Rudrabhishekam Mantras
Chanting mantras invokes different aspects of Lord Shiva’s energy. This blog has provided links to the Vedic Mantras chanted during the Rudrbhishekam ritual. Interested devotees can chant them along with the priest. The mantras are available in Sanskrit, Marathi, and Hindi, using the Devanagari Script, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati, and many more Indian scripts. Download and bring your own printed copy in their preferred language.
Ganesh Puja
Laghunyasam (श्री रुद्रं लघुन्यासम्)
Laghunyasam is a preparatory Vedic chant recited before Sri Rudram to invoke inner purification and align the devotee’s body, mind, and soul with divine energies. It focuses on the identification of different parts of the body with various deities and cosmic elements, sanctifying the individual as a vessel of divine power. The chant calls upon the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), Rudra’s divine forms, and Shiva’s presence in all directions, purifying the devotee on multiple levels. The Laghunyasam is meant to prepare the chanter for the more intense worship that follows in Sri Rudram, invoking both physical and spiritual readiness to absorb Shiva’s grace and blessings fully. Here is the link for the Laghunyasam mantras
Rudrabhishekam
The Sri Rudram consists of two parts:
- Namakam (verses with “Namah” – salutation)
- Chamakam (verses requesting divine blessings, with “Cha Me” – and to me)
Namakam
The Namakam portion of the Sri Rudram is found in the Krishna Yajurveda, specifically within the Taittiriya Samhita (Book 4, Chapter 5). The term Namakam is derived from the frequent repetition of the word “namaḥ,” meaning “salutation” or “obeisance.” The Namakam consists of eleven anuvakas (sections), each addressing different aspects of Lord Rudra, who is venerated as a form of Shiva in his fierce yet deeply compassionate aspect. Here is the link for Sri Rudra Namakam श्री रुद्रं नमकम् mantras in multiple languages
Chamakam
The Chamakam portion of the Sri Rudram is a powerful Vedic chant from the Krishna Yajurveda that complements the Namakam. While the Namakam offers salutations to Lord Rudra, the Chamakam is a prayer for blessings, where the devotee asks for a series of material and spiritual boons. Each of the eleven anuvakas (sections) of the Chamakam lists desires ranging from essential needs like food, health, and wealth to more profound spiritual gains, such as knowledge, mental clarity, and self-realization. Here is the link for Sri Rudram Chamak श्री रुद्रं – चमकप्रश्नः mantras in multiple languages.
Durga Suktam
It is customary to Chant Durga Suktam after the Rudrabhishek. This prayer is for the fire god Agni in the Maha Narayana Upanishad. Section II. Agni, the Lord of Fire, symbolizes the power of action. Goddess Durga symbolizes dynamism, energy, diligence, and the power of purposeful action (Kriya Shakti). The verses address Agni, hinting at being addressed to Mother Durga as well.Durga Suktam is an important part of Sri Vidya mantra. Here is a link to Sri Durga Suktam दुर्गा सूक्तम् in various Indian language scripts