravyā yā tava tayā no rudra mṛḍaya ॥

ōṃ namo bhagavate rudrāya ॥ naṃ ōṃ । pūrvāṅga rudrāya namaḥ ॥
(prāchyai diśa, East)

English Meaning:
The devotee bows to Rudra, acknowledging His powerful and divine nature. The mantra respectfully addresses His strength, weapons, bow, and arms, requesting that His divine power become peaceful and beneficial.

The worshipper prays that the arrows and weapons of Rudra, which represent His ability to destroy negativity and ignorance, may become instruments of protection, compassion, and blessings. The devotee seeks Rudra’s grace, mercy, and removal of suffering.

This is the invocation of the Eastern aspect of Rudra, representing the beginning, awakening, and divine light that rises like the Sun in the East.

mahādevaṃ mahātmānaṃ mahāpātakanāśanam ।
mahāpāpaharaṃ vande makārāya namo namaḥ ॥

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ ॥ ōṃ maṃ ॥

ōṃ nidhanapataye namaḥ । nidhanapatāntikāya namaḥ ।
ūrdhvāya namaḥ । ūrdhvaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
hiraṇyāya namaḥ । hiraṇyaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
suvarṇāya namaḥ । suvarṇaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
divyāya namaḥ । divyaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
bhavāya namaḥ । bhavaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
śarvāya namaḥ । śarvaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
śivāya namaḥ । śivaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
jvalāya namaḥ । jvalaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
ātmāya namaḥ । ātmaliṅgāya namaḥ ।
paramāya namaḥ । paramaliṅgāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
Lord Mahadeva is praised as the Supreme Being, the great soul who destroys the effects of great sins and removes all forms of negativity. The devotee bows to the divine syllable “Ma,” representing one of the sacred aspects of the Rudra mantra.

Various forms and manifestations of Lord Shiva are invoked through these names. Shiva is honored as the Lord of dissolution, the transcendent one, the golden and divine form, Bhava and Sharva who govern existence and transformation, the auspicious one who grants peace, the blazing divine energy, the inner Self residing within all beings, and the Supreme Reality beyond everything.

These invocations establish the presence of Shiva in all forms — external, internal, cosmic, and spiritual.

dakṣiṇāṅga rudrāya namaḥ ॥ (dakṣiṇa diśa, South)

śivaṃ śāntaṃ jagannāthaṃ lokānugrahakāraṇam ।
śivamekaṃ paraṃ vande śikārāya namo namaḥ ॥

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ ॥ ōṃ śim ॥

apai tumṛtyuramṛtaṃ na āgan vaivasvato no abhayaṃ kṛṇotu ।
parṇaṃ vanaspatērivābhinashśīyatāṃ rayiḥ sachataṃ naḥ śacīpatiḥ ॥

English Meaning:
The Southern aspect of Rudra is invoked through this mantra. Lord Shiva is praised as the peaceful Lord of the universe, the compassionate one who works for the welfare and protection of all beings.

The devotee prays for freedom from untimely death and asks for the blessing of immortality, fearlessness, and divine protection. Just as a dry leaf falls away from a tree, may suffering and obstacles disappear from life. The mantra seeks prosperity, strength, and the grace of the divine Lord who grants courage and protection.

Pañcamukha Dhyānam

ōṃ namaḥ । tatpuruṣāya vidmahe mahādevāya dhīmahi । tanno rudraḥ prachodayāt ॥

saṃvartāgni taṭitpradīpta kanaka prasparthi tejomayam ।
gambhīradhvani sāmavēdajanakaṃ tāmrādharaṃ sundaram ।
ardhēndudyuti lōlapiṅgaḻa jaṭābhāraprabaddhōragam ।
vandē siddha surāsurēndranamitaṃ pūrvaṃ mukhaṃ śūlinaḥ ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya ॥ ōṃ namaḥ ॥ pūrva mukhāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This is the meditation upon the five faces of Lord Rudra (Pañcamukha Rudra). The mantra begins with the invocation of Tatpuruṣa, one of the five divine aspects of Lord Shiva. The devotee meditates upon Mahadeva, seeking the awakening of divine consciousness and guidance from Rudra.

The Eastern face of Lord Shiva is described as shining with the brilliance of the cosmic fire and lightning, resembling pure gold. His divine radiance illuminates all creation. His voice is deep and powerful like the chanting of the Sāma Veda. His lips shine with a reddish glow, and His matted locks are adorned with the crescent moon and sacred serpents.

This divine form of Rudra is worshipped by perfected beings, gods, and celestial rulers. The eastern face represents creation, spiritual awakening, divine knowledge, and the beginning of cosmic manifestation.

a̠ghōrē̎bhyō-‘thaghō̠rē̎bhyō̠ ghōra̠ghōra̍tarēbhyaḥ ।
sarvē̎bhyassarva śarvē̎bhyō̠ nama̍stē astu ru̠drarū̍pēbhyaḥ ॥

kālābhrabhramarāñjanadyutinibhaṃ vyāvṛtta piṅgēkṣaṇam ।
karṇōdbhāsita bhōgimastaka maṇiprōdgīrṇa daṃṣṭrāṅkuram ।
sarpaprōta kapāla śukti śakala vyākīrṇa sacchēkharam ।
vandē dakṣiṇamīśvarasya kuṭila bhrūbhaṅga raudraṃ mukham ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya ॥ ōṃ maṃ ॥ dakṣiṇa mukhāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra salutes all forms of Rudra — the peaceful, fierce, and most powerful manifestations. It acknowledges that every form of divine energy belongs to Rudra and offers reverence to all His cosmic expressions.

The Southern face of Lord Shiva is described as dark and powerful like storm clouds. His eyes shine with intense spiritual energy, and His appearance represents the destruction of ignorance, negativity, and evil forces. Serpents, skull ornaments, and divine symbols decorate His form, showing His mastery over time, death, and transformation.

This aspect of Rudra represents the power of dissolution and protection. It removes fear, destroys harmful influences, and guides the devotee toward spiritual purification.

sa̠dyō jā̠taṃ prapadyāmi । sa̠dyō jā̠tāya vai namō namaḥ ।
bhavē bhavē nāti bhavē bhavasva mām । bhavōdbhavāya namaḥ ॥

prālēyāchalamindukunda dhavaḻaṃ gōkṣīraphēnaprabham ।
bhasmābhyaktamanaṅga dēha dahana jvālāvaḻī lōchanam ।
brahmēndrādi marudgaṇaisputipadairabhyarchitaṃ yōgibhiḥ ।
vandē’haṃ sakalaṃ kalaṅkarahitaṃ sthāṇōrmukhaṃ paścimam ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya ॥ ōṃ śiṃ ॥ paścima mukhāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
The Western face of Rudra is invoked through the Sadyojāta mantra. The devotee surrenders to the divine source from which all existence arises and seeks freedom from repeated cycles of worldly suffering.

This form of Shiva is compared to the pure whiteness of snow-covered mountains, the moon, jasmine flowers, and the foam of milk. His body is covered with sacred ash, symbolizing detachment, purity, and the temporary nature of worldly existence.

His third eye shines with the fire that destroys ignorance and illusion. This divine form is worshipped by Brahma, Indra, celestial beings, and great yogis. The Western face represents purity, preservation of spiritual wisdom, and freedom from imperfections.

vāmadēvāya namō jyēṣṭhāya namaḥ śrēṣṭhāya namō rudrāya namaḥ ।
kālāya namaḥ kalavikaraṇāya namō balavikaraṇāya namaḥ ।
balāya namō balapramathanāya namaḥ sarvabhūtadamanāya namō manōnmanāya namaḥ ॥

gauraṃ kuṅkuma paṅkilaṃ tilakaṃ vyāpāṇḍu gaṇḍasthalam ।
bhrūvikṣēpa kaṭākṣa lasatsaṃsakta karṇōtphalam ।
snigdhaṃ bimbaphalādharaṃ prahasitaṃ nīlālakālaṅkṛtam ।
vandē pūrṇa śaśāṅka maṇḍalanibhaṃ vaktraṃ harasyōttaram ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya ॥ ōṃ vām ॥ uttara mukhāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
The Northern face of Rudra is known as Vāmadeva. This mantra praises Shiva as the ancient, supreme, and most excellent reality. He is honored as the force that transforms time, controls cosmic energies, destroys negative powers, and governs all beings.

The northern face is described as extremely beautiful and peaceful. His complexion shines with divine brightness, decorated with sacred markings and ornaments. His eyes express compassion and grace, while His smile radiates bliss. His lips resemble the beauty of the bimba fruit, and His face shines like the full moon.

This form represents divine beauty, preservation, compassion, and the highest spiritual consciousness.

īśānaḥ sarvavidyānām īśvaraḥ sarvabhūtānām ।
brahmādhipatirbrahmaṇō’dhipatirbrahmā śivō mē astu sadāśivōm ॥

vyaktāvyakta guṇētaraṃ parataraṃ ṣaṭtriṃśatattvātmakam ।
tasmāduttama tattvamakṣaramidaṃ dhyēyaṃ sadā yōgibhiḥ ।
ōṅkārādi samasta mantrajanakaṃ sūkṣmādi sūkṣmaṃ param ।
śāntaṃ pañcamaṃ īśvarasya vadanaṃ khaṃvyāpti tējamayam ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya ॥ ōṃ vām ॥ ūrdhva mukhāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
The upward-facing form of Rudra is known as Īśāna. He is the Lord of all knowledge, the ruler of all beings, and the supreme source beyond creation. He is the master of Brahma and the origin of divine wisdom.

This fifth face represents the highest and most subtle reality beyond all qualities and limitations. It contains the essence of the thirty-six principles (tattvas) of existence and is the eternal truth upon which yogis meditate.

Īśāna is the source of the sacred Om and all mantras. This form is beyond physical understanding, subtle beyond the subtle, peaceful, infinite, and filled with divine brilliance. It represents pure consciousness and the ultimate realization of Shiva.

Diṅnamaskāraḥ (Salutations to the Directions)

pūrve paśupatiḥ pātu । dakṣiṇē pātu śaṅkaraḥ ।
paścimē pātu viśvēśaḥ । nīlakaṇṭhastaduttarē ॥

īśānyāṃ pātu mē śarvaḥ । āgnēyāṃ pārvatīpatiḥ ।
naiṛtyāṃ pātu mē rudraḥ । vāyavyāṃ nīlalōhitaḥ ॥

ūrdhvē trilōcanaḥ pātu । adharāyāṃ mahēśvaraḥ ।
ētābhyō daśa digbhyastu । sarvataḥ pātu śaṅkaraḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This prayer offers protection from Lord Shiva in all ten directions. The devotee requests different forms of Shiva to guard every side of existence.

Lord Paśupati protects the East, Śaṅkara protects the South, Viśveśvara protects the West, and Nīlakaṇṭha protects the North. Sharva, the husband of Parvati, Rudra, and Nīlalohita are invoked to protect the intermediate directions.

Trilocana (the three-eyed Lord) protects above, while Maheshvara protects below. Finally, the devotee prays that Lord Shankara may provide complete protection from every direction and remove all obstacles.

yā te hetiḥ mīḍhuṣṭama haste babhūva te dhanuḥ ।
tayā’smān viśvatastvam ayakṣmayā paribhuja ।
upabāhubhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 11 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee addresses Lord Rudra, acknowledging His divine bow and powerful weapon. The prayer requests that the weapon of Rudra, which removes suffering and protects creation, may surround and protect the worshipper from all directions. May the divine energy of Rudra remove diseases, troubles, and negative influences and bless the devotee with complete protection.

The salutation is offered to the upper arms of the divine form, symbolizing strength, protection, and the power to uphold righteousness.

pari no rudrasya hetiḥ vṛṇaktu pari tveṣasya durmatiraghāyoḥ ।
ava sthirā maghavadbhyaḥ tanuṣva mīḍhvastokāya tanayāya mṛḍaya ।
maṇibandhābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 12 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra prays that the fierce weapons and destructive energies of Rudra may remain away from the devotees. The worshipper seeks protection from harmful thoughts, misfortune, and suffering.

The devotee requests Rudra, the compassionate Lord, to bless the family, children, and future generations with happiness and security. The prayer is offered to the wrists, symbolizing divine action, strength, and the ability to perform righteous deeds.

ye tīrthāni pracharanti sṛkāvanto niṣaṅgiṇaḥ ।
teṣāṃ sahasrayojane avadhanvāni tanmasi ।
hastābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 13 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra refers to the divine guardians who move through sacred places carrying spiritual weapons. The devotee prays that all harmful forces and negative energies remain far away.

