Skanda Mantra is dedicated to Kartik, son of Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The mantra is chanted on the sixth day of the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha Sashti) – this day is known as Skanda sashti. The benefits of chanting Skanda mantra including overcoming all kinds of fears in life.
Skanda Mantra
ॐ स्कन्दाय खड्गधराय नमः॥
ॐ शारवाना-भावाया नम:
ज्ञानशक्तिधरा स्कंदा वल्लीईकल्याणा सुंदरा
देवसेना मन: कांता कार्तिकेया नामोस्तुते
सुब्रहमणयाया नम
ॐ शारवाना-भावाया नम:
ज्ञानशक्तिधरा स्कंदा वल्लीईकल्याणा सुंदरा
देवसेना मन: कांता कार्तिकेया नामोस्तुते
सुब्रहमणयाया नम
How to Chant Skanda Mantra?
- The mantra should be chanted early morning after taking bath.
- Sit facing east.
- Light lamp using cow ghee. Put some whole coriander in the ghee.
- The dhoop or agarbatti should be of Tagar flowers
- Offer yellow color flowers
- Offer Sindhoor
- Offer seasonal fruits.
- Then the mantra should be chanted 108 times
- Visiting Kartik temple is considered auspicious. If there is no Skanda temple then one can visit a Shiva temple.
Benefits of Skanda Mantra
- Courage
- Fearlessness
- Those having issues while sleeping alone and with darkness will find relief.
- Good for people who lack confidence to lead a team.
- Good for captains, managers and team leaders.
- Desire fulfillment associated with job, sports, and promotion.
- It is good for students.