Mantra for Peace
Discover ancient mantras that bring deep inner peace, mental calm, and spiritual tranquility to your daily life.
Peace mantras (Shanti Mantras) are among the oldest and most universally practiced sacred sounds in the Vedic tradition. The Sanskrit word "Shanti" means peace, and it is traditionally chanted three times to invoke peace on three levels — physical (Adhibhautika), divine (Adhidaivika), and spiritual (Adhyatmika).
The most fundamental peace mantra is Om itself — the primordial vibration from which all creation emerges. Scientific studies have confirmed that chanting Om produces specific brainwave patterns associated with deep relaxation and meditative states.
Shiv mantras, particularly Om Namah Shivaya, are exceptionally effective for peace because Lord Shiva is the ultimate yogi — the embodiment of perfect stillness amidst the chaos of creation. His mantras naturally induce the same quality of inner stillness in the practitioner.
Regular practice of peace mantras has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, and improve sleep quality. The vibrations created during chanting activate the vagus nerve, triggering the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) response in the nervous system.
Practice Tips
- 1Practice in a quiet, clean space dedicated to meditation
- 2Begin with 5 minutes of deep breathing before chanting
- 3Chant slowly — peace mantras benefit from unhurried recitation
- 4Practice at the same time daily to build a calming routine
- 5Use Tulsi or Sandalwood mala for counting
- 6End each session with 5 minutes of silence
Recommended Mantras for Peace
Om Namah Shivaya
ओम् नमः शिवाय
I bow to Shiva — the five elements in harmony
Shiv Dhyana Mantra
कर्पूरगौरं स्मेरहासं
Meditation on Shiva's compassionate form
Gayatri Mantra
ओम् भूर्भुवः स्वः
Prayer for divine illumination of the intellect
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण
The great mantra of divine love and joy
Mahamrityunjay Mantra
ओम् त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे
The death-conquering mantra for healing peace
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Written & Curated By
Chakshu Chhabra
Founder, MantraList.in
LinkedInI grew up in a household where every morning began with the fragrance of incense and the sound of aarti. What started as a family tradition became a deeply personal practice — I found that chanting mantras before work brought clarity to my decisions, calm to stressful days, and a sense of connection that nothing else could.
As an entrepreneur, I noticed that authentic mantra resources online were either incomplete or hard to follow. So I built MantraList.in — a place where seekers can find accurate Sanskrit text, proper pronunciation, word-by-word meaning, and practical chanting guides, all in one place. Every Mantra for Peace page on this site is personally reviewed by me to ensure the Sanskrit is correct and the guidance is rooted in tradition.
When I am not building MantraList.in, I perform evening aarti with my family — a ritual that keeps me grounded through the demands of entrepreneurship. I believe mantras are not just words; they are vibrations that transform your inner world, and everyone deserves access to them.