The offering of salutations to the hands represents surrender to the divine hands of Rudra, which protect, bless, and maintain cosmic order.

sadyojātaṃ prapadyāmi । sadyojātāya vai namo namaḥ ।
bhave bhave nāti bhave bhavasva mām । bhavodbhavāya namaḥ ॥
aṅguṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 14.1 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee surrenders to Sadyojāta, the aspect of Lord Shiva associated with creation and manifestation. Repeated salutations are offered to the divine source from which existence arises.

The prayer asks the Lord to guide the soul beyond repeated cycles of worldly existence and grant spiritual elevation. The worship is offered to the thumbs, representing divine strength, willpower, and the ability to accomplish sacred actions.

vāmadevāya namo jyeṣṭhāya namaḥ śreṣṭhāya namo rudrāya namaḥ ।
kālāya namaḥ kalavikaraṇāya namo balavikaraṇāya namaḥ ।
balāya namo balapramathanāya namaḥ sarvabhūtadamanāya namo manonmanāya namaḥ ।
tarjanībhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 14.2 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Vāmadeva, the graceful and powerful aspect of Lord Shiva. The devotee bows to Shiva as the ancient, supreme, and most excellent reality.

The Lord is praised as the controller of time, the transformer of cosmic forces, the destroyer of negative powers, and the ruler of all beings. He is also honored as the one who elevates the mind beyond ordinary consciousness into spiritual awareness.

The offering is made to the index fingers, representing knowledge, direction, and the power of divine instruction.

aghorebhyo’tha ghorebhyo ghora ghoratarebhyaḥ ।
sarvebhyaḥ sarva śarvebhyo namaste astu rudra rūpebhyaḥ ॥
madhyamābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 14.3 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra salutes all forms of Rudra, including His peaceful, fierce, and most powerful manifestations. The devotee recognizes that every expression of divine energy belongs to Lord Shiva.

Whether the form appears gentle or intense, all are manifestations of the Supreme Reality. The prayer is offered to the middle fingers, symbolizing balance, strength, and harmony.

tatpuruṣāya vidmahe mahādevāya dhīmahi ।
tanno rudraḥ prachodayāt ॥
anāmikābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 14.4 ॥

English Meaning:
This is the Rudra Gayatri Mantra. The devotee meditates upon Tatpuruṣa, the Supreme Divine Being, and Mahadeva, seeking the awakening of divine wisdom.

The prayer asks Lord Rudra to inspire the intellect, guide thoughts toward righteousness, and lead the devotee toward spiritual realization.

The offering is made to the ring fingers, representing purity, devotion, and sacred connection.

īśānaḥ sarvavidyānām īśvaraḥ sarvabhūtānāṃ ।
brahmādhipatirbrahmaṇo’dhipatirbrahmā śivo me astu sadāśivom ॥
kaniṣṭhikābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 14.5 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Īśāna, the highest aspect of Lord Shiva, who is the source of all knowledge and the ruler of all beings. He is the master of Brahma and the foundation of all divine wisdom.

The devotee prays that Shiva, the eternal Sadāśiva, may always remain present and bless the seeker with divine consciousness.

The offering is made to the little fingers, symbolizing humility, subtle energy, and spiritual refinement.

namo vaḥ kirikebhyo devānāṃ hṛdayebhyaḥ ।
hṛdayāya namaḥ ॥ 15 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee bows to the divine hearts of the celestial beings and to the compassionate energies that reside within creation.

The offering to the heart represents surrender of one’s own heart to Lord Rudra, seeking purity, devotion, and divine love.

namo gaṇebhyo gaṇapatibhyaśca vo namaḥ ।
pṛṣṭhāya namaḥ ॥ 16 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra offers salutations to the divine groups of beings and their leaders. It recognizes the presence of divine order and spiritual forces that guide creation.

The offering is made to the back, symbolizing support, stability, and the unseen divine protection that sustains life.

namo hiraṇyabāhave senānye diśāṃ ca pataye namaḥ ।
pārśvābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 17 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee bows to Rudra, whose arms are golden and who is the commander of divine forces and guardian of all directions.

The prayer acknowledges Shiva as the protector of the universe and offers salutations to His sides, representing balance and protection from all directions.

vijyaṃ dhanuḥ kapardino viśalyo bāṇavāṃ uta ।
aneśannasya iṣava ābhur asya niṣaṅgathiḥ ।
jaṭharāya namaḥ ॥ 18 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee prays that the bow of Lord Rudra may become peaceful and that His arrows may lose their harmful power.

This mantra requests that divine weapons become instruments of protection rather than destruction. The offering is made to the abdomen, representing the center of life energy and inner strength.

hiraṇyagarbhaḥ samavartatāgre bhūtasya jātaḥ patireka āsīt ।
sadādhāra pṛthivīṃ dyām utemāṃ kasmai devāya haviṣā vidhema ।
nābhyai namaḥ ॥ 19 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra praises Hiranyagarbha, the golden cosmic womb from which creation emerged. He is described as the first source and the supreme ruler of all beings.

The devotee worships the divine power that supports both Earth and Heaven and offers surrender to the Supreme Creator.

The offering is made to the navel, the center of life, creation, and cosmic energy.

mīḍhuṣṭama śivatama śivo naḥ sumanā bhava ।
parame vṛkṣa āyudhaṃ nidhāya kṛttiṃ vasāna ācara pinākaṃ bibhradāgahi ।
kaṭyai namaḥ ॥ 20 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee praises Rudra as the most compassionate and auspicious Lord. The prayer requests Him to become gentle and favorable toward His devotees.

The Lord is asked to set aside His fierce weapons and appear with kindness, carrying His divine bow Pinaka while blessing the worshipper.

The offering is made to the waist, symbolizing stability, strength, and balance.

yē bhūtānām adhipatayo viśikhāsaḥ kapardinaḥ ।
teṣāṃ sahasrayojane avadhanvāni tanmasi ।
guhyāya namaḥ ॥ 21 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra salutes the divine rulers of all beings who possess spiritual power and wisdom. The devotee prays that all harmful forces remain distant.

The offering is made to the hidden or secret region, representing the subtle energies that sustain creation.

yē anneṣu vividhyanti pātreṣu pibato janān ।
teṣāṃ sahasrayojane avadhanvāni tanmasi ।
aṇḍābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 22 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee prays for protection from all harmful influences that disturb nourishment and daily life.

The mantra seeks divine protection over food, health, and the vital processes of existence.

sa śirā jātavedā akṣaraṃ paramaṃ padam ।
vedānāṃ śirasi mātā āyuṣmantaṃ karotu mām ।
apānāya namaḥ ॥ 23 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra praises the eternal divine reality that is the highest goal described by the Vedas. The devotee seeks blessings for long life, spiritual knowledge, and divine protection.

The offering is made to Apana, the vital energy responsible for purification and bodily functions.

mā no mahāntamuta mā no arbhakaṃ mā na ukṣantamuta mā na ukṣitam ।
mā no vadhīḥ pitaraṃ mota mātaraṃ priyā mā nastanuvo rudra rīriṣaḥ ।
ūrubhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 24 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee prays to Rudra not to harm elders, children, parents, animals, or any members of the family.

This mantra expresses compassion and the desire for protection of all life. The offering is made to the thighs, representing support, movement, and strength.

eṣa te rudrabhāgastanjuṣasva tenāvasena paro mūjavatotyavatata dhanvā pinākahasta kṛttivāsāḥ ।
jānubhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 25 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee offers the sacred share belonging to Rudra and requests His blessings and protection.

The Lord is described as carrying the Pinaka bow and wearing animal skin, representing His ascetic nature and mastery over worldly attachments.

The offering is made to the knees, symbolizing humility, devotion, and surrender.

saṃsṛṣṭajit somapā bāhuśardhyūrdhva dhanvā pratihitābhirastā ।
bṛhaspate paridīyā rathena rakṣohāmitrāṃ apabādhamānaḥ ।
jaṅghābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 26 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes divine protection against enemies, negative forces, and obstacles. The devotee seeks the strength and guidance of divine powers to overcome difficulties.

The offering is made to the legs, representing progress, stability, and movement on the path of righteousness.

viśvaṃ bhūtaṃ bhuvanaṃ citraṃ bahudhā jātaṃ jāyamānaṃ ca yat ।
sarvo hyeṣa rudras tasmai rudrāya namo astu ॥
gulphābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 27 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra declares that the entire universe, all beings, and everything that exists are manifestations of Rudra.

The devotee bows to Lord Rudra as the all-pervading consciousness present in every form of creation.

The offering is made to the ankles, representing stability and connection with the Earth.

yē pathāṃ pathirakṣaya ailabṛdā yavyudhaḥ ।
teṣāṃ sahasrayojane avadhanvāni tanmasi ।
pādābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 28 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee honors the divine guardians who protect the paths of existence and prays that harmful forces remain far away.

The offering is made to the feet, symbolizing surrender, devotion, and the foundation of spiritual life.

adhyavocad adhivaktā prathamo daivyo bhiṣak ।
ahīṃśca sarvān jambhayan sarvāśca yātu dhānyaḥ ।
kavacāya hum ॥ 29 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra praises Rudra as the first divine healer who destroys diseases, fears, and harmful influences.

The devotee invokes His protective energy as a spiritual armor that guards against negativity and suffering.

namo bilmine ca kavacine ca namaḥ śrutāya ca śrutasenāya ca ।
upakavacāya hum ॥ 30 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee offers salutations to Rudra, who carries divine weapons and protective armor. He is honored as the one who possesses supreme knowledge and divine armies.

This mantra establishes a protective shield around the worshipper, seeking the grace and protection of Lord Rudra in all circumstances.

namō astu nīlagrīvāya sahasrākṣāya mīḍhuṣe ।
athō yē asya satvāno’haṃ tēbhyo’karam namaḥ ।
tṛtīya nētrāya namaḥ ॥ 31 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra offers salutations to Lord Rudra, who is described as Nīlagrīva (the blue-necked one) and Sahasrākṣa (the thousand-eyed one). The blue throat represents Shiva’s divine compassion, as He consumed the cosmic poison to protect all creation.

The devotee bows to all the powerful beings and energies connected with Rudra. Salutations are offered to His third eye, which represents divine wisdom, spiritual vision, and the destruction of ignorance. The third eye of Shiva symbolizes the awakening of higher consciousness and the ability to see beyond ordinary perception.

pramuñcha dhanvanastvam ubhayorārtniyorjyām ।
yāśca tē hasta iṣavaḥ parā tā bhagavo vapa ।
astrāya phaṭ ॥ 32 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee respectfully requests Lord Rudra to release the string of His bow and withdraw His arrows. The weapons of Rudra represent His power to destroy negativity, ignorance, and harmful forces.

The prayer asks that this fierce energy may become peaceful and protective rather than destructive. The mantra is used as a protective invocation, creating a spiritual shield against obstacles, dangers, and negative influences.

ya etāvantaśca bhūyāṃsaśca diśō rudrā vitasthirē ।
tēṣāṃ sahasrayōjanē avadhanvāni tanmasi ।
iti digbandhaḥ ॥ 33 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra acknowledges the countless forms of Rudra that exist throughout all directions of the universe. The devotee recognizes that divine energy is present everywhere.

The prayer requests that all harmful influences associated with these forces remain far away. This is called Digbandha, the spiritual sealing of directions, where divine protection is established around the worshipper and the sacred ritual space.

(Iti Prathama Nyāsaḥ — Śikhādi Astra Paryanta Ekatiṃśadaṅga Nyāsaḥ Digbandha Sahitaḥ Prathamaḥ)

English Meaning:
This concludes the first Nyāsa, consisting of thirty-one sacred placements beginning from the crown (Śikhā) and extending up to the protective weapon energy (Astra). Along with Digbandha, the directions are spiritually protected and sanctified.

4. Daśāṅga Nyāsaḥ

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । iti namaskārān nyasēt ॥

ōṃ ōṃ mūrthnē namaḥ ।
ōṃ naṃ nāsikāyai namaḥ ।
ōṃ mōṃ lalāṭāya namaḥ ।
ōṃ bhaṃ mukhāya namaḥ ।
ōṃ gaṃ kaṇṭhāya namaḥ ।
ōṃ vaṃ hṛdayāya namaḥ ।
ōṃ tēṃ dakṣiṇa hastāya namaḥ ।
ōṃ ruṃ vāma hastāya namaḥ ।
ōṃ drāṃ nābhyai namaḥ ।
ōṃ yaṃ pādābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
Daśāṅga Nyāsa is the process of placing the divine energy of Lord Rudra upon ten important parts of the body. Through this practice, the worshipper sanctifies the entire body and transforms it into a sacred instrument for worship.

The divine mantras are placed upon the head, nose, forehead, mouth, throat, heart, right hand, left hand, navel, and feet. Each placement represents the awakening of spiritual power, purification of the body, and the establishment of divine consciousness within oneself.

The body is regarded as a temple, and through Nyāsa, the devotee recognizes the presence of the Divine within.

