What is a bija mantra?

Bija (seed) mantras are single-syllable Sanskrit sounds designed to awaken and balance specific chakras.

What is the bija mantra for each chakra?

Root (LAM), sacral (VAM), solar plexus (RAM), heart (YAM), throat (HAM), third eye (OM), crown (OM or AH).

Chant the mantra aloud or silently while focusing on the corresponding chakra location, typically for 5-10 minutes.

Intention and sincerity matter more than perfect Sanskrit pronunciation; however, accurate pronunciation is believed to enhance effects.

Peter Kolomiets

|March 31, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|8 min read

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