A MANTRA is a mystical energy encased in a sound structure. Every mantra contains within its vibration a certain power. Upon concentration and repetition of a given mantra, its energy is liberated and takes form.

There are different types of mantras. Some called Bija (Seed) mantra. They have no exact meaning but act directly on the nerves of astral body. The other type of mantras, having a combination of words, and having some meaning also set up powerful vibrations in the body.

Most common, however is the deity mantras, in which a specific form with attributes is visualized along with the repetition of the sound.

Initiation - If possible, before attempting Japa one should seek out a guru and receive mantra initiation from him. Only those who are themselves pure can give initiation to others. Therefore it is important to find a qualified guru to successfully implant the mantras in the disciple’s body. If no guru can be found, one may select any mantra that seems appropriate to fulfill his desires, assuming Lord Shiva as his guru and start repeating it with mentally with faith and devotion everyday.

The efficiency of the japa is accentuated according to the degree of concentration.

	Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam. Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.” Gayatri Mantra is the supreme mantra of the vedas. Gayatri is the mother of universe, the shakti itself. There is nothing she cannot do. Her mantra purifies the mind, destroys pain, sin and ignorance, brings liberation, and bestows health, beauty, strength, vitality, power intelligence and magnetic aura. Modern system of treatment is bereft of religion. Anybody who enchants the gayatri mantra everyday can never be affected by diseases. Mahatma Gandhi believed that It protects both your body as well as soul.
	“Om Sri Maha Ganapataye Namah” The mantra of elephant headed God. A remover of obstacles and bestower of success.
	“Om Namah Shivay” It is the mantra of Lord Shiva. Many people have become multi-millioner from penniless by enchanting this mantra. Lord Shiva is very innocent God and bestows his blessings immediately on the devotee.
	“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” The mantra of Lord Vishnu. Any thing in the world is possible by worshipping lord Vishnu, who sustains the life in world. Enchanting this mantra saves you from many types of troubles. It bestows the devotee with prosperity, peace, wealth etc.
	“Om Sri Ramaya Namah” The description of word RAMA is unlimited. Lord Rama is the incarnation of Vishnu. The influence of Rama is spread all over Asia in one or the other way. One can gain a lot in all fields of his life by enchanting this mantra.
	“Om Sri Durgaya Namah” This mantra is of Goddess Durga the combined form of the powers of Lakshmi, Saraswati and kali. By enchanting this mantra all the physical, mental, economic problems are solved.
	“Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah” The mantra of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of all the wealth and prosperity in the world.
	“Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah” Godess Saraswati bestows the devotee with the memory, Knowledge and the power of speech.
	“Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah” The mantra of lord Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Solves all the problems of devotee and bestows him with wealth and prosperity.
	“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat” This Mahamritunjaya Mantra of Shiva, is to protect and cure the persons from diseases, fear of death.

Abstract Mantras :

1.	“Soham” - I am That I am
2.	“Aham Brahma Asmi ” - I am Brahman
3.	“OM ” - It consist of three letters A, U and M. it signifies three periods of time, the three states of consciousness and all existence. A devotee can feel its effect very soon by including it in his daily routine of japa.

Vedic Gayatri Mantras of other Gods :

Ganesh :

Om Ekadantaya Vidmahe Vakratundaya Dhimahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat

Vishnu :

Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat

Narasimha :

Om Vajranakhaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Narashimha Prachodayat

Rudra :

Om Tat Purushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat

Lakshmi :

Om Mahadevyai Cha Vidmahe Vishnu-patnyai Cha Dhimahi Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat

Kartikeya :

Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahasenanaya Dhimahi Tanno Shanmukha Prachodayat

Other Kartikeya mantra :

Om Saravanabhavaya Namah Sasthi and Chaturdasi are best tithis to worship Krtikeya

Santana Gopala mantra :

For those having difficulty in begetting children, reciting the following Santana Gopala mantra and worship of Lord Krishna in a child form is an excellent remedy.

Devakisutam Govindam Vasudevam Jagatpatim Dehime Tanayam Krishna twam-aham Sharanagatah.

