Om Namo Gurudev Namo
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Om Namo Gurudev Namo is a mantra of invocation and surrender to inner wisdom. It is widely used in Kundalini Yoga as a way to center awareness, honor the teacher within, and connect with the lineage of wisdom that flows through all true spiritual guidance.
In practice, this mantra is often pronounced “Ong Namo Gurudev Namo,” which emphasizes the nasal resonance of the sacred syllable Om. This sound variation is used intentionally in certain traditions to deepen energetic effect, particularly in Kundalini Yoga. However, the written form typically remains as "Om."
English Name
English Spelling: Om Namo Gurudev Namo
Transliteration: Oṃ Namo Gurudev Namo
Sanskrit Name
Sanskrit: ॐ नमो गुरुदेव नमो
Phonetic Spelling: Om Nah-moh Goo-roo-dayv Nah-moh
Translation: “I bow to the Divine Teacher. I bow to the Inner Wisdom.”
Mantra Breakdown
Om: The universal sound; the vibration of all that is
Namo: I bow or offer reverence
Gurudev: Divine teacher; the guiding wisdom within
This mantra is a form of devotion and attunement. Guru means “dispeller of darkness,” and when joined with dev (divine), it speaks to the sacred presence of truth and guidance within and around us.
Chanting this mantra aligns us with that source of clarity, especially before beginning a spiritual practice.
Benefits of Chanting Om Namo Gurudev Namo
- Centers awareness and calms the mind
- Invokes inner guidance and spiritual clarity
- Prepares the subtle body for meditation or practice
- Builds trust in the teacher within
- Connects to the lineage of sacred wisdom
How to Chant Om Namo Gurudev Namo
- Sit in Stillness: Find a space where you can sit comfortably and undisturbed
- Breathe Deeply: Settle into your breath and soften the gaze or close the eyes
- Chant with Intention: Repeat the full mantra slowly, feeling each word resonate through your body
- Use Rhythm: Let the mantra create a steady pace, often with a slight emphasis on “Gurudev”
- Rest in Silence: After several repetitions, sit quietly and listen inwardly
Integration of Om Namo Gurudev Namo
This mantra is commonly used to begin Kundalini Yoga classes, meditations, or spiritual rituals. It helps shift attention from the outer world to the inner seat of wisdom. You do not need a guru to chant it, it honors the divine teacher already present within.
Methods to Integrate:
Practice Opening: Use this mantra to begin any meditation, yoga class, or intentional spiritual work
Morning Centering: Chant upon waking to align with clarity and purpose
Before Learning: Recite before studying sacred texts or receiving teachings to honor the lineage
Om Namo Gurudev Namo is a mantra of humility and connection. It reminds us that true guidance doesn’t come from control or intellect, but from attuning to something deeper.
By bowing to the inner teacher, we become more receptive to wisdom, grace, and inner transformation.
Whether spoken as “Om” or chanted as “Ong,” the essence remains the same: a return to the source of knowing within.
