Siddha Mantra And Siddha Mantra Meditation

A siddha mantra is a self-siddha. All siddha mantras have a syntactic structure and literal meaning, while other traditional do not. The earliest siddha mantras were composed in Vedic Sanskrit in India, and are at least 3500 years old. The use, structure, function, importance, and effect of siddha mantras vary according to the philosophy of Dr. Swami Hardas, an inventor of the Swami Hardas Life System.

Meaning of the mantra

There is a long history of scholarly disagreement on the meaning of mantras and whether they are instruments of mind, as implied by the etymological origin of the word mantra. One school suggests mantras are mostly meaningless sound constructs, while the other holds them to be the most meaningful linguistic instruments of mind. Both schools agree that mantras have melody and a well-designed mathematical precision in their construction and that their influence on the reciter and listener is similar to that is observed in people around the world listening to their beloved music that is devoid of words.

Types of mantra

There are four main types of mantras:

• Bija (seed),
• Saguna (with form),
• Nirguna (without form), and
• Siddha mantra.

Bija mantra

The Bija mantras can be used individually, but are most often incorporated into Saguna mantras to invest them with a special “seed” power. The Bija mantras correlate to the 7 chakras and to the main Hindu deities.

Saguna mantra

The Saguna mantras invoke the forms of the individual deities or personalized aspects of God. It is said that the recitation of the Saguna mantras gives rise to the actual form of the particular deity, thus manifesting its power.

Nirguna mantra

The Nirguna mantras originate from the Vedic texts and are thus the oldest mantras of the four types. As no deities or personalized aspects of God are invoked with these mantras, they are very difficult to interpret and are considered to not have a specific form or meaning to them. These mantras are said to have their identification with all the creation and contain the fundamental truths in yogic philosophy. It is said that the mind must be very strong to be able to concentrate on the abstract Nirguna mantras, and thus they are not recommended for beginning students.

Siddha mantra

Siddha mantra can be chanted by any person irrespective of caste, creed, age, sex, and faith. There are no restrictions of any type e.g. food, clothes, asana, location, or a specific time. Since the siddha mantras have already gone through a unique siddha process, they have been made self siddha by none other than Dr. Swami Hardas, who had performed rigorous penance and blessed by Lord Siddheshwar and Siddha Gorakshanath. Hence, the siddha mantra can be chanted anytime, anywhere, and in any position i.e. while sitting, lying down, traveling, working, cooking, sleeping, and etc.

Types of Siddha mantra

There are four types of Siddha mantra, which include:

• Siddha mantra
• Swayamsiddha mantra
• Celestial Siddha mantra
• Panchsiddha mantra

Siddha mantra 

Dr. Swami Hardas is an inventor of Siddha mantras for the welfare of all including the common people. These Siddha mantras are easy to use and are purely for our welfare because they have been made Siddha with the blessings of Siddhas. For achieving the best and fast results, these Siddha mantras are required to be supported with the following performances:

• Abhishek with the same Siddha mantra of the deity,
• Reading of Siddha Gurukrupamrut Pothi for fulfilling general desires,
• Reading of Siddha Mahalakshmikrupamrut Pothi for fulfilling desires related to finance,
• Reciting of Siddha prayer,
• Siddha Kalyan Vidhi, if problems are of serious nature,
• Homa-Havana e.g. destroying negativity and establishing positivity in the house,
• Fulfilling sattvic manokamna,
• Solving financial problems, and
• Receiving blessings of the deity, etc.

Swayamsiddha mantra 

These ‘Swayamsiddha Mantras’ are given by Dr. Swami Hardas with celestial siddha shaktipat during Deeksha (initiation), which are quite effective and immediately start giving experiences.

Celestial Siddha mantra 

This mantra is only one in number, which is given with celestial siddha shaktipat during Deeksha by Dr. Swami Hardas. However, four celestial siddha mantras include:

|| Om Siddhay Namaha ||, || Om Siddheshwaray Namaha ||, || Om Siddha Gorakshanathay Namaha ||, and || Om Siddha Swami Hardasay Namaha || 

Panchsiddha mantra 

These siddha mantras include the following Panchsiddha mantras, which can be recited by any person:

|| Om Siddha Ganeshay Namaha ||, || Om Siddheshwaray Namaha ||, || Om Siddheshwari Matrey Namaha ||, || Om Siddha Gorakshanathay Namaha ||, and || Om Siddha Swami Hardasay Namaha ||

Siddha mantra with purpose 

Siddha Mantra is a unique and quick respondent, which are already made Siddha. Generally, it is observed that if the siddha mantra are recited a minimum of 125,000 times, it starts giving the required results. It is said that the traditional mantra is recited at least 8,88,88,888 times with certain rules, conditions, and particular ways to get desired results. However, the desired siddha mantra may be recited at one place at least 108 to 324 times and the remaining can be recited while walking, standing, exercising, working, cooking, or doing any other work.