5. Pañcāṅga Nyāsaḥ

sadyojātaṃ prapadyāmi । sadyojātāya vai namo namaḥ ।
bhave bhave nāti bhave bhavasva mām । bhavodbhavāya namaḥ ॥
pādābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 1 ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee surrenders to Sadyojāta, the creative aspect of Lord Shiva. This mantra seeks freedom from repeated cycles of worldly existence and requests divine guidance toward liberation.

The offering is made to the feet, representing humility, surrender, and devotion to the divine path.

vāmadevāya namo jyeṣṭhāya namaḥ śreṣṭhāya namo rudrāya namaḥ ।
kālāya namaḥ kalavikaraṇāya namo balavikaraṇāya namaḥ ।
balāya namo balapramathanāya namaḥ sarvabhūtadamanāya namo manonmanāya namaḥ ।
ūrumadhyamābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥ 2 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Vāmadeva, the gracious and powerful aspect of Shiva. The Lord is praised as the supreme, ancient, and most excellent reality.

He is the controller of time, the transformer of cosmic energies, the destroyer of harmful forces, and the ruler of all beings. The devotee seeks His blessings for spiritual strength, control of the mind, and elevation beyond ordinary consciousness.

The placement is made on the middle of the thighs, representing stability, strength, and divine support.

aghōrēbhyo’tha ghōrēbhyo ghōraghōratarēbhyaḥ ।
sarvēbhyaḥ sarva śarvēbhyo namastē astu rudrarūpēbhyaḥ ॥
hṛdayāya namaḥ ॥ 3 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra honors every form of Rudra — peaceful, fierce, and extremely powerful. The devotee recognizes that all manifestations of divine energy are expressions of Lord Shiva.

The placement is made on the heart, symbolizing devotion, compassion, purity, and the awakening of divine love within.

tatpuruṣāya vidmahē mahādēvāya dhīmahi ।
tannō rudraḥ prachōdayāt ॥
mukhāya namaḥ ॥ 4 ॥

English Meaning:
The Rudra Gayatri mantra invokes Tatpuruṣa and Mahadeva. The devotee meditates upon the Supreme Lord and prays that Rudra may inspire and guide the intellect toward truth and righteousness.

The placement is made on the mouth, representing sacred speech, mantra power, and the expression of divine wisdom.

īśānaḥ sarvavidyānām īśvaraḥ sarvabhūtānām ।
brahmādhipatirbrahmaṇō’dhipatirbrahmā śivō mē astu sadāśivōm ॥
mūrdhnē namaḥ ॥ 5 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Īśāna, the supreme form of Shiva who is the source of all knowledge and the ruler of all beings. He is the foundation of Brahma and the supreme authority behind all creation.

The devotee prays that Sadāśiva may always remain present and bless the seeker with eternal wisdom and divine consciousness.

The placement is made on the crown of the head, representing the highest spiritual awareness and connection with the Supreme.

5.1 Haṃsa Gāyatrī

asya śrī haṃsagāyatrī mahāmantrasya, avyakta parabrahma ṛṣiḥ ।
anuṣṭup chandaḥ, paramahaṃso dēvatā ।
haṃsāṃ bījam, haṃsīṃ śaktiḥ । haṃsūṃ kīlakam ।
paramahaṃsa prasāda siddhyarthē japē viniyōgaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This section introduces the sacred Haṃsa Gayatri Mahamantra. The sage (Rishi) of this mantra is the unmanifest Supreme Brahman, its meter is Anuṣṭup, and its presiding deity is Paramahaṃsa.

The seed sound (Bīja), divine power (Śakti), and spiritual foundation (Kīlaka) are established for attaining the grace and realization of the Paramahaṃsa state — the highest state of spiritual awareness where the individual realizes unity with the Supreme.

Kara Nyāsaḥ

haṃsāṃ aṅguṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ ।
haṃsīṃ tarjanībhyāṃ namaḥ ।
haṃsūṃ madhyamābhyāṃ namaḥ ।
haṃsaiṃ anāmikābhyāṃ namaḥ ।
haṃsauṃ kaniṣṭhikābhyāṃ namaḥ ।
haṃsaḥ karatala karapṛṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
Kara Nyāsa sanctifies the fingers and hands through the sacred vibrations of the Haṃsa mantra. The devotee places divine energy into each finger, transforming the hands into instruments of purity and spiritual action.

The hands, which perform worship and service, become symbols of divine power and consciousness.

Hṛdayādi Nyāsaḥ

haṃsāṃ hṛdayāya namaḥ ।
haṃsīṃ śirasē svāhā ।
haṃsūṃ śikhāyai vaṣaṭ ।
haṃsaiṃ kavacāya hum ।
haṃsauṃ nētratrayāya vauṣaṭ ।
haṃsaḥ astrāya phaṭ ॥

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ iti digbandhaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
Through this Nyāsa, the Haṃsa mantra is placed upon the heart, head, crown, protective armor, three eyes, and divine weapon energy.

This practice establishes spiritual protection around the practitioner and awakens inner awareness. The three eyes represent physical vision, inner perception, and divine wisdom.

The invocation of Bhūḥ, Bhuvaḥ, and Svaḥ creates protection in all directions and sanctifies the surrounding space.

Dhyānam

gamāgamasthaṃ gamanādiśūnyaṃ chidrūpadīpaṃ timirāpahāram ।
paśyāmi tē sarvajanāntarasthaṃ namāmi haṃsaṃ paramātmarūpam ॥

English Meaning:
The devotee meditates upon the Haṃsa, the Supreme Self present within all beings. This divine reality is beyond coming and going, beyond movement and limitation.

Like a lamp that removes darkness, the Paramahaṃsa removes ignorance and reveals the light of spiritual knowledge. The devotee bows to the inner Self that exists within every living being.

dēhō dēvālayaḥ prōktō jīvō dēvaḥ sanātanaḥ ।
tyajēdajñānanirmālyaṃ sō’haṃbhāvēna pūjayēt ॥

English Meaning:
The body is declared to be a temple, and the individual soul is the eternal Divine presence residing within it.

The devotee is instructed to remove the impurities of ignorance and worship the inner Self with the awareness of “So’ham” — “I am That,” recognizing unity between the individual consciousness and the Supreme Reality.

haṃsa haṃsāya vidmahē paramahaṃsāya dhīmahi ।
tannō haṃsaḥ prachōdayāt ॥

English Meaning:
This is the Haṃsa Gayatri Mantra. The devotee meditates upon the Paramahaṃsa, the supreme spiritual consciousness, and prays that the divine Haṃsa may guide and awaken inner wisdom.

The Haṃsa symbolizes the liberated soul that can distinguish truth from illusion. Through this mantra, the seeker prays for self-realization, purity of consciousness, and the direct experience of the Supreme Self.

(iti trivāraṃ japitvā)

English Meaning:
After this, the Haṃsa Gayatri mantra is traditionally chanted three times with devotion and concentration.

haṃsa haṃsēti yō brūyād haṃsō nāma sadāśivaḥ ।
ēvaṃ nyāsa vidhiṃ kṛtvā tataḥ sampuṭamārabhēt ॥ 6 ॥

English Meaning:
The mantra states that whoever chants the sacred sound “Haṃsa Haṃsa” invokes the presence of Sadāśiva Himself. The word Haṃsa represents the supreme spiritual principle, the eternal consciousness that resides within all beings.

After completing this Nyāsa procedure, the practitioner proceeds to the Sampuṭa Nyāsa, where divine energies are established in different directions. Through this practice, the individual consciousness is connected with the universal consciousness of Sadāśiva.

5.2 Dik Sampuṭa Nyāsaḥ (Sampuṭīkaraṇam)

Indrādīn dikṣu vinyasya ॥

English Meaning:
In this ritual, the guardians of the directions (Dikpālas) beginning with Indra are invoked and established in their respective directions. This process sanctifies the surrounding space and creates divine protection around the practitioner and the sacred ritual.

1. Pūrvadik Bhāga — Indra (East Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ōm ।
trātāramindramavitāramindraṃ havē havē suhavaṃ śūramindram ।
huvē nu śakraṃ puruhūtamindraṃ svasti nō maghavā dhātvindraḥ ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ōṃ ōm ।
pūrvadigbhāgē indrāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Indra, the guardian of the Eastern direction. Indra is praised as the protector, helper, and mighty divine warrior who removes obstacles and grants prosperity.

The devotee calls upon Indra for protection, strength, courage, and auspiciousness. By placing Indra in the East, the rising direction of the Sun, divine energy and positive beginnings are established.

2. Āgneyadig Bhāga — Agni (Southeast Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ naṃ ।
tvaṃ no agnē varuṇasya vidvān dēvasya hēḍō’va yāsisīṣṭhāḥ ।
yajiṣṭhō vahnitamaśśōśucānō viśvā dvēṣāṃsi pramumugdhyasmat ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । naṃ ōm ।
āgnēyadigbhāgē agnayē namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Agni, the guardian of the Southeast direction. Agni is praised as the divine messenger who carries offerings to the gods and removes impurities.

The devotee requests Agni to remove all forms of negativity, hostility, and obstacles. Agni represents purity, transformation, spiritual fire, and the power that connects humans with the divine.

3. Dakṣiṇadig Bhāga — Yama (South Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ mōm ।
sugaṃ naḥ panthām abhayaṃ kṛṇotu । yasmin nakṣatrē yama ēti rājā ।
yasminnēnam abhyaṣiñcanta dēvāḥ । tadasya citraṃ haviṣā yajāma ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । mōṃ ōm ।
dakṣiṇadigbhāgē yamāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Yama, the guardian of the Southern direction. Yama is the lord of justice, righteousness, and the law of cosmic order.

The devotee prays for a safe and fearless path and honors the divine principle that governs life, death, and moral responsibility. Through this invocation, protection, discipline, and spiritual awareness are established.

4. Nirṛtidig Bhāga — Nirṛti (Southwest Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ bhaṃ ।
asunvantam ayajamānam iccha stēnasya ityāntaskarasyānvēṣi ।
anyamasmad iccha sā ta ityā namaḥ dēvi nirṛtē tubhyamastu ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । bhaṃ ōm ।
nirṛtidigbhāgē nirṛtayē namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Nirṛti, the guardian of the Southwest direction. Nirṛti represents the removal of decay, disorder, and harmful influences.

The devotee prays that destructive energies, negative forces, and harmful intentions may be directed away. This invocation protects the sacred space and restores balance and harmony.

5. Paścimadig Bhāga — Varuṇa (West Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ gaṃ ।
tatvā yāmi brahmaṇā vandamānaḥ tadāśāstē yajamānō havirbhiḥ ।
ahēḍamānō varuṇēha bōdhyuruśaṃsa mā na āyuḥ pramōṣīḥ ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । gaṃ ōm ।
paścimadigbhāgē varuṇāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Varuna, the guardian of the Western direction and the lord of cosmic waters.

The devotee approaches Varuna with humility and devotion, requesting forgiveness, guidance, and protection. Varuna is asked to bless the worshipper with a long life, purity, and freedom from faults.

6. Vāyavyadig Bhāga — Vāyu (Northwest Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ vaṃ ।
ā nō niyudbhiḥ śatinībhir adhvaraṃ sahasriṇībhir upayāhi yajñam ।
vāyō asmin haviṣi mādayasva । yūyaṃ pāta svastibhiḥ sadā naḥ ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । vaṃ ōm ।
vāyavyadigbhāgē vāyavē namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Vāyu, the guardian of the Northwest direction. Vāyu represents life force, movement, breath, and the energy that sustains all living beings.

The devotee invites Vāyu to accept the sacred offering and bless the ritual with harmony, health, and continuous protection.

7. Uttara Dig Bhāga — Kubera (North Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ tēṃ ।
vayaṃ soma vratē tava manas tanūṣu bibhrataḥ ।
prajāvanto aśīmahi । indrāṇī dēvī subhagā supatnī ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । tēṃ ōm ।
uttaradigbhāgē kubērāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Kubera, the guardian of the Northern direction and the lord associated with wealth and prosperity.

The devotee prays for abundance, righteous prosperity, family welfare, and divine blessings. Kubera represents the proper use of resources and material prosperity guided by dharma.

8. Īśānyadig Bhāga — Īśāna (Northeast Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ruṃ ।
tamīśānaṃ jagatastasthuṣaspatiṃ dhiyaṃ jinvam avasē hūmahē vayam ।
pūṣā nō yathā vēdasāmasad vṛdhē rakṣitā pāyur adabdhaḥ svastayē ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ruṃ ōm ।
īśānyadigbhāgē īśānāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Īśāna, the divine guardian of the Northeast direction. Īśāna represents the highest form of Shiva, the lord of wisdom, consciousness, and spiritual knowledge.

The devotee seeks divine intelligence, protection, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Īśāna is invoked as the protector who guides beings toward truth and liberation.

