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Which mantra should I chant every day?
In short
There is no single required mantra, but a simple, powerful choice for daily practice is Om Namah Shivaya — 'I bow to Shiva', the still awareness within. It asks nothing, suits any time, and steadies the mind. Chant it slowly, 108 times on a mala in the morning or evening, or softly through the day.
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The mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṃ namaḥ śivāya
I bow to Shiva, the auspicious inner Self who transforms and frees.
In depth
A daily mantra is less about which words than about the steadiness of returning to them. Om Namah Shivaya is a common choice because it is short, universal, and calming; others keep the Gayatri Mantra, Om Namo Narayanaya, or the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.
The tradition suggests a settled time — early morning or before sleep — and a mala of 108 beads as a support for attention. But a sincere, unhurried mind matters far more than the count or the particular mantra.
Related questions
Which mantra is best to chant every day?
Any mantra you can return to sincerely; Om Namah Shivaya is a simple, universal daily choice, as are the Gayatri Mantra and Om Namo Narayanaya.
How many times should I chant a daily mantra?
Traditionally 108 times on a mala, at a settled time. The number supports attention, but steadiness and sincerity matter most.
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