Lord Krishna
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
The twelve-syllable mantra of Vasudeva.
Begin chantingMeaning & traditionॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ॥
Om. Salutations to the Blessed Lord Vasudeva.अर्थ
ॐ। भगवान वासुदेव को नमस्कार है।
Oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Om. Salutations to the Blessed Lord Vasudeva.Meaning
Om. Salutations to the Blessed Lord Vasudeva.
Om Namo Bhagavate Vaasudevaaya
Om. Salutations to the Blessed Lord Vasudeva.Meaning (Hinglish)
Om. Bhagvaan Vaasudev ko namaskaar.
The Dvadashakshari mantra, taught to Dhruva by Narada in the Bhagavata Purana (4.8). English meanings are paraphrases; punctuation and Devanagari spelling are normalized.
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About the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya is the Dvadashakshari, the twelve-syllable mantra. In the Bhagavata Purana the sage Narada teaches it to the young Dhruva. It is chanted by devotees of Krishna and Vishnu alike.
Best time to chant: Any quiet moment you can set aside for attentive prayer. Browse the festival collection for associated occasions.
Benefits of the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
- The twelve-syllable mantra of Vasudeva.
- Repeated recitation can be used as a practice of attention and devotion.
How to chant the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
- Read each line together with its meaning before beginning.
- Recite the complete prayer slowly, following the script you prefer.
- Use the counter after each complete recitation. Choose a comfortable number of repetitions.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya come from?
The Dvadashakshari mantra, taught to Dhruva by Narada in the Bhagavata Purana (4.8).
What does one count represent?
One count represents one complete recitation of the prayer displayed on this page. You can choose a short practice or count 108 repetitions.