9. Ūrdhva Dig Bhāga — Ākāśa (Above Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ drāṃ ।
asmē rudrā mēhanā parvatāsō vṛtrahatyē bharahūtau sajoṣāḥ ।
yaśśaṃsate stuvate dhāyi pajra indrājyeṣṭhā asmān avantu dēvāḥ ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । drāṃ ōm ।
ūrdhvadigbhāgē ākāśāya namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes the divine space element above. The devotee seeks protection from Rudra and the celestial powers residing in the higher realms.

The prayer asks the divine forces to protect, strengthen, and bless the worshipper with courage, victory over obstacles, and spiritual elevation.

10. Adhodig Bhāga — Pṛthivī (Below Direction)

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ yaṃ ।
syonā pṛthivī bhavā nṛkṣarā niveśanī ।
yacchā naḥ śarma saprathāḥ ॥
ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । yaṃ ōm ।
adhōdigbhāgē pṛthivyai namaḥ ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Mother Earth as the guardian of the lower direction. The devotee prays that Earth may provide stability, protection, nourishment, and peace.

Pṛthivī is honored as the foundation that supports all beings. The worshipper seeks harmony with nature, strength, and a secure spiritual foundation.

[apa upaspṛśya]

English Meaning:
After completing the directional invocations, the practitioner performs a ritual purification by touching water. This symbolizes inner and outer cleansing before continuing the sacred worship.

Daśāṅga Raudrīkaraṇam

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ōm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

trātāramindramavitāramindraṃ havē havē suhavaṃ śūramindram ।
huvē nu śakraṃ puruhūtamindraṃ svasti nō maghavā dhātivindraḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ōṃ ōm ।
pūrvadigbhāgē lalāṭasthānē indrāya namaḥ ॥ 1 ॥

English Meaning:
Daśāṅga Raudrīkaraṇam is a sacred process in which the divine energy of Lord Rudra is established and awakened in ten different parts of the body and directions. This practice transforms the worshipper into a purified vessel of divine consciousness.

The mantra first praises Lord Shiva in His auspicious forms — Śambhu, Mayobhava, Śaṅkara, Mayaskara, Śiva, and Śivatarā. These names represent the compassionate, bliss-giving, benevolent, and most auspicious aspects of the Supreme Lord.

The mantra of Indra invokes the divine protector who grants strength, courage, victory, and welfare. In the Eastern direction, Indra is placed at the forehead, representing illumination, divine perception, and the awakening of higher knowledge.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ naṃ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

tvaṃ nō agnē varuṇasya vidvān dēvasya hēḍō’va yāsisīṣṭhāḥ ।
yajiṣṭhō vahnitamaśśōśucānō viśvā dvēṣāṃsi pramumugdhyasmat ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । naṃ ōm ।
āgnēyadigbhāgē nētrayōḥ sthānē agnayē namaḥ ॥ 2 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Agni, the divine fire, in the Southeast direction and places His energy at the eyes. Agni is the purifier who carries offerings to the gods and removes all forms of impurity.

The devotee prays to Agni to protect from negative influences, hostility, and harmful actions. The placement of Agni at the eyes symbolizes divine vision, clarity of perception, and the ability to see truth beyond illusion.

The worshipper seeks the transformation of ordinary sight into spiritual awareness through the fire of divine wisdom.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ mōm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

sugaṃ naḥ panthām abhayaṃ kṛṇōtu । yasmin nakṣatrē yama ēti rājā ।
yasminnēnam abhyaṣiñchanta dēvāḥ । tad asya citraṃ haviṣā yajāma ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । mōṃ ōm ।
dakṣiṇadigbhāgē karṇayōḥ sthānē yamāya namaḥ ॥ 3 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Yama, the guardian of the Southern direction, and establishes His presence at the ears.

Yama represents justice, discipline, righteousness, and the law of cosmic order. The devotee prays for a safe path, freedom from fear, and protection from untimely difficulties.

Placing Yama at the ears symbolizes listening to truth, understanding dharma, and accepting divine guidance with wisdom.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ bhaṃ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

asunvantam ayajamānam iccha stēnasya ityāntaskarasya anvēṣi ।
anyam asmad iccha sā ta ityā namaḥ dēvi nirṛtē tubhyaṃ astu ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । bhaṃ ōm ।
nirṛtidigbhāgē mukhasthānē nirṛtayē namaḥ ॥ 4 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Nirṛti, the guardian of the Southwest direction, and establishes her presence at the mouth.

Nirṛti represents the forces of destruction, decay, and disorder. The devotee prays that harmful energies, negative intentions, and destructive influences may be removed and directed away.

The placement at the mouth symbolizes purification of speech, control over words, and the ability to speak truthfully and auspiciously.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ gaṃ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

tatvā yāmi brahmaṇā vandamānaḥ tadāśāstē yajamānō havirbhiḥ ।
ahēḍamānō varuṇēha bōdhyuruśaṃsa mā na āyuḥ pramōṣīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । gaṃ ōm ।
paścimadigbhāgē bāhvōḥ sthānē varuṇāya namaḥ ॥ 5 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Varuna, the guardian of the West, and places His energy upon the arms.

Varuna is the lord of cosmic waters, truth, and divine law. The devotee approaches Him with humility and requests forgiveness, protection, and a long life filled with righteousness.

The placement on the arms represents divine action, responsibility, and the strength to perform noble deeds.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ vaṃ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ā nō niyudbhiḥ śatinībhir adhvaraṃ sahasriṇībhir upayāhi yajñam ।
vāyō asmin haviṣi mādayasva । yūyaṃ pāta svastibhiḥ sadā naḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । vaṃ ōm ।
vāyavyadigbhāgē nāsikāsthānē vāyavē namaḥ ॥ 6 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Vāyu, the guardian of the Northwest direction, and places His energy at the nose.

Vāyu represents the vital breath, movement, and life force that sustains all beings. The devotee invites Vāyu to bless the sacrifice and grant health, protection, and well-being.

The placement at the nose symbolizes control of breath, purification of life energy, and awareness of the connection between breath and consciousness.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ tēṃ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

vayaṃ soma vratē tava । manas tanūṣu bibhrataḥ ।
prajāvantō aśīmahi । indrāṇī dēvī subhagā supatnī ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । tēṃ ōm ।
uttaradigbhāgē jaṭharasthānē kubērāya namaḥ ॥ 7 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Kubera, the guardian of the Northern direction, and places His energy at the abdomen.

Kubera represents prosperity, abundance, and the proper preservation of resources. The devotee prays for righteous wealth, family prosperity, and fulfillment of duties according to dharma.

The placement at the abdomen symbolizes nourishment, inner strength, transformation of energy, and the power required to sustain life.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ruṃ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

tamīśānaṃ jagatastasthuṣaspatiṃ dhiyaṃ jinvam avasē hūmahē vayam ।
pūṣā nō yathā vēdasāmasad vṛdhē rakṣitā pāyur adabdhaḥ svastayē ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ruṃ ōm ।
īśānyadigbhāgē śirasi sthānē īśānāya namaḥ ॥ 8 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Īśāna, the guardian of the Northeast direction, and establishes His divine presence at the head.

Īśāna is the highest and most subtle aspect of Lord Shiva, the source of all knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual illumination. He is the ruler of both moving and unmoving creation and represents the supreme consciousness beyond limitations.

The devotee prays to Īśāna for protection, divine intelligence, spiritual growth, and the strength to follow the path of truth. The placement at the head symbolizes awakening of higher wisdom, divine perception, and connection with the Supreme Reality.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ drāṃ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

asmē rudrā mēhanā parvatāsō vṛtrahatyē bharahūtau sajoṣāḥ ।
yaśśaṃsatē stuvatē dhāyi pajra indrājyeṣṭhā asmān avantu dēvāḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । drāṃ ōm ।
ūrdhvadigbhāgē ākāśasthānē ākāśāya namaḥ ॥ 9 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes the divine principle of Ākāśa (space/ether), the guardian of the upward direction, and establishes its presence above.

Ākāśa represents the infinite field in which all creation exists. It is the subtle element connected with expansion, sound, and divine consciousness.

The devotee prays to Rudra and the celestial powers for protection from obstacles, enemies, and negative forces. The upward direction represents spiritual ascent, liberation, and the journey of consciousness toward the highest truth.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ yaṃ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

syonā pṛthivī bhavā nṛkṣarā nivēśanī ।
yacchā naḥ śarma saprathāḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । yaṃ ōm ।
adhōdigbhāgē pṛthivyāḥ sthānē pṛthivyai namaḥ ॥ 10 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Mother Earth (Pṛthivī), the guardian of the lower direction, and establishes her presence beneath.

Earth is praised as the stable foundation that supports all beings. The devotee prays for peace, security, nourishment, and protection from all sides.

The placement of Earth energy represents grounding, stability, patience, and the connection between the physical body and the natural world. Through this invocation, the worshipper seeks harmony with nature and divine support in worldly and spiritual life.

[apa upaspṛśya]

English Meaning:
After completing the Daśāṅga Raudrīkaraṇa process, the practitioner performs the ritual purification by touching water. This act symbolizes cleansing of the body, mind, and subtle energies before continuing further worship.

Through this complete procedure, the ten directions, the body, and the surrounding space are spiritually purified and protected by the divine presence of Lord Rudra. The practitioner becomes established in the awareness that the entire universe is pervaded by Shiva’s consciousness.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ rum ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

tamīśānaṃ jagatastasthuṣaspatiṃ dhiyaṃ jinvam avasē hūmahē vayam ।
pūṣā nō yathā vēdasāmasad vṛdhē rakṣitā pāyuradabdhaḥ svastayē ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ruṃ ōm ।
īśānyadigbhāgē nābhisthānē īśānāya namaḥ ॥ 8 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Īśāna, the supreme and most subtle manifestation of Lord Rudra. Īśāna is the lord of all knowledge, the ruler of all beings, and the source of divine wisdom. The devotee prays to Him for protection, guidance, and spiritual awakening.

The placement of Īśāna at the navel represents the center of life energy, creation, and inner strength. Through this invocation, the practitioner seeks balance of body, mind, and consciousness, connecting individual energy with the universal power of Shiva.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ drām ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

asmē rudrā mēhanā parvatāsō vṛtrahatyē bharahūtau sajoṣāḥ ।
yaḥ śaṃsati stuvate dhāyi pajra indrājyeṣṭhā asmān avantu dēvāḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । drāṃ ōm ।
ūrdhvadigbhāgē mūrdhnisthānē ākāśāya namaḥ ॥ 9 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes the divine principle of Ākāśa, the infinite space element, and establishes its presence above the head. Ākāśa represents expansion, subtle consciousness, and the space in which all creation exists.

The devotee seeks protection from Rudra and the divine forces that remove obstacles and difficulties. The placement above the head represents spiritual elevation, higher awareness, and the connection of the individual soul with the infinite divine consciousness.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ yam ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

syonā pṛthivī bhavā nṛkṣarā nivēśanī ।
yaccha naḥ śarma saprathāḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । yaṃ ōm ।
adhōdigbhāgē pādasthānē pṛthivyai namaḥ ॥ 10 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Mother Earth (Pṛthivī) as the foundation of all existence. The devotee prays for stability, peace, protection, and nourishment from the Earth element.

The placement of Pṛthivī at the feet represents grounding, humility, patience, and connection with nature. Through this invocation, the practitioner receives the qualities of endurance, balance, and strength.

[apa upaspṛśya]

English Meaning:
After completing this section, the practitioner purifies oneself by touching sacred water. This symbolizes the removal of impurities and preparation for the continuation of the divine ritual.

5.4 Ṣoḍaśāṅga Raudrīkaraṇam

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ am ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

vibhūrasi pravāhaṇō raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । aṃ ōm ।
śikhāsthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 1 ॥

English Meaning:
Ṣoḍaśāṅga Raudrīkaraṇam is the sixteen-fold process of invoking and establishing the divine energy of Lord Rudra in different parts of the body. Through this sacred practice, the body becomes purified and prepared as a temple of divine consciousness.

In the first step, Rudra is invoked at the Śikhā (the sacred crown region). The mantra describes the divine power that flows everywhere and requests Agni, the sacred fire, to protect and nourish the worshipper.

The placement at the crown represents spiritual connection, divine protection, and awakening of higher consciousness.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ām ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

vahniḥ asi havyavāhanō raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । āṃ ōm ।
śirasthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 2 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Rudra at the head region. Agni is praised as the divine carrier of sacred offerings and the force that transforms and purifies.

The devotee requests protection, strength, and nourishment while asking that harmful influences remain away. The placement on the head symbolizes wisdom, intelligence, and the illumination of the mind through divine knowledge.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ im ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

śvātrōsi pracētā raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । iṃ ōm ।
mūrdhnisthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 3 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra establishes the presence of Rudra at the upper part of the head. The devotee invokes divine protection and asks Agni to preserve and strengthen the spiritual energy of the practitioner.