Examples of the Siddha mantra with purpose

Some of the siddha mantras are mentioned in the following table with purpose:

Sl No	Siddha mantra	Purpose
1	|| Om Siddheshwaray Namaha ||	Achievement of Atmoddhar
2	|| Om Siddhay Namaha ||	Achievement of all kinds of favors
3	|| Om Namo Siddhay, Sarva Arishtha Niwarnay, Sarva Karya Siddha Karay, Om Siddhay Namaha ||	Achievement of success in day-to-day work and favors
4	|| Om Siddheshwari Matrey Namaha ||	Achievement of ‘shakti’ and favor etc
5	|| Om Siddha Ganeshay Namaha ||	Achievement of intellectuality and favors etc
6	|| Om Siddha Saraswati Matrey Namaha ||	Achievement of knowledge and favors etc
7	|| Om Siddha Vishnudevay Namaha ||	Achievement of glory and favors etc
8	|| Om Siddha Mahalakshmi Matrey Namaha ||	Achievement of ‘samruddhi’ and financial favors etc
9	|| Om Siddha Dattatray Namaha ||	Achievement of ‘shakti’, avoiding dangers, etc
10	|| Om Siddha Gorakshanathay Namaha ||	Achievement of Siddha energy, ability, grace, security, and fulfilling sattvik manokamna, etc.
11	|| Om Siddha Mahakali Matrey Namaha ||	Removal of negative effects of Karani, badha, black magic, ill-energies, and bad souls, etc

Some other examples of Siddha mantra with purpose

12	|| Om Siddha Kuldevtay Namaha ||	Achievement of grace and favor etc
13	|| Om Siddha Kulswamini Matrey Namaha ||	Achievement of grace and favor etc
14	|| Om Siddha Gurudevay Namaha ||	Achievement of knowledge, guidance, grace, ability, and favor, etc
15	|| Om Siddha Hanumantay Namaha ||	Achievement of might and devotion
16	|| Om Siddhidatri Matrey Namaha ||	Achievement of fruits to sattvic manokamna and siddhi
17	|| Om Siddha Mahamrutyunjay Namaha ||	Removal of all kinds of doshas (faults) come from a previous birth or with traditions, sickness, accidents and tensions, etc
18	|| Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhi Pushtivardhanam, Urvarookmiv Bandhananmrutyo Mukshiy Mamrutat ||	It is popularly known as the ‘health siddha mantra’. Avoiding or removing effects of dangers, accidents, badha (sufferings), vyadhi (diseases), short life, and gaining health, birthday celebration, etc
19	|| Om Siddha Mahakali Matrey Namaha || OR || Om Siddha Mahamrutyunjay Namaha ||	Destroying doshas (faults), badha (sufferings), pain, and obstacles on the way of spiritual development, etc
20	|| Om Namo Siddhay, Sarva Samarthay, Sansar Sarva Dookha Kshay Karay, Satvaguna Aatmabal Dayakay, Mano Vanchit Fal Pradaykay, Om Namo Siddha Siddheshwaray Namaha ||	Achievement of all kinds of welfare and favors etc
21	|| Om Siddha Swami Hardasay Namaha ||	Achievement of knowledge and grace of Guru

Another purpose of the Siddha mantra

As each siddha mantra invokes a precise power, they can be used for very specific purposes:

• Spiritual development,
• For the attainment of Ananda and Atmananda,
• Healing of diseases,
• For performing Homa-Havana, Sadhana, Meditation, and
• For the attainment of worldly Sattvic desires.

When combined with the user’s intention, siddha mantras can become even more targeted and empowered.

Siddha mantra shastra

Mantra shastra

The ‘Mantra Shastra’ is an interesting, beautiful, favorable, and independent science. It is a beautiful combination, co-ordination of emotional and sound waves. There are lots of restrictions in prevailing ‘Mantra Shastra’ e.g. Asana, Direction, Jap Mala, Time, Period, and many more. These are acceptable to those who are scholars of Mantra Shastra but what about common families? Is it possible for them to adhere to the restrictions?

Siddha mantra shastra

Siddha Shastra is by, for, and of common people and hence it has no restrictions. The siddha mantras are ‘Siddha’ and hence have no restrictions. Mantra can be recited while walking, standing, sitting, exercising, working, and all the time.

Method of reciting of Siddha mantra

If the counting of the mantra is necessary, recite the mantra for 10 minutes observing the clock/watch with the help of ‘Siddha Japa Mala’. Accordingly, recite it while cooking, gardening, walking, moving, working, and account for after subtracting 20% of the recited mantra.

Normally there is a method of reciting 125,000. The same siddha mantra is possible to recite in Homa-Havana performed with the Siddha method. A very good smell comes from the Homa-Havana, which is a clear indication of the completion of the process.

