- By Anushka Shalya
- Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:11 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Do you sometimes feel extreme tiredness, anxiety or mental distress without any proper reason or cause? This could be due to the negative energy you encountered throughout the day. These negative energies come from people, home, surroundings or even from within.
In Vedic astrology, some mantras protect individuals from this negative energy by creating a protective shield around the practitioner and help them stay calm, focused and less prone to negativity.
How To Know That You Have Been Exposed To Negative Energy?
Feeling constantly tired, unmotivated, anxious, depressed, or having disturbed sleep without reason are some common signs that a person has been exposed to negative energies. In this case, chanting powerful mantras can be helpful.
5 Most Powerful Protection Mantras To Remove Negative Energy
Here are five of the most powerful mantras that are believed to create a protective shield around you and remove negativity:
1. Ganesha Protection Mantra
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
This mantra invokes Lord Ganesha's blessings. By chanting this mantra, a person overcomes challenges and obstacles in their life. Before beginning any mantra practice, new venture, or journey, Ganesha's mantra creates a clear and protected path.
When to chant: This mantra should be chanted before leaving home, before starting something new, and at least 108 times daily.
By chanting this Ganesha mantra, a person overcomes challenges and obstacles in their life (Image: Pexels)
2. The Narasimha Protection Mantra
Om Ugram Veeram Maha-Vishnum
Jvalantam Sarvato-Mukham
Nrisimham Bhishanam Bhadram
Mrityor Mrityum Namamy Aham
This mantra is one of the most powerful mantras used for protection against negative energies. It creates an energetic shield around the seeker, giving them mental strength during challenges. It also helps in restoring confidence and courage.
When To Chant: This mantra should be chanted in the morning or late evening after sunset, at least 108 times daily.
3. Durga Mantras
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha
This mantra is believed to protect individuals from draining relationships and psychological negativity. Anyone dealing with emotional instability, negativity from others or feeling underconfident can chant this mantra.
When To Chant: This mantra should be chanted in the morning or late evening after sunset, at least 108 times daily. Chanting this mantra during Navratri provides maximum benefits.
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4. The Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
The Gayatri Mantra is believed to calm the mind and surround the individual with a protective shield through which negative energy cannot easily penetrate. This mantra is also believed to enhance intuition and provide emotional balance.
When To Chant: The best time to chant the Gayatri Mantra is early in the morning or in the evening, at least 108 times or 3 times daily.
5. Hanuman Mantra
Om Hum Hanumate Namaha
Hanuman mantra is used to protect from all forms of negativity, demons, and evil powers. This powerful mantra is also believed to attract success, strength, stamina, and power.
When To Chant: The best time to chant the Hanuman Mantra is early in the morning or in the evening.
How These Mantras Protect From Negative Energy
When a seeker chants or even listens to a Vedic mantra, the sound pattern is believed to reprogram the inner state, which helps them feel calm, clearer and less prone to the negativity around them.
When a practitioner chants a Vedic mantra, the sound pattern is believed to reprogram their inner state (Image: Pexels)
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So, when you feel negative energy around you, or feel anxious, stressed or confused, chanting these mantras will help you create a protective shield against these negative influences.
FAQs
1. How do protection mantras actually work?
When a seeker chants or even listens to a Vedic mantra, the sound pattern is believed to align one's consciousness, which helps them feel calm, clearer and less prone to the negativity around them.
2. Are there any specific times or places best for chanting?
The mantras should ideally be chanted early in the morning or in the evening after sunset in a calm and peaceful environment.