The placement represents the highest point of awareness, the connection with divine consciousness, and the awakening of spiritual power within.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ īm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

tuthōsi viśvavēdā raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । īṃ ōm ।
lalāṭasthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 4 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Rudra at the forehead, the region associated with inner vision and spiritual awareness.

The devotee prays for purification, protection, and the removal of ignorance. The forehead placement symbolizes awakening of intuition, divine perception, and the ability to understand deeper truths.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ um ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

uśigasi kavī raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । uṃ ōm ।
nētrayōḥ sthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 5 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Rudra in the eyes. The eyes are purified and transformed into instruments of divine perception.

The devotee seeks protection, clarity, and spiritual vision. Rudra’s presence in the eyes represents the ability to see truth, recognize divinity in creation, and overcome illusion.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ūm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

aṅghārirasi bambhārī raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ūṃ ōm ।
karṇayōḥ sthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 6 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Rudra in the ears. The ears are purified and blessed with divine awareness so that the practitioner may hear sacred knowledge and truthful words.

The mantra requests Agni, the divine fire, to protect the devotee from harmful forces and provide strength and nourishment. Rudra’s presence in the ears symbolizes the ability to listen with wisdom, understand spiritual teachings, and receive divine guidance.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ṛm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

avasyurasi duvasvā-nraudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ṛṃ ōm ।
mukhasthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 7 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra establishes Lord Rudra’s presence in the mouth. The mouth represents speech, expression, and the power of communication.

The devotee prays that speech may become pure, truthful, and beneficial. Rudra’s divine energy protects the words spoken by the practitioner and removes negative influences.

Through this invocation, the devotee seeks control over speech and the ability to use words for harmony and spiritual upliftment.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ṝm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

śundhyūrasi mārjālīyō raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ṝṃ ōm ।
kaṇṭhasthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 8 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Rudra at the throat region. The throat is the center of sound, expression, and the flow of divine vibration.

The practitioner seeks purification of speech, thoughts, and actions through Rudra’s energy. The presence of Rudra at the throat represents the transformation of ordinary words into sacred expression and the awakening of spiritual power through sound and mantra.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ lim ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

samrāḍasi kṛśānū raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । liṃ ōm ।
bāhvōḥ sthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 9 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra establishes Rudra’s presence in the arms. The arms represent strength, action, and the ability to perform duties.

The devotee prays for divine protection and righteous power so that all actions may become aligned with dharma. Rudra’s energy in the arms symbolizes courage, service, and the strength to overcome difficulties.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ līm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

pariṣadyōsi pavamānō raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । līṃ ōm ।
hṛdisthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 10 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Rudra in the heart. The heart is considered the center of consciousness, love, devotion, and inner awareness.

The devotee prays for purification of emotions and awakening of divine qualities such as compassion, devotion, and peace. Rudra’s presence in the heart transforms the individual consciousness into a state of spiritual harmony.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ēm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

pratakvāsi nabhasvān raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ēṃ ōm ।
nābhisthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 11 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Rudra at the navel region, the center of vital energy and internal strength.

The devotee seeks protection, nourishment, and balance of life forces. The navel represents creation, transformation, and the connection between physical existence and spiritual energy.

Rudra’s presence here grants stability, vitality, and control over inner energies.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ aim ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

asammṛṣṭōsi havyasūdō raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । aiṃ ōm ।
kaṭisthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 12 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Rudra at the waist region. The waist represents support, stability, and the balance of physical energy.

The devotee requests divine protection and purification through the power of Agni and Rudra. This placement symbolizes strength, endurance, and the ability to carry responsibilities with divine support.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ ōm ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ṛtadhāmāsi suvarjyōtī raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । ōṃ ōm ।
ūrusthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 13 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Rudrā at the thighs. The thighs represent movement, support, and the ability to progress on the path of life.

The devotee seeks divine strength, righteousness, and protection. Rudra’s presence in this region gives stability, courage, and the power to move forward with determination.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ aum ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

brahmajyōtirasi suvadhāmā raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । auṃ ōm ।
jānusthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 14 ॥ (tai.saṃ.1-3-3-5)

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Lord Rudra at the knees. The knees represent humility, stability, and the ability to move forward on the spiritual path.

The devotee prays to the divine light of Rudra, described as the radiance of Brahman, for protection and purification. The presence of Rudra at the knees gives strength, discipline, and the ability to remain steadfast while following the path of righteousness.

The practitioner seeks freedom from weakness and receives divine support for spiritual progress.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ am ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ajō’syēkapāt raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । aṃ ōm ।
jaṅghāsthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 15 ॥ (tai.saṃ.1-3-3-5)

English Meaning:
This mantra establishes Rudra’s presence in the calves and lower legs. The lower legs represent movement, support, and the journey undertaken by the individual.

The devotee invokes Rudra as the eternal and unborn divine power and requests protection through the energy of Agni. This placement provides strength, stability, and protection during the journey of life.

The practitioner seeks the ability to walk on the righteous path with courage and divine guidance.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ । ōṃ aḥ ।
namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ahirasi budhniyō raudrēṇānīkēna pāhi mā । agnē pipṛhi mā mā mā hiṃsīḥ ॥

namaḥ śambhavē cha mayōbhavē cha namaḥ śaṅkarāya cha mayaskarāya cha namaḥ śivāya cha śivatarāya cha ॥

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya । aḥ ōm ।
pādayōḥ sthānē rudrāya namaḥ ॥ 16 ॥ (tai.saṃ.1-3-3-5)

[apa upaspṛśya]

English Meaning:
This final mantra of Ṣoḍaśāṅga Raudrīkaraṇam invokes Rudra at the feet. The feet represent foundation, humility, surrender, and connection with the Earth.

Rudra is invoked as the deep cosmic power that exists beneath all creation. The devotee prays for protection, purification, and freedom from harmful influences.

The establishment of Rudra at the feet completes the sixteen-fold consecration of the body, transforming every part of the practitioner into a sacred field of divine energy.

English Meaning:
After completing the Ṣoḍaśāṅga Raudrīkaraṇam, the practitioner performs purification by touching water. This symbolizes the completion of the sacred process and the removal of all remaining impurities from body, mind, and subtle energies.

tvag-asthi-gataiḥ sarva-pāpaiḥ pramucyatē । sarva-bhūtēṣv aparājitō bhavati । tataḥ bhūta-prēta-piśācha-baddha-brahmarākṣasa-yakṣa-yamadūta-śākinī-ḍākinī-hākinī-śatru-sarpa-śvāpad-taskara-jvarādyupadravajōpaghātāḥ sarvē jvalantaṃ paśyantu ॥

English Meaning:
By performing this sacred Rudra consecration, a person becomes freed from sins and impurities existing within the skin, bones, and entire body. The practitioner becomes spiritually protected and victorious over negative influences.

All harmful forces such as disturbing spirits, negative energies, hostile beings, fears, enemies, poisonous creatures, diseases, and obstacles are removed and destroyed by the blazing power of Rudra.

This mantra declares that the divine protection of Lord Rudra surrounds the devotee and creates a powerful spiritual shield.

[kartasya vachanam] māṃ rakṣantu ॥

English Meaning:
The performer says: “May they protect me.”

This is a prayer requesting divine protection from all directions and from all forms of negative influences.

[purōhita vachanam] yajamānaṃ rakṣantu ॥

English Meaning:
The priest says: “May they protect the yajamāna (the person performing the sacred ritual).”

This final blessing invokes divine protection, peace, and spiritual welfare for the person who has undertaken the sacred worship.

pādāti mūrdhāntaṃ pañcāṅga nyāsaḥ

English Meaning:
This refers to the five-fold Nyāsa performed from the feet up to the head. Through this sacred practice, the divine energy of the mantra is established throughout the entire body, transforming the body into a pure vessel for spiritual realization.

6. Ātmarakṣā

6.1 Manō Jyōtiḥ

manō jyōtirjuṣatām ājyaṃ vicchinnaṃ yajñaṃ samimaṃ dadhātu ।
yā iṣṭā uṣasō nimrucaścha tāḥ sandadhāmi haviṣā ghṛtēna ।
(guhyāya namaḥ) ॥ 1 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes the divine light of the mind. The practitioner prays that the mind may become pure, steady, and united with the sacred offering.

The clarified butter (ājya) symbolizes purity and spiritual nourishment. The devotee offers all noble intentions and sacred actions into the divine fire so that the blessings of dawn, renewal, and divine grace may remain established.

The placement at the hidden or subtle region (guhya) represents purification of inner consciousness and protection of the unseen energies of the body.

abōddhyagniḥ samidhā janānāṃ prati dhēnum ivāyatīm uṣāsam ।
yahvā iva pravayām ujjihānāḥ prabhānavaḥ sisratē nākam accha ।
(nābhyai namaḥ) ॥ 2 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra praises Agni, the divine fire, which awakens like the rising dawn and brings light to all beings.

Agni is compared to a nourishing cow that provides sustenance and blessings. The rays of divine brilliance rise upward and move toward the heavenly realms.

The placement at the navel represents the center of life energy, transformation, and inner power. Through Agni’s presence, the practitioner receives vitality, strength, and spiritual awakening.

agnir mūrdhā divaḥ kakutpatiḥ pṛthivyā ayam ।
apāṃ rētāṃsi jinvati ।
(hṛdayāya namaḥ) ॥ 3 ॥

English Meaning:
Agni is described as the head of heaven, the highest point of divine brilliance, and the lord of the earthly realm. He strengthens and energizes the creative powers present in the cosmic waters.

The placement at the heart represents the awakening of divine energy within. Agni in the heart symbolizes purity, devotion, courage, and the inner flame of consciousness that guides the soul.

mūrdhānaṃ divō aratiṃ pṛthivyā vaiśvānaram ṛtāya jātam agnim ।
kaviṃ samrājam atithiṃ janānām āsannā pātraṃ janayanta dēvāḥ ।
(kaṇṭhāya namaḥ) ॥ 4 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra praises Vaiśvānara Agni, the universal fire born from cosmic truth. He is the divine wisdom, the ruler, and the honored guest present among all beings.

The gods establish Agni as a sacred presence that receives offerings and connects humans with divine forces.

The placement at the throat symbolizes sacred speech, divine expression, and the power of mantra. Through Agni’s presence, speech becomes pure and aligned with truth.

marmāṇi tē varmabhiśchādayāmi । sōmas tvā rājāmṛtē nābhivastām ।
urōḥ varīyō varivas tē astu । jayantam tvā manumadantu dēvāḥ ।
(mukhāya namaḥ) ॥ 5 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra offers divine protection over the vital parts of the body. The practitioner seeks the protective covering of sacred energies and the blessings of Soma, the divine nectar of immortality.

The devotee prays for expansion, victory, and divine approval. The placement at the mouth represents protection of speech, expression, and the sacred words spoken by the practitioner.

jātavēdā yadi vā pāvakō’si । vaiśvānaro yadi vā vaidyutō’si ।
śaṃ prajābhyō yajamānāya lōkam । ūrjaṃ puṣṭiṃ dada dabhyāva vṛtsva ॥
(śirasē namaḥ) ॥ 6 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra invokes Agni in all His forms — as Jātavēda, the all-knowing fire; Pāvaka, the purifier; Vaiśvānara, the universal fire; and Vaidyuta, the lightning energy.

The devotee prays for peace among descendants, prosperity, nourishment, strength, and protection in life.

The placement at the head represents divine illumination, wisdom, and the awakening of higher consciousness.

6.2 Ātmarakṣā

brahmātman vadasṛjata । tad akāmayata । samātmanā padyēyēti ।
ātmanna-ātmannityām antrayata । tasmai daśamaṃ hūtaḥ pratyaśṛṇōt ।
sa daśahūtō’bhavat । daśahūtō ha vai nāmaiṣaḥ ।
taṃ vā ētaṃ daśahūtaṃ santaṃ daśahōtētyā cakṣatē parōkṣēṇa ।
parōkṣapriyā iva hi dēvāḥ ॥ 1 ॥

English Meaning:
This sacred passage describes the creation of the divine offering principle by Brahman, the Supreme Reality.

Brahman desired to establish unity with the Self and invoked the inner Self through sacred calls. The ten-fold invocation became known as Daśahūta, representing the hidden divine principle.

The Vedic tradition often expresses divine truths through symbolic names and indirect meanings because the gods are said to delight in subtle and hidden expressions.

ātmannātmannityām antrayata । tasmai saptamaṃ hūtaḥ pratyaśṛṇōt ।
sa saptahūtō’bhavat । saptahūtō ha vai nāmaiṣaḥ ।
taṃ vā ētaṃ saptahūtaṃ santaṃ saptahōtētyā cakṣatē parōkṣēṇa ।
parōkṣapriyā iva hi dēvāḥ ॥ 2 ॥

English Meaning:
This section describes the seven-fold invocation arising from the inner Self. The sacred call becomes known as Saptahūta.