While chanting the siddha mantra, Assume imaginery that the deity is blessing you. Repeat Sattvic Manokamana (good desire) in between 3-3 times.

Invoking a mantra

Almost for every mantra, there are six limbs called Shadanga. These six limbs are:

• Seer (Rishi),
• Deity (Devata),
• Seed (Beeja),
• Energy (Shakti),
• Master (Chanda), and
• Kilaka (Lock).

Examples

The most basic mantra is Om, which in Hinduism is known as the “Pranava mantra”, the source of all mantras. While some mantras may invoke individual Gods or principles, fundamental mantras, like the ‘Shanti mantra, the ‘Gayatri mantra’ and others all ultimately focus on the One reality.

What is Siddha Mantra Japa Mala

Siddha Mantra Japa is a practice of repetitively uttering the same mantra for an auspicious number of times, the most popular being 108, and sometimes just 5, 11, 27, or 1008. Japa is found in personal prayer or meditative efforts of some Hindus, as well as during formal puja (group prayers). Sometimes referred to as the ‘Meru’, or ‘Guru’ bead. The devotee uses his/her fingers to count each bead as he/she repeats the chosen siddha mantra. After reaching 108 repetitions, the devotee turns the Japa mala around without crossing the head bead and repeats the cycle for another mantra.

According to this school, any shloka from holy Hindu texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutra, even the Mahabharata, Ramayana, Durga saptashati, or Chandi is a mantra, thus can be part of the Japa, repeated to achieve a luminous effect. 

What are the benefits of the Siddha mantra?

Whether you practice meditation or another style, you’ll often see many of the same benefits, including:

• Increased self-awareness
• Reduced stress
• A greater sense of calm
• Increased self-compassion
• More positive outlook

Some additional benefits of Siddha mantra meditation include:

• Increased focus
• Reinforcement of meditation goals
• Achievement of brain development and health
• Better control over breath
• Fulfillment of Sattvic desires, etc.

Siddha Mantra Meditation

A Siddha mantra is a syllable, word, or phrase that is repeated during meditation. Siddha Mantras can be spoken, chanted, whispered, or repeated in the mind. Most Siddha mantra meditation techniques have two essential components:

• Mindfulness meditation, and
• Siddha Mantra recitation or chanting.

While this age-old practice is known to have Buddhist and Hindu roots, forms of “sacred word” recitation exist within a great variety of spiritual traditions, including Judeo-Christian and Shamanic. Nowadays, Siddha mantra practice is also gaining popularity as part of secular mindfulness practice.

How to do Siddha mantra meditation

Find the best mantras to suit your purpose

Before you start, ask yourself why and how meditation techniques appeal to you. Do you want to maintain or regain your health? Are you plagued by distractions? Are you looking to forge a deeper spiritual connection? (Refer to the Siddha mantra and purpose in the above tables).

Some people find that using mantras during their meditation practice helps them relax in a positive, sustainable way. This sense of well-being can lead to lower blood pressure and reduce stress and anxiety. In this case, Siddha mantra meditation is a form of mindfulness practice where the repetition of a word or phrase helps settle the mind.

Get comfortable and remember your purpose

As with any other form of practice, you’ll enjoy Siddha mantra meditation more if you have a comfortable seat! Look for a quiet space and avoid bright light and sensory overstimulation so you can concentrate on your Siddha mantra meditation without too many disturbances.

Try to remember your purpose as you defined it in the previous point. This could range from “May my practice help me overcome destructive personal habits,” to “May my practice help me be more patient,” “May my practice connect me with the divine,” “May my practice lead to spiritual awakening,” or any other goal you’ve identified for yourself.

Correctly focus on your breathing

Sit in your usual position for mindfulness meditation. Spend some time checking in. Notice where tension or resistance may have crystalized in your body and gently let it go. Pay attention to the breath. This will help settle the mind before you start your Siddha mantra recitation or chanting practice.

Chant your Siddha mantra

Now it’s time to recite or chant your Siddha mantra. Go with the flow. You can also just focus on the sound of the Siddha mantra itself.

You can continue for as long as you’d like. There’s no need to put pressure on your mind or body – relax into the joy of the practice! Siddha Mantras give your mind a buoyant anchor to hold onto when waves of thoughts or emotions threaten to wash your meditation away. People who regularly do this kind of practice say that meditation becomes second nature and is something they look forward to at the beginning or end of their day.

 

Reference:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantra
• https://www.yogabasics.com/learn/the-power-of-mantra/#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20main%20types,a%20special%20%E2%80%9Cseed%E2%80%9D%20power.
• https://www.healthline.com/health/mantra-meditation
• https://mindworks.org/blog/what-is-mantra-meditation/