A mantra is a syllable or verse whose repetition steadies the mind and aligns the devotee with a deity's energy. Japa is traditionally done 108 times on a mala, ideally during Brahma Muhurta.
Popular Mantra
Gayatri Mantra
The mother of all Vedic mantras, for clarity of intellect.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Shiva's healing mantra for health and long life.
Om Namah Shivaya
The five-syllable Panchakshari mantra.
Hare Krishna Mahamantra
The sixteen-name chant of the Kali Yuga.
Ganesh Mantra — Om Gan Ganapataye Namah
Chanted before new beginnings.
Navgraha Mantras
One beej mantra for each of the nine planets.
Hanuman Beej Mantra
For courage and protection from fear.
Lakshmi Mantra — Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah
For wealth and abundance.