Beej means seeds or the origin of the energy. Beej Mantra is the smallest form of mantra and is the source of infinite power. Beej mantras have different frequency patterns which ascribe to the particular deity.
Beeja Mantras, also known as Vedic Seed Mantras, hold gigantic spiritual significance in Hinduism. These religious sounds are like the primal seeds from which the entire universe blossoms.
Just as a seed contains the potential for a whole plant, Beeja Mantras summarize the fundamental energy of a particular aspect of existence.
Beeja mantras are the vibration sound of the deities. Seed mantras possess immense power, and practitioners combine them with others to create a powerful mantra. Beej mantras are easy to grasp and chant by any sadhak.
Beej Mantras of Deities
Beej Mantras of Lord Ganesh
“Gam गं”
Ganesarthe ga uktas te Bindurduhkhahararthakah.
GamBeejrtham to kathitam tava snehan mahesvari.
That is, Ga, I speak unto Thee, means Ganesa. Bindu means Dispeller of sorrow.
Thus, O Mahesvari, I express the meaning of Gam-Beej to Thee out of love for Thee.
These are the Beej of Ganesha. Removes all obstacles and promotes success.
“Glaum ग्लौं”
Ga Ganeso vyapakartho lakarasteja au matah.
Duhkhahararthako bindurganesam tena pujayet.
That is, Ga is Ganesa, La means what pervades. Au means Tejas. Bindu means Dispeller of sorrow.
With it, Ganesa should be worshipped.
Beej Mantra of Lord Shiva
“Haum हौं”
S’ivavaci hakarastu aukarah syat Sadasivah.
S’unyam duhkhaharartham tu tasmattena S’ivarn yajet.
That is, Ha means S’iva. Au is Sadasiva. The S’unya is that which dispels sorrow.
Hence that Shiva should be worshipped.
Beej Mantra of Goddess Durga
“Dum दुं”
Da durgavacakam devi ukarascapi raksane.
Visvamata nadarupa kurvartho bindurupakah.
Tenaiva Kalikadevtrn pujayedduhkhasantaye.
That is, Da, O Devi, means Durga, and U also means to save. Nnda is the mother of the Universe.
Bindu means (pray) do. This is Durga Beej. She is the highest deity and, as such, can give whatever a man wants.
Beej Mantra of Mahavidya Kali
“Krim क्रीं”
Ka Kali brahma ra proktam Mahamayarthakascai.
Visvamatarthako nado bindurduhkhahararthakah.
That is, Ka is Kall. Ra is said to be Brahma. I mean Mahamaya, Nada means Mother of the universe.
Bindu means Dispeller of sorrow. With that Devi, one should worship Kalika to dispel sorrow.
This is the Beej of Kali, who destroys enemies and gives happiness.
Beej Mantra of Shakti or Bhuvaneshwari
“Hrim ह्रीं”
Hakarah sivavaci syad rephah prakrtirucyate.
Mahamayartha i-sabda nado visvaprasuh smrtah.
Duhkhahararthako bindubhuvanam tena pujayet.
That is, Ha means S’iva. Ra is said to be Prakriti. I mean Mahamaya. Nada is said to be the mother of the universe. Bindu means a dispeller of sorrow. With that, Bhuvaneshwari should be worshipped.
This is the Bhuvaneshwari Mantra. It is also called Maya Beej. Its importance is described in Devi Bhagavatam.
One becomes a leader of men and gets all one needs.
Beej of Lakshmi
“SHRIM श्रीं”
Mahalaksmyarthakah S’ah syad dhanartho repha ucyate.
I tustyartho’ paronado bindurduhkhahararthakah.
Laksmidevya Beejm etat tena devim prapujayet.
That is, S’a means Mahalakshmi. Ra is said to mean wealth. I mean satisfaction.
Nada is Apara (which may mean Aparabrahma or Isvara). Bindu means Dispeller of sorrow.
This is the Beej of Devi Lakshmi. With it, the Devi should be worshipped.
Repetition of this leads one to prosperity and contentment.
Beej Mantra of Goddess Saraswati
“Aim ऐं”
Sarasvatyartha ai-sabdo bindurduhkhahararthakah.
Sarasvatya Beejm etat tena Vanim prapujayet.
That is, Ai means Sarasvati. Bindu means Dispeller of sorrow.
This is the Beej of Sarasvati. With it, Vani or Sarasvati should be worshipped.
Saraswati Beej enables young boys and girls to be proficient in all branches of learning.
Beej Mantra of Lord Krishna or Kamadeva
“Klim क्लीं”
Kah Kamadeva uddisto’ pyathava Krsna ucyate.
La Indra i tustivacl sukhaduhkhaprada ca am.
Kamabtjartha uktaste tave snehan mahesvari.
That is, Ka refers to Kamadeva, or according to some to Krsna. La means Indra. I mean contentment.
Am is that which grants happiness and sorrow. Thus, O Mahesvari, the meaning of Kama Beej is spoken unto Thee out of my love for Thee.
Beej Mantra of Lord Bhairava
“Hum हुं”
Ha sivah kathito devi u Bhairava ihocyate.
Parartho nada sabdastu Bindurduhkhahararthakah.
VarmaBeejtrayo hyatra kathitas tava yatnatah.
That this, Ha, O Devi, is said to be Shiva, D is said to be Bhairava.
Nada means Para, Supreme. Bindu means Dispeller of sorrow.
Here the three composing the Varma Beej (armour-Beej) are spoken unto Thee owing to Thy solicitation.
Beej Mantra of Lord Narasimha
“Kshraum क्ष्रौं”
Ksa, Nrsimho Brahma raSca urdhvadantarthakasca au.
Duhkhahararthako bindurNrsimham tena pujayet,
That is, Ksa is Nrisimha and Ra is Brahma. Au means teeth pointing upwards, and Bindu means Dispeller of sorrow. With it, Nrisimha should be worshipped. Narasimha Beej removes all fear and sorrows.
Beej Mantra of Mahavidya Tara
“Strim स्त्रीं”
Durgottaranavacyah sa tarakarthasrskarakah.
Muktyartho repha ukto’tra mahamayartnakasca i.
Visvarnatarthako nado Bindurduhkhahararthakah.
VadhuBeejrtha ukto’tra tava snehan mahesvari.
That is, Sa means deliverance from difficulties. Ta means Saviour. Ra here means salvation or liberation.
I mean Mahamaya. Nada means Mother of the Universe. Bindu means Dispeller of sorrow.
Thus the meaning of Vadhu Beej is spoken unto Thee, O Maheshwari, out of love for Thee.
How Do Beeja Mantras Work?
When chanted or meditated upon, the Beeja Mantras reverberate with cosmic vibrations. They connect us to the divine realm and conjure the presence of deities or cosmic forces. Beejas are like metaphysical batteries, charging our intentions and efforts.
The term “Beeja” means “seed” in Sanskrit. Beeja Mantras are single-syllable or monosyllabic mantras. Each Beeja is presumed to incorporate the soul of a specific deity, energy, or cosmic principle. They play as dynamic tools for meditation, concentration, and spiritual awakening.
How to Chant Beeja Mantras:
- Pronunciation matters: Learn the correct accent from a knowledgeable authority.
- Focus and intention: Chant with full awareness, directing your affection toward the deity or energy accompanied by the Beeja.
Recognize that Beeja Mantras are like cosmic codes—unlocking concealed energies and associating us to the divine tapestry of existence.
