Lord Yama is the ruler of death and the South direction, as per Vaastu Shastra. The death-God can strengthen or weaken the aspects related to the south direction. In Vastu Shastra, the south direction of the home is associated with legal issues, loss of work and diseases. Hence keeping the Yama Lord pleased or Vastu of the South in check can stop the arrival of such problems into your life. In doing so, the Yama Gayatri Mantra can help.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of Sun God, Oh, great Lord of time, give me higher intellect, And let God of death illuminate my mind.
Chanting the Yama Gayatri Mantra keeps health problems at bay.The mantra is usually chanted at the death bed as it is believed to help the native make a smooth transition into the after-worldConstant chanting of this Gayatri Mantra in the South direction can relieve the negativity that the south direction is usually associated with.Chanting the Yama mantra helps the native safeguard himself from enemies.
Number of times | 11, 108, or 1008 times |
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Who can chant this Mantra | Anyone |
When to chant this Mantra | Yama kanda periods |
Facing | South direction |