Garuda Gayatri Mantra – To Invoke the Power of Lord Garuda

Among all the Garuda Mantras, the Garuda Gayatri Mantra is regarded for its protective powers.

Lord Garuda is the vahana of Lord Vishnu and represents strength, devotion, speed and protection.

Reciting this mantra invokes the power of Garuda, helping to instil courage and vitality by removing fear and negative energy.

Additionally, meditating on this Mantra by Japa helps to open the spiritual path and to connect with Lord Garuda and Lord Vishnu.

Garuda Gayatri Mantra

ॐ पक्षिराजाय विद्महे
पक्षिदेवाय धीमहि
तन्नो पक्षिः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Pakshirājāya Vidmahe
Pakṣidevāya Dhīmahi
Tanno Pakṣīḥ Prachodayāt

Meaning: I meditate on the King of the birds, who is the Deva in the form of a bird (the celestial Garuda). May that Lord in the form of bird illuminate my intellect.

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे
सुवर्णपक्षाय धीमहि
तन्नो गरुडः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Tatpuruṣāya Vidmahe
Suvarṇa Pakṣāya Dhīmahi
Tanno Garuḍaḥ Prachodayāt

Meaning: I meditate on the supreme being (in the form of Garuda), the celestial bird which is resplendent like Gold. May that Lord Garuda illuminate my intellect.

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Balancing his professional medical career with a passion for Hinduism, Viswanadh's extensive knowledge of Hindu scriptures, customs, and rituals has led him to become an Editor and Admin for multiple blogs. Through Mantradeepika, he aims to share now the sacred knowledge of mantras and slokas with modern seekers.

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