The Sudarshana Gayatri Mantra holds a special place to invoke the protective power of Lord Sudarshana, the celestial discus of Lord Vishnu.
Standing apart from the other Sudarshana Mantras and the Maha Sudarshana Mantra since it does not include beej aksharas (seed sounds), which require adherence to specific rules for chanting and sadhana.
This Sudarshana Gayatri mantra can be recited without adhering to specific rules and can be recited at any time.
By invoking the sacred energy of this mantra, devotees can overcome obstacles, achieve victory in life, and receive the protection of Lord Sudarshana, Vishnu and Goddess Gayatri.
Sudarshana Gayatri Mantra
ॐ सुधर्शनाय विद्महे महाज्वालाय धीमहि ।
तन्नः चक्रः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Om Sudarshanāya Vidmahe Mahājvālāya Dhīmahi ।
Tanno Cakraḥ Prachodayāt ॥
Meaning: Om, I meditate on Lord Sudarshana, I contemplate on that Lord with great radiance. May that divine discus (Chakra) enlighten me.
How Many Times and When to Chant
For puja purposes or general worship, Devotees can recite the mantra 16, 21, or 24 times.
For normal Japa, the recommended chanting count for the Sudarshana Gayatri Mantra is 108 times daily for 40 days, whereas for Sadhana it is 1,25,000 repetitions.
Early mornings are the time to prefer to do this mantra Japa. However, one can recite or worship the Lord Sudarshana at any time with this mantra without restriction.
