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Mangal Mantra (Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah)
Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah, the Mangal (Mars) mantra — Sanskrit text, meaning, benefits for courage and confidence, and how to chant it correctly.
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः
Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah
Meaning
"I bow to Mangal (Mars), also called Bhauma." Built around the beej syllables "Kraam Kreem Kraum," this mantra invokes Mangal's energy of courage, action, and decisiveness. In Vedic astrology, Mangal is associated with drive and confidence, and this mantra is chanted for strength of will and to ease a difficult Mangal period.
मैं मंगल देव (भौम) को नमन करता हूँ। "क्रां क्रीं क्रौं" बीज अक्षर मंगल ग्रह की साहस और शक्ति से जुड़ी ऊर्जा का प्रतीक हैं। यह मंत्र साहस, आत्मविश्वास और निर्णय लेने की क्षमता के लिए जपा जाता है।
Benefits
- Chanted for courage, confidence, and decisiveness.
- Traditionally recited to ease a difficult Mangal (Mars) period in Vedic astrology.
- Associated with energy, drive, and the strength to take action.
How to Chant
Chant on Tuesday, Mangal's traditional day. Sit facing east if possible, and repeat the mantra with steady focus. Because Mangal's energy is associated with intensity, a calm, unhurried tone is traditionally preferred over a rushed or agitated one.
Recommended count: 108 times, traditionally using a red coral or rudraksha mala
Mangal among the Navagraha
Mangal is one of the nine grahas (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology, alongside Surya and Shani. It’s traditionally associated with energy, courage, and the will to act — qualities this mantra is chanted to invoke, particularly by those seeking confidence before a difficult decision or undertaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mangal Mantra (Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah) mean?
"I bow to Mangal (Mars), also called Bhauma." Built around the beej syllables "Kraam Kreem Kraum," this mantra invokes Mangal's energy of courage, action, and decisiveness. In Vedic astrology, Mangal is associated with drive and confidence, and this mantra is chanted for strength of will and to ease a difficult Mangal period.
How many times should Mangal Mantra (Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah) be chanted?
The traditional recommendation is 108 times, traditionally using a red coral or rudraksha mala.
What are the benefits of chanting Mangal Mantra (Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah)?
Chanted for courage, confidence, and decisiveness. Traditionally recited to ease a difficult Mangal (Mars) period in Vedic astrology.