Among the countless mantras, only a few carry the sheer force of divine protection, and the Garuda Mantra is one of them.
This Mantra describes Lord Garuda’s form, his attributes, and his devotion to Lord Vishnu.
For centuries, devotees have recited both the Garuda Mantra and the Garuda Gayatri Mantra as a means of seeking Lord Garuda’s protection and for good health.
Practising Japa using the Garuda Mantra invokes the powerful energy of Garuda to shield devotees from unseen dangers. Beyond protection, it also helps devotees overcome inner fear and confusion.
Traditionally, this Mantra is recited to neutralise the effects of poison, remove Naga doshas and dispel negative energies.
Let’s get in the Mantra.
Garuda Mantra in Sanskrit and IAST English with Meaning
ॐ ईं ॐ नमो भगवते महागरुडाय, पक्षराजाय
विष्णु वल्लभाय त्रिलोक परिपूजिताय
उग्र भयंकराय काला नलरूपाय
वज्र नखाय वज्रतुण्डाय वज्र तन्ताय
वज्र तंषद्राय वज्र पुच्छाय
सकल नागदोष रक्षणाय
सर्वविषं नाशय नाशय
हण हण दह दह पच पच पच्मि गुरु पच्मि गुरु
हूम फट् स्वाहा॥
Oṃ Īṃ Oṃ Namo Bhagavate Mahā Garuḍāya, Pakṣarājāya
Viṣṇu Vallabhāya Triloka Paripūjitāya
Ugra Bhayaṅkarāya Kālānala Rūpāya
Vajra Nakhāya Vajra Tuṇḍāya Vajra Tantāya
Vajra Taṃṣadrāya Vajra Pucchāya
Sakala Nāga Doṣa Rakṣaṇāya
Sarva Viṣaṃ Nāśaya Nāśaya
Haṇa Haṇa Daha Daha Paca Paca Pacmi Guru Pacmi Guru
Hūm Phaṭ Svāhā॥
Meaning: Om, my salutations to the divine Lord Maha Garuda (the greater form of Garuda), who is the embodiment of Im Bija that signifies protection. O the King of birds, the beloved attendant of Lord Vishnu, the one worshipped in the three worlds, the fierce and the terrifying one with the form of blazing fire (I bow to you).
O, the one with diamond-like claws, beak, and sinews and with strong feathers and tail, and the one who protects from all the serpent afflictions(Naga doshas). Destroy and annihilate all the poison, slay, burn, and digest it. May it also get assimilated, O the great one, may it get digested, may that power destroy protect me. Please accept my offerings.
Garuda Mantra for Protection
ॐ नमः पक्षिराजाय ह्रीं क्षिपा ॐ स्वाहा॥
Om Namaḥ Pakṣirājāya Hrīṁ Kṣipā Om Svāhā॥
Meaning: I bow to the King of the birds (Pakshiraja – Lord Garuda), the one associated with the Hrim Bija, which represents protection, and the one with Swift actions. Accept my offerings (divine surrender).
Garuda Mantra for All Purposes
क्षिपा ॐ स्वाहा
Kṣipā Om Svāhā
Meaning: May the Lord, with Swift actions, be pleased and accept my offerings
Mantra Repetitions
Worshippers seeking Lord Garuda’s protection have to chant the Garuda mantra daily for either 7 or 16 times. For a deeper spiritual practice or Sadhana, any one of the above mantras has to be recited 2 lakh times, following the traditional mantra sadhana instructions and rules.
Alternatively, chanting the Mantra 108 times a day for 40 days is also practised.
During the 40-day Mandala Japa or Mantra Sadhana practice, it is essential to maintain purity and consistent focus throughout the entire period.
Best time to chant the Mantras
One can chant these mantras at any comfortable time. Traditionally, Sadhakas consider early morning, just after sunrise and evening, before sunset, especially before Pradosham, to be the most auspicious times.