The number seven represents completeness in Vedic symbolism, often associated with the seven energies, seven worlds, and seven forms of sacred power.

The mantra teaches that divine realities exist beyond ordinary perception and are understood through spiritual knowledge and meditation.

ātmannātmannityām antrayata । tasmai ṣaṣṭhaṃ hūtaḥ pratyaśṛṇōt ।
sa ṣaḍhūtō’bhavat । ṣaḍhūtō ha vai nāmaiṣaḥ ।
taṃ vā ētaṃ ṣaḍhūtaṃ santaṃ ṣaḍhōtētyā cakṣatē parōkṣēṇa ।
parōkṣapriyā iva hi dēvāḥ ॥ 3 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra describes the six-fold sacred invocation known as Ṣaḍhūta.

It represents the relationship between the individual Self and the universal divine principle. The hidden meaning reminds the practitioner that spiritual knowledge is not limited to external perception but is realized through inner awareness.

ātmannātmannityām antrayata । tasmai pañcamaṃ hūtaḥ pratyaśṛṇōt ।
sa pañcahūtō’bhavat । pañcahūtō ha vai nāmaiṣaḥ ।
taṃ vā ētaṃ pañcahūtaṃ santaṃ pañcahōtētyā cakṣatē parōkṣēṇa ।
parōkṣapriyā iva hi dēvāḥ ॥ 4 ॥

English Meaning:
This passage describes the five-fold sacred invocation called Pañcahūta.

The number five represents the five elements — earth, water, fire, air, and space — which form the foundation of creation.

Through this teaching, the practitioner understands the connection between the individual body, the natural elements, and the Supreme Self.

ātmannātmannityām antrayata । tasmai caturthaṃ hūtaḥ pratyaśṛṇōt ।
sa caturhūtō’bhavat । caturhūtō ha vai nāmaiṣaḥ ।
taṃ vā ētaṃ caturhūtaṃ santaṃ caturhōtētyā cakṣatē parōkṣēṇa ।
parōkṣapriyā iva hi dēvāḥ ॥ 5 ॥

English Meaning:
This mantra explains the four-fold sacred invocation known as Caturhūta.

The number four symbolizes stability and completeness, representing the four directions, four stages of life, and the four foundations of existence.

The teaching reveals that divine principles operate through various levels of manifestation while remaining connected to the Supreme Self.

tam abravīt । tvaṃ vai mē nēdiṣṭhaṃ hūtaḥ pratyaśrauṣīḥ ।
tvayāi nānākhyātāra iti ।
tasmān nu haināṃ caturhōtāra ityācakṣatē ।
tasmāc chuśrūṣuḥ putrāṇāṃ hṛdyatamaḥ ।
nēdiṣṭhō hṛdyatamaḥ ।
nēdiṣṭhō brahmaṇō bhavati । ya ēvaṃ vēda ॥ 6 ॥

(ātmanē namaḥ)

English Meaning:
The Supreme Self declares that this sacred invocation was heard most closely and revealed through the inner consciousness.

Because of this, it is known as Caturhōtā. One who understands this becomes dear to the heart and closest to Brahman.

This teaching emphasizes that the person who realizes the Self becomes united with the Supreme Reality. True spiritual closeness to Brahman is achieved through inner knowledge, devotion, and understanding of the sacred principles hidden within creation.

yēnēdaṃ bhūtaṃ bhuvanaṃ bhaviṣyat parigṛhītam amṛtēna sarvam । yēna yajñastāyatē saptahōtā tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 1

By that divine mind through which the past, present, and future worlds are sustained and protected by immortal consciousness, and through which the sacred sacrifice performed by the seven priests continues, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious, pure, and divine thoughts.

yēna karmāṇi pracharanti dhīrā yatō vāchā manasā chāruyanti । yatsaṃmitaṃ manu saṃyanti prāṇinastanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 2

By that mind through which wise and enlightened people perform their actions, from which beautiful thoughts arise through speech and consciousness, and by which all living beings carry out their activities, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yēna karmāṇy apasō manīṣiṇō yajñē kṛṇvanti vidathēṣu dhīrāḥ । yadapūrvaṃ yakṣmam antaḥ prajānāṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 3

By that mind through which intelligent and devoted people perform sacred actions, rituals, and spiritual duties, and which removes hidden imperfections and inner weaknesses from beings, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yat prajñānam uta cētō dhṛtiścha yajjyōtir antaraṃ amṛtaṃ prajāsu । yasmānna ṛtē kiñchana karma kriyatē tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 4

That which is wisdom, consciousness, determination, and the immortal inner light present within all beings, without which no action can ever be performed, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

suṣārathir aśvān iva yan manuṣyān nē nīyatē-‘bhīśubhir vājinā iva । hṛt pratiṣṭhaṃ yad ajiraṃ javiṣṭhaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 5

That mind which guides human beings like an excellent charioteer controlling powerful horses, which moves swiftly and remains established within the heart, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yasmin ṛchaḥ sāma yajūṃṣi yasmin pratiṣṭhitā rathanābhā iva vivārāḥ । yasmiṃśchittaṃ sarvam ōtaṃ prajānāṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 6

That mind in which the Ṛg Veda, Sāma Veda, and Yajur Veda are established like spokes fixed in the center of a wheel, and in which the consciousness of all beings is woven together, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yadatra ṣaṣṭhaṃ triśataṃ suvīraṃ yajñasya guhyaṃ nava nāvamāyyam । daśa pañcha triṃśataṃ yatparaṃ cha tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 7

That mind which contains the hidden principles, powers, and sacred mysteries connected with the cosmic sacrifice, including the divine energies and supreme realities, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yajjāgratō dūramudaiti daivaṃ tadu suptasya tathaivaiti । dūragaṃmaṃ jyōtiṣāṃ jyōtirēkaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 8

That mind which travels far away during the waking state and also reaches distant realms during sleep, which is the one light among all lights, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yēnēdaṃ viśvaṃ jagatō babhūva yē dēvāpi mahatō jātavēdāḥ । tadēvāgnistamasō jyōtirēkaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 9

By that mind through which this entire universe came into existence and through which even the great divine beings are known, that same divine light which removes darkness, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yēna dyauḥ pṛthivī chāntarikṣaṃ cha yē parvatāḥ pradiśō diśaścha । yēnēdaṃ jagad vyāptaṃ prajānāṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 10

By that mind through which heaven, earth, space, mountains, directions, and the entire universe are pervaded and sustained, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yē manō hṛdayaṃ yē cha dēvā yē divyā āpō yē sūryaraśmiḥ । tē śrōtrē chakṣuṣī sañcharantaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 11

That divine principle which exists as the mind and heart, which is connected with the gods, divine waters, and rays of the sun, and which moves through hearing and vision, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

achintyaṃ cha pramēyaṃ cha vyaktāvyakta paraṃ cha yat । sūkṣmāt sūkṣmataraṃ jñēyaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 12

That which is beyond thought, beyond measurement, beyond the manifest and unmanifest, and which is subtler than the subtlest reality, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

ēkā cha daśa śataṃ cha sahasraṃ chāyutaṃ cha niyutaṃ cha prayutaṃ chārbuḍaṃ cha nyarbudaṃ cha samudraścha madhyaṃ chāntaścha parārdhaścha tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 13

That mind which contains all measures of existence, from one and ten to hundreds, thousands, countless numbers, and the infinite vastness of creation, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yē pañcha pañcha daśa śataṃ sahasram ayutaṃ nyarbudaṃ cha । tē agni-chityēṣṭakāstaṃ śarīraṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 14

That mind which understands the sacred structure of creation, the divine numbers, energies, and the cosmic body represented through the fire altar, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

vēdāhamētaṃ puruṣaṃ mahāntam āditya-varṇaṃ tamasaḥ parastāt । yasya yōniṃ paripaśyanti dhīrāstanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 15

I know that Supreme Being who is great, radiant like the Sun, and beyond all darkness. The wise perceive the source of this divine existence; may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yasyēdaṃ dhīrāḥ punanti kavayō brahmāṇamētaṃ tvā vṛṇata induṃ । sthāvaraṃ jaṅgamaṃ dyaurākāśaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 16

That divine reality by which wise sages purify this world, which is chosen by seekers of Brahman, and which includes all moving and unmoving beings, heaven, and space, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

parāt parataraṃ chaiva yat parāśchaiva yatparam । yatparāt paratō jñēyaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 17

That which is higher than the highest, beyond all supreme realities, and which is to be known as the ultimate truth beyond everything, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

parāt paratarō brahmā tatparāt paratō hariḥ । tatparāt paratō adhīśastanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 18

That which is beyond Brahmā, beyond Hari (Viṣṇu), and beyond even the supreme Lord, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yā vēdādiṣu gāyatrī sarvavyāpi mahēśvarī । ṛg yajus sāmātharvaiścha tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 19

That all-pervading divine Gayatri which exists in the beginning of the Vedas and which is present in Ṛg, Yajur, Sāma, and Atharva Vedas, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yō vai dēvaṃ mahādēvaṃ praṇavaṃ paramēśvaram । yaḥ sarvē sarva vēdaiścha tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 20

That Supreme Lord Mahādeva, who is represented by the sacred Pranava (Om) and known through all the Vedas, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

praya taḥ praṇavōṅkāraṃ praṇavaṃ puruṣōttamam । ōkāraṃ praṇavātmānaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 21

That sacred Pranava (Om), which is the supreme sound vibration, the essence of the Supreme Being, and the very nature of the divine Self, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yō’sau sarvēṣu vēdēṣu paṭhyatē hyaja īśvaraḥ । akāyō nirguṇō hyātmā tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 22

That eternal Lord who is praised in all the Vedas, who is unborn, formless, beyond material qualities, and who is the pure Self, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

gōbhir juṣṭaṃ dhanēna hyāyuṣā cha balēna cha । prajayā paśubhiḥ puṣkarākṣaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 23

That divine reality which grants prosperity through cows, wealth, long life, strength, descendants, and abundance, and which is associated with the lotus-eyed Lord, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

kailāsa śikharē ramyē śaṅkarasya śivālayē । dēvatāstatra mōdantē tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 24

That sacred consciousness which exists in the beautiful peak of Mount Kailāsa, the divine abode of Lord Śaṅkara, where the gods rejoice, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

tryambakaṃ yajāmahē sugandhiṃ puṣṭivardhanam । urvārukamiva bandhanān mṛtyōrmukṣīya mā’mṛtāt tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 25

We worship the three-eyed Lord Śiva, who is fragrant, who nourishes and strengthens all beings. May He liberate us from the bondage of death like a cucumber separating from its stem, and lead us toward immortality. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

viśvataśchakṣuruta viśvatō mukhō viśvatō hasta uta viśvataḥ pāt । sambāhubhyāṃ namati sampatatrair dyāvā pṛthivī janayandēva ēkaḥ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 26

That one divine Being who has eyes everywhere, faces everywhere, hands everywhere, and feet everywhere; who supports heaven and earth and protects the entire creation, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

chaturo vēdān adhīyīta sarva śāstramayaṃ viduḥ । itihāsa purāṇānāṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 27

That knowledge which contains the wisdom of the four Vedas, all sacred scriptures, histories, and Purāṇas, may that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

mā nō mahāntam uta mā nō arbhamkam mā na ukṣantam uta mā na ukṣitam । mā nō vadhīḥ pitaraṃ mōta mātaraṃ priyā mā nastanuvō rudra rīriṣa tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 28

O Rudra, do not harm our elders, our children, our young ones, our parents, or our loved ones. Protect our bodies and all beings from suffering. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

mā nastōkē tanayē mā na āyuṣi mā nō gōṣu mā nō aśvēṣu rīriṣaḥ । vīrān mā nō rudra bhāmitō vadhīr haviṣmantō namasā vidhēma tē tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 29

O Rudra, do not cause harm to our children, descendants, lifespan, cattle, horses, or heroic protectors. We bow to You with devotion and offer worship. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

ṛtaṃ satyaṃ paraṃ brahma puruṣaṃ kṛṣṇapiṅgalam । ūrdhvarētaṃ virūpākṣaṃ viśvarūpāya vai namō namaḥ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 30

Salutations again and again to the Supreme Truth, the Eternal Brahman, the divine Puruṣa who is dark-golden in appearance, whose energy rises upward, who has unique vision, and whose form is the entire universe. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

ka drudrāya prachētasē mīḍhuṣṭamāya tavyaśē । vōchēma śantamaṃ hṛdē । sarvō hyeṣa rudrastasmai rudrāya namō astu tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 31

