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Kartikeya (Murugan) Mantras
In short
Mantras to Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda), the valiant commander of the divine army.
ॐ शरवणभव
oṃ śaravaṇabhava
The seed mantra of Kartikeya (Murugan), bestower of courage and clarity.
ॐ स्कन्दाय नमः
oṃ skandāya namaḥ
I bow to Skanda (Kartikeya), valiant son of Shiva, lord of courage.
How to chant
Chant Om Saravanabhava 108 times for courage and clarity of purpose.
What matters most is a settled, sincere mind — the count and timing are supports, not rules.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I chant Kartikeya (Murugan) mantras?
Chant Om Saravanabhava 108 times for courage and clarity of purpose. What matters most is a settled, sincere mind — the count and time are supports, not rules.
What does "Om Saravanabhava" mean?
The seed mantra of Kartikeya (Murugan), bestower of courage and clarity. It is shown here verbatim from Godify's verified corpus with its Devanagari and transliteration — never a paraphrase passed off as the original.
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