Sarva Deva Mantra
Sarva Deva Mantra

Sarva Deva Mantra

Sarva Deva Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Universal mantra that calms fears held by the mind
 
 
The Sarva Deva Mantra is a universal salutation mantra that pays homage to various divine forces and entities, and is recited at the beginning of Hindu rituals and prayers.
It acknowledges all the deities and spiritual beings who have a bearing on our fortunes and the outcomes of endeavors that we take up.
By humbly asking for each of their blessings, we ensure any journey we begin leads to fruitful outcomes.
The Sarva Deva Mantra is the latest addition to our library of mantras which includes Shiva, Devi, Buddha, and Universal mantras.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

Verse 1 :
|| ishtadevatabhyo namah
kuladevatabhyo namah
gramadevatabhyo namah
sthana devatabhyo namah ||
 
Verse 2 :
|| vastudevatabhyo namah
adityadi navagrahadevatabhyo namah
sarvebhyo devebhyo namah
sarvebhyo brahmanebhyo namah ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| ishtadevatabhyo namah
kuladevatabhyo namah
gramadevatabhyo namah
sthana devatabhyo namah ||
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Meaning:
O Beloved Deity, I seek your blessings
O Deity of My Family, I seek your blessings
O Deity of My Village, I seek your blessings
O Deity of this Region, I seek your blessings.
 
Verse 2:
|| vastudevatabhyo namah
adityadi navagrahadevatabhyo namah
sarvebhyo devebhyo namah
sarvebhyo brahmanebhyo namah ||
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Meaning :
O Deity of the dwelling, I seek your blessings
O Sun and nine planets, I seek your blessings
I seek the blessings of every deity
I seek the blessings of every divine being.
 

Variations of the Mantra

Since the Sarva Deva mantra is a chant invoking various divine forces, it is known by several other names.
  • Sarvadeva Vandana Mantra – A general term meaning "salutation to all deities."
  • Devata Prarthana Mantra – Invocation to various divine forces.
  • Sarva Devata Namaskara Mantra – A mantra offering reverence to all deities and celestial beings.
There are extended versions of this mantra, where you also pay homage to the Pitru Devatas who are 7 gods that arose from the Saptarishis.
If it is used in a ritual, additional deities may be included according to the ritual.
 

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Sarva Deva Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this powerful Universal mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Calms fears
The vibrations from this chant will allay any fears that you may have while starting new journeys
 
Benefit 2 - Gives peace of mind
Knowing that all divine deities have blessed you with good fortune, your mind becomes peaceful and serene
 
Benefit 3 - Grows confidence
This divine chant helps you take on any challenge with unshakable confidence
 

History of the Mantra

Over centuries, priests and householders have used this mantra as a preliminary invocation in daily prayers, yagnas (fire rituals), and temple worship.
The mantra harmonizes one's energy with divine forces and ensures that worship is done with due respect to all cosmic powers.
It is often recited before Sankalpa (ritual intention statement), reinforcing the idea that spiritual efforts align with universal forces.
The sarva Deva mantra is particularly effective
The tradition of Griha Pravesh (housewarming ritual) is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, where entering a new home is not just a physical act but a spiritual transition requiring divine blessings.
In the Mahabharata, when the Pandavas built Indraprastha, Lord Krishna guided them to perform a sacred ritual invoking all deities and guardian spirits before making it their home.
The idea behind these acts was that any new dwelling carries energies from the land and its past, and it is crucial to seek divine blessings to clear negativity and invite prosperity.
The Sarva Deva Mantra is a universal invocation that acknowledges all divine forces - personal deities (Ishta Devata), ancestral deities (Kula Devata), local guardian spirits (Grama Devata, Sthana Devata), and cosmic energies (Navagrahas, Vastu Devata).