PARTS OF MANTRA THE MEANING: The letters or words in a mantra constitute its body and the Om at its beginning, is the head. If both the head and the body are present then with that mantra one’s aspirations are fulfilled. Usually a mantra consists of the following: THE NAME OF A DEITY The Name of the deity which is to be worshipped. Usually Shri or Om is prefixed to the deity’s Name. [Refer ‘Prefixing Shri or Om to the Name’.] THE FAVOUR ASKED FOR Whatever is to be asked of the deity. PALLAV (salutation) Pallav refers to the last or the decorative part of the mantra. Pallav also means to collect, the description of the benefit derived, etc. Often the ‘namaha’ in a mantra expresses salutation to the deity. That is the pallav. The words in the mantra are also known as pallav. The meaning of some words which appear at the end of a mantra: ‘Often several words like namaha, svaha, svadha, vashat, voushat, hum and phat are joined to the bijas. These words either depict the mental state of a seeker at the time of chanting the mantra or whatever one wishes to achieve with their usage. Their implied meanings are as follows : Namaha : The serene and peaceful state of the antahkaran appeasing the deity of the mantra by surrendering to it. Svaha : Destruction of harmful energy, for instance curing a disease and doing good to others, appeasing the deity of the mantra with offerings. Svadha : Self-contentment, strengthening oneself Vashat : A spiritual emotion of destroying the enemy Voushat : To create conflicts or opposition among enemies,to acquire power and wealth Hum : Anger and courage, to frighten one’s enemy Phat : A spiritual emotion of attacking the enemy, to drive the enemy away.
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