Siva Mantras:

1.	Om Namah Sivaya
2.	Om Haraye Namah
3.	Om Tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva bandhanat mirityormurkshiya mamaritat
4.	Om Namah Nilakanthaya
5.	Hroum
6.	Proum Hrim thah
7.	Ram ksham mam yam oum um

Vaishnava Mantras :

1.   Om Narayanaya namah
2.   Om Vishnave namah
3.   Om Vishnave parjyotye namah
4.   Om Paramatmane namah
5.   Om Anantaya namah
6.   Om Achyutaya namah
7.   Om Govindaya namah
8.   Om Achyutananta Govindaya namah
9.   Om Klim Hrishikeshaya namah
10. Om Shri Shridharaya namah
11. Om Shri Madhusudayanaya namah
12. Om Damodaraya namah
13. Om Namo Narayanaya namah
14. Om Shri Mannarayana-charanou-sharanam prapadye

Shri Ram Mantras :

1.	Om Shri Ram jaya Ram jaya jaya Ram
2.	Om Shri Ramaya namah
3.	Om Shri Sitaramachandrabhyam namah
4.	Ramaya Ramabhadraya Ramachandraya Vedhase Raghunathaya nathaya Sitayah pataye namah
5.	Om Shri Ramah sharanam mama
6.	Om Shri Shri Sitaramah sharanam
7.	Om Ramachandra-charanou-sharanam prapadye
8.	Ram Ramaya namah
9.	Ham so Ramaya namah soaham
10.	Hrim Ramaya namah hrim
11.	Hroum Ramaya namah hroum
12.	Aim Ramaya namah
13.	Klim Ramaya namah

Krishna Mantras :

1. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
2. Om Shri Krishnaya Govindaya Gopijana-vallabhaya namah
3. Om Shri Krishnaya namah
4. Om Shri Krishanh sharanam mama
5. Klim
6. Krishnah
7. Klim Krishnayah
8. Klim Krishnayah Govindaya klim

Shakti Mantras :

Kali :

1.	Hrim Shrim Krim Parameswarayai svaha
2.	Hrim Shrim Krim Parameswari Kalike hrim shrim krim svaha
3.	Om Shri Kalikayai namah
4.	Om Hrim me svaha Kali Hridaya
5.	Krim Krim Krim Hum Hum Hrim Hrim dakshine Kalike Krim Krim Krim Hum Hum Hrim Hrim svaha
6.	Krim Hrim Shrim

Durga :

1. Om Shri Durgayai namah
2. Om Hrim Dum Durgayai namah

Saraswati :

1. Om Shri Saraswatyai namah
2. Om Hrim Aim Hrim Aum Sarasvatyai namah

Mahalakshmi :

1.	Hrim Shrim Krim Mahalakshmayai namah
2.	Om Shrim Hrim Kamale Kamale Kamalalaye prasida prasida Shrim Hrim Shrim Mahalakshmyai namah.

Radha :

1. Om Shri Radhayai Svaha
2. Om Hrim Radhikayai namah

Annapurna :

Hrim namo bhagavati maheswari Annapurne svaha

Indrakshi :

Om Shrim Hrim Krim Aim Indrakshyai namah

Chamunda :

Om Aim Hrim Krim Chamundayai Vichche

Siddha Mantras of Hanuman for power and siddhis :

The Hanuman mantras are very effective for all Saturn related problems, for health, to avoid and overcome troubles caused from enemies and to avoid imprisonment.

1.	Om Hanumate namah
2.	Om namo bhagavate anjaneyaya mahabalaya svaha
3.	Om Hanumate rudratmakaya hum phat
4.	Om Pavana nandanaya svaha
5.	Om Namo bhagavate anjaneyaya amukasyashrinkhala trotaya trotaya bandha moksham kuru kuru svaha
6.	Purvakapimukhaya panchamukha haumate tam tam tam tam tam sakala shatru shanharanaya svaha
7.	Om pashchimamukhaya garudananaya panchamukha hanumate mam mam mam mam sakala vishahara svaha

The powerful Vedic Pooja / Homa mantra of Hanuman is as follows :

Om Aim Hreem Shreem
Hanumate Ramadootaya
Lanka vidhwamshanaya
Anjana garbha sambhootaya
Kila kila bhoo bhoo karine Vibheeshanaya
Hanuma devaya
Om Aim Hreem Shreem Hram Hreem Hrom Phat Swaha