Tantric Mantra · Goddess Chandika / Devi (Nine-syllable form)
नवार्ण मंत्र
Navarna Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे
Transliteration
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche
Meaning
Om — the primordial sound. Aim — the seed of Saraswati (knowledge). Hreem — the seed of Bhuvaneshvari (maya and creation). Kleem — the seed of Kama and Kali (desire and dissolution). Chamundayai — to the goddess Chamunda who slew Chanda and Munda. Vichche — the separating, liberating syllable. Together: I surrender to the supreme Devi who encompasses all creation, preservation, and destruction.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Navarna Mantra
- ·Opens the doorway to all ten Mahavidyas — considered the master-key mantra of the Tantric Devi tradition
- ·Destroys all three types of enemies: external foes, internal negative tendencies, and karmic obstacles
- ·Bestows the combined shakti of Saraswati (Aim), Lakshmi (Hreem), and Kali (Kleem) in a single mantra
- ·Grants protection against black magic, evil eye, psychic attacks, and all forms of negative tantra
- ·Purifies the entire subtle body — awakens all seven chakras when chanted with proper intent and regularity
- ·Essential prerequisite mantra for Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path) recitation — sanctifies the reciter
How to Chant
- 1.Sit facing east or north on a red or crimson asana during Navratri or any auspicious lunar day
- 2.Light a ghee lamp and offer red flowers (hibiscus or roses), vermilion (kumkum), and fresh fruits to the Devi
- 3.Begin each session by chanting Om three times, then proceed into the Navarna Mantra
- 4.Chant with full concentration on each of the nine syllables — each carries a distinct vibrational quality
- 5.Visualise a golden-red radiance surrounding you with each repetition, dissolving all obstacles and fears
- 6.For Durga Saptashati recitation: chant the Navarna Mantra 108 times before beginning and after completing the Chandi Path
Best Time
Brahma Muhurta (4–6 AM). All nine nights of Navratri. Ashtami and Navami tithis. Any Tuesday or Friday at sunrise.
Recommended Count
108 times daily (1 mala). For Navratri sadhana: 9 malas (972) each day. Purashcharan: 9 lakh repetitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What does "Navarna" mean and why does it have 9 syllables?
Navarna means "nine syllables" (nava = nine, arna = syllable/letter). The nine syllables are: Aim, Hreem, Kleem, Cha, mun, da, yai, Vich, che. In Tantric numerology, nine is the number of completion and of the Navadurga (nine forms of Durga). Each syllable is said to correspond to one of the nine Durgas and one of the nine cosmic principles. The Devi Bhagavata Purana and the Tantrasara both identify the Navarna as the root mantra (mula mantra) of the Devi tradition.
Q.What is the difference between the Navarna Mantra and the Durga beej mantra?
The Durga beej mantra is simply "Dum" — a single seed syllable invoking Durga's protective power. The Navarna Mantra is far more comprehensive — it combines three major beej syllables (Aim, Hreem, Kleem) plus the specific invocation of Chamunda. This makes it a compound mantra that simultaneously activates knowledge (Saraswati), illusion-dissolving grace (Bhuvaneshvari), and transformative power (Kali). Tantric texts describe the Navarna as capable of bestowing all the fruits that would otherwise require separate sadhanas for each Mahavidya.
Q.Can the Navarna Mantra be chanted without initiation?
Traditional Tantric masters recommend receiving diksha (initiation) for the full Navarna sadhana. However, many modern Devi temples and teachers such as Swami Satyananda Saraswati and the Devi Mandir tradition teach that sincere, devotional chanting of the Navarna — especially in the context of Durga Saptashati recitation — is open to all spiritual seekers. It is advisable to approach the mantra with reverence, purity of intention, and ideally during Navratri for the first practice.