On the path of sprituality and mysticism, a mantra or mystic syllable is a ‘must’ for various reasons. The Supreme Bhagwan Swaminarayan gave the Swaminarayan Mantra on the thirteenth day after the demise of his Guru Ramanand Swami. The Swaminarayan mantra has spiritual force and divine power. It has the power to manifest right knowledge, spiritual light and divine bliss in the heart of an aspirant.

The mantra is composed of two words - ‘Swami’ and ‘Narayan’, which signify the relationship between a devotee and his master. It suggests the upasana of Akshar and Purushottam i.e. the ideal Devotee and his Supreme Master. The Swaminarayan mantra, when understood in this sense, suggests that an aspirant has to become like Aksharbrahma and worship the Supreme Parabrahma. In short, it explains the eternal and inseparable relationship between Akshar and Purushottam.

When recited loudly it emits a sound that is divine. Its continuous loud recitation helps in concentraion, meditation and attainment of ecstatic divine bliss. The mantra is the embodiment of God and his divine power. Therefore, when recited in chorus, rhythmically and melodiously with muscial accompaniments, before the murti of God or in a mandir, it purges the mind of all impure thoughts and distractions. It creates a divine atmoshpere around singers. Thus, the Swaminarayan mantra is identical with the spirit of the Lord.