DIVISION OR CATEGORIES OF MANTRAS

Mantras are sacred sounds that hold spiritual power, and their classification has been emphasized in Vedic tradition. The division of mantras is based on their purpose, energy, and the results they are meant to produce. Understanding this system helps practitioners use the right chant for specific goals.

Broadly, mantras can be divided into several categories. Some are meant for peace and harmony, while others are directed toward health, protection, or prosperity. Certain forms are recited for knowledge, guidance, or removing obstacles. This classification ensures that seekers choose the right chant according to their spiritual or practical needs.

The division is not only about practical results but also about alignment with universal forces. Every mantra resonates with a particular energy that connects the chanter to divine vibrations. By categorizing them, ancient seers made it easier to preserve their purity and direct their use effectively.

The use of mantras as indicated below can be in Six categories. According to which all mantras can be divided as follows:
   

1	SHANTI KARAN : These mantras are for warding off the malefic effects and influence of planets and go for cure of the diseases.
2	VASHI KARAN : These mantras when used in a specified way are to bring under your control any Devta, Soul, Woman, man, officer, minister etc. and thus you can gain according to your desires.
3	STAMBHAN : These mantras deals with all the persons etc. as above to stop acting against you.
4	VIDESHAN : These mantras deal for creating differences between the two or many.
5	UCHATTAN : These mantras deals with the distraction of mind of enemies, opponents and other persons so that they remain away to harm you. Also can be used for persons working against their country, birth place, residence, home and family members. It creates quarrels between two and many.
6	MARAN : These are death inflicting mantras through which any body can be killed.