We all want relief when our mind wanders uncontrollably in an inner land filled with fear. The Ramayana says, “The fearful time, which is like death, comes when the mind forgets about God and starts wandering here and there.”

When ego vibrates, separation and differences begin to dominate our experience. Duality replaces unity. Fear arises from our sense of duality. In this experience of fear, we live in the constructed identity, created by our ego. Living as our constructed self, our mind operates in the resistance of attachment and aversion, creating endless desires that are all grasping for happiness where it cannot be found. In this misunderstanding and confusion, the mind thinks uncontrollably. This condition is called our fearful time.

There is one quick solution. Remember God. Take refuge in His name. His name is mantra – the form of God. Mantra is His bliss and HIs power and HIs consciousness. When we take shelter in His name, then, His absolute bliss consciousness permeates our inner atmosphere, purifying the ego and the impressions that hide our true Self. We have the power to replace the fearful time with God.

Blessings,

If you do not have a mantra, below are a few mantras. All are One.

Om Namah Shivaya

• Text: “Om Namah Shivaya.”
• Meaning: A powerful mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva, expressing reverence and adoration.

Om (Aum)

• The primordial sound and the most sacred syllable, symbolizing the universe and the ultimate reality (Brahman).

Gayatri Mantra

• Text: “Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ, Tat Savitur Vareṇyaṃ, Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi, Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Prachodayāt.”
• Meaning: A prayer for enlightenment and wisdom.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

• Text: “Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat.”
• Meaning: A prayer to Lord Shiva for protection against untimely death and for health and longevity.

Hare Krishna Mantra (Maha Mantra)

• Text: “Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.”
• Meaning: A devotional chant to invoke the presence and blessings of Lord Krishna and Lord Rama.

Shanti Mantra

• Text: “Om Saha Naavavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu, Saha Viryam Karavaavahai, Tejasvi Naavadhitamastu Maa Vidvishaavahai, Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.”
• Meaning: A prayer for peace and harmony.

Saraswati Mantra

• Text: “Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah.”
• Meaning: A chant invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and wisdom.

Ganesh Mantra

• Text: “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah.”
• Meaning: A prayer to Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles and granting success.

Navagraha Mantra

• Text: “Om Suryaaya Namaha, Om Chandraya Namaha, Om Mangalaya Namaha, Om Budhaya Namaha, Om Guruve Namaha, Om Shukraya Namaha, Om Shanicharaya Namaha, Om Rahave Namaha, Om Ketave Namaha.”
• Meaning: A series of mantras invoking the nine celestial bodies (Navagrahas) for their blessings.

Dhanvantari Mantra

• Text: “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye, Amrita Kalasha Hastaya, Sarva Bhaya Vinashaya, Sarva Roga Nivaranaya, Tray Lokya Pathaye, Tray Lokya Nithaye, Sri Maha Vishnu Swarupaya, Sri Dhanvantari Swarupaya, Sri Sri Sri Aushadha Chakra Narayanaya Swaha.”
• Meaning: A prayer to Lord Dhanvantari for health and healing.

Durga Mantra

• Text: “Om Dum Durgaye Namah.”
• Meaning: A chant invoking the blessings of Goddess Durga for strength and protection