Let us speak with a peaceful heart about Rudra, the wise, powerful, compassionate, and most generous Lord. Everything indeed is Rudra; therefore, salutations to that Rudra. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

brahmajajñānaṃ prathamam purastād visīmataḥ suruchō vēna āvaḥ । sa budhniyā upamā asya viṣṭhā sataścha yōnim asataścha viva tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 32

The divine knowledge of Brahman existed first at the beginning of creation. The radiant Supreme Reality revealed itself and became the foundation of both the manifest and unmanifest existence. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yaḥ prāṇatō nimiṣatō mahitvaika idrājā jagatō babhūva । ya īśē asya dvipadaśchatuṣpadaḥ kasmai dēvāya haviṣā vidhēma tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 33

That Supreme Lord who alone became the ruler of the universe through His greatness, who governs all moving and unmoving beings, both two-legged and four-legged, to that divine Being we offer our worship. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

ya ātmadā baladā yasya viśva upāsatē praśiṣaṃ yasya dēvāḥ । yasya chāyāmṛtaṃ yasya mṛtyuḥ kasmai dēvāya haviṣā vidhēma tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 34

That Lord who grants the Self, gives strength, whom the entire universe worships, whose command is followed by the gods, whose shadow is immortality and whose power includes death — to that divine Being we offer our worship. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

yō rudrō agnau yō apsu ya ōṣadhīṣu yō rudrō viśvā bhuvanā āvivēśa tasmai rudrāya namō astu tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 35

The Rudra who exists in fire, in waters, in medicinal plants, and who has entered all the worlds, salutations to that Rudra. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

gandhadvārāṃ durādharṣāṃ nityapuṣṭāṃ karīṣiṇīm । īśvarīṃ sarvabhūtānāṃ tāmihōpahvayē śriyaṃ tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 36

I invoke Goddess Śrī, who is the source of prosperity, who spreads divine fragrance, who cannot be defeated, who is eternally abundant, and who is the ruler of all beings. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

ya idaṃ śivasaṅkalpaṃ sadā dhyāyanti brāhmaṇāḥ । tē paraṃ mōkṣaṃ gamiṣyanti tanmē manaḥ śiva saṅkalpam astu ॥ 37

Those wise seekers who constantly meditate upon this sacred Śiva Saṅkalpa will attain the supreme state of liberation. May that mind of mine be filled with auspicious thoughts.

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya ॥ śivasaṅkalpaṃ hṛdayāya namaḥ ॥

Salutations to Lord Rudra, the Supreme Divine Being. May this sacred Śiva Saṅkalpa (auspicious divine resolve) be established in my heart as a source of purity, wisdom, peace, and spiritual awakening.

sa̠hasra̍śīrṣā̠ puru̍ṣaḥ । sa̠ha̠srā̠kṣa-ssa̠hasra̍pāt । sa bhūmi̍ṃ vi̠śvatō̍ vṛ̠tvā । atya̍tiṣṭha-ddaśāṅgu̠lam । puru̍ṣa ē̠vēdagṃ sarva̎m । ya-dbhū̠taṃ yachcha̠ bhavya̎m । u̠tāmṛ̍ta̠tvasyēśā̍naḥ । yadannē̍nā-ti̠rōha̍ti । ē̠tāvā̍nasya mahi̠mā । atō̠ jyāyāg̍ścha̠ pūru̍ṣaḥ ॥ 1

The Supreme Cosmic Being (Puruṣa) has thousands of heads, thousands of eyes, and thousands of feet. He pervades the entire universe and extends beyond it by ten measures. This entire creation — whatever has existed in the past and whatever will exist in the future — is only the manifestation of that Supreme Puruṣa. He is the Lord of immortality, yet He appears through the material world sustained by food. This is His greatness, but the Supreme Puruṣa is even greater than this entire manifested creation.

pādō̎’sya̠ viśvā̍ bhū̠tāni̍ । tri̠pāda̍syā̠-mṛta̍-ndi̠vi । tri̠pādū̠rdhva udai̠-tpuru̍ṣaḥ । pādō̎ ‘syē̠hā-”bha̍vā̠-tpuna̍ḥ । tatō̠ viṣva̠ṃ vya̍krāmat । sā̠śa̠nā̠na̠śa̠nē a̠bhi ॥ tasmā̎-dvi̠rāḍa̍jāyata । vi̠rājō̠ adhi̠ pūru̍ṣaḥ । sa jā̠tō atya̍richyata । pa̠śchā-dbhūmi̠mathō̍ pu̠raḥ ॥ 2

All beings and the entire visible universe form only one part of the Supreme Puruṣa. His three higher portions exist in the immortal divine realm. From that transcendent Being arose the cosmic manifestation, which spread throughout the universe, including all that eats and does not eat. From Him the universal Virāṭ form was born, and from this cosmic manifestation the Supreme Being became present throughout creation, extending in all directions.

yatpuru̍ṣēṇa ha̠viṣā̎ । dē̠vā ya̠jñamata̍nvata । va̠sa̠ntō a̍syāsī̠dājya̎m । grī̠ṣma i̠ddhma śśa̠raddha̠viḥ । sa̠ptāsyā̍sa-npari̠dhaya̍ḥ । tri-ssa̠pta sa̠midha̍ḥ kṛ̠tāḥ । dē̠vāya-dya̠jña-nta̍nvā̠nāḥ । aba̍dhna̠-npuru̍ṣa-mpa̠śum ॥ taṃ ya̠jña-mba̠rhiṣi̠ praukṣann̍ । puru̍ṣa-ñjā̠tama̍gra̠taḥ ॥ 3

The gods performed the cosmic sacrifice using the Supreme Puruṣa Himself as the sacred offering. Spring became the clarified butter, summer became the fuel, and autumn became the sacred offering. The seven surrounding elements and twenty-one sacred principles were arranged for this divine sacrifice. The gods performed this cosmic ritual and offered the primordial Puruṣa, the first-born Being, into the sacred fire.

tēna̍ dē̠vā aya̍janta । sā̠ddhyā ṛṣa̍yaścha̠ yē । tasmā̎-dya̠jñā-thsa̍rva̠huta̍ḥ । sambhṛ̍ta-mpṛṣadā̠jyam । pa̠śūgstāgścha̍krē vāya̠vyān̍ । ā̠ra̠ṇyā-ngrā̠myāścha̠ yē । tasmā̎-dya̠jñā-thsa̍rva̠huta̍ḥ । ṛcha̠-ssāmā̍ni jajñirē । Chandāgṃ̍si jajñirē̠ tasmā̎t । yaju̠stasmā̍-dajāyata ॥ 4

Through that cosmic sacrifice, the gods, along with the Sādhyas and ancient sages, performed worship. From this universal offering arose various forms of existence, including animals of the air, forests, and villages. From this same sacrifice emerged the Ṛg Veda, Sāma Veda, sacred meters (Chandas), and the Yajur Veda. Thus, all sacred knowledge originated from the Supreme Puruṣa.

tasmā̠daśvā̍ ajāyanta । yē kē chō̍bha̠yāda̍taḥ । gāvō̍ ha jajñirē̠ tasmā̎t । tasmā̎jjā̠tā a̍jā̠vaya̍ḥ । yatpuru̍ṣa̠ṃ vya̍dadhuḥ । ka̠ti̠dhā vya̍kalpayann । mukha̠-ṅkima̍sya̠ kau bā̠hū । kāvū̠rū pādā̍vuchyētē । brā̠hma̠ṇō̎’sya̠ mukha̍māsīt । bā̠hū rā̍ja̠nya̍ḥ kṛ̠taḥ ॥ 5

From that cosmic sacrifice arose horses and other animals with two rows of teeth. Cows were born from it, and goats and sheep also came into existence. When the Cosmic Being was divided symbolically, the sages contemplated: what became His mouth, arms, thighs, and feet? The Brāhmaṇa was represented as His mouth, and the Kṣatriya (warrior and protector) was represented as His arms.

kṣatriyaḥ kṛtaḥ । ūrū tadasya yad vaiśyaḥ । padbhyāṃ śūdrō ajāyata ॥ 6

The thighs of the Cosmic Being became the Vaiśya (the community associated with agriculture, trade, and prosperity), and from His feet arose the Śūdra (the community associated with service and support). This symbolic description represents the interconnected functions and responsibilities within society, showing that all parts originate from the same Supreme Being.

chandrama̱ manasō jā̱taḥ । chakṣōḥ sūryō ajāyata । mukhādindraśchāgnishcha । prāṇādvāyurajāyata ॥ 7

The Moon was born from His mind, the Sun arose from His eyes, Indra and Agni emerged from His mouth, and Vāyu (the life-giving wind) came forth from His vital breath. This describes the Supreme Puruṣa as the source of all cosmic forces and natural powers.

nābhyā āsīdantarikṣam । śīrṣṇō dyauḥ samavartata । padbhyāṃ bhūmirdiśaḥ śrōtrāt । tathā lōkāṃ akalpayan ॥ 8

From His navel arose the atmosphere and space; from His head came the heavenly realm; from His feet came the Earth; and from His ears came the directions. In this way, the various worlds and cosmic regions were formed from the body of the Supreme Being.

vēdāhamētaṃ puruṣaṃ mahāntam । ādityavarṇaṃ tamasaḥ parastāt । tamēvaṃ vidvān amṛta iha bhavati । nānyaḥ panthā ayanāya vidyatē ॥ 9

I know that Supreme Puruṣa, the great divine Being who shines like the Sun and exists beyond all darkness. The one who realizes Him attains immortality in this very life. There is no other path to liberation except the knowledge of this Supreme Reality.

yajñēna yajñamayajanta dēvāḥ । tāni dharmāṇi prathamānyāsan । tē ha nākaṃ mahimānaḥ sachantē । yatra pūrvē sādhyāḥ santi dēvāḥ ॥ 10

Through the sacrifice, the gods worshipped the Supreme Sacrifice itself. These eternal principles became the first foundations of Dharma. Those who follow these sacred ways attain the highest divine realm where the ancient sages and Sādhyas dwell.

adbhyaḥ sambhūtaḥ pṛthivyai rasācca । viśvakarmaṇaḥ samavartatādhi । tasya tvaṣṭā vidadhad rūpamēti । tatpuruṣasya viśvamājānamagrē ॥ 11

The Cosmic Being emerged from the cosmic waters and the essence of Earth. From the universal Creator arose the manifested form of creation. The divine craftsman Tvaṣṭṛ shaped this form, and from the beginning the entire universe was born from that Supreme Puruṣa.

vēdāhamētaṃ puruṣaṃ mahāntam । ādityavarṇaṃ tamasaḥ parastāt । tamēvaṃ vidvān amṛta iha bhavati । nānyaḥ panthā vidyatē ayanāya ॥ 12

I know that great Supreme Puruṣa who shines with divine brilliance and is beyond darkness. The one who truly understands this Supreme Reality becomes immortal. There is no other way to reach the eternal state.

prajāpatiścarati garbhē antaḥ । ajāyamānō bahudhā vijāyatē । tasya dhīrāḥ parijānanti yōnim । marīcīnāṃ padamicchanti vēdhasaḥ ॥ 13

The Lord of creation exists within every living being as the inner presence. Though unborn Himself, He manifests in countless forms. The wise ones understand His divine source and seek the supreme path followed by enlightened beings.

yō dēvēbhya ātapati । yō dēvānāṃ purōhitaḥ । pūrvō yō dēvēbhyō jātaḥ । namō ruchāya brāhmaṇē ॥ 14

Salutations to that divine Brahman who shines before the gods, who guides the gods as their spiritual source, and who existed even before the gods were manifested.

rucam brāhmaṃ janayantō dēvā agrē tadabruvan । yastvaivaṃ brāhmaṇō vidyāt tasya dēvā asan vaśē ॥ 15

In the beginning, the gods generated the sacred wisdom of Brahman and declared that the one who knows this supreme truth becomes united with divine power and gains mastery over spiritual knowledge.

hrīśca tē lakṣmīśca patnyau । ahōrātrē pārśvē । nakṣatrāṇi rūpam । aśvinau vyāttam ॥ 16

Divine modesty (Hrī) and prosperity (Lakṣmī) are Your companions. Day and night are Your two sides. The stars are Your form, and the Aśvinī divine powers represent Your radiant presence.

iṣṭaṃ manīṣāṇa । amuṃ manīṣāṇa । sarvaṃ manīṣāṇa ॥ 17

May I attain that which is desired. May I attain the highest spiritual fulfillment. May I obtain all that is beneficial, righteous, and divine.

ya ēvaṃ vēda । ya ēvaṃ vēda ॥

The one who knows this truth in this manner, who understands the Supreme Puruṣa and the unity of all existence, attains the highest spiritual wisdom.

nārāyaṇa sūktaṃ

sa̠ha̠sra̍śīrṣaṃ dē̠vaṃ vi̠śvākṣaṃ̠ viśva̍śambhuvam ।
vi̠śvaṃ nā̍rāya̠ṇaṃ dē̠va̠makṣa̍raṃ paramaṃ padam ॥

