Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu: The Mantra for Every New Beginning, Its Meaning and Significance

• The "Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu" mantra is chanted at the start of auspicious tasks, from weddings to new projects, symbolizing a belief in auspicious beginnings.
• Composed in praise of Lord Vishnu, the preserver, the mantra describes him as the embodiment of auspiciousness and the one who makes every task successful.
• The full mantra, "Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu, Mangalam Garud Dhwaj. Mangalam Pundarikaksha, Mangalaya Tano Hari," seeks welfare and prosperity from Vishnu.
• Chanting this mantra is believed to remove obstacles, stabilize the mind, boost self-confidence, and reduce negative thoughts, offering both traditional and psychological benefits.
• The Brahma Muhurta (4-6 AM) is considered ideal for chanting, preferably 108 times with a Tulsi rosary, in a clean environment before an idol of Lord Vishnu.