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Christian Jesus Prayer Dhyana Mantra

येशु प्रार्थना
Also known as: Jesus Prayer, Lord Jesus Christ, Hesychasm
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Origin & Tradition

About this mantra

The Jesus Prayer of Eastern Orthodox Christianity: 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' Chanted for the cultivation of the presence of God, for repentance, and for the attainment of inner stillness (hesychasm).

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The Sacred Sound

Mantra in Sanskrit

प्रभो येशो ख्रीस्ते, पुत्र ईश्वरस्य, दयां कुरु मयि पापिनि।
Prabho Yeśo Khrīste, putra Īśvarasya, dayāṃ kuru mayi pāpini.
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Meaning & Word Analysis

What the words convey

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Prabho
O Lord (vocative)
Yeśo Khrīste
Jesus Christ (vocative)
putra
Son
Īśvarasya
of God
dayāṃ
mercy (accusative)
kuru
do, grant (imperative)
mayi
upon me
pāpini
sinner (locative)
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Benefits & Purpose

Why this mantra is chanted

Spiritual
Cultivates the presence of God and inner stillness (hesychasm).
Emotional
Fosters repentance and humility.
Mental
Calms the mind and focuses on divine mercy.
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How to Chant

Method & traditional guidance

Count
Continuously or 33-100 times
Best time
Any time, especially during quiet prayer
Facing
East or facing an icon
Posture
Sitting or standing with bowed head
Duration
Ongoing practice
Notes
Often recited with a prayer rope (komboskini).
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Sources

Where this mantra appears

Bible
Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:13) as inspiration.
c. 1st C
Philokalia
Compilation of texts on hesychasm and the Jesus Prayer.
c. 18th C
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Associated Deity

Mantra-devatā

Jesus Christ येशु ख्रीस्त
Mantra-devatā
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