In the diverse spiritual landscape of India, a unique and powerful concept known as the Trimantra offers a path to peace that transcends religious boundaries. Founded on the principle of complete impartiality, this mantra is a tool for reducing life's difficulties and softening the impact of unfolding karma, as explained by Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the founder of Akram Vignan.
What is the Trimantra? Breaking Down the Three Sacred Chants
The term 'Trimantra' is derived from two words: 'Tri', meaning three, and 'Mantra', meaning a sacred, purifying chant that helps transcend the mind. As the name suggests, it is a combination of three distinct mantras from major Indian spiritual traditions. These are the Jain Navkar mantra, the Vaishnav Vasudev mantra (dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Krishna), and the Shaivite Shiv mantra. Dada Bhagwan emphasizes that this combination is deliberate and powerful, comparing it to eating a whole fruit instead of just a piece.
Critically, the Trimantra is not exclusive to any single religion, sect, or division. It is presented as a completely impartial spiritual instrument. Dada Bhagwan clarifies that the Vitarag Lords (omniscient beings free from attachment) do not take sides. The moment one creates divisions of 'ours' and 'yours', it leads to attachment (raag) and abhorrence (dwesh), which is not the path of the Vitarags. Reciting the Trimantra is an act of offering respect to all beings of supreme awareness, including those who have attained Self-Realization, absolute Knowledge, and final liberation (moksha).
How the Trimantra Works: Reducing Karmic Impact and Removing Obstacles
The practical benefit of the Trimantra, according to Dada Bhagwan, is its power to alleviate life's burdens. He explains that each mantra has celestial protectors and guardians. The Trimantra acts as an instrument to please these deities across traditions, thereby helping to remove obstacles. The recitation is said to soften the force of difficulties one faces.
The mechanism is linked to the law of karma. Dada Bhagwan states, "This mantra is the solution to reduce the effects of your past karmas that are unfolding." He provides a vivid analogy: the force of an unfolding karma meant to be 'sixteen annas' worth can be reduced to 'four annas'—a significant lessening of its impact. Consequently, incoming difficulties become lighter, and peace prevails even amidst challenges. It is a tool for those who wish to wash away their bad deeds and sins (paap).
Practical Guidance for Recitation
For optimal benefit, Pujya Dada Bhagwan prescribes a simple routine. He advises devotees to recite the Trimantra five times with full awareness every morning and night to ensure worldly activities are conducted in peace. He further notes a direct correlation between the scale of one's problems and the practice: the more problems one has, the longer one should recite the Trimantra. This sustained practice leads to a significant reduction in the burden of difficulties.
However, a crucial caveat is offered: reciting without understanding yields no benefit. The power of the Trimantra fully uplifts only those who thoroughly comprehend its spiritual essence. For this deep understanding, one can refer to Pujya Dada Bhagwan's dedicated book on the subject.
In essence, the Trimantra is presented as a unifying spiritual practice for modern times. It harnesses the collective power of three major traditions under a framework of non-division, offering a practical method to navigate life's karmic challenges and find enduring peace.
