Mantra

Om Namo Narayanaya

ॐ नमो नारायणाय

The Ashtakshara mantra offered to Narayana.

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🪷Dedicated toLord Vishnu
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Hindi Mantra

ॐ नमो नारायणाय॥

I bow to Narayana, the all-pervading divine refuge.

Meaning & context

What does Om Namo Narayanaya mean?

A salutation to Narayana, the all-pervading divine presence in the Vaishnava tradition.

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Traditional Vaishnava mantra

Public-domain traditional text

Last verified: 2026-09-05