Goddess Chamunda · Durga
Navarna Mantra
The nine-syllable mantra of the Goddess, invoking Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Chamunda.
Begin chantingMeaning & traditionॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे ॥
Om. Aiṃ, hrīṃ, klīṃ: seed syllables of Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. An invocation of Chamunda.अर्थ
ॐ। ऐं (महासरस्वती), ह्रीं (महालक्ष्मी), क्लीं (महाकाली) — इन बीज अक्षरों के साथ देवी चामुण्डा का आवाहन और नमन।
Oṃ aiṃ hrīṃ klīṃ cāmuṇḍāyai vicce
Om. Aiṃ, hrīṃ, klīṃ: seed syllables of Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. An invocation of Chamunda.Meaning
Om. Aiṃ, hrīṃ, klīṃ: seed syllables of Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. An invocation of Chamunda.
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chaamundaayai Vichche
Om. Aiṃ, hrīṃ, klīṃ: seed syllables of Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. An invocation of Chamunda.Meaning (Hinglish)
Om. Aim (Mahaasaraswati), Hreem (Mahaalakshmi), Kleem (Mahaakaali) — in beej aksharon ke saath Devi Chaamundaa ka aavaahan aur naman.
Navarna (nine-syllable) mantra recited with the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati, Markandeya Purana), especially during Navratri. Interpretations of vicce vary between traditions. Some versions add namaḥ at the end. Formal Navarna japa is often taken up with a teacher’s guidance. Some traditions recommend learning beej (seed) mantras from a teacher; many devotees also chant them simply with devotion. English meanings are paraphrases; punctuation and Devanagari spelling are normalized. View source.
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About the Navarna Mantra
The Navarna Mantra, om aim hreem kleem chamundayai vichche, is the root mantra of the Chandi Path. Its nine syllables follow Om. Aiṃ, hrīṃ and klīṃ are commonly linked with Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali, the three forms of the Goddess in the Devi Mahatmya. Chamunda is the Goddess who overcame the demons Chanda and Munda.
Best time to chant: During Navratri, before or after reading the Devi Mahatmya, and on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Benefits of the Navarna Mantra
- The nine-syllable mantra of the Goddess, invoking Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Chamunda.
- Repeated recitation can be used as a practice of attention and devotion.
How to chant the Navarna Mantra
- 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 Navarna Mantra come from?
Navarna (nine-syllable) mantra recited with the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati, Markandeya Purana), especially during Navratri. Interpretations of vicce vary between traditions. Some versions add namaḥ at the end. Formal Navarna japa is often taken up with a teacher’s guidance. Some traditions recommend learning beej (seed) mantras from a teacher; many devotees also chant them simply with devotion.
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.