I meditate upon Lord Nārāyaṇa, the Divine Being with a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and infinite forms. He is the source of the entire universe, the giver of peace and welfare to all beings, the imperishable Supreme Reality and the highest eternal abode.

vi̠śvata̍ḥ para̠mānni̠tyaṃ vi̠śvaṃ nā̍rāya̠ṇaṃ hari̎m ।
vi̠śvaṃ ē̠vēdaṃ pu̍ruṣa̠stadvi̠śvamu̍pajīvati ॥

Beyond the entire manifest universe exists the eternal Nārāyaṇa. The whole universe itself is the Supreme Puruṣa, and all creation exists, lives, and depends upon that Divine Reality.

patiṃ vi̠śvasyā̠tmēśva̍raṃ śāśva̠taṃ śi̠vama̍chyutam ।
nā̍rāya̠ṇaṃ ma̍hājñē̠yaṃ vi̠śvā̍tmānaṃ pa̍rāya̠ṇam ॥

Nārāyaṇa is the Lord of the universe, the inner Self of all beings, the eternal, auspicious, and unchanging Reality. He is the Supreme Truth to be known, the universal Soul, and the ultimate refuge of all existence.

nā̍rāya̠ṇō pa̍raṃ bra̠hma ta̠ttvaṃ nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ pa̍raḥ ।
nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ pa̍rō jyō̠ti̠rātmā nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ pa̍raḥ ॥

Nārāyaṇa is the Supreme Brahman, the highest Reality. Nārāyaṇa is the supreme principle, the highest divine light, and the Supreme Self that exists beyond everything.

nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ pa̍raṃ dhyā̠naṃ nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ pa̍raṃ tapaḥ ।
nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ pa̍raṃ jñā̠naṃ nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ pa̍rā̍ gatiḥ ॥

Nārāyaṇa is the highest object of meditation, the supreme austerity, the ultimate knowledge, and the final destination of all spiritual seekers.

ya̍cca̠ kiñci̍jja̠gata̍ḥ sarvaṃ dṛ̠śyatē̍ śrūyatē̍’pi vā ।
anta̍rbahi̍ścha̠ tatsarvaṃ vyā̍pya nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ sthitaḥ ॥

Whatever exists in this entire universe, whatever is seen or heard, within or outside, is completely pervaded by Nārāyaṇa. The Divine Presence exists everywhere.

ananta̍mavya̍yaṃ ka̠viṃ sa̍mu̠drē̍’ntaṃ vi̠śvaśa̍mbhuvam ।
padma̍kōśa̍pratīkā̠śa̠ṃ hṛ̍dayaṃ chāpyadhō̠mukham ॥

The Infinite and imperishable Lord, the all-knowing source of the universe, dwells within the heart. The heart is compared to a lotus bud, where the Divine Presence resides.

adhō̍ ni̍ṣṭyā vi̍ta̠styānte̍ nā̠bhyāmu̍pari̠ tiṣṭha̍ti ।
jvā̠lamā̍lāku̍laṃ bhā̠svān vi̠śvasyā̍yata̠naṃ ma̍hat ॥

Within the subtle space of the heart, above the navel and within the inner being, shines the divine presence like a radiant flame. It is the great support and foundation of the entire universe.

agnirvā̍ jyō̠tirvā̍ vā̠yurvā̍ sū̠ryō̍ vā̠ candramā̍ vā ।
sa ē̠va sarva̍midaṃ vi̠śvaṃ nā̍rāya̠ṇaḥ sthitaḥ ॥

Nārāyaṇa alone exists as the fire, the divine light, the air, the Sun, and the Moon. He is present as the entire universe and is the inner reality behind all forms of existence.

sa brahmā̍ sa śi̠vaḥ sē̠ndraḥ sō-‘kṣa̍raḥ paramaḥ sva̠rāṭ ।
sa ē̠va vi̠ṣṇuḥ sa prā̠ṇaḥ sa kālaḥ sa candramāḥ ॥

He is Brahmā, He is Śiva, He is Indra, and He is the imperishable Supreme Lord. He alone is Viṣṇu, the life force, the power of time, and the Moon.

sa ē̠va sarvaṃ̠ yadbhū̠taṃ yacca̠ bhavya̎ṃ sanātanam ।
ṛ̠taṃ sa̠tyaṃ pa̍raṃ bra̠hma̠ pu̠ruṣaṃ̍ kṛṣṇa̠piṅga̍lam ॥

He alone is everything that has existed and everything that will exist forever. He is the eternal cosmic order, the truth, the Supreme Brahman, and the Divine Puruṣa who is beyond all limitations.

ū̠rdhva̍rētaṃ vi̍rūpā̠kṣaṃ vi̠śvarū̍paṃ namō̠ nama̍ḥ ॥

Salutations again and again to the Supreme Being who preserves divine energy, whose vision is beyond ordinary sight, and whose form encompasses the entire universe.

nārā̍ya̠ṇāya̍ vi̠dmahē̍ vāsudē̠vāya̍ dhīmahi ।
tannō̍ viṣṇuḥ prachō̠dayā̎t ॥

We meditate upon Nārāyaṇa and contemplate Vāsudeva. May Lord Viṣṇu illuminate our intellect and guide us towards divine wisdom.

ōṃ nā̍rāya̠ṇāya̍ namaḥ ॥

Salutations to Lord Nārāyaṇa, the Supreme Divine Reality who is the source, support, and ultimate refuge of all creation.

iti nārāyaṇa sūktam samāptam

Thus ends the Nārāyaṇa Sūkta, the sacred hymn describing the all-pervading nature of Lord Nārāyaṇa and the Supreme Truth present within all beings.

sa̠hasra̍śīrṣā̠ puru̍ṣaḥ । sa̠ha̠srā̠kṣa-ssa̠hasra̍pāt ।
sa bhūmi̍ṃ vi̠śvatō̍ vṛ̠tvā । atya̍tiṣṭha-ddaśāṅgu̠lam ॥

The Supreme Puruṣa has a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet, symbolizing His infinite presence in all beings. He pervades the entire earth and all creation, yet He transcends it beyond measure.

puru̍ṣa ē̠vēdagṃ sarva̎m । ya-dbhū̠taṃ yachcha̠ bhavya̎m ।
u̠tāmṛ̍ta̠tvasyēśā̍naḥ । yadannē̍nā-ti̠rōha̍ti ॥

The Puruṣa alone is everything that exists — all that has been and all that will be. He is the Lord of immortality, and He is also the One who appears through the food and nourishment that sustain all beings.

ē̠tāvā̍nasya mahi̠mā । atō̠ jyāyāg̍ścha̠ pūru̍ṣaḥ ॥

This is the greatness of the Supreme Puruṣa. Yet His true nature is even greater and beyond the limits of this manifested universe.

pādō̎’sya̠ viśvā̍ bhū̠tāni̍ । tri̠pāda̍syā̠mṛta̍ndi̠vi ।
tri̠pādū̠rdhva udai̠tpuru̍ṣaḥ । pādō̎’syē̠hā’bha̍vā̠tpuna̍ḥ ॥

All beings in the universe represent only one part of the Supreme Puruṣa. His remaining three parts exist in the immortal divine realm beyond creation. From that transcendent state, He manifests again into the visible world.

tatō̠ viśva̠ṃ vya̍krāmat । sā̠śa̠nā̠na̠śa̠nē a̠bhi ॥

From Him the entire universe expanded and spread everywhere, encompassing all beings — those who consume food and those who do not.

tasmā̎dvi̠rāḍa̍jāyata । vi̠rājō̠ adhi̠ pūru̍ṣaḥ ।
sa jā̠tō atya̍richyata । pa̠śchādbhūmi̠mathō̍ pu̠raḥ ॥

From the Supreme Puruṣa arose the cosmic manifestation called Virāṭ. From Virāṭ, the Puruṣa became manifest, spreading throughout the universe, behind and before, encompassing the entire creation.

yatpuru̍ṣēṇa ha̠viṣā̎ । dē̠vā ya̠jñamata̍nvata ।
va̠sa̠ntō a̍syāsī̠dājya̎m । grī̠ṣma i̠ddhma śśa̠raddha̠viḥ ॥

The divine beings performed a cosmic sacrifice using the Puruṣa as the sacred offering. Spring became the ghee, summer became the fuel, and autumn became the offering in this universal yajña.

sa̠ptāsyā̍sa-npari̠dhaya̍ḥ । tri-ssa̠pta sa̠midha̍ḥ kṛ̠tāḥ ।
dē̠vāya-dya̠jña-nta̍nvā̠nāḥ । aba̍dhna̠npuru̍ṣaṃ pa̠śum ॥

Seven were the boundaries of that cosmic sacrifice, and twenty-one were the sacred fuels arranged for it. The gods performed the yajña and symbolically offered the Supreme Puruṣa as the sacred being.

taṃ ya̠jñaṃ ba̠rhiṣi̠ praukṣann̍ ।
puru̍ṣaṃ jā̠tama̍gra̠taḥ ॥

They placed that cosmic sacrifice upon the sacred altar and offered the primordial Puruṣa, who existed before all creation.

ū̠rū tada̍sya̠ yad vaiśya̍ḥ । pa̠dbhyāgṃ śū̠drō a̍jāyata ॥

From His thighs emerged the Vaiśya (the class associated with agriculture, trade, and prosperity), and from His feet arose the Śūdra (the class associated with service and support). This describes the symbolic emergence of different functions in society from the cosmic Puruṣa.

cha̠ndramā̠ mana̍sō jā̠taḥ । chakṣō̠ḥ sūryō̍ ajāyata ॥

The Moon was born from His mind, and the Sun was born from His eyes. The Moon represents the mind, emotions, and reflection, while the Sun represents divine vision, illumination, and knowledge.

mukhā̠dindra̍śchā̠gniścha̍ ॥

From His mouth arose Indra and Agni. Indra represents divine power and leadership, while Agni represents sacred fire, transformation, and the connection between humans and the divine.

prā̠ṇā̍dvā̠yura̍jāyata ॥

From His life breath arose Vāyu, the cosmic wind and vital energy that sustains all living beings.

nābhyā̍ āsīda̠ntari̍kṣam ॥

From His navel arose the space between heaven and earth, the cosmic atmosphere where all beings exist.

śī̠rṣṇō dyauḥ sama̍vartata ॥

From His head emerged the heavenly realm, representing the higher spiritual worlds and divine consciousness.

pa̠dbhyā̍ṃ bhūmi̠rdiśa̠ḥ śrōtrā̎t । tathā̍ lō̠kāgṃ a̍kalpayan ॥

From His feet arose the Earth, and from His ears came the directions. In this way, the divine beings arranged and established all the worlds of creation.

vēdā̠hamē̠taṃ puru̍ṣaṃ ma̠hānta̎m । ā̠di̠tyava̍rṇa̠ṃ tama̍sa̠ḥ parastāt ॥

I know that Supreme Puruṣa, the Great Divine Being, who shines like the Sun and exists beyond all darkness and ignorance.

sarvā̍ṇi rū̠pāṇi̍ vi̠chitya̠ dhīra̍ḥ । nāmā̍ni kṛ̠tvābhi̠vada̍n yadāstē̎ ॥

The wise Lord manifests all forms of creation, gives them different names, and remains present within all of them.

dhā̠tā pu̠rastā̠dyamu̍dāja̠hāra̍ । śa̠kraḥ pravi̠dvān pra̠diśa̠śchata̍sraḥ ॥

The Creator revealed this Supreme Truth first. The divine power Indra, knowing this wisdom, proclaimed it in all directions.

tamē̠vaṃ vi̠dvān a̠mṛta̍ i̠ha bha̍vati । nānyaḥ panthā̠ aya̍nāya vidyatē ॥

One who knows this Supreme Being attains immortality in this very life. There is no other path to the highest realization.

ya̠jñēna̍ ya̠jñama̍yajanta dē̠vāḥ ॥

Through the cosmic sacrifice, the divine beings worshipped and offered the Supreme Puruṣa Himself.

tāni̠ dharmā̍ṇi pratha̠mānyā̍sann ॥

Those sacred principles established through that divine sacrifice became the first foundations of Dharma.

tē ha̠ nāka̍ṃ mahi̠māna̍ḥ sachantē । yatra̠ pūrvē̍ sā̠dhyāḥ santi̍ dē̠vāḥ ॥

Those who follow these eternal principles attain the highest heavenly realm, where the ancient enlightened beings and divine powers reside.

ōṃ namō bhagavatē rudrāya ॥ puruṣasūktaṃ śirasē svāhā ॥

Salutations to Lord Rudra. The Puruṣa Sūkta is offered as an invocation to the divine consciousness residing in the head and higher awareness.