Today’s Monday Mantra is to Lord Vishnu – it’s his gayatri mantra (like his signature mantra). This mantra asks for better understanding and is said to help overcome fears.
Vishnu is among the most important deities of Hinduism. Along with Brahma and Shiva, he forms the principal trinity of Hindu religious practice. In his many forms, Vishnu is regarded as the preserver and protector. Hinduism teaches that when humanity is threatened by chaos or evil, Vishnu will descend into the world in one of his incarnations to restore righteousness.
Om Sri Vishnave cha Vidmahi
Vasudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Vishnuh Prachodyat
Ohm shree vish-nav-ay chah vid-mah-hee
vass-oo-dev-eye-ah dim-ah-hee
tanno vish-nuh prach-oh-dye-at-ay
